Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.
Position Description
Collaboration is a fundamental part of our organization’s culture and is essential to our continued success. As such, the successful candidate for this position is expected to work on-site, enabling them to engage fully with colleagues and contribute to cross-functional initiatives. Therefore, the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive and supportive team environment is a key requirement for this role.
As a Clinical Development Analyst focusing on Instructional Design, you will support the development and management of Simsei simulation program curricula. This includes working with a multidisciplinary team to research clinical needs, performing in-depth literature reviews on surgical techniques and procedures, and developing engaging and effective educational content and tools intended for surgical residents and practicing physicians. This position is highly collaborative, working with subject matter experts and teams across Applied Medical. Below are some of the common skills and qualities that are sought after for this role.
Customer Focus
Your primary responsibility is to identify customer needs, monitor our customers’ experience with our programs and products, and identify areas of improvement. You will be responsible for researching both current and unmet clinical needs to define desired learning objectives and inform development of effective and engaging educational content, tools, and environments.
You will develop and maintain professional relationships with new and existing Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to enhance understanding of clinical needs. Internally, you will assist our Applied Learning and Sales teams with product training and information to promote Applied Medical’s initiatives.
Being a team member within our product management team, you will develop and promote the Applied Medical brand and culture, including participation and contribution to organized national and international meetings and congresses.
Product and Surgical Application Expertise
To strengthen your knowledge as a clinical expert, you will frequently conduct scientific literature reviews, product and program performance evaluations, and competitive analyses to develop educational content and tools for our Simsei curricula. This includes, but is not limited to, didactic lectures, curriculum outlines, cognitive and technical assessments, simulation models and exercises, and activity resources.
You will continue to expand your surgical education expertise with hands-on learning through participation in internal trainings, surgeon interactions, surgical procedure observations, national conferences, and educational programs and events, and studying the competitive landscape, anatomy, physiology, surgical equipment, surgical techniques and procedures, operating room (OR) environments, and relevant learning theories.
Cross-Collaboration
Due to our vertically integrated environment, the Analyst has the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively with our internal and external stakeholders throughout the product’s entire life-cycle. You will cooperate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including subject matter experts, corporate communications, legal, engineering, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), branding, and field teams, on the development, quality assurance, and release of educational content and tools. You will also aid with program and product development, launch, implementation, post-market surveillance, and field support as needed.
Performance Objectives
Within your first six months, you will be responsible for learning about our company, contributing to various projects, and leading program initiatives.
During your first 30 days, you will:
- Learn about Applied Medical’s mission and participate in a variety of Applied Learning foundational courses
- Read relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Meet with the team and participate in Simsei-specific trainings to learn about our mission, history, vision, and current initiatives
- Discuss goals and expectations with your mentor and read and review all relevant team resources and materials
- Review and familiarize yourself with our current Simsei curricula
- Share initial thoughts on any potential learning gaps or areas for improvement
- Immerse yourself in team meetings and contribute to team discussions
Within 60 days, you will:
- Exhibit a clinical and technical understanding of our Simsei Simulation program
- Gain thorough understanding of Simsei tissue models and exercises
- Familiarize yourself with relevant adult and simulation-based learning theories to help understand best practices
- Take on one or more projects that require low to moderate guidance
Within 90 days to 1 year, you will:
- Gain thorough understanding of Applied Medical’s non-medical device design control process
- Develop interpersonal connections and relationships with others to effectively accomplish project objectives and deliverables
- Lead moderate to complex projects with minimal guidance or direction
- Inspire new or creative training content and activities to address learning gaps identified for our target audience
Position Requirements
The following skills and attributes are required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Team player who works well with others and succeeds in a highly collaborative environment
- High level of curiosity and willingness to continually explore effective ways of creating a positive learning environment for our target audiences
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Conduct literature reviews and present findings
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs
- Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
- Meet all hospital credentialing requirements, which may include background check, drug screen, and vaccinations
- Travel up to 15% of the time
As a healthcare company, it is of the utmost importance to keep our teams safe and healthy in this ever-changing COVID-19 environment. We require all new team members to be fully vaccinated (including booster shots, if eligible) upon their start date at Applied Medical (legitimate accommodation requests will be considered). Our current team members have also made this commitment to being vaccinated and receiving the booster shot to help protect each other, our families, our customers, and our visitors, as we work together to help end the pandemic. Eligibility details to receive the COVID-19 booster shot are provided on the CDC website here.
Preferred
The following skills and attributes are preferred:
- Certification, degree, or equivalent experience in instructional design
- Experience with Articulate Rise
- Passion for anatomy and physiology
- High attention to detail
- Familiarity with OR environments
- Familiarity with adult learning theories
Inside This Business Group
The Clinical Development (CD) team translates the needs of the market and customer to numerous teams across Applied Medical. A CD team member has the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Branding, and other internal teams to manage the full scope of the product lifecycle. CD has diverse team members that either interface with customers or handle research projects in order to evolve the product team they are assigned to. Our Clinical Development team also partners with the Engineering teams to develop new product ideas or enhancements to existing product lines.
Simsei simulation was developed by Applied Medical as a result of the company’s founding purpose to improve patient outcomes through the delivery of affordable, accessible and high-quality healthcare solutions. We maintain that surgical education, developed in close collaboration with the surgical community, is critical to advancing skills and improving clinical outcomes. Built on a solid foundation of best practices, Simsei Simulation strives to enhance education content, processes and retention. Through competency-based methods, Simsei Simulation facilitates knowledge, skill and attitude adoption, with the goal of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of simulation-based surgical education programs, and ultimately improving patient care.
Benefits
The base compensation range for this role is $65000 – $80000 / year for the position in California. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in California ased on the date of this job posting. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range compensation package during your hiring process.
Please understand that the compensation range may be modified in the future. Each amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation once such amount is earned and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefit or any other form of compensation may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
The total compensation package for this position may also include [bonuses and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans].
Our total reward package also includes the following:
- Training and mentorship with ongoing learning and development courses
- On-campus wellness activities
- Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
- Education reimbursement program
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule
All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.