Visalia, CA)

Medtronic•Bakersfield, CA

13d•$128,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational, and sales support to promote the safe adoption and growth of Medtronic’s 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. The specialist provides expert support for TAVR and TAVI procedures, including valve preparation and deployment, and helps ensure adherence to trial protocols, instructions for use, and best practices. The role also educates physicians, hospital staff, and Medtronic partners; conducts in-services; communicates clinical evidence; and supports safe program growth, territory business plans, and sales objectives. The territory covers Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Visalia, California. The specialist must reside within the assigned territory and travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 80% of the time. Work outside normal business hours may be required. A valid driver’s license, active insurance, and a driving record meeting company standards are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience; or associate’s degree and 6+ years; or bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience in sales, clinical, or related roles within medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.
Must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 80% of the time.
Valid driver’s license and active insurance; driving record must meet company standards.
Ability to work outside normal business hours.
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 in environments involving radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, using 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, and stents.
Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Experience communicating a product’s market advantages to physicians and hospital administration.
Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers, and technical support personnel.
Imaging interpretation experience, including TTE or transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), CT, or angiograms.
Echocardiology background is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures, including case planning, procedural support, CT reconstruction and measurement analysis, and expertise across imaging modalities and hemodynamic monitoring.
Develop and maintain knowledge of TAVR technology, clinical data, competitive products, and industry trends, and partner with internal stakeholders to support innovation and future product development.
Partner 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 maintaining a high level of service within assigned accounts.
Manage operational and compliance activities, including inventory support, vendor credentialing requirements, product complaint reporting, quality initiatives, and onboarding and mentoring new team members.
Work effectively in demanding clinical settings, including use of computers and CT reconstruction software, independent mobility, lifting up to 20 pounds, and extended periods of computer-based work.
Maintain safety and readiness in environments involving exposure to radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, including wearing required PPE and lead aprons for procedures averaging 2–3 hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide technical, clinical, educational, and sales support for safe adoption and growth of the CoreValve System and future catheter-based therapy technologies.
Support valve preparation and deployment during TAVR and TAVI procedures and help ensure adherence to trial protocols, instructions for use, and best practices.
Educate physicians, hospital staff, and Medtronic partners; conduct in-services; communicate clinical evidence; and support safe program growth, territory business plans, and sales objectives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) with opportunity for incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding goals.
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.
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.