Senior Affera Therapy Consultant

Sad Medtronic Limited South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Senior AFFERATM Therapy Account Consultant for South Africa, Gauteng. The role involves providing clinical and technical assistance for the AfferaTM Mapping and Ablation System, supporting product launches, and conducting market analysis. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of clinical experience, and the ability to manage high-stress situations effectively. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical EP experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful independent support of EP mapping procedures.
• Fluidity in English, any other European languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical assistance for AfferaTM Mapping.
• Support product launch strategies and effective placement.
• Conduct market research and competitive product analysis.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Technical support

Problem-solving

Communication

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/medical engineering

Job description

Senior AFFERATM Therapy Account Consultant

A Day in the Life: Atrial fibrillation affects over 33 million individuals worldwide and is the most common form of serious arrhythmia. Being in a fast‑growing cardiac ablation business segment and with recent acquisition of the AFFERATM Mapping and Ablation System, we are poised to provide innovative solutions to address unmet needs for many patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proficient clinical and technical assistance to physicians and EP Lab Staff on the use of the AfferaTM? Mapping and Ablation System and related equipment (generators, software functionalities, pump and accessories).
• Serve as technical adviser / expert, demonstrating products / service, providing T&E, in‑service or trade show support and troubleshooting product issues.
• Adapt and contribute to short and long‑range plans, goals, and objectives for the AfferaTM Mapping and Ablation System.
• Adapt and deploy product / service value proposition.
• Conduct competitive product analysis, opportunity assessment and market research.
• Be an active participant to the development of advanced clinical workflows.
• Work closely with the education team and support the development of training centers.
• Stay abreast of all products information across the Medtronic CAS portfolio, instructions for use (IFU) and relevant scientific clinical literature and new product information.
• Be responsible for product launch strategies for new site activation as well as ensuring effective product placement relative to customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical or medical engineering or related scientific disciplines or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of clinical EP experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful independent support of EP mapping procedures.
• IBHRE or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English; any other European languages are advantageous.
• Valid driving license.
• Ability to manage high‑stress situations with a clear problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to ensure knowledge transfer to other colleagues and peers when requested.
• Ability to maintain a high level of responsiveness to customer or other internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.