Principal Aortic Clinical Specialist - Los Angeles, CA

Medtronic•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$100,000 - $104,000•Remote

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role. CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES - POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Principal Aortic Clinical Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of the Medtronic Aortic technology . The Aortic Clinical Specialist works closely with physician implanting teams , the Medtronic Aortic Field Sales and Cardiovascular field organizations to drive procedural and practice success. Technical and Clinical Support (50%) Provide clinical expertise for Aortic implanting centers, including case sizing and planning, and providing technical support in accordance with the instructions for use, and best-practices to facilitate procedural consistency and best clinical outcomes . Educational Support (35%) Provide support for site performance and to facilitate procedural growth. Assist in education and training activities with physicians, hospital support staff and Medtronic personnel. Stay abreast of , and communicate , clinical data regarding Medt ronic products and Aortic therapies. Sales Support (15%) Collaborate and strategize with territory sales representative and Aortic field organization in achieving sales targets and executing business plans . A DAY IN THE LIFE: POSITION RESPO NSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are to be performed as appropriate in case support. Technical and Clinical Support Provide quality technical support to help s ites achieve procedural success. Provide technical support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for Aortic implant procedures in accor dance with Medtronic guidance. Provide technical leadership for Aortic device procedures. Educate implanting teams on proper indications for Aortic procedures. Provide support on questions regarding device suitability with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise. Provide comprehensive technical support including knowledge of imaging modalities (angiography/CT), wires and catheters , and ancillary procedural solutions. Knowledge of Medtronic Aortic product IFUs for sa fe and effective use of devices. Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge. Understand current published Aortic and relevant literature. Recognize and understand competitive products, industry trends, and Aortic/Peripheral portfolio. Liaison with Upstream Marketing for technology improve ments and next generation needs . Educational Support Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up of procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated Aortic procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post Aortic procedure s. Provide education on safe and effective use of Medtronic products . Educate /train/In-service general surgery, vascular and cardio-thoracic fellows, and residents. Ensure all vascular and cardio-thoracic fellows and residents are entered into the Aortic National Database. Graduate all residents and fellows in SalesForce to ensure an appropriate handoff to the receiving territory. Customer Service and Sales Support Support district sales strategy working with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans within the Aortic business . Contribute to the deve lopment of a strong team effort . Ensure comprehensive technical and customer support within territory to maintain superior customer service levels and effective time management . Shared responsibility of inventory management. To include customer management of inventory orde ring, shelf stock, stagnant and returns . Ensuring there is no expired inventory in the field or implanted in a patient. Identify, establish , and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, adminis trative staff, etc. Participate in customer/society edu cation meetings and conventions where appropriate. Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints i n a prompt and effective manner . Report d evice complaints within 48 hours through Medtronic mPXR in order to ensure proper reporting and compliance of device and procedural issues. Help drive and maintain quality initiatives and g lobal best practice initiatives . Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professi onal personal and company image . P rofessional Development Assist in training new hires to Medtronic Aortic team. Administrative Responsibilities Submit accur ate and timely expense reports . All reports should be submitted every two weeks. Maintain completion of all assigned Cornerstone trainings and assigned Allego trainings. Schedule travel arrangements through Concur to ensure multi ple objectives are accomplished . Maintain hospital eligibility/access with variou s vendor credentialing services . Communication Maintain a high level of communication with appropriate Aortic sales and leade rship within assigned geography . Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to District Manager and othe r appropriate company personnel . Always ensure a professional standard of written and verbal communication . On-Call Provide on-call case support for territories where needed. This includes week nights and weekends. Travel Travel within the region, area and nation may be required up to ≥50% of time. Travel may require overnight stays.

Requirements

High school d iploma and 11 years ’ clinical or healthcare sales experience with at least 7 years ’ experience in the Vascular Industry , OR Associate Degree and 9 years ’ clinical or healthcare sales experience with at least 5 years’ experience in the Vascular industry , OR Bachelor’s degree and 7 years ’ clinical or healthcare sales experience with at least 3 years’ experience in the Vascular industry
Must have valid driver’s license for state of r esidency and active vehicle insurance policy

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in engineering , nursing, or the sciences .
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Science
Experience with wire s, balloons, catheters, stents
Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular ana tomy, physiology, and pathology
Experience communicating product’s market advantages to physici ans and hospital administration .
Experi ence managing multiple accounts .
Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel
Imaging interpretation experience ( CT, Angiograms)
Expertise with Microsoft Outl ook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent in fluencing and consulting skills
Excellent interpersonal and written commu nication skills
Ability to make timely and sound decisions
Strong project management skills with e xperience coordinating programs
Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures and the medical device industry
Excellent cu stomer service skills
Effectively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across orga nizational levels and functions
Ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic in accomplis hing objectives of the position

Responsibilities

Provide quality technical support to help s ites achieve procedural success.
Provide technical support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for Aortic implant procedures in accor dance with Medtronic guidance.
Provide technical leadership for Aortic device procedures.
Educate implanting teams on proper indications for Aortic procedures.
Provide support on questions regarding device suitability with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise.
Provide comprehensive technical support including knowledge of imaging modalities (angiography/CT), wires and catheters , and ancillary procedural solutions.
Knowledge of Medtronic Aortic product IFUs for sa fe and effective use of devices.
Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.
Understand current published Aortic and relevant literature.
Recognize and understand competitive products, industry trends, and Aortic/Peripheral portfolio.
Liaison with Upstream Marketing for technology improve ments and next generation needs .
Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up of procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated Aortic procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post Aortic procedure s.
Provide education on safe and effective use of Medtronic products .
Educate /train/In-service general surgery, vascular and cardio-thoracic fellows, and residents.
Ensure all vascular and cardio-thoracic fellows and residents are entered into the Aortic National Database.
Graduate all residents and fellows in SalesForce to ensure an appropriate handoff to the receiving territory.
Support district sales strategy working with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans within the Aortic business .
Contribute to the deve lopment of a strong team effort .
Ensure comprehensive technical and customer support within territory to maintain superior customer service levels and effective time management .
Shared responsibility of inventory management.
To include customer management of inventory orde ring, shelf stock, stagnant and returns .
Ensuring there is no expired inventory in the field or implanted in a patient.
Identify, establish , and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, adminis trative staff, etc.
Participate in customer/society edu cation meetings and conventions where appropriate.
Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints i n a prompt and effective manner .
Report d evice complaints within 48 hours through Medtronic mPXR in order to ensure proper reporting and compliance of device and procedural issues.
Help drive and maintain quality initiatives and g lobal best practice initiatives .
Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professi onal personal and company image .
Assist in training new hires to Medtronic Aortic team.
Submit accur ate and timely expense reports .
All reports should be submitted every two weeks.
Maintain completion of all assigned Cornerstone trainings and assigned Allego trainings.
Schedule travel arrangements through Concur to ensure multi ple objectives are accomplished .
Maintain hospital eligibility/access with variou s vendor credentialing services .
Maintain a high level of communication with appropriate Aortic sales and leade rship within assigned geography .
Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to District Manager and othe r appropriate company personnel .
Always ensure a professional standard of written and verbal communication .
Provide on-call case support for territories where needed.
This includes week nights and weekends.
Travel within the region, area and nation may be required up to ≥50% of time.
Travel may require overnight stays.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus 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)