Lillian Garcia Palmer

Lillian Garcia Palmer has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several positions and companies. Lillian currently holds the position of VP, Global Education at AtriCure, Inc. since 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Executive Director, Global Education at Abiomed from 2019 to 2021, where they led the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical education programs.

Before their role as Senior Executive Director, they held the position of Senior Director, Key Accounts & Professional Education at Abiomed from 2014 to 2019. In this position, they played a crucial role in increasing patient numbers and key accounts through training and management of field personnel. Lillian also directed customer and employee training and development at Heart recovery Institutes across global cardiology markets.

Lillian also served as the Director, Key Accounts & Professional Education at Abiomed from 2011 to 2014, where they supervised operational tasks and partnered with the Key Account Director team to develop and integrate the Key Opinion Leader strategy. Prior to this, they were the Director, Marketing & Key Accounts at Abiomed from 2008 to 2011, where they strategically drove business growth and implemented innovative marketing development plans.

Before joining Abiomed, Lillian had experience in consulting, where they served as the President from 2007 to 2008. Lillian also worked at CORDIS - a Johnson & Johnson Company, and Cordis Corporation, where they held the position of National Manager, Key Accounts from 2000 to 2007.

Lillian began their career as a Sales Representative at Cordis in 1995 and later worked as an Account Manager at Ethicon Endo-Surgery from 1990 to 1993. Throughout their career, Lillian has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to advancing medical education and training programs.

Lillian Garcia Palmer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Management from Boston College and an MBA in Marketing from Babson F.W. Olin School of Business.