Academic Relations Manager

Academic Relations Manager The Academic Relations Manager is responsible for developing and executing ATEC's academic engagement strategy across orthopedic and neurosurgical residency and fellowship programs. This role serves as the primary lead for fellowship and resident engagement, academic education programs, transition-to-practice initiatives, and surgeon relationship development that support both EOS imaging and ATEC procedural solutions. The position ensures that future spine surgeons receive meaningful exposure to ATEC technologies throughout training and experience a seamless transition into clinical practice through coordinated engagement with field sales, surgeon education, EOS teams, distributors, and marketing partners. The Academic Relations Manager will own fellowship and resident relationship management, academic event execution, surgeon tracking, and transition-to-practice activities to ensure emerging spine surgeons are connected to the appropriate commercial, clinical, and educational resources upon entering practice.

Coordinate lab participation, educational courses, site visits, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Academic Events & Programs Lead planning and execution of: Fellowship director meetings Resident education initiatives Fellow courses Young surgeon programs Academic society events Transition-to-practice meetings Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Education, EOS, and Commercial teams to maximize engagement. Commercial Team Connectivity Establish processes ensuring every graduating fellow is connected with: Regional sales leadership Distributor partnersEOS representatives Clinical specialists Local surgeon champions Develop reporting mechanisms to track relationship status and handoff completion.