Surgical Training Manager - Europe

Ciliatech is expanding its European footprint with the launch of Intercil®, a next-generation uveal spacer for glaucoma surgery.

To support safe, consistent, high-quality adoption across clinical and commercial environments, we are recruiting a Surgical Training Manager.

This role is central to elevating surgical expertise internally and externally.

You will be the go-to expert for surgical technique, responsible for training field teams, supporting surgeons during live cases, and ensuring that all clinical sites operate with the highest surgical and compliance standards.

If you thrive in the OR, love training and coaching others, and want to contribute directly to the launch of an innovative ophthalmic technology, this role is for you..

You will report directly to the VP Sales & Marketing.

Location: United Kingdom or Germany (Remote).

Mobility: A reliable car suitable for frequent business travel is required. Full clean driving license is mandatory.

Travel readiness: This role involves extensive european travel, sometimes with short notice and including multiple nights staying away from home. You must hold a valid passport with sufficient remaining validity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Training & Certification

• Deliver onboarding, certification, and continuous training for internal field teams.

• Act as a role model in the OR, demonstrating best practices for Intercil® implantation.

• Document all training and case support activities in internal systems.

Surgical Case Support

• Provide live case support and coaching during surgeries (clinical trial and commercial).

• Identify skill gaps and propose targeted training interventions.

Clinical Operations Support

• Support Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and ensure consistent training across clinical sites.

• Ensure compliance with GCP, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations (AEs, complaints).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support wet labs and represent Ciliatech at congresses.

• Maintain awareness of industry developments and share insights with senior management

PROFILE

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ophthalmic operating rooms (e.g., Clinical Application Specialist, surgical nurse, clinical support).

• Prior experience in a training, coaching, or educational function.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

• Ability to coach, influence, and lead without formal authority.

• Strong organization skills with high attention to detail.

• Full compliance mindset (GCP, SOPs, documentation).

• Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments and operate autonomously.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in Glaucoma or MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery).

• Experience supporting clinical trials (training, monitoring, SIV support).

• Experience in a medical device company.

• Ability to deliver training in another European language (Italian, Spanish, German, French).

• Understanding of ophthalmic device lifecycle and market dynamics.

• Experience with CRM or clinical documentation tools.