Manager, Therapy Development

Artivion, Inc.•Kennesaw, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

In this position you will play a direct role in supporting Artivion’s comprehensive Aortic Arch portfolio in the US, including the AMDS Hybrid Prosthesis, the NEXUS Aortic Arch Stent and next generation FET systems. Your involvement will span from clinical trial phase through commercial approval and sales support. During the clinical study phase, you will be one of the points of contact for investigators providing clinical/technical support of the respective product therapy through remote and/or in-service activities. For commercially approved products, you will assist in the design, development, and execution of national and local education and engagement strategies for surgeons/sites as well as the field sales team. The right candidate for this role will be a go-getter, team player, customer-centric, results-oriented, and able to manage shifting priorities in a highly visible and important role to the organization.

Requirements

Degree or certification in medical-related field, life sciences, engineering, or another related field or equivalent
7+ years of experience in an applicable clinical environment (cardiovascular care) and/or cardiovascular device (clinical specialist, engineer, product manager) environment required
Strong clinical acumen with demonstrated ability to apply medical, surgical, and interventional skills and terminology
Experience with cardiovascular device technology (i.e. endovascular and/or hybrid devices) and familiarity interpreting CT scans is highly desirable
Highly collaborative and comfortable working closely with customers and with a range of cross-functional business partners
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks through effective prioritization
Consistently pushes self and others to achieve challenging goals and objectives with a track record of executional success based on integrity. Can be counted on to achieve goals and is both top & bottom-line oriented
Microsoft Office proficiency required
Current, valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Provide on-call technical and clinical support to investigators at assigned sites during patient screening, case planning, and device selection
Coordinate and support investigator meetings and on-site training of study sites
Ensure adequate investigational device inventory and facilitate device orders throughout enrollment
Complete any required clinical reports and documentation in a timely manner
Support any required CT imaging evaluation (via EndoSize) for aortic arch technologies
Gather investigator feedback on device performance after procedures and immediately report any applicable product failures, performance issues, or customer complaints
Design, develop, and execute national and local education strategies for the US sales team
Design, develop, and execute surgeon training and engagement programs in the US
Identify, establish, and support relationships with key clinical and non-clinical decision-makers
Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with key external (cardiac surgeon, etc.) and internal (cross functional teams including marketing, sales, clinical, R&D, etc.) partners to ensure successful adoption of Artivion’s Aortic Arch portfolio
Attend surgical congresses in person or remotely, as necessary
Travel throughout region (up to 50%, including overnight)
Other assigned responsibilities (including previously identified tasks being performed at a higher level than one’s current title)