ABBEY KRUTCHICK
Lancaster
Summary
Dynamic Senior Program Manager with Smith+Nephew, excelling in strategic medical education leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing product adoption through innovative training strategies and faculty development. Expert in curriculum design and compliance, driving impactful educational programs that elevate healthcare professional engagement and program effectiveness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. PROGRAM MANAGER - MEDICAL EDUCATION
Smith+Nephew
Lancaster
10.2024 - Current
- Drive strategic integration and utilization of S+N Sports Medicine technologies and procedures through high-impact educational programs.
- Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance product adoption through innovative training strategies.
- Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with healthcare professionals and faculty to support educational and consulting initiatives.
- Coordinate faculty development, ensuring resources and support are in place for high-quality program delivery.
- Collaborate with the field and local delivery teams to ensure adherence to educational pathways and successful use of S+N Academy Online.
- Lead pre- and post-event process development and implementation to enhance program efficiency and outcomes.
- Advise on KOL selection and strategy while maintaining an up-to-date faculty roster and engagement plans.
- Partner with product development teams to translate clinical advantages into educational assets in collaboration with marketing and communications.
- Utilize data analytics tools to monitor adoption trends, user engagement, and program effectiveness, making data-driven improvement recommendations.
- Maintain alignment with stakeholders, resolving conflicts and ensuring compliance with global/local regulations and corporate policies.
- Facilitate continuous improvement by integrating user feedback and insights into future iterations of medical education programming.
- Formulate and execute long-term strategic education plans aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
- Ensure professionalism and effective communication with senior leadership, franchise teams, and external partners.
SR. CLINICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST - SPORTS MEDICINE
Smith+Nephew
Lancaster
02.2016 - 10.2024
- Served as Procedural Skills Training Leader, aligning franchise strategy to deliver best-in-class cadaveric and simulation-based education.
- Managed end-to-end execution of cadaveric labs including design, procurement, preparation, execution, and disposal.
- Facilitated physician-led education programs and maintained long-term relationships with HCPs and KOLs.
- Supported hybrid and standalone education programs including S+N events, society engagements, and Academy meetings.
- Collaborated on event planning, site procurement, invoicing, ordering equipment, and cadaveric tissue logistics.
- Delivered internal training on arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures; served as clinical resource on product usage and anatomy.
- Worked closely with global education and content development teams to leverage simulation technologies (cadaveric, Sawbones, etc.).
- Partnered cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Medical Education to ensure program alignment and execution.
- Advised on faculty effectiveness and contributed to KOL identification and development.
- Supported fellowship strategies, including regional education planning, transition support, and third-party grant submissions.
- Ensured adherence to global/local policies, regulatory guidelines, and compliance standards across all medical education programs.
REGISTERED NURSE
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo
02.2004 - 02.2016
- Delivered high-acuity care in operating rooms, trauma/burn intensive care, and medical-surgical units.
- Specialized in a broad range of procedures including orthopedics, trauma, transplant, OMFS, ENT, vascular, plastics, and general surgery.
- Served in charge nurse capacity, managing staff scheduling, unit logistics, and patient acuity assessments.
SERVICE SALES ASSOCIATE
Biomet
Buffalo
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Sold and supported a portfolio of orthopedic, trauma, sports medicine, and biologics solutions across Western New York.
- Prepared surgical instruments and implants, and provided in-theatre assistance to physicians and OR teams.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and administrators to drive sales growth and increase territory revenue.
- Engaged new clients through hospital, surgical center, and office-based outreach to expand market share.
Education
M.B.A. - Business Administration
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY01.2026
B.S. - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY01.2014
A.S. - Nursing
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY01.2004
Skills
- Strategic medical education leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Faculty and KOL development
- Product adoption strategies
- Program management lifecycle
- Curriculum design for clinical education
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Budget analysis and ROI
- Clinical training facilitation
- Compliance with AdvaMed and Sunshine Act
Certification
- Certificate in Instructional Design (ADDIE Model), 06/01/24
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, In Progress, 09/01/24
- Registered Professional Nurse, New York, Active, 12/31/25
Volunteer Experience
- Jesse's Children, Medical and dental mission work, Dominican Republic
- Home Depot 'Week of Service', Veteran's Memorial Park revitalization, Buffalo, NY
- Climb for a Cause, Fundraising event coordination for underserved communities abroad
Awards
Selected for Smith+Nephew's 'Continuous Learning Journey' leadership program, 2019
Technology And Systems
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SAP
- Ariba
- Adobe Acrobat
- CVENT
- ZOOM
- Avail Medsystems
- Salesforce CRM
Timeline
SR. PROGRAM MANAGER - MEDICAL EDUCATION
Smith+Nephew
10.2024 - Current
SR. CLINICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST - SPORTS MEDICINE
Smith+Nephew
02.2016 - 10.2024
SERVICE SALES ASSOCIATE
Biomet
10.2014 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Erie County Medical Center
02.2004 - 02.2016
M.B.A. - Business Administration
SUNY Brockport
B.S. - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
A.S. - Nursing
Erie Community College
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