BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Intracept Therapy | Field-Based
Columbus
37
years of professional experience
Results-driven training and development professional with expertise in designing and implementing impactful learning initiatives. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and adapting training programs to meet evolving organizational needs. Proven ability to enhance employee performance and drive growth through strategic training solutions. Former U.S. Army officer with strong communication and leadership capabilities.
Work History
Professional Education Training Manager
2 Years 10 Months
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Intracept Therapy | Field-Based | 01.2024 - Current
Directed clinical and hands-on training for 200+ physicians, introducing more than 190 physicians to the Intracept therapy, supporting expansion of the trained physician network.
Designed clinical and hands-on training curriculum for onboarding, role-based competencies, and technical skill development for five interventional pain fellowship programs, including Cleveland Clinic, The Ohio State University, and the University of Kentucky, fostering educational partnerships with leading academic medical institutions.
Led physician faculty recruitment, development, and oversight, enhancing presentation preparation, compliance education, and operating room observation to ensure appropriate device utilization and adherence to clinical and regulatory standards.
Collaborated with sales, marketing, clinical, reimbursement, and regulatory teams to align physician education and field training with commercialization initiatives, supporting strategic business priorities.
Senior Manager, Sales Training & Education
2 Years
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Neuromodulation | Vertiflex | Field Based | 01.2022 - 01.2024
Designed and launched national cross-training for 350 sales representatives, managing a $1.2M operating budget and contributing to 30% revenue growth.
Led therapy onboarding initiative using LMS and hands-on education, reducing time to competency 33% while increasing case volume 21%.
Directed clinical specialist certification and mentoring across 350+ procedures, ensuring comprehensive surgical case coverage and maintaining procedural competency.
Manager, Field Education & Sales Support
3 Years
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Neuromodulation | Vertiflex | Field Based | 01.2019 - 01.2022
Managed $500K education budget; delivered 28+ training events resulting in $380K return on investment.
Supported 700+ surgical cases and physician onboarding; increased procedural adoption 22% and generated $1.1M in new Northeast regional revenue.
Served 11 months as interim territory manager for DC/MD/VA; increased sales from $900K to $1.3M (44% growth).
Senior Manager, Sales Training & Professional Education
2 Years
VERTIFLEX, INC. | Field Based | 01.2017 - 01.2019
Built integrated sales and physician education programs during market entry; scaled sales organization from 7 to 55 in 11 months, trained 96 physicians, driving 1,200% sales growth over 20 months.
Developed train-the-trainer initiatives and established a 28-member physician KOL faculty network, enhancing adoption and generating an average of nine new cases monthly per clinic.
Managed $160K training budget while supporting 800+ procedures, ensuring procedural proficiency and compliance.
National Manager, Professional Education
1 Year
ACELL, INC. | 01.2016 - 01.2017
Directed national physician education and sales training for regenerative medicine technologies; developed learning resources for 300 sales representatives and coordinated education for 450 healthcare professionals, enhancing product knowledge and clinical application.
Collaborated with marketing, sales, legal, compliance, and regulatory teams as clinical subject-matter expert; recruited surgeon faculty for domestic and international training, enriching educational offerings and expanding network.
Regional Manager, Professional Education & Training
6 Years
MEDTRONIC | 01.2009 - 01.2015
Directed physician education and sales training across multiple business units and 10 sales districts to enhance product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
MEDTRONIC
Manager, Professional Education
5 Years
KYPHON | 01.2004 - 01.2009
Spine Territory Sales Manager
3 Years
KYPHON | 01.2000 - 01.2003
Territory Sales Manager
2 Years
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY | 01.1998 - 01.2000
Officer
8 Years
UNITED STATES ARMY | 01.1990 - 01.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Marketing
Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI
Skills
Physician training
Market Access Strategy
Program Development
Product launch
KOL engagement
Cross-Functional Leadership
Financial Oversight
Clinical & Procedural Education
Regulatory Compliance
Digital Learning Platforms
New hire onboarding
Coaching
Timeline
Professional Education Training Manager
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Intracept Therapy | Field-Based
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Senior Manager, Sales Training & Education
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Neuromodulation | Vertiflex | Field Based
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Manager, Field Education & Sales Support
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Neuromodulation | Vertiflex | Field Based
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Senior Manager, Sales Training & Professional Education
VERTIFLEX, INC. | Field Based
01.2017 - 01.2019Read More
National Manager, Professional Education
ACELL, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Regional Manager, Professional Education & Training
MEDTRONIC
01.2009 - 01.2015Read More
Manager, Professional Education
KYPHON
01.2004 - 01.2009Read More
Spine Territory Sales Manager
KYPHON
01.2000 - 01.2003Read More
Territory Sales Manager
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY
01.1998 - 01.2000Read More
Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1990 - 01.1998Read More
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication and Marketing
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Personal Information
Title: MEDICAL DEVICE COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LEADER
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