Coronary Principal Clinical Specialist - Bakersfield, CA

Medtronic•Bakersfield, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking a committed clinical professional to provide technical, educational, and sales support for its Coronary Renal Denervation (CRDN) business, with a heavy emphasis on supporting CathWorks FFRangio. The role helps the district meet sales and customer-service objectives and serves as the first-line contact for CRDN daily operations at assigned accounts. It is field-based and regional; the employee must reside within the territory, drive to multiple accounts, and travel up to 70% of the time. A valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance are required. The specialist supports regional sales strategy, represents Medtronic during procedures, troubleshoots product issues, answers technical inquiries, and educates physicians and hospital personnel. The role also assists with staff and new-employee training, case documentation and follow-up, customer service, and communication with sales representatives and other district personnel. The position requires extensive travel and may involve primary sales responsibility when no sales representative is assigned to a business unit. The listed U.S. salary is $120,000, and the position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan. Medtronic describes a range of benefits for eligible regular employees, including insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, paid holidays, employee stock purchase, tuition assistance, and a global well-being program. The anticipated application-window closing date is October 28, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma and 11 years of clinical or sales experience in healthcare; or associate degree and 9 years of such experience; or bachelor's degree and 7 years of such experience.
Valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed.
Ability to reside within the assigned territory and drive to multiple accounts.
Ability to travel extensively, including travel up to 70% of the time within regions; must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within the assigned territory.
For a bachelor's degree earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
Ability to perform continuous verbal and written communication; use a mobile phone, PC, keyboard, and mouse; and meet the listed physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry, healthcare, marketing, or medical education experience focused on awareness and education or medical project management.
Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and system tracking.
Strong project-management skills and experience coordinating and executing marketing programs.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent work ethic.
Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical-device industry.
Excellent customer-service and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Support CRDN business-unit sales and assist with implementation of sales strategy.
Support regional CRDN sales strategy as established by the National Sales Director, collaborating with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans.
May assume primary sales responsibility when no sales representative is assigned to the business unit, as determined by the Clinical Specialist Manager and National Sales Director.
Represent Medtronic during procedures and implants, providing troubleshooting and technical assistance.
Receive technical inquiries by telephone and research solutions to product-selection issues and technical questions about CRDN products.
Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel, and office staff on product and pacing-related technical matters through individual sessions, in-service programs, seminars, and symposiums.
Assist district managers, the Clinical Specialist Manager, and the in-house training department with educating and training new Clinical Specialists and sales representatives.
Provide hospital staff with training and resources so they can train their own personnel.
Complete required documentation and customer-service calls during or after cases.
Update sales representatives about cases and promptly notify them of issues requiring follow-up.
Represent Medtronic effectively to physicians and support staff regarding products, service, and support.
Maintain current knowledge of CRDN, Medtronic programs, products and services, and competing products.
Maintain open and effective communication with district personnel, customers, and other Medtronic employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.