Associate Specialist - Medical Education - UNITE Foot & Ankle (Healthcare)

Job Summary

The Associate Specialist Medical Education will coordinate all field-based local training and education programs, sponsorships, and conference exhibits for Medline's orthopedic implant division (Medline UNITE - Foot & Ankle). This role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams departments and external labs as well as vendors/suppliers, venues, and HCPs. In collaboration with the operations team, they will ensure all materials are available and shipped for field-based events, including specimens for cadaveric labs. Additionally, they will ensure our corporate lab is stocked with supplies, including PPE and specimens. They will work closely with our compliance team and KOL surgeon consultants to coordinate all requirements for engagements. Managing multiple events and surgeon engagements simultaneously will be required.

Job Description

 CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the planning and execution of training programs, events, and sponsorship activities by coordinating logistics, materials, and communications.
• Assist in maintaining an organized calendar of events and deadlines, ensuring alignment with broader team initiatives.
• Help track budgets, gather documentation, and prepare reports related to program performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of supplies, promotional items, and event materials.
• Participate in the coordination of guest speakers and subject matter experts, including scheduling and documentation support.
• Contribute to the preparation of event summaries, attendance tracking, and post-event reporting.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with restocking and organizing event-related supplies.
• Ensure all activities follow internal policies and relevant industry compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Relevant Work Experience

• Experience coordinating and scheduling multiple programs simultaneously

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Located in our corporate office in Northfield, IL
• Experience processing all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing clear and concise conclusions.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Highly developed skillset remaining poised and professional amid complex urgencies and changing timelines.
• Knowledge of AdvaMed guidelines and Sunshine Act policy a plus
• Experience leading and managing concurrent projects with competing priorities and critical deadlines.
• Position requires occasional work in the early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Position requires travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes. Passport may be required.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$59,280.00 - $85,800.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.