Senior Physician Education Specialist-Midwest Mountain
AtriCure, Inc.
$106,255 - $147,576 / year
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Description
AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure’s Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure’s AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure’s Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure’s cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.
We foster a culture of inclusion by embracing diverse experiences and individuals where everyone’s authentic self is welcome. We offer supporting programs and resources that provide enriching and equitable opportunities for each person to contribute professionally and personally.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Physician Education Specialist leads high-impact initiatives that advance the education of healthcare providers, including surgeons, APPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. This role focuses on developing and executing high-quality education programs aligned with business strategy and elevate clinical practice. The Senior builds trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and manages external faculty to ensure excellence in program development and delivery. In partnership with senior team members, regional partners across the Americas, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior drives impactful, compliant education and learning experiences that deepen clinical expertise and improve patient outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Lead the development and execution of healthcare provider education initiatives aligned with broader strategic objectives.
- Design and deliver comprehensive education programs, including learning objectives, curriculum, content, and tools, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain education resources and customer-facing materials that support program engagement and knowledge transfer.
- Identify and cultivate KOLs, faculty, and strategic sites for training centers, centers of excellence, or collaborative opportunities.
- Manage KOL and faculty relationships, including onboarding, communication, and coordination for their roles in education delivery.
- Partner with field teams to support the implementation of ‘Best Practices’ through aligned education activities.
- Gather and apply feedback from faculty, participants, and internal stakeholders to continuously enhance program quality.
- Support collaborations with professional societies and fellowship programs to expand education opportunities and program visibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Clinical Science, R&D, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory) to ensure cohesive execution of educational initiatives.
- Partner with regional teams to extend physician education initiatives across the Americas (Canada, LATAM, Caribbean), tailoring programs to local needs while maintaining global standards and compliance.
- Stay current on company products, literature, and clinical trends.
- Attend conferences to support KOL engagement and education efforts.
- Serve as a mentor for specialists and senior specialists and assist in onboarding.
- Attend PFE as needed to serve as an educator, facilitator or resource.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Demonstrate regular and predictable work performance
- Deliver formal and informal presentations with Q&A and objection handling
- Stay current with clinical practices, literature and date
- Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
- Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
- Manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively
- Ability to successfully collaborate within and across teams
- Additional duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Nursing, Health Sciences,); advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
- Minimum 1-year medical device or pharma industry experience. Project management experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of healthcare providers.
- Experience with Customer Relation Management (CRM) and expense tools.
- Ability to travel frequently (~60%), including overnights and weekends, to execute initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience interacting with sales management
- Experience in Medical Education, Physician Education, or Physician Liaison type role
- Consultant tiering, contract and budget management
- Collaborating with vendors/3rd party consultants
- Solid understanding and application of AdvaMed and other compliance regulations relative to physician education
- Asset management and navigation with internal content review submissions
- Experience with sophisticated clinical pathways and/or enhanced recovery programs.
- Experience with pain management and multimodal strategies.
- Experience using the Company’s products as an end-user.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as needed
- Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull as needed
- Ability to regularly lift up to 40-50 pounds
- Ability to pass hospital and account credentialing processes
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AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families. Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 30 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more. Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria. To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: https://www.atricure.com/careers-atricure/benefits.
AtriCure participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity of and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here https://www.e-verify.gov AtriCure is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides Drug Free Workplaces. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, protected veteran status, status as an individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law(s).
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- parental leave
About this role
AtriCure is seeking a Senior Physician Education Specialist to design and lead education programs for healthcare providers across the Midwest and Mountain region, working from Chicago on a hybrid basis. You would develop curricula and learning initiatives aligned with the company's strategic goals around atrial fibrillation treatment technologies, then partner with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to deepen their clinical expertise. The role requires building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders and external faculty, managing program delivery across multiple sites, and ensuring all educational content meets compliance standards.
Your day-to-day work involves collaborating across sales, marketing, clinical, and regulatory teams to execute cohesive education initiatives while staying current on AtriCure's product portfolio and clinical literature. You'll gather feedback to continuously refine programs, support implementation of best practices in the field, and travel frequently (around 60%) to conferences, training centers, and collaborative sites. The position also includes mentoring junior specialists and occasionally serving as an educator or facilitator at company-sponsored events.
This is a temporary role requiring at least five years of clinical experience, one year in medical device or pharma, and demonstrated project management capability. A healthcare-related bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Experience in physician education, medical liaison work, compliance regulations, or familiarity with AtriCure's products would be valuable. The salary range is $129,867–$147,576.
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