Clinical Specialist - North Central

Coloplast A/S; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerecis is seeking a Clinical Specialist to support field sales, drive external medical education, and engage KOLs across the US. You will develop scientific materials, train teams, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to advance product adoption in wound care and related areas.

This role requires 5+ years in medical education or related fields, a life sciences background, and strong communication skills, with up to 75–80% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, medical sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in medical education or related roles within biotech/medical device industry, wound care.
• Clinical background (RN, NP, PA, or equivalent) in medical devices, biologics, or wound care.
• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver results on time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, compliance requirements, and industry guidelines.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and support to field sales teams.
• Assist in training sales personnel on product knowledge, clinical applications, and evidence-based practices related to Kerecis products.
• Conduct product demonstrations and educate healthcare professionals on the benefits and usage of our medical devices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Recruit and cultivate relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals to support external educational initiatives and clinical research programs.
• Lead the development and execution of external medical education programs, creating scientific materials, presentations, and training modules.
• Provide clinical support at conferences and educational events, ensuring healthcare professionals receive comprehensive information about Kerecis products and their applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and clinical affairs, to align and execute on medical education and engagement initiatives.
• Foster cohesive communication and teamwork to support overall business goals.
• Ensure activities comply with U.S. laws, regulations, and industry standards; assist in regulatory documents.
• Demonstrate aptitude for digesting clinical research and effectively communicate key insights to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Prepare reports and presentations that summarize important findings and implications for clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical background (RN NP PA) or 5+ y

Project management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Medical device regulations knowledge

Clinical research familiarity

Data analysis and scientific docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/medical sciences or related field

Advanced degree in life sciences/medical sciences (preferred)

Job description

The Clinical Specialist at Kerecis plays a crucial role in supporting our field sales initiatives and external medical education efforts. This position is part of the Medical Affairs team and concentrates on KOL recruitment and development, while also fostering peer-to-peer engagement.

The Clinical Specialist is located either in a home office or a Kerecis office and reports directly to the Clinical Specialist Manager.

This position covers the following states: Iowa, Minnesota, Colorada, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana

Major Areas of Accountability

Field Sales Support

• Provide clinical expertise and support to field sales teams
• Assist in training sales personnel on product knowledge, clinical applications, and evidence-based practices related to Kerecis products
• Conduct product demonstrations and educate healthcare professionals on the benefits and usage of our medical devices

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare professionals and stakeholders
• Understand their clinical needs, address challenges, and identify opportunities to enhance the adoption of Kerecis products

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement and Development

• Recruit and cultivate relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals to support external educational initiatives and clinical research programs
• Facilitate engagement through organized discussions, workshops, and research collaborations

External Medical Education

• Lead the development and execution of external medical education programs, creating scientific materials, presentations, and training modules
• Provide clinical support at conferences and educational events, ensuring that healthcare professionals receive comprehensive information about Kerecis products and their applications

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and clinical affairs, to align and execute on medical education and engagement initiatives
• Foster cohesive communication and teamwork to support overall business goals

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure that all activities comply with U.S. laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents pertinent to medical education initiatives

Data Analysis and Communication

• Demonstrate an aptitude for digesting clinical research and effectively communicate key insights to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Prepare reports and presentations that succinctly summarize important findings and implications for clinical practice

Other

• Anticipated travel: 75-80%
• Kerecis employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
• Other job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in life sciences, medical sciences, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in medical education or related roles within the biotechnology or medical device industry, specifically in wound care
• Clinical background (RN, NP, PA, or equivalent) in medical devices, biologics, or wound care
• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver results on time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, compliance requirements, and industry guidelines
• Familiarity with clinical research processes
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific documentation
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in life sciences, medical sciences, or a related field preferred

Base Salary Range: $113,339 - $170,008

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work to be performed. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be supplemented at any time as necessary. Kerecis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.