Sr Clinical Specialist - Structural Heart

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long 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.

Support the clinical development and education, manage inventory and equipment, and customer education programs pertinent to Medtronic defined products and technology. Support the implementation of policies and procedures and participate in all facets of clinical and operational decision-making pertaining to the programs of the organizational unit. Train and educate investigators/customers on proper use of the Medtronic product and technology.

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

• Conducts on-site education and/or consulting.
• Supports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.
• Partners with sales colleagues to develop and execute plans of sales for within one or more business unit(s).
• Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.
• Works closely with Clinical Lead, Clinical Management and Regional Sales team to provide customer case and sales support.
• Identifies and facilitates execution on growth opportunities with Sales and Clinical Support Team.
• Serves as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution.
• Responsible for reporting complaints and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR).

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide leadership and direction in all aspects of the establishment, implementation, promotion, and administration of the clinical education activities, to include assessment, curriculum planning, communications and clinical skills development, and educational support.
• Develop and execute clinical education programs designed to enhance user competencies.
• Cultivate close relationships with strategic business partners, including all training centers and opinion leaders.
• Provides new employee training on products, technology and materials.
• Assist in developing objectives and programs for marketing and selling the Company’s products.
• Provides nursing and/or medical expertise in the development, implementation, and case reports, journal articles and clinical reports from clinicians.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate educational workshops, and other programs, events, and activities (Maintain contact with customers to evaluate their clinical and educational needs).
• Leads efforts to place speakers on podiums at key conferences.
• Work with other departments to establish priorities for the Company direction, new product development, and customer satisfaction.
• Education reporting requirements (Must document all clinical support and education).
• Conduct Monthly Business Reviews with RSM & SPM.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects/processes.

Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.

Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.

Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
• Associate degree, or;
• Bachelor’s degree

JOB EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, with an Associate degree, or;
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, with a bachelor’s degree, or;
• Background in Medical Imaging (MRT) and/or Nursing Education would be beneficial.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Ability to interpret image guided procedures.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of adult education and communication principles and practices.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Desire to help others.
• Composed under stress.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of nursing and/or medical principles, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical education methodologies and assessment instruments.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments.
• Working knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation principles and techniques.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Travel required for training, customer events, symposia, field activities and case coverage.
• On-call and travelling after hours may be required for case coverage and/or field related activities.
• Clinical Specialists are required to be within their assigned territory each day to be available as unscheduled needs arise. CS’s are required to work a number of weekends and holidays during the quarter, as determined by local management.

• Procedures occur with radiation and has a requirement to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, lead. The average procedural length is 2 hours.
• Minimum travel of 60-70% of any given work week.
• 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.

Medtronic Canada strives through our vision to build a culture of inclusiveness through our commitment to employment equity and diversity. Discrimination is prohibited on any grounds protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation. Employment applications are encouraged from all members of our community. Upon request, candidates with disabilities will be accommodated during the recruitment process.

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 they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to 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 attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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