Prin. Vascular Clinical Specialist - Minneapolis, MN / St. Paul, MN

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Vascular Clinical Specialist provides detailed technical, clinical, and product support for Medtronic’s vascular products and procedures to clinical professionals. The role supports sales representatives during critical cases, particularly cases requiring technical guidance for the safe and effective use of products. The specialist works with physicians and healthcare teams across peripheral arterial, venous, embolization, carotid, and fistula therapies to support patient outcomes and therapy adoption. The position is based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul territory. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 50% of the time. The role may require work or travel outside standard business hours to support occasional urgent patient cases, complex procedures, and customer needs, including limited evening and weekend coverage. A valid driver’s license, active insurance, and a driving record meeting company standards are required. The work includes clinical education and case support, customer relationship development, collaboration with sales and cross-functional teams, and account-level inventory and operational activities. Physical duties include frequent two-handed lifting of up to 40 pounds; sitting, standing, and walking for 8 or more hours per day; and regular bending, stooping, squatting, and maintaining balance. Work in clinical environments may involve eye protection, infectious disease, and radiation exposure, and wearing 7–9 pounds of lead for extended periods. The employee also uses computers and mobile devices and must have the vision capabilities needed for patient-care and field-based responsibilities. Medtronic describes the position as eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan in addition to base salary. The stated U.S. salary range is $100,000–$105,000. Benefits and additional compensation are described for eligible regular employees, with some benefits available to employees working 20 or more hours per week and others available to all regular employees.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 11 years of work experience in healthcare, field sales, or work involving complex mathematics, mechanical concepts, science, or computing; alternatively, an associate’s degree and at least 9 years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of such experience.
Must reside within the assigned Minneapolis–St. Paul territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 50% of the time.
Valid driver’s license, active insurance, and a driving record that meets company standards.
Ability to work and/or travel outside standard business hours for occasional urgent patient cases, complex procedures, and customer needs, including limited evening and weekend coverage.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent two-handed lifting of up to 40 pounds; sitting, standing, and walking for 8 or more hours per day; and regular bending, stooping, squatting, and maintaining balance.
Ability to work in clinical environments with eye protection, infectious disease, and radiation exposure, and to wear 7–9 pounds of lead for extended periods.
Ability to use computers and mobile devices and maintain the vision capabilities necessary to support patient care and field-based responsibilities.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical device industry.
Strong project management skills and experience coordinating programs.
Ability to coordinate or participate in numerous tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical, technical, and product support for Medtronic’s vascular portfolio, partnering with physicians and care teams across peripheral arterial, venous, embolization, carotid, and fistula therapies.
Educate customers through one-on-one training, in-service programs, case support, and conference participation to support therapy adoption and product proficiency.
Collaborate with sales representatives, managers, and cross-functional partners to execute district business plans, support revenue growth, and achieve strategic objectives.
Provide responsive technical and procedural support, including assisting with urgent customer needs and complex cases on short notice.
Build and strengthen relationships with physicians, administrators, clinicians, and key decision-makers to expand customer engagement and therapy utilization.
Identify customer needs, address objections, and communicate market feedback and product insights to inform sales strategies and customer solutions.
Manage inventory performance across customer accounts by conducting audits, resolving discrepancies, supporting consignment agreements, and optimizing product availability.
Coordinate product launches, inventory transitions, and field initiatives to improve inventory efficiency and align with customer segmentation, contract strategies, and growth opportunities.
Support operational activities including inventory management, purchase order collection, training initiatives, and other business processes that enable customer success and commercial performance.
Perform the physical duties described for the role, including lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, and maintaining balance.
Work in clinical environments with the described protective equipment and exposure conditions, and use computers and mobile devices while supporting patient care and field responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Sales Incentive Plan with the opportunity to earn 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 or reimbursement.
Simple Steps global well-being program.
Incentive plans.
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, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.