Barrigel Procedural Specialist-Urology-Atlanta

Teleflex•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. Interventional Urology – The Interventional Urology business unit of Teleflex is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our flagship product, the UroLift® System, is the #1 minimally invasive procedure in the U.S. for treating an enlarged prostate, also called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. It is a proven approach that does not require heating, cutting, or destruction of prostate tissue.1 Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives. U.S. 2022 estimates based on US Market Model 2022-24 (5-17-22 FINAL), which is in part based on data provided by Symphony Health PatientSource® 2018-21, as is and with no representations/warranties, including accuracy or completeness.1. Roehrborn, Can J Urol 2017 Position SummaryThe focus of Atlanta, GA based Barrigel Procedural Specialist is to lead, assist and support all clinical activities related to the training of customers and sales personnel for Barrigel products and procedures. Facilitates the education of healthcare providers with regard to the science behind, and appropriate medical use of Barrigel for perirectal spacing prior to radiation therapy. This includes didactic training, phantom training, live case proctoring and practitioner skill assessment.

Requirements

BA in Business (or related discipline such as Biology or sciences) or equivalent work experience / related practical experience.
Minimum of 5 years clinical training and/or sales experience within global Healthcare industry
Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
Strong strategic, analytical, and synthesis skills
This position requires a dynamic hands-on professional who relishes a fast-paced environment, yet shows a detailed expertise of the product, procedure and provides solutions in time-critical situations.
Updated vendor credentials for facility access (Vendormate, Reptrax et.)
Ability to work in clinical planning and tracking systems, and learn new systems readily
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
Familiar with medical terminologies and imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI)
Manages administrative responsibilities, such as e-mail, voicemail, expense reports, and activity reporting in a timely manner
Strong verbal communication, presentation and written skills to internal company personnel and external customers - Customer Focused
Experience with training/proctoring physicians and clinical staff in medical devices
Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with difficult people or situations
Ability to work efficiently in a high pressure environments with simultaneous demands
Manage travel within approved budget for in-person training, in conjunction with remote proctoring
Ability to travel domestically up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound clinical/selling experience a plus
Urology and/or Radiation Oncology medical device experience is strongly preferred
Significant experience working with a wide variety of ultrasound platforms heavily preferred.
Familiar with GCP guidelines and is Certified
Ability to work in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Understands and follows Advamed guidelines as appropriate

Responsibilities

Serve as Subject Matter Expert regarding Barrigel, rectal spacing and radiotherapy within their sales area
Communicate closely with the regional Area Director(s) and their sales teams to coordinate and execute territory case coverage and HCP training
Consistently train, assess, and re-train (as needed) Barrigel sales representatives on Barrigel injection technique
Support online training initiatives for customers as required
Proctor customer phantom training for customers in coordination with Area Director prioritization and the Barrigel training currriculum
Attend and lead (as needed) OR-based patient Barrigel cases for customers performing their first Barrigel injections as dictated by supervisor
Schedule and prioritize work flow in conjunction with Head of Barrigel Development and Area Directors
Attain all necessary certifications to maintain consistent OR access
Develop and/or maintain expertise in radiotherapy, related imaging with a specific focus on Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
Work strategically with each regional Spacing Consultant to identify and build relationships with appropriate new targets to help same-site-sales growth
Follow all clinical reporting protocols required by Palette, FDA or any other governing body as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned