Principal Medical Science Technical Field Engineer

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

2d•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 The Structural Heart & Aortic Operating Unit at Medtronic focuses on developing and delivering innovative, minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of heart valve diseases and other structural heart conditions. This includes transcatheter and surgical therapies designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The unit’s portfolio encompasses products such as transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement and repair devices, as well as technologies for left atrial appendage management and other structural heart interventions. 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. This role will require 70% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. The Principal Medical Science Technical Field Engineer will serve as a resource in Aortic. Provide expertise and leadership in the areas of physician education, clinical evidence interpretation, and Medtronic employee education. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of all clinical and scientific data for our products and maintain a deep understanding of the science behind our products. Nurture deep, collegial relationships with key thought leaders, professional societies, and payers. Drive the adoption of tools and techniques for the safe and effective use of our products. Build relationships and demonstrate the clinical outcome and benefits of our products to thought leaders, key opinion leaders and customers. Provide perspective to field activities associated with growing existing products and bringing new products to market. Provide feedback to product development, quality, education, and marketing teams regarding product performance to improve future offerings.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
A minimum 4 years direct hospital or clinic experience
Or a minimum 2 years of direct hospital or clinic experience with an advanced degree.

Nice To Haves

Degree in biomedical engineering or nursing
Vascular OR, hospital/clinic experience
Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers, and technical support personnel
Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology and the medical device industry
Excellent customer service skills
Proven ability to build/maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organization levels
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines
Strong work ethic in accomplishing objectives of the position
Expertise with Microsoft tools and other business applications (i.e., SalesForce.com)
Ability to meet vendor credentialing requirements

Responsibilities

Off/on label requests for medical information
Receive and respond to on-label and unsolicited off-label requests per Corporate Policy
Identify issues, practice or outcome trends, from on/off-label requests, and communicate to internal stakeholders to spur further investigation or to inform strategic decision-making
Drive education for safe and effective use of our products through delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based responses to requests
Medical Intelligence
Gather feedback and insights from external stakeholders like Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinician societies or patient advocacy groups to better inform Medtronic’s research & development priorities as well as the strategic clinical research study plans to inform overall strategic direction
Strategic Partner
Build and strengthen relationships across Medtronic to support collaborative solutions that leverage our unique sales and service teams
Builds Alliances
Build and maintain high trust relationships based on technical expertise and clinical evidence with key customers across the region
Strategic Site Engagement
Collaborate across functions to develop and implement individual site engagement plans in support of scientific partnerships
Case support for complex procedural approaches to aortic therapy as the Medical Science resource in the field
Supports clinical study cases, acting at the direction of clinical study teams, to support clinical trial discussions at potential future or existing study sites, etc.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
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).