Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - South Bay / Peninsula, CA — San Francisco, CA

A Day in the Life

This role will be part of our Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinical team. Our DBS devices send electrical signals within the brain that can help reduce symptoms of certain disorders or disease. Our key DBS Therapies treat Dystonia, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease.

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At Medtronic, the Senior Clinical Specialist supports the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service and education within a territory. In certain instances this person may be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory.

This is a field-based role.

• Conducts on-site education and / or consulting.
• Supports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.
• Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.
• Works closely with the DBS Sales and Clinical teams to provide customer case coverage and sales support.
• Serves as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution.
• Maintains current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products.
• For new and existing accounts, this position is able to proactively identify needs and teach a broader level of caregivers and account employees. This position educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies.

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 8 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
• Associate Degree with a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience.

Nice to Have: Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in a health care related field
• Master’s degree
• Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
• Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
• Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
• Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
• Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
• Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events
• Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested
• Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day
• Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,000.00 - $132,000.00

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here.

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