Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - (Bakersfield, CA / San Luis Obispo, CA / Fresno, CA / Visalia, CA)

Medtronic plc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist to deliver clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures, medical education, and support for territory growth. The role collaborates with CBT and CVG field teams to drive safe adoption and successful outcomes.

Candidates will provide expert clinical and technical support, train hospital staff, and stay updated on CoreValve and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years with High School Diploma OR 6+ years with an Associate’s degree OR 4+ years with a Bachelor’s degree in sales, clinical, or related roles within medical devices/healthcare.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or science is preferred.
• Experience with cardiac and vascular anatomy and imaging tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures and case support.
• Educate physicians and hospital staff; deliver in-services and clinical evidence communication.
• Develop knowledge of TAVR technology, data, and industry trends for product development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute territory business plans and growth initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with physicians and healthcare teams; ensure high levels of service.

Skills

Sales experience

Clinical knowledge

Medical devices

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Nov 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Join Medtronic's CoreValve Structural Heart team and help transform the future of heart care. We are pioneering innovative TAVR therapies that provide minimally invasive treatment options for patients with aortic valve disease. Our team is driven by a shared mission to improve patient outcomes, expand access to life-saving care, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives around the world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of the Medtronic CoreValve System and future catheter-based therapy technologies. The CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist works closely with implanting teams and the Medtronic Catheter-based Therapies (CBT) and CVG field organizations to drive procedural and practice success.

Provide expert clinical and technical support for TAVR and TAVI procedures, supporting valve preparation and deployment, and ensuring adherence to trial protocols, instructions for use, and best practices to optimize patient outcomes.

Collaborate and educate with physicians, hospital staff, and Medtronic partners to deliver education, conduct in-services, drive safe program growth, communicate clinical evidence, and support territory business plans and sales objectives.

CoreValve Therapy Development Specialists must have the ability to work outside of normal business hours. Territory for this role: Bakersfield, CA / San Luis Obispo, CA / Fresno, CA / Visalia, CA). Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 80% of the time; a valid driver's license, active insurance is required for this role. In addition, the final candidate must have a driving record that meets company standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are to be performed as appropriate in clinical trial case support and/or case support following commercial approval, depending upon the approval status of the product at the time.

Deliver clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures, including case planning, procedural support, CT reconstruction and measurement analysis, and expertise across imaging modalities and hemodynamic monitoring.

Develop and maintain deep knowledge of TAVR technology, clinical data, competitive products, and industry trends while partnering with internal stakeholders to support innovation and future product development.

Partner with therapy consultants, managers, and cross-functional partners to execute territory business plans, support growth initiatives, identify opportunities, and communicate market intelligence.

Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, administrators, and healthcare teams by delivering exceptional customer support, resolving issues, and ensuring a high level of service within assigned accounts.

Manage operational and compliance activities, including inventory support, vendor credentialing requirements, product complaint reporting, quality initiatives, and onboarding and mentoring new team members.

Operate effectively in demanding clinical settings requiring the use of computers and CT reconstruction software, independent mobility, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and extended periods of computer-based work.

Maintain safety and readiness in environments with exposure to radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, including wearing required PPE and lead aprons for procedures averaging 2-3 hours.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 8+ years OR associate's degree and 6+ years OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience in sales, clinical, or related roles within medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or science

Experience with wires, balloons, catheters, stents

Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Experience communicating product's market advantages to physicians and hospital administration

Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel

Imaging interpretation experience (TTE or Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), CT, Angiograms)

Echocardiology background highly preferred

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the U