Sr. Medical Science & Education Manager

About this role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Sep 2026   Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life Medtronic Endoscopy partners with healthcare professionals to advance patient care through physician education, scientific engagement, and evidence-based training programs that support the safe and effective use of endoscopy technologies. The Medical Science and Education team works closely with physician faculty, medical affairs, professional societies, and cross-functional partners to develop educational strategies that enhance clinical knowledge, procedural adoption, and customer engagement.

The Sr. Medical Science & Education Manager will lead a team responsible for medical education, physician engagement, and medical science initiatives across the Endoscopy portfolio. This role will shape curriculum strategy, establish educational frameworks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality learning experiences that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and support business objectives.

This position may be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Lafayette, Colorado and requires an onsite work arrangement. 25% travel is required to support physician education programs, faculty engagement activities, conferences, and other business needs.                     The Sr. Medical Science & Education Manager provides leadership for medical education, physician engagement, and medical science activities within the Endoscopy business. This role is responsible for shaping educational strategy, overseeing curriculum development, leading a team of education professionals, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver evidence-based educational programs that support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities • Oversee a diverse team that directly impacts relationships with customers and patients, including the Office of Medical Affairs, Medical Education, and Endoscopy's Physician and Society Engagement activities. • Maintain a deep understanding of the science behind Medtronic technologies and therapeutic areas within the Endoscopy portfolio. • Drive education and outreach initiatives that support the safe and effective use of Medtronic products and therapies. • Develop, implement, and oversee integrated evidence-based medical affairs strategic plans for relevant Medtronic organizations. • Ensure objective value propositions are developed and communicated effectively to stakeholders including patients, healthcare providers, payers, government agencies, health technology assessment organizations, and the public through appropriate channels. • Facilitate customized training and education programs for medical and academic professionals on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to support technology adoption and improved patient outcomes. • Participate in conventions, forums, symposia, educational content development activities, and scientific education programming meetings that promote product and procedural awareness. • Conduct and facilitate physician-led education and consulting programs while supporting the establishment and maintenance of relationships with clinicians, faculty, professional societies, and healthcare organizations.

Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in medical education, medical affairs, healthcare professional education, clinical training, or related healthcare disciplines. • 5+ years of people leadership experience; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience and a minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience. • Experience leading teams, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and talent development responsibilities. • Experience developing educational curricula, learning pathways, or healthcare professional education programs. • Experience working with physicians, faculty members, key opinion leaders, or other healthcare stakeholders to support educational initiatives. • Ability to travel as required to support educational programs, faculty engagement activities, meetings, and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications • 7+ years of medical education experience within the medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry. • Experience developing educational content, curriculum architecture, and evidence-based learning programs for healthcare professionals. • In-depth knowledge of medical education methodologies, adult learning principles, and healthcare professional development programs. • Experience partnering with Medical Affairs organizations and supporting physician-facing educational initiatives. • Demonstrated project management experience leading multiple complex initiatives and collaborating across functional teams.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For

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