Medical Education Clinical Program Manager

The Medical Education Clinical Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, content development, and execution of Medical Education programs across Penumbra’s product lines and applicable therapies by driving timely execution of logistics and on-site management without on-site supervision. This role blends strategic oversight of medical education logistics with the delivery of clinically relevant training experiences. The Manager ensures all programs comply with regulatory and compliance standards while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Faculty, and third-party vendors to deliver high-impact education for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

As this role focuses heavily on supporting our Neurovascular business,  candidates with experience or a background in the Neurovascular space are preferred.

What You’ll Work On

• Collaborate regularly with the Medical Education Director, Program Managers, and Operations Manager to ensure that the programs execution and process implementation are aligned with overall Medical Education strategy.

• Partner with faculty, vendors, and Sales to design and execute impactful Medical Education programs tailored to the respective vascular or neurovascular field.

• Partner with product teams to align education with clinical messaging and product strategy.

• Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior Medical Education team members or other department members involved in educational delivery, ensuring consistent training quality and professional development.

• Lead all aspects of program planning to execution, including agenda and content creation, attendee registration, logistics coordination, and on-site support for programs such as CE programming, workshops, case observations, and other national/regional educational events.

• Coordinate all logistics, including agenda creation, site selection, travel, registration, and material preparation.

• Represent Penumbra on-site during events and lead on-site staff when applicable.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with HCPs and faculty.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and manage clinically relevant educational content and materials.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease states, products, and evolving clinical practices.

• Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous process improvement.

• Evaluate program success through feedback and metrics.

• Recommend and implement improvements to elevate learning experience and outcomes.

• Attend tradeshows and conferences as needed.

• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.

• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

What You Contribute

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of clinical or medical education experience in the medical device industry preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong clinical and disease state knowledge desired, with enthusiasm for expanding knowledge into new therapeutic areas.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Effective communicator across clinical and non-clinical audiences.

• Able to independently manage complex programs and prioritize competing demands.

• Previous experience managing a team is preferred but not required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to lead in fast-paced environments

• Able to effectively interact with diverse healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

Working Conditions

General office and clinical environments. Business travel up to 70% (domestic), including weekends. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000    

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and sales incentive program.  Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as sales territory, qualifications, skill level, and competencies.  

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.