Clinical Applications Specialist

ZEISS; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS seeks a Clinical Application Specialist to provide expert support for their innovative microsurgery portfolio across the UK. This role involves working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure successful implementation and optimized clinical workflows. Candidates should have a strong background in health sciences and experience within the healthcare sector, especially in clinical applications. The position offers competitive salary and benefits along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package

Company car

Full training and professional development opportunities

Flexible, home-based working

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Science, Biomedical Science, or similar.
• Experience in clinical applications or sales support.
• Exposure to theatre environments, particularly in surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-theatre support and application guidance for ZEISS technologies.
• Deliver training and support during product installations.
• Collaborate with customers to optimise clinical workflows and outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical acumen

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Health Science, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, or Pathology

Job description

Clinical Application Specialist
Location: Home-based working with national travel
Job type: Full time
About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. With over 175 years of innovation, ZEISS is a pioneer in delivering precision solutions that improve lives, from advancing scientific discovery to enabling cutting-edge medical treatments.
The Meditec Division plays a critical role in supporting healthcare professionals with state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic technologies. We are currently seeking a passionate and clinically credible Clinical Application Specialist to join our Microsurgery team and support healthcare providers across the UK in adopting groundbreaking surgical workflow solutions.
Role Overview
This national, field-based role focuses on providing clinical expertise and application support for ZEISS's innovative Microsurgery portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons and hospital stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of ZEISS solutions, particularly in neurosurgery, neuropathology, ENT, plastic surgery and oncology, delivering both clinical value and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Customer Support

• Provide in-theatre support and application guidance for ZEISS microsurgery technologies
• Deliver training and support during product installations and live cases
• Collaborate with customers to optimise clinical workflows and outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor for Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), surgeons, and clinical stakeholders

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with the National Business Manager and Sales team to align with UK and global go-to-market strategies
• Support early adopter sites to drive market penetration and clinical success
• Understand and engage with NHS/private sector funding pathways and business cases

Market Development & Networking

• Identify and nurture relationships with reference centres and key decision-makers
• Promote ZEISS brand awareness through exemplary clinical support and education
• Contribute to the broader ZEISS strategic business plan for tumour workflow and microsurgery innovation

Key Skills & Attributes

• Proactive, self-motivated, and confident with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical and commercial acumen with the ability to influence and educate
• Team-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Performance-driven, strategic thinker with excellent communication abilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Health Science, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Pathology, or equivalent
• Experience in clinical applications or sales support within the healthcare sector
• Exposure to theatre environments, particularly in ENT, Plastic Surgery, or Neurosurgery, is highly desirable
• Experience working with medical technologies or capital equipment is an advantage

What We Offer

• A collaborative, high-performing UK and global team
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Company car
• Full training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible, home-based working with national travel

If you're passionate about improving patient care through cutting-edge technology and thrive in both clinical and commercial settings, we'd love to hear from you.
Join ZEISS. Shape the future of microsurgery.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Ila Thompson, Kate Benyon, Suya Rolph