Senior RAS Training Specialist

About Medtronic

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. With 95,000 employees across more than 150 countries, the company focuses on developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of over 72 million patients annually. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the future of healthcare in a purpose-driven environment.

The Role: Senior RAS Training Specialist

Medtronic is seeking a Senior RAS Training Specialist to lead training initiatives and enhance competitive readiness within the organization. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves close collaboration with marketing, business development, commercial teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. The specialist will design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs focused on Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) technologies to ensure teams remain current in a dynamic competitive landscape. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver education and training on Medtronic Robotic Assisted Surgery technologies, therapies, procedures, and beyond-the-product initiatives related to obesity and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, abdominal wall, and pelvic region.
• Support new hires enrolled in the training program.
• Serve as an education and content expert within project or launch teams for educational program planning, development, and delivery to target audiences.
• Collaborate with MedEd, Digital Education, Marketing, and sales leaders to create and deliver targeted, engaging training programs that enhance knowledge and skills.
• Create and deliver impactful workshops and hands-on training for external audiences.
• Provide classroom, lab, or web-based technical product and procedure instruction.
• Perform competency-based skills assessments to evaluate trainee technical acumen and training effectiveness.
• Partner with the Robotic Assisted Surgery Medical Education and Product Development team, providing subject matter expertise on Medtronic products, therapies, and procedures.
• Monitor market dynamics and competitor activities in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Market Intelligence teams.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in RAS System Technology, RAS System applications and advanced technology, OR Efficiency, Training Pathway processes, and training/coaching techniques/methodologies.
• A professional work ethic.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Work Environment

This role is part of the Regional Robotics Surgical team and may include non-traditional work hours. The position requires a passionate and experienced individual to train, educate, and inspire field personnel, new hire surgeons, first assistants, and OR staff across various surgical specialties to advance patient care and outcomes using Medtronic products and therapies.