Clinical Training & Educational Specialist

BiVACOR Inc

$90K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Life Sciences, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 3-5+ years of experience in clinical education or training program management in a medical device or clinical research environment
  • Hands-on experience with LMS platforms (e.g. Docebo, Cornerstone)
  • Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate)
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP, FDA IDE regulations, and GCP training compliance requirements
  • Exposure to mechanical circulatory support or cardiac surgery is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset across global teams

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain clinical training curricula for global investigational site staff
  • Build and manage content within the Learning Management System (LMS), including assessments and tracking
  • Develop and maintain LMS backend infrastructure for training modules
  • Schedule and coordinate training sessions across global time zones
  • Develop training materials such as quick-reference guides and video content
  • Track training compliance and report gaps to the Sr. Clinical Research Manager
  • Collaborate with field specialists to align training content with protocols

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
About the Role

This is a high-impact, creative role at the intersection of clinical science and education, where your expertise will directly shape how investigational site teams around the world learn to support patients receiving the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart. As Clinical Training & Education Specialist, you will own the full training lifecycle from curriculum design and LMS infrastructure through to compliance tracking and content refresh. You will bring instructional design expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for translating complex clinical and technical concepts into clear, effective learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain clinical training curricula for investigational site staff globally
  • Build and manage content within the Learning Management System (LMS), including assessments and completion tracking
  • Develop and maintain the LMS backend infrastructure and support rollout of training modules
  • Schedule and coordinate training sessions across time zones for site initiation and ongoing education
  • Develop training materials including quick-reference guides and video content
  • Track site staff training compliance and escalate gaps to the Sr. Clinical Research Manager
  • Collaborate with Field Clinical Specialists and Biomedical Engineers to align training content with field protocols


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Life Sciences, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 3-5+ years of experience in clinical education, instructional design, or training program management in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environment
  • Hands-on experience administering and building within an LMS platform (e.g. Docebo, Cornerstone, Veeva Vault Training, or similar)
  • Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) and video production for training content
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP, FDA IDE regulations, and GCP training compliance requirements for investigational device studies
  • Prior exposure to mechanical circulatory support, cardiac surgery, or implantable device programs is an advantage
  • Can-do attitude - creative problem-solver - strong written communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Comfortable coordinating across global time zones and supporting a rapidly scaling clinical program


What We Offer

BiVACOR offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off


This role may be based at BiVACOR's Huntington Beach headquarters. The expected salary range for this position based in Huntington Beach California is $90,892 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

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