Field Clinical Specialist, Sapien M3

Edwards Lifesciences; Bucks Green; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical innovations is seeking a Field Clinical Specialist to educate healthcare professionals about the Sapien M3 Therapy. You will be responsible for training and supporting clinical cases across Europe. The ideal candidate has a background in clinical or imaging fields and a strong understanding of medical devices, with proficiency in both German and English. This role involves extensive travel within Europe and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

Flexible working hours and remote working options

Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym and yoga

Employee Stock Purchase Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience required.
• Full understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on technology and device handling to hospital staff.
• Educate and train healthcare professionals on investigational products and procedures.
• Lead adoption strategies in key strategic accounts.

Skills

Training experience in clinical / technical environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field (Clinical, Imaging, Cardiology, Nursing)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea)

Job description

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

As a Field Clinical Specialist Sapien M3 in the TMTT team, you'll play a crucial role in partnering with clinical professionals to deliver our patient-focused therapies including proctoring, training, and education. Your knowledge of working within the hospital ecosystem, combined with our in-depth training program, will help develop you into an Edwards subject matter expert. The time is now to join a team focused on transforming treatment for the many patients in need.

We are looking for an imaging specialist that wants to be part of the implementation of the Sapien M3 Therapy. This exciting new role will involve being part of delivering our recently approved patient focused innovations. You will be training our HCP Customers and supporting clinical cases across Europe for a new Mitral transcatheter valve replacement system. This is a German field based role with expected travel across Europe.

How you will make an impact:

• Identify potential adoption strategies; Responsible for upselling in key strategic accounts working in conjunction with Business Managers

• Act as a lead in providing education on all aspects on two or more technologies or one highly specialized technology of assigned device(s), device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, tools and products required for device implants including full certification for independent case support for field clinical specialists

• Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on all aspects of technical matters related to investigational products and procedures including imaging through conducting and/or coordinating one-on‑one ad hoc training sessions and in‑service structured education programs on two or more technologies or one highly specialized technology

• Develop and 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

• Fully monitor 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’ll need (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field (Clinical, Imaging, Cardiology, Nursing,…)

• Training experience in clinical / technical environment

• Minimum of 5 years of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience required, with preference Mitral therapies

What else we look for (preferred):

• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, any other European language is a plus

• Presentation and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

• Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skills

• Availability to travel extensively within the European Geography (up to 70% of the time)

• Full knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science and cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology including the applications and “language” of the market and Edwards Lifesciences

• Full understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.) are preferred, but not required

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Germany?

As a global leader in patient‑focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the‑job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in Germany also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Pension plan Risk

• Insurance Meal Benefits

• Service Awards Enhanced

• Leave Benefits

• Transportation Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym, yoga classes and massage, preventive health checks, healthy lifestyle webinars, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.