Senior Clinical Application Specialist Iberia 100%

STAAR Surgical; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STAAR Surgical is expanding its team in Spain, seeking a Senior Clinical Application Specialist to enhance clinical support and training for ICL technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Optometry and 8-10+ years of experience in surgical environments.

Your role will involve delivering training, supporting clinical adoption, and working closely with surgeons. Fluency in Spanish and English and strong communication skills are essential. Join us at STAAR Surgical for a dynamic career opportunity.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in clinical practice and/or surgical environments.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong background working with surgeons and operating rooms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site and remote product and clinical training to surgeons.
• Support the clinical adoption of new products and innovations.
• Perform regular customer site visits and maintain relationships with surgeons.

Skills

Clinical training

Technical support

Communication skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optometry or equivalent

Job description

STAAR Surgical is further expanding internationally! Due to our company’s continued growth, and to support the continued growth and increasing clinical demands on the Iberian market, we are looking for a highly experienced and passionate professional to join our team in Spain as

Senior Clinical Application Specialist Iberia 100%

This position is designed to strengthen clinical excellence and customer support. You will act as a key clinical expert and trusted partner for surgeons, clinics, and internal stakeholders, ensuring excellent clinical adoption and technical support for STAAR’s ICL technologies across the region.

Job Description

• Deliver on‑site and remote product and clinical training to surgeons, optometrists, and clinic staff
• Lead ICL certification processes and provide proctoring support where required
• Conduct educational workshops and clinical training sessions at designated centers
• Support surgeons throughout their learning curve to ensure proper clinical application of ICL technology
• Provide advanced technical and clinical support for ICL calculations, medical inquiries, and complex complaints
• Act as key contact person for follow‑up on selected medical inquiries and complaint cases within Iberia
• Support the clinical adoption of new products and innovations across the territory
• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory and field teams to ensure alignment on scientific and clinical content
• Perform regular customer site visits, maintain close relationships with surgeons and clinical teams, and document activities accordingly
• Participate in regional and national congresses, meetings, and educational events

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree and proven background in Optometry, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8–10+ years of experience in clinical practice and/or surgical environments
• Previous experience in a similar clinical support or application specialist role within the past years
• Strong background working with surgeons, operating rooms, and clinical settings
• Fluent in Spanish as well as in English, both spoken and written, paired with the ability to adapt communication styles across different stakeholder levels and build trustful relationships
• Strong presentation, communication, and training skills
• Professional and customer‑oriented mindset with a highly organized, proactive, and results‑driven approach