Clinical Specialist - South Central

Coloplast; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerecis is seeking a Clinical Specialist to support field sales and external medical education efforts. The role focuses on KOL recruitment, development, and peer-to-peer engagement, reporting to the Clinical Specialist Manager.

Travel will be significant across Texas and Oklahoma, with a home-office or office-based setup. Responsibilities include educating healthcare professionals, delivering clinical demonstrations, and collaborating with internal teams to drive medical education initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, medical sciences, or related field is required.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver on time.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and clinical guidelines.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes and documentation.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and support to field sales teams.
• Train sales personnel on product knowledge, clinical applications, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate products and educate healthcare professionals on benefits and usage of Kerecis devices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Recruit and cultivate KOLs to support external education and research.
• Lead external medical education programs and create scientific materials and trainings.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and clinical affairs to align initiatives.
• Ensure activities comply with U.S. laws and industry standards.
• Digest clinical research and communicate insights to internal/external partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical research

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

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

Advanced degree in life sciences or 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: Texas & Oklahoma

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

• Anticipatedtravel: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 degreefrom an accredited college or universityinlifesciences,medicalsciences, 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
• 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
• Proficiencyin data analysis and scientific documentation
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited college or universityinlifesciences,medicalsciences, 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.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth