About The Position
The Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational, and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of the Medtronic CoreValve System and future catheter-based therapy technologies. The role works closely with implanting teams and Medtronic Catheter-based Therapies and CVG field organizations to support procedural and practice success, including expert support for TAVR and TAVI procedures, valve preparation and deployment, and adherence to trial protocols, instructions for use, and best practices. The specialist collaborates with physicians, hospital staff, and Medtronic partners to deliver education, conduct in-services, support safe program growth, communicate clinical evidence, and advance territory business plans and sales objectives. The territory includes Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Visalia, California. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and travel to multiple customer accounts up to 80% of the time. A valid driver's license, active insurance, and a driving record meeting company standards are required. The role may require work outside normal business hours. The position involves clinical case support for clinical trials and/or commercial products, depending on product approval status. It includes work in demanding clinical environments, use of computers and CT reconstruction software, independent mobility, lifting up to 20 pounds, and extended computer-based work. The specialist must maintain safety and readiness in environments with radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, and wear required PPE and lead aprons during procedures averaging 2–3 hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and 8 or more years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree and 6 or more years; or a bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years.
- Relevant experience must be in sales, clinical, or related roles within medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours.
- Must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts up to 80% of the time.
- Valid driver's license and active insurance; driving record must meet company standards.
- Ability to work in demanding clinical settings, use computers and CT reconstruction software, remain independently mobile, lift up to 20 pounds, and perform extended periods of computer-based work.
- Ability to work safely around radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, including wearing required PPE and lead aprons.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business or science.
- Experience with wires, balloons, catheters, or stents.
- Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Experience communicating product market advantages to physicians and hospital administration.
- Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers, and technical support personnel.
- Imaging interpretation experience, including TTE or TEE, CT, or angiograms.
- Echocardiology background is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures, including case planning, procedural support, CT reconstruction and measurement analysis, imaging modalities, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Maintain deep knowledge of TAVR technology, clinical data, competitive products, and industry trends, and partner with internal stakeholders to support innovation and future product development.
- Work with therapy consultants, managers, and cross-functional partners to execute territory business plans, support growth initiatives, identify opportunities, and communicate market intelligence.
- Build and maintain relationships with physicians, administrators, and healthcare teams by providing customer support, resolving issues, and ensuring a high level of service within assigned accounts.
- Manage operational and compliance activities, including inventory support, vendor credentialing, product complaint reporting, quality initiatives, and onboarding and mentoring new team members.
- Use computers and CT reconstruction software and perform the mobility and lifting tasks required in clinical settings.
- Maintain safety in environments involving radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, including wearing required PPE and lead aprons.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Global well-being program
- Incentive plans, including a Sales Incentive Plan
- 401(k) plan with 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 for 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
