Field Clinical Specialist, Transcatheter Pulmonic Heart Valve

Edwards Lifesciences; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Clinical Specialist, where your expertise in interventional cardiology will help transform patient lives. This role involves educating healthcare professionals on innovative therapies, supporting procedures, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes. With a strong focus on personal development and leadership, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry and possess the drive to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a cath lab or operating room.
• Clinical experience in interventional cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate physicians and staff on THV procedures.
• Assist in device preparation and support during procedures.

Skills

Interventional Cardiology

Clinical Education

Sales Skills

Technical Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Life Sciences

Equivalent Clinical Degree

Job description

Field Clinical Specialist, Transcatheter Pulmonic Heart Valve

Type

Full time

Multiple locations

Job reference

Req-40517

Posted for

2 days ago

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. As a part of the Field Clinical Specialist team, you will be a critical part of delivering our patient focused innovations, partnering with clinical professionals, and training them on using our groundbreaking products. 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, so you can play your own part in transforming patient lives.

Your challenge is to assist in creation and development of the THV Congenital Therapy market in a given territory. Additionally, you will partner with Territory Managers to provide comprehensive guidance on the use of the device, thereby enabling physicians and staff to reach expert proficiency and deliver positive patient outcomes. To be successful in your mission you will need advanced competence in interventional cardiology (specifically Congenital Therapies / Pulmonic valve), a high degree of technical knowledge, business savvy, combined with leadership and training abilities that promote trust, loyalty, and respect. In order to be considered for this role, you will need to have deep experiences in selling innovative products within the Congenital Cath lab.

You will make an impact by :

• Acquire a thorough working knowledge of the products/therapies and procedure, develop an extensive understanding of all their applications
• Utilize acquired knowledge to educate physicians and staff to reach expert proficiency in the THV procedure to deliver positive patient outcomes
• Attend implants, conduct device preparation and crimping of the THV system in each assigned case; consult with physicians to support them in reaching expert proficiency in the THV procedure to deliver positive patient outcomes; manage complaint handling process as needed
• Supports cases outside of assigned region, on an as needed basis.
• Partner with Territory Managers to develop the proper selection criteria for sites
• Partner with the proctor and sales organization to plan and implement physician and support staff trainings
• Collaborate with the Territory Manager on growing the THV therapy through therapy awareness programs
• Advise Cardiologists and Surgeons in the patient selection process
• The ability to travel up to 80%

What you will need (Required):

• An associate’s or equivalent two (2) year clinical degree in Life Sciences or related field or equivalent work experience is required,
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the sterile environment of a cath lab or operating room required. Direct clinical experience within interventional cardiology may substitute for some corporate experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Previous experience with education and training in a clinical setting
• Expert clinical skills specifically in cardiac surgery or interventional cardiology are strongly preferred; exceptional candidates with other relevant medical device clinical sales support experience will be considered including but not limited to CRM and Spine
• A Sales skill-set that includes drive and self-motivation, strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to plan, organize, close and deliver, and the capacity to work autonomously
• The ability to travel extensively (approx 70-80%) and the flexibility to easily change hats between technical and sales requirements
• Candidates medically trained to the technician or nurse level are highly preferred
• Exposure to Pediatric patients or procedures
• A successful track record closing technical medical sales also a plus
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence key decision makers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, interfacing with multiple constituencies including cardiologists, support staff and sales in order to effectively build relationships with external customers and internal team members
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a competitive drive, and a work ethic conducive to success
• Initiative and follow-through on tasks, collaborative across different functions and extend your role beyond the expressed Clinical Specialist requirements

For California (CA) and Washington (WA) the base pay range for this position is $104,000 to $125,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.

For US Applicants Only

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable regulation.