Medical Education Program AssociatePenumbra, Inc. · Alameda, CA

Medical Education Program Associate

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-17 Alameda, CA External Hybrid Education Training
💰 Salary 5,917 CAD–7,500 CAD/mo (71,000 CAD–90,000 CAD/yr) 📊 Market 4,500 CAD–6,500 CAD/mo

About the Company

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Members of the Penumbra team agree that this is where their work has meaning -- we are transforming the treatment of some of the world's most devastating conditions. Penumbra is where everyone's ideas matter, and where learning and growth are constant. No. 5 on the Greater Bay Area Manufacturers List, San Francisco Business Times, 2020 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, Fortune, 2019 Review our community guidelines for LinkedIn here: https://bit.ly/2Jmbw83. Medical Equipment Manufacturing Specialties: Neurointerventional devices, Stroke treatment, Vascular access, Thrombectomy systems, Interventional radiology, Medical device innovation

Responsibilities

  • ● The Medical Education Program Associate is responsible for supporting all medical education programs for the breadth of Penumbra's product lines and applicable therapies by driving timely execution of logistics and on-site support. The position must ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and HCC policies. The position has significant interaction with the sales team, physicians and other external customers and third-party vendors who provide critical support.
  • ● What You'll Work On
  • ● Collaborate with the Medical Education team to effectively support a wide range of Medical Education Programs, including but not limited to dinners, virtual webinars/meetings, PEER meetings, Continuing Education (CE) Forums, Fellows Meetings, National Summits, and Case Observations. Responsibilities include:
  • ● o Coordinating logistics for programs, including planning, site contracting, and facilitating seamless execution of in-person and virtual components
  • ● o Assembly, shipment, and distribution of course materials to ensure timely delivery and preparedness
  • ● o Supporting program registration and travel processes, including attendee communications and confirmations
  • ● Facilitate key relationships with third party vendors like travel agencies, rideshare/car service companies and other vendors who provide key services to ensure successful execution of medical education programs.
  • ● Provide on-site support for Medical Education Programs as and when required. There will be local as well as out-of-state travel over weekends.
  • ● Assist with assembling presentation and educational materials in support of physician and customer programs for medical education.
  • ● Prepare and maintain inventory of all necessary course materials and demo products where needed.
  • ● Support Professional Education CE credit programs.
  • ● Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
  • ● Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
  • ● Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
  • ● Perform other work-related duties as assigned
  • ● What You Contribute
  • ● Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • ● Event planning experience a plus
  • ● Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • ● A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office tools are required