Principal Field Clinical Specialist – Mitral & Tricuspid

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver daily field clinical study assistance, technical and educational support, as well as site management, coordination, and training for Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies clinical programs.

• Advocate for clinical programs by educating current and prospective investigators, introducing new technologies, and providing case support to ensure safe patient outcomes and meet company goals.

• Conduct on-site educational sessions and/or consulting services.

• Assist field personnel in delivering outcomes and services for Medtronic customers.

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

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

• Offer customer case support and educational assistance in conjunction with Therapy Development Management.

• Recognize and foster growth opportunities alongside the Clinical Support Team.

• Act as a technical expert for a designated medical product or solution.

• Aid in clinical study processes and prepare for Intrepid TMVR/TTVR device cases.

• Provide technical assistance, troubleshoot devices and systems, and advise on device suitability and patient selection.

• Offer imaging support including echo, angiography, and CT.

• Relay clinical-site product feedback to engineering while supporting research and development efforts.

• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships and enrollment assistance with designated sites.

• Organize patient screening and enrollment communications along with necessary screening materials.

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

• Contribute to the development and delivery of physician training materials, simulations, benchtop models, didactic sessions, and case studies.

• Instruct and train physicians, hospital staff, and personnel on Medtronic products.

• Provide training and resources for procedure certification and activation.

• Mentor and train internal Medtronic employees.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma/degree with a minimum of 8 years of clinical support experience, an Associate degree plus 6 years, a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years, or an Advanced degree plus 2 years.

• Clinical support experience as a field clinical specialist, clinical engineer, or relevant hospital experience.

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

• Preferred experience with echocardiographic imaging of the mitral and/or tricuspid valve.

• Preferred familiarity with CT segmentation and analysis software like 3Mensio.

• Preferred experience with trans-septal procedures such as TMVR, LAAC, or related therapies.

• Clinical research experience, particularly in coordinating multi-center trials, is preferred.

• Established technical expertise and knowledge in the structural heart field is preferred.

• Experience in presenting, writing, and teaching clinical and medical information is preferred.

• Preferred experience with group presentations and interventional/surgical cardiac procedures.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials is preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project or similar scheduling software.

• Understanding of project management techniques and tools.

• Ability to operate in Cath Labs or Operating Rooms with exposure to radiation.

• Flexibility to work outside the standard Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.

• Capacity to lift 20 pounds.

• Ability to engage in extended computer-based work.

• Competence in using computers and CT reconstruction software.

• Willingness to travel extensively by car and airplane.

• Capability to sit and stand for 8 hours daily.

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

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

• Requirement to wear necessary personal protective equipment.

• Valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance, with driving record subject to review.

• Willingness to travel with overnight stays up to 75% of the time, including international travel.

• For degrees obtained outside the United States, a degree meeting the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is necessary.

• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization upon hire and throughout employment is mandatory for roles below Principal level; this Principal-level role may be eligible for sponsorship under Medtronic policy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and a flexible Benefits Package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance options.

• Vision insurance availability.

• Health Savings Account.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance protection.

• Long-term disability leave benefits.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.

• Simple Steps global well-being initiative.

• Incentive plans.

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

• Short-term disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.

• Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible Vice Presidents and above or employees meeting IRS earning thresholds.

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

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan available for temporary staff.