Principal Field Clinical Specialist – Mitral & Tricuspid

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

📋 Description

• Provide daily clinical study support in the field, including technical assistance, education, site management, coordination, and training for Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies clinical programs.

• Advocate for clinical programs by educating investigators, introducing new technologies, and supporting cases to ensure safe patient outcomes and achieve company goals.

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

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

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

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

• Provide customer case support and educational resources in partnership with Therapy Development Management.

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

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

• Assist with clinical study procedures, including the preparation of the Intrepid TMVR/TTVR device and case support.

• Offer technical assistance, troubleshoot devices and systems, and support device suitability and patient selection.

• Deliver comprehensive support across echocardiography, angiography, and CT imaging modalities.

• Provide feedback from clinical sites regarding product engineering designs and improvements to support research and development efforts.

• Build and maintain relationships with customers and provide enrollment support to assigned sites.

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

• Serve as the main contact during patient screening and enrollment, and gather necessary screening materials.

• Oversee communication regarding the shipping and return of products in accordance with Medtronic policies.

• Assist in the creation and delivery of physician training materials, simulations, benchtop models, didactic sessions, and case studies.

• Educate and train customer sites on technical issues through training sessions, in-service programs, seminars, and symposiums.

• Provide training and resources for procedure certification and activation.

• Mentor and train internal Medtronic employees.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Willingness to travel approximately 75%, including internationally.

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

• Ability to conduct company business outside the standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work schedule.

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

• Adequate hearing, vision, and speaking abilities.

• Proficiency in using computers and CT reconstruction software.

• Ability to travel extensively by car and plane.

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

• Must wear a lead apron for extended periods (2-3 hours on average).

• Ability to operate a moving vehicle.

• Must adhere to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

• Possession of a valid driver's license and an active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be evaluated.

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

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

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Structural Heart industry field is preferred.

• Familiarity with echocardiographic imaging of the mitral and/or tricuspid valve is preferred.

• Experience with CT segmentation & analysis software, such as 3Mensio, is preferred.

• Experience with trans-septal procedures, including TMVR or LAAC or other related therapies, is preferred.

• Clinical Research experience, including coordination of multi-center trials and/or substantial structural heart field experience, is preferred.

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

• Familiarity with group presentations and interventional/surgical cardiac procedures is preferred.

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

• Proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project or similar scheduling software, and project management techniques and tools is preferred.

• U.S. work authorization is required; sponsorship is available for Principal-level roles and above.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.

• 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 with employer contribution and matching.

• Short-term disability.

• 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, as mandated by applicable state law, for temporary employees.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.