Launch Specialist

Distalmotion SA•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Distalmotion is a global MedTech company focused on expanding access to robotic surgery through simplified and flexible robotic technology. Its DEXTER® robotic surgical system is designed to fit into existing surgical workflows and is commercially available in the United States and Europe. The Dexter Robotics Launch Specialist supports adoption of the Dexter robotic system at new customer sites across the United States. As part of the Robotics Launch Team, the specialist provides hands-on clinical and operational support during installations and initial cases, helps train surgeons and operating room staff, and supports safe, high-quality clinical outcomes during early adoption. The role works with Sales, Clinical Specialists, hospital teams, and internal partners to deliver a premium launch experience and facilitate handoffs to permanent Dexter Clinical Sales Specialists. Extensive national travel is required. The position also supports launch planning and execution, customer onboarding, documentation and reporting, cross-functional feedback, internal training, sales enablement, and “Flying Dexter” deployments for customer demonstrations or marketing events.

Requirements

Completed professional healthcare training as a Registered Nurse or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
At least 2–3 years of operating room experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center setting.
Hands-on experience supporting robotic-assisted surgery in the operating room.
Confident presence in the operating room and ability to work effectively with surgeons and clinical decision-makers.
Solution-oriented mindset and proactive, hands-on approach in complex clinical environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaboration abilities, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel 75–80% nationally.
Residence within one hour of a major airport with access to direct national flights.

Nice To Haves

Experience with da Vinci robotic surgery, including Intuitive Surgical training or equivalent case volume.
Clinical knowledge in General Surgery and Gynecology.

Responsibilities

Provide direct intraoperative and perioperative clinical support during Dexter robotic system launches, including system setup, docking, instrumentation, sterile field management, troubleshooting, and support during initial cases.
Support training for surgeons, nurses, and operating room staff to promote proficiency and safe, effective use of the Dexter robotic system.
Support competency development and readiness of surgeons and operating room teams.
Maintain expert knowledge of the Dexter system, surgical workflows, and operating room best practices, and communicate the clinical benefits of robotic-assisted surgery.
Deliver a premium launch experience that minimizes early friction and promotes adoption and case utilization.
Identify and address customer needs before, during, and after launch implementation.
Build working relationships with surgeons, operating room teams, hospital leadership, and internal stakeholders.
Travel nationally to support robot installations and launch activities at multiple customer sites.
Collaborate with the Launch Team Lead, Sales teams, and hospital stakeholders to execute launch plans.
Support structured handoffs by shadowing and transferring knowledge to newly assigned Clinical Sales Specialists.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Clinical Training, and Product teams to coordinate launches.
Document launch activities, case support, and training, and report on launch outcomes, adoption progress, and improvement opportunities.
Capture clinical, workflow, and training insights during launches and communicate feedback to internal teams.
Support internal training initiatives, sales enablement activities, and “Flying Dexter” deployments for demonstrations or marketing events.