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

Medtronic plc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist to provide clinical and technical leadership in TAVR/TAVI procedures within assigned U.S. territories.

You will support valve preparation, deployment, and education for implanting teams and CBT/CVG field partners. The role requires collaboration with physicians, hospitals, and partners to drive education, safe program growth, and alignment with sales objectives, with travel up to 80% across Bakersfield, SLO, Fresno,

Qualifications

• Experience in TAVR/TAVI clinical support and education.
• Solid knowledge of cardiac anatomy, devices, and procedures.
• Bachelor-level or higher in a relevant field plus clinical/sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures and case planning.
• Develop knowledge of TAVR tech, data, and industry trends; support product development.
• Partner with therapy teams to execute territory plans and market intelligence.
• Build relationships with physicians and hospital teams to ensure high service levels.
• Manage compliance activities, inventory, vendor credentials, and onboarding.

Skills

TAVR procedures

Clinical leadership

Education delivery

Territory travel

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CT reconstruction software

Imaging modalities analysis

Job description

Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist

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.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Partner with therapy consultants, managers, and cross‑functional partners to execute territory business plans, support growth initiatives, identify opportunities, and communicate market intelligence.
4. 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.
5. Manage operational and compliance activities, including inventory support, vendor credentialing requirements, product complaint reporting, quality initiatives, and onboarding and mentoring new team members.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A 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.

Benefits and additional compensation include: 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, and 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, and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

For 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.

EEO & Diversity Statement

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