Therapy Development Specialist

Medtronic; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Therapy Development Specialist to provide expert clinical and technical support for PVH vascular therapies. You will train physicians and clinical staff, deliver case coverage, and guide adoption of new technologies across hospitals and clinics.

This field-based role requires availability for evenings and weekends, substantial travel, and collaboration with Therapy Development Representatives and the Vascular Field team to drive patient outcomes and product uptake.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma with 8+ years clinical/medical device hospital experience OR Associate’s with 6+ years OR Bachelor’s with 4+ years in clinical/medical device hospital settings.
• Preferred: Clinical Specialist with Neuroguard vascular device knowledge and therapy adoption experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical and technical support for PVH vascular therapies in diverse clinical settings.
• Deliver case coverage and guidance for physicians using PVH carotid, thrombectomy, and other vascular therapies.
• Educate physicians, nurses and staff through in‑service programs and one‑on‑one sessions.
• Travel up to 70% to support cases, launches and trainings.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Vascular therapies knowledge

Procedural support

Training physicians

Relationship building

Travel 70%

Education delivery

Education

H.S. Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 Oct 2026Careers 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 LifeThe Therapy Development Specialist (TDS) provides advanced clinical and technical support for new PVH vascular therapies and products to a wide range of clinical settings and customers. Partnering with Therapy Development Representatives (TDR), the TDS supports critical cases and applies strong clinical expertise to ensure the safe and effective use of the newest technologies. The role trains, supports, and educates physicians on PVH carotid and thrombectomy therapies and serves as a clinical subject matter expert for new therapies within the Vascular sales organization. The role reports to the Area Therapy Manager.This is a field-based, dynamic position that will evolve with new therapies and products. The role requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by local management and domestic travel of more than 70%.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical & Technical SupportProvide advanced clinical expertise and hands-on procedural support to ensure safe, consistent, and superior outcomes for new vascular technologies across commercial use and clinical studies.Deliver case coverage and technical guidance for physicians utilizing PVH carotid, thrombectomy, and other newly launched vascular therapies, including urgent and high priority cases.Support the introduction, adoption, and effective utilization of new technologies by serving as a clinical subject matter expert by delivering best practices, training, and technical guidance to the Vascular Field organization.Assess customer needs and deliver tailored clinical product support that maximizes the value of Medtronic vascular solutions, engaging stakeholders and addressing objections as needed.Sales Support & Commercial ExecutionPartner with the Therapy Development Rep (TDR) and Vascular field organization to optimize case support, support key accounts, and execution of business plans.Support market development initiatives and new account launch strategies for new vascular therapies.Drive growth, utilization, and reorder activity—particularly in new accounts—by supporting product launches and commercial strategies.Provide clinical insight and field feedback to support account strategy, opportunity prioritization, and competitive positioning.Educational SupportEducate and train physicians, nurses, and clinical staff on new vascular therapies through in‑service programs, presentations, and one‑on-one sessions.Deliver ongoing education and technical support as new products are introduced, demonstrating strong product knowledge, confidence, and enthusiasm.Conduct regular hospital and clinic visits to support sales, service, and educational objectives.Lead and support training events and provide technical expertise during procedures and product demonstrations.Customer Focus and Relationship ManagementProactively build and maintain strong relationships with key clinicians, decision makers, administrators, and staff to drive adoption of new vascular technologies.Build clinical consensus and secure physician commitment through education, case support, and sustained engagement.Assess customer needs and gather feedback on new products or enhancements, communicating actionable insights to sales and leadership teams.Ensure compliance with consignment agreements, inventory schedules, and hospital vendor credentialing requirements.undefinedAfter Hours Responsibilities Provide after hours case support as needed, including weeknights and weekends, based on territory requirements.Travel Requirements Travel within the assigned area and district up to 70% of the time.Overnight travel may be required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUMEH.S. Diploma and 8+ years clinical, medical device or related experience in a hospital environment ORAssociate's degree and 6+ years in clinical, medical device or related experience in a hospital environment ORBachelor’s degree with 4+ years in clinical, medical device or related experience in a hospital environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:· Previous Clinical Specialist expertise in Neuroguard with strong vascular device knowledge.· Experience supporting new therapy adoption, driving product utilization, and influencing reorders and growth.· Passion for new technologies and a demonstrated ability to bring innovative solutions to market.· Solid understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and the medical device industry.· Proven ability to independently plan, organize, and execute clinical and growth initiatives with a strong results focus.· Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.· Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.· Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.· Highly organized with strong attention to detail and execution.· High learning agility and adaptability to new technologies and evolving market conditions.· Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.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 RequirementsThe 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 & SponsorshipAt 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. 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Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).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.The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).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. 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