Tavi Field Clinical Specialist - Wc

OttoBauthentic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm is seeking a Field Clinical Specialist based in Cape Town, South Africa. In this role, you will develop clinical education materials, support clinicians, and educate medical staff on Interventional Cardiology products. Candidates should have a degree in Science and experience in sales within cardiology. Strong communication, teamwork, and training skills are essential. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of work-related experience of sales in Interventional Cardiology products.
• Willingness to travel to hospitals and medical centers throughout the country.
• Ability to identify and implement projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for certification of centers, physicians, and related staff.
• Educate and train physicians on technical matters related to investigational products.
• Provide training and guidance to new Field Clinical Specialists.

Skills

Sales experience in Interventional Cardiology products

Strong teamwork skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor or master's degree in Science

Job description

This is an exciting role to become a part of our growing TAVI team and contribute to the Global expansion programme while providing the very best support to our Clinicians and Patients.

In the role of the TAVI Field Clinical Specialist you will develop clinical education materials in connection with clinical investigations. Provide expertise and clinical insights on the device, procedure and protocol throughout the life cycle of the clinical investigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for certification of the centers, physicians and other related staff, as well as our client’s personnel and as outlined within our client’s SOPs
• Interact with KOL and proctors
• Provide education on all aspects of the device, device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, tools and products required for device implants.
• Develop and continuously improve training curriculum, training materials and training tools, based on clinical trial experience, our client’s guidelines and SOP.
• Business Intelligence
• Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on technical matters related to investigational products and procedures through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs.
• Throughout commercial procedures, provide physicians and medical staff with required follow-up support to ensure continuity of education and technical support related to all aspects of patient outcome.
• Provide training and guidance to new Field Clinical Specialists (mentoring)
• Plan and implement growth strategies within focused accounts in partnership with the Sales and Sales Management
• Responsible for up selling in key strategic accounts working in conjunction with Territory Managers + Business Unit Head
• Learns the product(s), physiology, anatomy, applications and “language” of the market and our client’s Life sciences
• Fully monitor clinical support activities, changes in the market and assigned accounts, as well as, competitive activity with the NSM and the appropriate Sales Specialist

Requirements:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Science, preferably cardiology, Medical Technology or another equivalent field
• 1-3 years of work-related experience of sales in Interventional Cardiology products. ( Preferably TAVI/TAVR experience)
• Experience (clinically or commercially) within cardiology is preferred
• Be flexible and able to work in a dynamic work and changing environment
• Possess strong integrity and work ethic
• Willingness to travel to hospitals and medical centers throughout the country and be prepared for overnight stays every week
• Strong teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local language and English
• Ability to get the job done and exhibit a sense of urgency on critical time dependent issues
• Ability to identify, initiate and implement and execute projects independently