Principal Field Clinical Specialist - Mitral & Tricuspid (West)

Medtronic•Washington, DC

6d•$150,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

This position is remote and requires 75% travel. The role will provide day-to-day field clinical study support, technical and education support, and site management, coordination, and training for the Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies clinical programs. This role will promote clinical programs through education of current and new investigators, new technologies, and case support to achieve safe patient outcomes and company objectives. The M&T Structural Heart Business is one of the fastest growing businesses in the medical device industry and expanding rapidly to serve patients globally. The ICT (Interventional Cardiology Therapies) operating unit offers minimally invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aorta. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves—aortic, pulmonic, mitral, tricuspid—and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the body’s largest artery, the aorta.

Requirements

High school diploma/degree with a minimum of 8 years of clinical support (e.g., field clinical specialist/clinical engineer or relevant hospital experience)
Associate degree with a minimum of 6 years of clinical support (e.g., field clinical specialist/clinical engineer or relevant hospital experience)
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 4 years of clinical support (e.g., field clinical specialist/clinical engineer or relevant hospital experience)
Advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical support (e.g., field clinical specialist/clinical engineer or relevant hospital experience)
Ability to travel approximately 75% - including International Travel
Ability to work in Cath Labs or Operating Rooms with radiation exposure
Ability to conduct company business outside of the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, work-schedule
Able to lift 20 pounds
Extended periods of time doing computer-based work
Hearing, sight and speaking ability
Ability to use computers and CT reconstruction programming
Ability to travel extensively by car and plane.
Ability to sit and stand for 8 hours/day
Wear lead apron for long periods of time (2-3hrs on average)
Ability to operate a moving vehicle
Comfort level with clinical environment including potential exposure to infectious disease(s), radiation, blood borne pathogens
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
Ability to travel with overnight stay up to 75% of the time (geography variability including International travel)
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

3+ years Structural Heart industry field experience (TAVR, Mitral, Tricuspid, LAAC, etc.)
Experience with echocardiographic imaging of the mitral and/or tricuspid valve
Experience using CT segmentation & analysis software (3Mensio or other)
Experience with trans-septal procedures including TMVR or LAAC or other adjacent therapies
Clinical Research experience including coordinating multi-center trials and/or significant experience in the structural heart field with established technical expertise and knowledge
Experience in presenting, writing and teaching clinical and medical information
Experience with group presentations and hands-on experience with interventional/surgical cardiac procedures
Clinical Research experience in structural heart or other medical devices
Experience coordinating multi-center cardiology trials
Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials
Proficient in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project (or similar scheduling software), project management techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site education and / or consulting.
Supports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.
Partners with cross functional teams to develop and execute plans for enrollment.
Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.
Works closely with Therapy Development Management to provide customer case and education support.
Identifies and facilitates execution on growth opportunities with the Clinical Support Team.
Serves as a technical resource to support a specific medical product or solution.
Assist in the clinical study procedure, playing a key role in all aspects of Intrepid TMVR/TTVR device preparation & case support.
Provide technical support and device and system troubleshooting as needed.
Provide support regarding device suitability and patient selection.
Provide comprehensive support including knowledge of imaging modalities (echo/angio/CT).
Provides feedback from clinical sites on the performance of the product to be incorporated in engineering designs or enhancements, supports research and development in evaluating concepts for new products, and considers potential modifications for existing devices while serving as a technical resource between engineering and the customer.
Develops and maintains customer relationship and enrollment support with assigned sites at all levels through intimate knowledge of center processes and resources.
Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with PI’s, Research Coordinators, OR/Cath Lab Staff, Nursing units, key decision makers, administrative staff, etc.
Point of contact with assigned sites during patient screening and enrollment for clinical investigation, providing the support needed to collect all required screening materials for review by the assigned review committee and/or the sponsor.
Coordinate communication between internal and external customers to facilitate shipping and return of product according to Medtronic policy.
Will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of physician training materials. This includes but is not limited to hands-on training such as procedure simulators and benchtop models, presentation of didactic sessions, case studies and other training-related presentations at investigator and research coordinator meetings and other training events.
Educate and train customer sites including physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on technical matters relating to Medtronic products by conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one training sessions, in-service education programs, seminars and/or outside symposiums. Provide training and resources for the certification and activation for procedures.
Educate, mentor and train internal Medtronic employees in all functions as required.

Benefits

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)