Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - South Bay / Peninsula, CA
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. This is a remote position, but 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. Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide. This role will be part of our Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinical team. Our DBS devices send electrical signals within the brain that can help reduce symptoms of certain disorders or disease. Our key DBS Therapies treat Dystonia, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease. At Medtronic, the Senior Clinical Specialist supports the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service and education within a territory. In certain instances this person may be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory. This is a field-based role. We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader—that’s why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 8 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Associate Degree with a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience.
- Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
- Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts
- Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events
- Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested
- Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day
- Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a health care related field
- Master's degree
- Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
- Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
- Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
- Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
- Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.
Responsibilities
- Conducts on-site education and / or consulting.
- Supports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.
- Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.
- Works closely with the DBS Sales and Clinical teams to provide customer case coverage and sales support.
- Serves as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution.
- Maintains current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products.
- For new and existing accounts, this position is able to proactively identify needs and teach a broader level of caregivers and account employees.
- Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
