Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - (Bakersfield, CA / San LuisObispo, CA / Fresno, C

Medtronic plc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist to provide expert clinical and technical support for TAVR procedures across assigned territories. You will collaborate with implanting teams and CBT/CVG field teams to drive procedural success, physician education, and program growth.

The role requires deep knowledge of TAVR technology and clinical data, plus the ability to travel up to 80% to multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of related experience, or an associate's degree with 6+ years, or a Bachelor's with 4+ years in sales, clinical, or related roles in medical devices/healthcare.
• Experience in clinical and technical support for catheter-based therapies preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 80% within assigned territory and work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures and imaging modalities.
• Develop knowledge of TAVR technology, data, and industry trends to support product development.
• Partner with consultants, managers and cross-functional teams to execute territory business plans.
• Build relationships with physicians and hospitals to provide exceptional customer support and issue resolution.
• Manage compliance, inventory, vendor credentials and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Clinical support

Sales support

Medical devices

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

CT reconstruction software

Job description

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

• 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 United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$128,000.00 - $140,000.00

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here. The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.