Professional Education Specialist
Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311
Additional Location(s): N/A
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.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Professional Education Specialist to support our professional education and training programs. This role plays a critical part in delivering impactful hands-on training experiences—including simulation workshops and cadaver lab sessions—by managing logistics, materials, and cross-functional coordination with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is passionate about improving healthcare education and outcomes.
Work model, sponsorship, relocation:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include:
Program coordination:
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, conference organizers, hospitals, and the education team to support skills training programs, including hands-on workshops and cadaver lab training sessions.
- Prepare and test simulation and simulator models before sessions to ensure readiness.
- Liaise with internal teams, grants teams, vendors, and conference organizers to align resources with program needs, ensuring all stakeholders are informed about program updates, logistics, and responsibilities.
- Plan and execute the shipment of devices, models, and materials to training locations, tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery and managing any issues related to shipping, device calibration, and on-site storage.
- Facilitate the return of equipment and unused materials, verifying conditions and restocking appropriately.
- Assist in updating and distributing educational materials.
Database and program management:
- Oversee the professional education trainee and learner database, maintain the program calendar, and input data into Salesforce as needed.
Inventory and materials management:
- Manage and maintain the inventory of training and educational tools (e.g., simulators, models, training materials) to ensure readiness and availability.
- Manage an inventory of capital devices used in training programs, ensuring availability and proper storage.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of simulation models, including tracking usage, condition, and replacement needs.
- Develop a preventive maintenance schedule to ensure all models function optimally for educational sessions.
- Coordinate maintenance with vendors for simulator and simulation models.
- Forecast disposable materials requirements for training programs and maintain sufficient stock levels.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely procurement of disposables, optimizing cost and usage efficiency.
Evaluation and feedback:
- Coordinate pre- and post-program evaluations of training content and faculty.
- Monitor changes impacting training needs and implement necessary updates to training protocols and materials.
- Assist in coordinating local speaker programs and virtual/hybrid meetings (e.g., via Zoom or Teams), ensuring smooth logistics and execution.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of 2+ years' experience in program coordination, project management, or similar roles.
- Experience working in educational or training environments, ideally in a healthcare or medical setting.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
- Fluent in English.
- Experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) and coordination of online events.
- Basic knowledge of inventory management and maintaining educational materials.
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience in the medical, healthcare, or educational training sectors, especially related to skills training, workshops, or simulations.
- Experience working with cadaver labs or similar hands-on training environments.
- Experience coordinating or supporting speaker programs or conferences.
- Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM platforms for data entry and reporting.
- Familiarity with e-learning platforms or training software (e.g., learning management systems, simulation tools).
- Advanced project management skills and certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- A customer-service-oriented mindset, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
- Appetite for innovation and continuous learning.
Requisition ID: 619344
Minimum Salary: $ 76000
Maximum Salary: $ 144400
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
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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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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