Clinical Specialist, Pain Interventions - Naperville, IL

Medtronic • Naperville, IL

2d • $76,000 - $114,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role. Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide. At Medtronic, the Clinical Specialist supports the Neuromodulation Pain and Target Drug Delivery Therapies in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service and education. This person will be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory and district. This is a field-based role. We are seeking a committed professional, required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region, to join our winning team. A valid driver's license is essential for this role, which also includes travel outside the territory, presenting opportunities for broader engagement.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or An Associate’s Degree and a minimum 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience.
• Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
• Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events
• Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested
• Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day
• Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.
• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
• Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a health care related field
• Master's degree
• Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
• Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
• Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
• Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
• Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Represents Medtronic as device specialist during surgical procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and products required are available, providing technical support and device selection, and performing programming and testing of all device systems
• Educates and manages patients through all phases of the clinical process including pre and post implantation
• Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products and therapies. This is expected by, but not limited to, coordinating one on one teaching sessions, formal in-services, education programs, seminars and/or outside symposia (based off quarterly Plan of Action as directed by Leadership)
• Responds promptly and professionally to device-related inquiries by customers and patients
• Ability to be flexible with schedule while working and/or attending clinical events, possibly outside of normal business hours and at the discretion of Clinical Specialist Manager
• Adheres to company policies and complies with required event reporting and documentation, utilizing Medtronic technology tools
• Responsible for managing inventory within specified guidelines
• Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the district, regional and/or national level by partnering with colleagues and communicating effectively and regularly with Leadership
• Maintains a working knowledge of competitive products
• Regularly visits accounts to establish/maintain relationships with office staff and Health care providers
• Assists in new employee training within the district and mentors Associate Clinical Specialists
• Effectively utilizes Excel, a mobile phone, an IPAD, a laptop, and/or a Samsung tablet regularly
• Manages business expenses and budget effectively and in given timeframe

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED