Senior Director, Global Education & Training at RxSight, Inc.

Description

RxSight is an ophthalmic medical technology corporation headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California that has commercialized the world’s first and only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) that is customized after cataract surgery. The company’s mission is to revolutionize the premium cataract surgery experience by allowing surgeons to partner with their patients to achieve optimized results for every unique eye.

Overview

This role will lead the global vision, strategy, and execution of all education programs for RxSight, spanning Professional Education and Clinical Training. You’ll oversee how ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinic staff, and patients learn about LAL technology, while also shaping how our internal field teams, clinical trainers, ophthalmic surgical trainers, and commercial groups are trained to support adoption.

You’ll build a unified Education function that blends clinical rigor, modern learning design, and digital-forward training experiences. This includes global curriculum development, certification pathways, professional education programs, and innovative training modalities such as LMS, interactive learning, simulation, and digital-first content.

The role is highly cross functional. You’ll partner closely with Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory/QA, Global Commercial teams, and OUS distributors to ensure consistent, high-quality training that accelerates adoption and drives exceptional clinical outcomes worldwide.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Global Education Strategy

• Build and own a unified global education strategy that integrates Professional Education and Clinical Training across all customer and internal audiences.
• Develop an education roadmap that supports global adoption, surgeon proficiency, and consistently strong clinical outcomes.
• Establish the long-term vision for how we educate physicians, staff, and patients, including digital, hybrid, and hands-on training pathways.
  
  

Professional Education

• Lead the creation of ophthalmologist, optometrist, and clinic staff education programs, including workshops, CME pathways, digital training, and patient education resources.
• Ensure professional education content translates clinical science and surgical best practices into practical, accessible learning experiences.
• Partner with global commercial teams to align education with adoption processes and on-the-job requirements.
  
  

Clinical Training

• Build and oversee training programs, curricula, and competency frameworks for Clinical Trainers, Ophthalmic Surgical Trainers, and commercial field teams.
• Develop train-the-trainer programs and certification models to ensure global consistency and scalable learning.
• Integrate clinical evidence, new product innovations, and workflow improvements into internal training programs.
  
  

Modern Learning & Digital Innovation

• Lead the evolution of training modalities including LMS design, digital learning, video-based training, microlearning, simulation, and interactive educational tools.
• Partner with technical teams and digital vendors to bring modern education technology into the ecosystem.
• Own and evolve the Customer Training Portal to ensure seamless tracking, compliance, and global accessibility.
  
  

Global Consistency & Execution

• Establish global clinical and technical training centers, ensuring standardized processes and training quality across regions.
• Monitor OUS distributor training activity and ensure compliance with training requirements, standards, and reporting frameworks.
• Set performance metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and continuously refine programs based on data and field insights.
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Regulatory/QA to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integration of clinical evidence.
• Work with Marketing to ensure education and messaging align with customer, patient, and product positioning.
• Provide clinical and usability feedback to support new product development and process improvement initiatives.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Deep experience developing clinical, professional, or technical education programs within ophthalmology, medical devices, or related healthcare fields.
• Strong understanding of intraocular lenses, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and clinical workflows highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing education or training teams.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, adult learning principles, digital learning, or modern training methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex clinical science into engaging learning experiences.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across clinical, commercial, and technical functions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team across Professional Education and Clinical Training.
• Directly manage U.S. training staff and provide oversight and alignment for OUS training teams and distributor partners.
• Guide Clinical Trainers, Ophthalmic Surgical Trainers, and education specialists to ensure consistent global training standards.
• Build team capabilities through coaching, hiring, and clear competency expectations.
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, And TRAINING

• Advanced degree in life sciences, optometry, ophthalmology, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in professional education, clinical training, medical education, or similar roles within MedTech or healthcare.
• Experience leading global or multi-region education programs strongly preferred.
• Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system
• The training requirements on TRN-10007 Insider Trading Policy, TRN-10008 Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and TRN-10009 Code of Business Conducts and Ethics must be diligently completed within 30 days from the hiring date and on an annual basis
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• COA, COT, COMT, or equivalent ophthalmic technician certification (preferred, not required)
• Optometry or ophthalmic clinical licensure is a plus
• Certifications in instructional design, adult learning, or digital learning (e.g., ATD, eLearning Guild) are helpful but not mandatory
  
  

Computer Skills

• Strong proficiency with LMS platforms, digital learning tools, and multimedia education technologies
• Skilled in presentation and content creation tools (PowerPoint, Keynote, video-based training platforms)
• Comfortable working with CRM/ERP/commercial systems to track training outcomes (e.g., Salesforce is a plus)
• Ability to interpret data from dashboards, training analytics tools, or customer engagement platforms
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and similar systems
  
  

Notice To Staffing Agencies And Search Firms

RxSight does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or search firms for any employment opportunities. All agency engagements must be authorized in writing for a specific position by RxSight’s Talent Acquisition department. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without such specific engagement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RxSight. No fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired under these circumstances.

Salary Description

$240,000 To $270,000 Per Year