Clinical Trainer EMEA (m/f/d)

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Job Function:

MedTech Sales

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Sales – Hospital/Hospital Systems (Commission)

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Trainer EMEA

Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed's "Patients First!" culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation. 

I Am Abiomed I Am Heart Recovery I Patients First! 

The Clinical Trainer will serve as a clinical and product expert, focusing on the planning, delivery, and monitoring of training programs and certification to our field-based support team, both internal and distributors. The primary goal of the Clinical Trainer is to ensure that new members of the field team progress along the projected certification pathway consistent with company standards and that they perform at the highest levels of proficiency, assuring safe and effective application of our products, up to and including certification exam administration. Additional job responsibilities will include conducting trainings for corporate-based company employees, creating and implementing continuing clinical education and product training for the field-based support team, and assisting with customer activities in the field. Travel is required for some trainings and field activities. 

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

·                Conduct trainings, both virtual and in-person for new field employees throughout a multi-month onboarding process focusing on Abiomed products as well as clinical and commercial core knowledge 

·                Lead in evaluating the field-based patient support team in the training and competency requirements for Abiomed employees who support cases and train customers 

·                Execute testing and certification processes for new field employees 

·                Participate in the Train-the-Trainer process and to act as a best-practices coach to Abiomed field team members 

·                Contribute to the design and improvement of the training and certification programs 

·                Improve patient outcomes by ensuring the field team is properly trained and prepared to support patients on Abiomed products 

·                Create clinical and product content, processes, programs, curricula, and trainings to align with business objectives 

·                Assist with customer-facing educational activities 

 

Job Qualifications: 

·                Nursing or clinical/technical (radiology, cardiovascular technician, perfusion, respiratory) degree required 

·                Cardiology experience required (ICU/CCU, Cath Lab/OR, EP, etc.) 

·                Experience with Impella heart pumps and other MCS devices required 

·                English fluently and German fluency strong preferred

·                Prior Impella field representative experience strongly preferred

·                Must possess a passion for training and education and be recognized as a "clinical expert" 

·                Previous education or preceptor experience preferred including classroom-based (in-person and/or virtual), field-based, and/or simulation-based teaching expertise 

·                Must have strong project management and leadership skills 

·               Must have strong time management and organizational skills including attention to detail 

·                Must be able to work effectively as part of a team 

·                Must have strong interpersonal, coaching, and motivational skills 

·                Must be self-reliant; takes initiative, results-oriented, open-minded, and approachable 

·               Ability to influence all levels of management and employees 

·                Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) 

·                Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, procedures, and evaluation criteria 

·                Experience in instructional design and curriculum development is a plus

·                Requires approximately 50% travel, primarily (but not limited to) the Aachen area 

 

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability and genetic information. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace. 

 

 

 

 

Required Skills:

Clinical Experience, Impella

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Communication, Customer Centricity, Developing Others, Growth Marketing, Hospital Operations, Innovation, Market Research, Market Savvy, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Pricing Strategies, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Sales, Sales Practices, Solutions Selling, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor Selection

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€66.500,00 - €107.065,00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.