Role Description
In this role, you will serve as a key resource, educating healthcare professionals, academic partners, and internal stakeholders on product-related information and clinical developments. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
This position supports the Central U.S. region (CO, IL, KS, MO, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WY, MT) and requires approximately 50% travel.
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Own and execute a regional medical education strategy aligned to the needs of academic institutions and the evolving clinical education landscape.
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Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure awareness of regional education priorities and maintain alignment across teams.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with academic stakeholders, including program directors, faculty, residents, and fellows.
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Drive early engagement within residency programs (PGY1–PGY2) to support foundational education and long-term relationship building.
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Identify gaps in the current education landscape and develop scalable, high-impact solutions (curriculum-based programs, standardized offerings, digital education).
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Leverage data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational offerings.
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Manage regional education investment with accountability to budget and thoughtful prioritization of resources.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Professional Education, and Sales Training to deliver a coordinated and consistent education experience.
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Build and manage a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging faculty to support content development and program delivery.
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Lead strategic planning for priority academic institutions, ensuring consistent engagement and long-term partnership development.
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Translate clinical and educational needs into structured education initiatives that support high-quality learning experiences.
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Champion innovation in education delivery, including the use of digital platforms and scalable program models.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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4+ years of work experience required.
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MBA preferred.
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2+ years medical device or Medical Education experience preferred.
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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) preferred.
Requirements
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Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Coordination of eye, hand and foot movement with an ability to grasp by hand and meet cognitive demands to include visual and auditory discrimination/memory, reading ability and memory retention ability.
Benefits
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USN: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
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Puerto Rico: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
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US5: $81,600 - $136,000 USD Annual
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US10: $85,500 - $142,500 USD Annual
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US15: $89,400 - $148,900 USD Annual
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US20: $93,200 - $155,400 USD Annual
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US30: $101,000 - $168,400 USD Annual
Company Description
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.