Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through therapies such as spinal cord stimulation and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide. 

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At Medtronic, the Clinical Specialist, supports the Neuromodulation Pain and Target Drug Delivery Therapies in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service and education.  This person will be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory and district. 

This is a field based role.  

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: 

• Represents Medtronic as device specialist during surgical procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and products required are available, providing technical support and device selection, and performing programming and testing of all device systems 

• Manages patients through all phases of the clinical process as well as educate them on the features and benefits of Medtronic products  

• Provides clinical support in surgeries, re-programmings, trouble-shooting and follow ups in hospitals and clinics 

• Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products and therapies. This is expected by, but not limited to, coordinating one on one teaching sessions, formal in-services, education programs, seminars and/or outside symposia (based off quarterly Plan of Action as directed by Leadership) 

• Responds promptly and professionally to device-related inquiries by customers and patients 

• Ability to be flexible with schedule while working and/or attending clinical events, possibly outside of normal business hours to include weekends and after hours and at the discretion of Clinical Specialist Manager 

• Adheres to company policies and complies with required event reporting and documentation, utilizing Medtronic technology tools 

• Responsible for managing inventory provided for case coverage, including:  timely transactions when product is used, sold or transferred, maintaining a required level of cycle count accuracy, executing product retrievals as instructed, turning over inventory in a reasonable time frame, not implanting expired product or product that is on hold  

• Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the district, regional and/or national level by partnering with colleagues and communicating effectively and regularly    with Leadership 

• Regularly visits accounts to establish/maintain relationships with office staff and Health care providers 

• Accountable for placing orders with customer service for pending purchase orders and product replacement  

• Expected to work with materials management to collect POs for cases covered within the territory/district 

• Ensures personal understanding of all quality policies/system items that are personally applicable  

• Assists Management and Sales Training department in education/training of new employees within the district  

• Effectively utilizes Excel, a mobile phone, an IPAD, a laptop, and/or a Samsung tablet regularly 

• Manages business expenses and budget effectively and in given timeframe  

• Mentors Associate Clinical Specialists 

• Completes all new hire therapy trainings as directed by medical education 

• Completes all corporate compliance training prior to date due 

• Travels to cover district cases as needed in the district, and occasionally to other districts at the discretion of Clinical Manager 

We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader—that’s why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve. 

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic, click here. 

Qualifications  
Must Have: Minimum Requirements 
To be considered for this role, please ensure these minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. 

• A High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or 

• An Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or 

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience. 

 
Nice to Have 

• Bachelor's degree in a health care related field 

• 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 

Other 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. 

Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.  In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application. Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel.