Principal Field Clinical Specialist – Mitral & Tricuspid

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide daily clinical study support in the field for Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies clinical programs.

• Offer technical assistance, educational resources, and site management, coordination, and training support.

• Advocate for clinical programs through investigator education, new technology training, and case support.

• Conduct on-site education and/or consulting activities.

• Assist field personnel in achieving outcomes and service excellence for Medtronic customers.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement enrollment strategies.

• Engage in conventions, forums, and meetings to enhance product visibility.

• Provide case and educational support alongside Therapy Development Management.

• Identify and promote growth opportunities with the Clinical Support Team.

• Act as a technical resource for medical products and solutions.

• Aid in clinical study procedures, including preparation and support for Intrepid TMVR/TTVR devices.

• Offer troubleshooting and assistance concerning device suitability and patient selection.

• Support the use of echocardiography, angiography, and CT imaging modalities.

• Communicate clinical-site product feedback to engineering and assist in research and development efforts.

• Build and sustain relationships with customers and provide enrollment support at assigned sites.

• Establish connections with investigators, research coordinators, operating room/cath lab staff, nursing units, decision-makers, and administrative personnel.

• Facilitate patient screening and enrollment, ensuring collection of necessary screening materials.

• Coordinate product shipping and returns between internal and external clients.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of physician training materials, simulations, presentations, and case studies.

• Train physicians and hospital staff on Medtronic products through individual sessions, in-service programs, seminars, and symposiums.

• Educate, mentor, and train internal Medtronic employees.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma/degree plus at least 8 years of clinical support experience, or an associate degree plus 6 years, or a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years, or an advanced degree plus 2 years.

• Experience in clinical support roles, such as field clinical specialist, clinical engineer, or relevant hospital experience.

• Willingness to travel approximately 75%, including international trips.

• Capability to work in Cath Labs or Operating Rooms with radiation exposure.

• Flexibility to work beyond typical Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm hours.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

• Adequate hearing, sight, and speaking abilities.

• Proficient in using computers and CT reconstruction software.

• Availability for extensive travel by car and plane, with overnight stays up to 75% of the time.

• Ability to sit and stand for 8 hours a day.

• Capability to wear a lead apron for an average of 2–3 hours.

• Competence to operate a moving vehicle.

• Willingness to wear all necessary personal protective equipment.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed.

• Comfort in clinical environments with potential exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, and blood-borne pathogens.

• For degrees obtained outside the United States, a qualification that meets 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

• Must hold unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment unless eligible for Principal-level sponsorship.

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in the Structural Heart industry in a field role.

• Preferred: Familiarity with mitral/tricuspid echocardiographic imaging.

• Preferred: Experience with CT segmentation and analysis software, such as 3Mensio.

• Preferred: Involvement with trans-septal procedures, including TMVR or LAAC.

• Preferred: Experience in coordinating multi-center clinical trials or significant expertise in Structural Heart.

• Preferred: Skills in presenting, writing, and teaching clinical and medical information.

• Preferred: Experience in group presentations and interventional/surgical cardiac procedures.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and/or regulatory compliance.

• Preferred: Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project or similar scheduling software, and project management tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.

• Simple Steps global well-being program.

• Incentive plans.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.

• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

• Paid sick time for temporary employees as mandated by applicable state law.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.