Aortic Consultant

Terumo • CA

267d

About The Position

At Terumo Aortic, our mission is to transform the treatment of aortic disease worldwide. With our comprehensive portfolio of surgical, endovascular and hybrid technologies, we enable physicians to find the right fit for each patient anatomy. The company has over 1,250 associates around the world with manufacturing facilities in Glasgow, Scotland and Sunrise, Florida. Terumo Aortic is focused on the continuing development of new and innovative products driving the growth of the business globally. Associates are part of a stimulating and exciting environment in which they can develop their skills and achieve career goals. Working for the company, each associate’s role contributes greatly to helping to save or improve the lives of patients in over 100 countries worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in medical device sales calling on Aortic specialties such as vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology.
• Experience in clinically supporting Aortic cases in an interventional lab and/or operating room setting.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting CT, MRI, and Angiography images.
• Understanding on bringing new products through the supply chain of a hospital.
• Working knowledge of developing purchasing agreements, presenting new products to New Product Committees, and maintaining inventory control.
• Must be willing to continually learn about the Company’s products and related processes.
• Maintain current on industry related journals, articles, and periodicals.
• Must be able to wear approximately 10 pounds of lead coat while assisting with implants in operating room.
• Air travel.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate effectively with sales and healthcare professionals.
• Proficient with computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Attention to fine detail.
• Analytical, problem solving.
• Ability to coach others on use of product and clinical applications.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue opportunities to develop new business.
• Assist physicians with case planning to determine acceptable patient selection, device selection, and clinical support including diagnostic imaging analysis and pre-implant strategy of Aortic cases.
• Liaison for customer (direct – physicians and indirect – business units and distributors) to Customer Service, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.
• Interface/correspond with physicians/clinicians and Terumo Aortic Associates to address specific issues relating to stent-graft design specifications.
• Monitor/expedite turnaround time for patient specific stent-graft systems.
• Ensure quality system compliance for all departmental responsibilities.
• Extensive Travel domestically and occasional travel internationally.
• Train customers on the safe and efficacious use of the Company’s products.
• Provide technical explanation and demonstration of products to customers.
• Consult with physicians and laboratory staff during implants.
• Represent Terumo Aortic Inc. during surgeries and implants of products to provide troubleshooting and other technical assistance.
• May deliver on site training programs for customers or institutions.
• May assist in developing training materials.
• May provide training and resources for hospital staff to enable them to conduct training for their personnel ('train the trainer').

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree