Principal Physician Education Specialist
AtriCure
Principal Physician Education Specialist
About AtriCure
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.
What Impact You Can Make
The Principal Physician Education Specialist, specializing in surgical pain management, leads key initiatives that support the education of healthcare providers, including surgeons, APPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. This role focuses on executing high-quality education programs aligned with team strategies and goals. This individual will build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and manages external faculty supporting program development and delivery. In partnership with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders, the individual will drive impactful, compliant education through program ownership and executional leadership.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to pass account and hospital credentialling
What You Bring
- 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 and CRM systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment with strong communication skills
- Ability to travel frequently (~60%), including overnights and weekends, to execute initiatives.
What We Really Want You to Bring
- 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.
What We Offer
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, 20 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).
Other details
- Job Family Physician Education & Training
- Job Function Professional Education
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Non Manager
