Medtronic · 2 days ago
Principal CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - Denver
Medtronic is a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions, dedicated to championing healthcare access and equity. The Principal CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational, and sales support for the Medtronic CoreValve System, ensuring safe adoption and growth of catheter-based therapy technologies.
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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 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
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma plus 11+ OR Associate's Degree and 9 + OR Bachelor's degree and 7+ years clinical or sales experience; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products, with at least 3 years' of such experience in an industry setting
A valid driver's license is essential for this role
Ability to travel with overnight stay up to 50-75% of the time (geography variability)
Ability to lift 20 pounds
Ability to work in Cath Labs or O.R.'s with radiation exposure
Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy
Ability to conduct company business outside of the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, work-schedule
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
Strong work ethic in accomplishing objectives of the position
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)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
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Funding
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$18.16BKey Investors
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2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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