Field Clinical Lead - TAVR (New Jersey; Connecticut; New York)

Medtronic•New York, CT

2d•$175,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking a Field Clinical Lead for its TAVR technology, serving as a liaison between field teams and business functions including Physician Relations, Medical Education, Global Field Training, Clinical Research, Research and Development, Regulatory, and Legal. This remote role requires the employee to reside within the assigned territory of New Jersey, Connecticut, or New York and travel to multiple accounts. The position provides physician and field training, supports fellow education, assists sales and TDS teams with case support, and coordinates clinical research activities. The role requires extensive travel and work in Cath Labs or operating rooms, including exposure to radiation and infectious materials. The role focuses primarily on physician and field training (50%), followed by resident and fellow training (20%), sales and TDS support (20%), and clinical research (10%). The position also involves extensive driving and air travel, overnight stays, and the ability to conduct business outside a typical Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-to-5:00 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Cardiac operating theatre and/or Cath Lab experience.
Previous experience training medical staff and physicians on complex procedures.
Experience supporting implants or procedures involving complex medical devices.
Experience with Echo or CT imaging.
Clinical-setting experience requirement: 11 years with a high school degree, 10 years with an associate degree, or 8 years with a bachelor's degree.
Valid driver's license for state of residency and active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed.
Ability to lift 20 pounds and sit or stand for 8 hours per day.
Ability to remain independently mobile, use a computer and CT reconstruction programming, and communicate with peers and coworkers.
Ability to wear a lead apron for extended periods, typically 2–3 hours, and work in Cath Labs or operating rooms with radiation exposure.
Ability to travel extensively by car and plane, with overnight stays up to 50–75% of the time depending on geography.
Ability to conduct business outside the typical Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-to-5:00 p.m. schedule.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment and work around infectious disease, radiation, and blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
TAVR experience.
Current CoreValve Senior TDS or higher in good standing.
Primary case support for 400 cases.
Experience with alternative access implants.
History of volunteering to help with case coverage outside the normal territory.
Experience leading education and training activities.
Experience marketing new technologies and therapies.
Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of the medical device sales process.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing actively as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.
Performance management leadership.
Multilingual ability.
Hands-on, self-motivated approach.
Proven evidence of Medtronic Core Competencies: results orientation, integrity, interpersonal effectiveness, quality orientation, continuous learning, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist the Medical Education team with physician training in the district.
Facilitate local physician training when a proctor is unavailable, present product and implant best practices, and serve as a proctor when needed.
Act as a regional spokesperson for procedural expertise and updated best practices; develop therapy and device operational knowledge to support procedural excellence.
Serve as the district expert and lead for simulation.
Collaborate with Global Field Education on new product training initiatives, including indications, troubleshooting, safety updates, and train-the-trainer activities.
Lead the depth and consistency of training for new field employees, including onboarding, group case observations, case reviews, mock exams, imaging, and executive summary training.
Ensure outgoing fellows are familiar and comfortable using Medtronic TAVR technology; identify teaching institutions and coordinate training opportunities with local TC and TDS colleagues.
Work with program directors and chief residents to develop customized fellow training; secure outside faculty and simulators as needed.
Share best practices with the FCL team, coordinate with other Medtronic divisions on related technologies, and help transition final-year fellows to the local Medtronic team.
Support local sales management in presenting technology to potential new TAVR sites and provide case support for difficult or unusual cases.
Overread, size, interpret, and advise on difficult imaging studies.
Serve as the primary regional contact for the in-house clinical team regarding clinical trial activities.
Track and support data collection for clinical studies and maintain clinical knowledge to interpret procedure requirements in accordance with protocols.
Guide regional field teams on device ordering, storage, and accountability for clinical trial sites.
Liaise with the in-house clinical team to resolve procedure- or device-related PXM events and device-management questions; facilitate or redirect clinical trial questions.
Travel extensively by car and plane, including overnight stays, and conduct company business outside typical weekday business hours as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance or reimbursement
Global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan with 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
Sales Incentive Plan with potential incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding goals
Competitive salary and flexible benefits package