Therapy Development Specialist - Charlotte, NC

Medtronic plc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Therapy Development Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This field-based role provides advanced clinical and technical support for PVH vascular therapies, partnering with the Therapy Development Representatives.

Expect significant travel (up to 70%) and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by local management. You will educate physicians and staff on new therapies and drive adoption across accounts.

Qualifications

• Clinical and technical support expertise for vascular therapies
• Ability to train physicians and staff
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical and procedural support for PVH vascular therapies
• Deliver case coverage and technical guidance for physicians
• Educate clinicians through in‑service programs and training
• Support adoption and utilization of new vascular technologies

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 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

The 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 Support

• Provide 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 Execution

• Partner 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 Support

• Educate 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 Management

• Proactively 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.

After 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 RESUME H.S. Diploma and 8+ years clinical, medical device or related experience in a hospital environment OR Associate's degree and 6+ years in clinical, medical device or related experience in a hospital environment OR Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in clinical, medical device or related experience in a hospital environment

Preferred 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 ma