Manager of Empower Sales Training

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

Manager of Empower Sales Training

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Empower Training team by setting a clear vision and direction that aligns with the commercial organization’s objectives, as well as overseeing the execution.
• Manage the needs assessment, design, development, delivery and measurement of onboarding, skills training, and continuing education for field sales organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify needs, develop solutions, and deliver programs that enable high performance.
• Oversee execution of Physician Training Plan as written
• Optimize the field sales team’s learning and proficiency through effective coaching and application of learning.
• Collaborate across multiple functions in the organization to ensure the team’s alignment with the overall business strategy.
• Develop new and maintain existing curriculum to meet organizational goals and needs. 
• Design, manage and drive an engaging and effective continuous education program to reinforce training concepts.
• Prioritize upskilling and coaching of management through Train the Trainer model of key Learning curriculum content to support cascade and embedding of learning in locations
• Partner in sales events; participate in design and delivery of content as needed.
• Support building and managing external vendor partner relationships.
• Maintain a close relationship with HR partner; align training with talent planning to the overall organizational objectives.
• Prioritize the end user experience by partnering with the Learning Experience Design team.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Adult Education or related field.
• 7+ years of Medical Device or Healthcare experience.
• Leadless Device experience or Cardiology professional experience.
• Excellent listening, presentation, organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills. 
• Highly skilled in Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of online learning management systems and web delivery tools.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and produce high quality results with attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization and with outside vendors/consultants.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven work experience as a trainer, training facilitator and coordination of multiple training events. 
• Demonstrated skills in effectively conducting training in the following forums: one-on-one, classroom or virtual learning utilizing web conferencing tools, Adobe Connect, and other tools.
• Experience with Salesforce and associated Learning Management Systems. 
• Working knowledge and interest in the evolving healthcare landscape.  
• Extensive knowledge of sales skills, processes and methodologies and/or previous sales experience.

Work Environment / Travel:

• Up to 75% work Travel

Requisition ID: 591554

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.