Technical Consultant Eastern Cape

Medtronic; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Technical Consultant to drive innovative therapies in Spinal Fusion and Neuromodulation. This role offers the chance to work closely with healthcare professionals, providing essential support and education while achieving sales targets. With a commitment to employee development and a competitive benefits package, this position is ideal for those eager to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through cutting-edge medical technology and innovative solutions.

Benefits

World-class training

Flexible benefits package

Competitive salary

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years in medical device industry or hospital environment.
• Experience as a technical consultant for Neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales revenue and market share targets in specified region.
• Conduct on-site education and consulting for healthcare professionals.
• Provide technical expertise through presentations and product demonstrations.

Skills

Technical Consulting

Sales Support

Anatomy Knowledge

Customer Relations

Education and Training

Compliance with Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science/Engineering

Job description

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

This is an exciting opportunity where, as a Technical Consultant, you will be driving Spinal Fusion, Neuromodulation, ENT, and Navigation. A key part of this role will be to accelerate the adoption of these innovative therapies. For this position, you are expected to be located in East London.

In return, we will provide you with world-class training, development opportunities, and the chance to work in a varied and challenging role. Our offer package includes a competitive salary and other great benefits.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

1. Achieve sales revenue and market share targets for a specified region by supporting Neuro & Ortho surgeons in both degeneration and deformity procedures.
2. Conduct on-site education and consulting, and support establishment and maintenance of customer relations with healthcare professionals and organizations in the name of Medtronic.
3. Provide technical expertise to sales representatives, other sales functions, and customers through sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation, and maintenance of company products.
4. Support sales & marketing programs with specific activities as provided by the Marketing team.
5. Ensure the highest level of product knowledge is attained and maintained.
6. Monitor field inventory effectively to ensure appropriate levels of inventory in each location relative to demand.
7. Complete cycle counts of all required field locations on time and follow up on any missing stock.
8. Retrieve all expiring products from field locations and return them to the warehouse prior to expiry.
9. Perform all activities in compliance with the local Quality System.
10. Perform duties in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
11. Travel requirement less than 50%.
12. CRICE Certification.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Biology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Science/Engineering, or related field.
2. 2+ years of experience in the medical device industry and/or working in a hospital environment, with experience as a technical consultant for Neuroscience.
3. Solid understanding of anatomy.
4. Familiarity with OR environment: sterilization and radiation protocols.
5. Flexibility, dedication, hands-on working approach, with the ability to present technical know-how.
6. English knowledge (B2 and above).

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 are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We prioritize our employees' well-being, recognizing their contributions and sharing in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly address the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching for innovative solutions.

Our mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of over 95,000 passionate people.

We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From R&D labs to the factory floor to conference rooms, we experiment, create, build, improve, and solve. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.