Principal Training and Development Specialist… at Medtronic · Dublin

Principal Training and Development Specialist EMEA and APAC Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life The Endoscopy Operating Unit, part of the Medical Surgery Portfolio Group, focuses on delivering unmatched value to its customers by providing innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes, lower the cost of healthcare delivery and allow early detection and then treatment of chronic diseases and cancers affecting the entire GI Tract and Hepatopancreatic system. This role is responsible for designing and delivering high-impact, practical capability solutions that improve clinical credibility, commercial effectiveness, and field performance across Western Europe, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan & China). The role goes beyond traditional training — focusing on the development of hands-on learning, simulation tools, and real-world application to ensure teams can confidently translate clinical evidence into meaningful customer impact. The role works in close partnership with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales Leadership, and external clinical experts (HCPs). Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Design and develop practical, field-based training programmes that translate clinical data into effective sales and clinical conversations. Build scenario-based and hands-on learning solutions, including simulations and tools that reinforce procedural and product understanding. Deliver high-impact training across regions (virtual and in-person), supporting new hire onboarding, capability development, and product launches. Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales Leadership, and HCPs to align training with business priorities and real-world needs. Drive adoption and consistent field application of training programmes through feedback, validation, and continuous improvement. Own end-to-end programme management, including logistics, digital content maintenance, certification tracking, and accountability for delivery and completion. Required Knowledge and Experience: MedTech experience (Endoscopy / Gastroenterology strongly preferred) Experience in training, sales enablement, clinical support, or commercial roles Proven ability to build practical training or learning solutions (not just deliver content) Strong commercial understanding of customer interactions and value-based selling Ability to translate complex clinical information into simple, actionable messaging Experience working across countries and cultures Fluency in English Formal training qualification (e.g. TAP Diploma or Certificate), with experience in hands-on procedural training or simulation tools would be a distinct advantage.  Experience collaborating with HCPs and KOLs, supporting product launches or commercial transformation initiatives is a plus. Proficiency in additional European language(s) will be a clear advantage. Physical Job Requirements Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik:  Ireland: 80,480.00 EUR - 120,720.00 EUR | This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here