Field Clinical Specialist (Oregon) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Circulatory Restoration (Shockwave IVL)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Field Clinical Specialist for its Circulatory Restoration business in Oregon. The role provides clinical case support to physicians in assigned territories for peripheral and coronary interventional procedures using Shockwave Medical Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) technology, in both pre-market and post-market product development phases. The specialist also supports clinical studies through device training, case coverage, and timely data collection. Support for other territories may sometimes be required.

The position trains physicians and hospital staff and provides procedural case coverage to help ensure medical devices are used safely and effectively. It presents clinical study training materials based on investigational plans, manages relationships with study investigators and clinical leaders, and collaborates with clinical research colleagues on site retraining, data collection, database locks, and critical issue resolution. Administrative work includes procedure training and managing territory travel and budgets.

The role requires significant travel, exceeding 50% of the time, and may involve prolonged sitting and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds or more. Work may take place in an air-conditioned office and, for some tasks, a non-temperature-controlled warehouse.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, nursing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience directly supporting interventional or surgical procedures in a hospital setting, or 1 year of industry, hospital-based life sciences, or sales support experience.
• Working knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials.
• History of effective collaboration with regulatory agencies through clinical studies and market releases.
• Product knowledge, including product vigilance and medical device reporting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer skills, including MS Office, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Finance and budgeting knowledge.
• Good prioritization and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical-thinking, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• High-energy, results-oriented approach; maturity and success in a business environment; and skill in motivating and inspiring people.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on experience and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to consider and accept feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and willingness to make decisions and take responsibility for them.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills with customers and management at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to travel more than 50% of the time and work effectively remotely.
• May need to sit continuously for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
• May need to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Preferred skills listed: Business Behavior, Communication, Consulting, Cross-Selling, Customer Centricity, Customer Effort Score, Customer Retentions, Execution Focus, Goal Attainment, Hospital Operations, Innovation, Market Research, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Sales, Solutions Selling, Sustainable Procurement, and Vendor Selection.

Responsibilities

• Train physicians and hospital staff and provide procedural case coverage to support safe and effective medical-device use.
• Meet the needs of internal and external customers with urgency and drive.
• Present clinical study training materials based on investigational plans, including study protocols, instructions for use, core lab manuals, and case report forms.
• Manage key study investigators and build and maintain relationships with medical advisors and clinical leaders through direct interactions.
• Collaborate with clinical research colleagues on site retraining, timely data collection for database locks, and resolution of critical issues.
• Complete administrative activities, including training to procedures and management of territory travel and budgets.
• Provide case support in other territories when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level