Medtronic · 21 hours ago
Principal Clinical Specialist - Perfusion - ECT/ECLS - Eastern, US(NC, SC, VA)
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to addressing the most challenging health problems. The Principal Clinical Specialist will support field sales activities in the ECT/ECLS product line, providing clinical expertise and training to healthcare providers while ensuring optimal cardiac surgical care.
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Responsibilities
Develop and deliver both live and virtual training programs on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) products to healthcare providers in hospitals and medical facilities
Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to ensure training materials are aligned with product messaging and sales objectives
Conduct product demonstrations and training sessions for healthcare providers on the safe and effective use of ECT/ECMO products
Provide guidance and support to healthcare providers on the selection, setup, and management of ECT/ECMO products
Be proficient in understanding Cardiac Fluoroscopic imaging for proper placement of Life Support Cannula/Catheter
Work closely with key opinion leaders and industry experts to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices related to ECMO therapy
Collect feedback and evaluations from healthcare providers on training programs and materials, and use this feedback to continuously improve training offerings
Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities for additional training and support to drive product adoption and sales
Participate in trade shows and other industry events to promote ECMO products and training programs
Provide technical and administrative support to healthcare providers for research endeavors that advance ECMO products including acting as an ERP liaison for internally supported research
Blood Management - In-service and train hospital personnel on how to run autotransfusion devices (autoLog IQ) and anticoagulation management devices (HMS Plus) in the perioperative setting (operating rooms, recovery rooms, Cath Labs, CVICU, ICU, etc.). This includes product evaluations, validations, and installations
Available to teach the principles of autotransfusion, anticoagulation management, and perioperative blood management at hospitals, regional medical meetings, national and international medical meetings, perfusion schools, and anesthesia technologist schools
Participate in the development and design of new autotransfusion and anticoagulation management devices providing input as a clinical/technical expert
Participate in new sales representative and new employee product training as needed
Assist Medtronic Lifeline, Technical Support, and Customer Focused Quality teams with customer clinical/technical questions and product complaints
Monitor competitive moves as they relate to the Blood Management products
Assess and Update POC training tools when needed
Interact with Point of Care Medical Laboratory technicians and assist in diagnostic device qualifications as needed
Identify and champion new and creative approaches to business, operations and marketing opportunities and challenges
Attend and support key regional, national, and international medical meetings, e.g., ELSO, SEECMO, ISHLT, AmSECT, CREF etc
Participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) and customer VIP sessions
Assist marketing in portfolio management and promotional plans designed to increase penetration for existing, enhanced and new products
Proficient with using ECMO simulation tools ( iSimulate, Smart simulator, Chamberlain station, silicone model, InvoMEL) to support simulation events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least 4+ years of medical sales, ECLS clinical specialist, or 2 years clinical ECMO experience
Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Respiratory Therapist or RN with ECMO experience
ECLS/ECMO experience – minimum of 2 years
Ability to communicate effectively with marketing, sales and healthcare professionals
Knowledge of blood physiology and Blood Management products used in clinical settings
Ability to travel extensively – up to 80% of time
Preferred
MBA
Experience in medical device sales or a clinical specialist role
POC customer experience
Strong technical aptitude, specifically in Cardiac Surgery and/or the clinical environment
Sales orientation or exposure to working with a high performing salesforce
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement marketing plans across product lines and customer types
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$18.16BKey Investors
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2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
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2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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