Field Clinical Specialist, TMTT - Turkey & EEMEA (Contractor position)

Edwards Lifesciences; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist for our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) unit. You will develop clinical education materials, provide expertise on the device and procedures during clinical investigations, certify centers and staff, and interact with KOLs and proctors to ensure high standards of training.

In this role you will design and improve training curricula, deliver one-on-one and group education, and support ongoing education during

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Echocardiography field and/or previous related medical device and/or clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Training experience in clinical / technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops clinical education materials in connection with clinical investigations; provides expertise on device, procedure and protocol.
• Certifies centers, physicians and staff and ensures EW SOP compliance.
• Interacts with KOL and proctors to support training.
• Educates on procedural imaging guidance, patient selection and screening.
• Develops and improves training curricula, materials and tools based on trial experience.
• Provides education and follow-up support to physicians and staff during programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

How you will make an impact:

• Develops clinical education materials in connection with clinical investigations. Provides expertise and clinical insights on the device, procedure and protocol throughout the life cycle of the clinical investigation.
• Responsible for certification of the centers, physicians and other related staff, as well as EW personnel and as outlined within EW SOPs
• Interact with KOL and proctors
• Provide education on all aspects of the procedural imaging guidance, patient selection and screening.
• Develop and continuously improve training curriculum, training materials and training tools, based on clinical trial experience, EW guidelines and SOP.
• Business Intelligence
• Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on technical matters related to products and procedures through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and inservice structured education programs.
• Throughout commercial procedures, provide physicians and medical staff with required follow-up support to ensure continuity of education and technical support related to all aspects of patient outcome.
• Plan and implement growth strategies within focused accounts in partnership with the Sales and Sales Management
• Responsible for upselling in key strategic accounts working in conjunction with Business Managers
• Validate software and hardware updates in the field as applicable
• Learns the product(s), physiology, anatomy, applications of the market and Edwards Lifesciences

What you’ll need (Required):

• 3 years of experience in Echocardiography field and/or previous related medical device and/or clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Training experience in clinical / technical environment

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
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science
• Moderate understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology
• Moderate understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• High flexibility to travel (up to 70%), including international travel across EEMEA region