Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - Houston, TX

Medtronic • Houston, TX

10h • $128,000 - $140,000 • 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. The 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 CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist works closely with implanting teams and the Medtronic Catheter-based Therapies (CBT) and CVG field organizations to drive procedural and practice success. 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.

Requirements

• High School Degree and 8 years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products
• Associate degree and 6 years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products
• Valid driver's license is essential for this role.
• Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Echocardiology background highly preferred
• Associate’s Degree in engineering , nursing, or the sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Science
• Experience with wires, balloons, catheters, stents)
• Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Experience communicating product’s market advantages to physicians and hospital administration
• Experience managing multiple accounts
• Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel
• Imaging interpretation experience (TTE or Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), CT, Angiograms)
• Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent influencing and consulting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating programs
• Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures and the medical device industry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effectively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organizational levels and functions
• Ability to coordinate/ participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic in accomplishing objectives of the position
• If the final candidate has an Associate's degree and 8 + OR Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years clinical or sales experience in an industry setting; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products they can be considered at the Principal TDS level

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise for TAVR implanting centers, including “scrubbing in” for TAVI implant procedures to assist with loading valves onto delivery catheter, and providing technical support in accordance with the instructions for use/trial protocol, and best-practices to facilitate procedural consistency and best clinical outcomes
• Provide support for site performance and to facilitate safe growth.
• Assist in education and training activities with physicians, hospital support staff and Medtronic personnel.
• Stay abreast of and communicate clinical data regarding Medtronic products and TAVR therapy
• Post approval, collaborate and strategize with territory sales representative and CVG field organization in achieving sales targets and implementing business plans
• Provide quality technical support to help sites achieve procedural success
• Provide technical support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for CoreValve implant procedures in accordance with Medtronic guidance
• Provide technical leadership for TAVR device procedures.
• Educate implanting teams on proper indications for TAVR procedures.
• Provide support on questions regarding device suitability with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise.
• Provide comprehensive technical support including knowledge of imaging modalities (echo/angiography/CT), EKG, blood pressure, wave forms, and ancillary procedural solutions
• Knowledge of Clinical trial protocols, and CoreValve and other Medtronic TAVR product IFUs for safe and effective use of devices
• Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.
• Understands current published TAVR and relevant literature.
• Recognize and understand competitive products, industry trends, and CBT/CVG portfolio.
• Liaison with R&D for technology improvements and next generation needs
• Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated TAVI procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post TAVI procedure
• Provide education on safe and effective use of Medtronic products
• Educate/train hospital staff with proper valve loading instruction
• Support district sales strategy working with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans within CBT business unit and broader CVG organization.
• Contribute to the development of a strong team effort
• Ensure comprehensive technical and customer support within territory to maintain superior customer service levels and effective time management
• Assist with customer management of inventory ordering, shelf stock, and returns
• Identify , establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc.
• Participates in customer/society education meetings and conventions
• Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner
• Report and device complaints to proper departments within quality assurance within Medtronic
• Help drive and maintain quality initiatives and global best practice initiatives
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professional personal and company image
• Assist in training new hires to Medtronic CBT team.
• Submit accurate and timely expense reports
• Schedule travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished
• Maintain hospital eligibility/access with various vendor credentialing services
• Maintains a high level of communication with appropriate CVG sales and leadership within assigned geography
• Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to District Manager and other appropriate company personnel
• Ensure a professional standard of written and verbal communication at all times

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED