Field Clinical Specialist, THV

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe is seeking a Field Clinical Specialist for Germany (Süddeutschland) to educate and train on THV technology, including device handling, imaging, and troubleshooting. After training, you will travel to assigned centers to deliver expert clinical instruction and ensure positive patient outcomes.

You will develop and deliver curricula, certify centers and personnel, and collaborate with Sales, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, and Education.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and clinical/technical training experience.
• Minimum 3 years' medical device or clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Educate physicians and staff on THV device handling and implantation techniques.
• Plan and conduct one-on-one or group training sessions and education programs.
• Coordinate pre-/post-case planning and case management activities.
• Support centers and personnel certification processes and device updates.

Kenntnisse

Valve crimping

Case management

Pre-case planning

Post-case management

3Mensio management

Therapy awareness

Clinical education programs

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

3Mensio imaging software

Jobbeschreibung

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. The goal will be to help make each site independent on procedures, product preparation and support. Field Clinical Specialists will provide guidance on the use of the device, thereby enabling physicians and staff to reach expert proficiency and deliver positive patient outcomes. This role will collaborate with multiple departments including Sales, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and Education. After extensive training, a Field Clinical Specialist will travel frequently within an assigned territory, clinically training customers on the THV technology. Territory: Germany (Süddeutschland)

How you will make an impact:

• Working independently in the areas of valve crimping, case management, pre-case planning, post-case management, 3 Mensio management, Therapy Awareness program management and clinical education programs
• Provide education on all aspects on one technology of the device, device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, tools and products required for device implants including full certification for independent case support
• Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on all aspects of technical matters related to products and procedures including imaging through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs on one technology
• Responsible for upselling in key strategic accounts working in conjunction with Business Managers
• Utilizing acquired knowledge to educate physicians and staff to reach expert proficiency in the THV procedure to deliver positive patient outcomes
• Develop and continuously improve training curriculum, training materials and training tools, based on clinical trial experience, EW guidelines and SOP
• Responsible for certification of the centers, physicians and other related staff, as well as EW personnel and as outlined within EW SOP
• Validate software and hardware updates in the field as applicable
• Regularly reviews clinical support activities, changes in the market and assigned accounts, as well as, competitive activity with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales)
• Other incidental duties

What you will need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field Training experience in clinical / technical environment Required
• Min. 3 years years experience of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience Required
• Valid driver's license

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and ability to operate general office machinery
• Good written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science
• Understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology including the applications and "language" of the market and Edwards Lifesciences and of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting
• Moderate imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, interfacing with multiple constituencies including cardiologists, support staff and sales in order to effectively build relationships with external customers and internal team members
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a competitive drive, and a work ethic conducive to success

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.