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Senior Principal Therapy Development Specialist - job 2 of 2

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Jul 2025


 

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.

A Day in the Life

Bring your talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions.  Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies open doors. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career that changes lives. 

 

 

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES  - POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The CoreValve Senior Principal Therapy Development Specialist (TDS) provides technical, clinical, educational and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of the Medtronic CoreValve System and future catheter-based therapy technologies.  The CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist works closely with implanting teams and the Medtronic Catheter-Based Therapies (CBT) and CVG field organizations to drive procedural and practice success. 

 

  • Technical and Clinical Expertise 

Provide clinical expertise for TAVR implanting centers, including “scrubbing in” for TAVI implant procedures to assist with loading valves onto delivery catheter, and providing technical support in accordance with the instructions for use/trial protocol, and  best-practices to facilitate procedural consistency and best clinical outcomes 

  • Educational Support 

Provide support for site performance and to facilitate safe growth.  Assist in education and training activities with physicians, hospital support staff and Medtronic personnel.  Stay abreast of and communicate clinical data regarding Medtronic products and TAVR therapy 

  • Sales Support 

Post approval, collaborate and strategize with territory sales representative and CVG field organization in achieving sales targets and implementing business plans 

 

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE:  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following responsibilities are to be performed as appropriate in clinical trial case support and/or case support following commercial approval, depending upon the approval status of the product at the time.   

  • Technical / Clinical Support 

  • Provide quality technical support to help sites achieve procedural success 

  • Provide technical support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for CoreValve implant procedures in accordance with Medtronic guidance 

  • Provide technical leadership for TAVR device procedures.  Educate implanting teams on proper indications for TAVR procedures.  Provide support on questions regarding device suitability with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise.  Provide comprehensive technical support including knowledge of imaging modalities (echo/angiography/CT), EKG, blood pressure, wave forms, and ancillary procedural solutions 

  • Knowledge of Clinical trial protocols and CoreValve and other Medtronic TAVR product IFUs for safe and effective use of devices 

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.  Understands current published TAVR and relevant literature.  Recognize and understand competitive products, industry trends, and CBT/CVG portfolio.  Liaison with R&D for technology improvements and next generation needs 

 

  • Educational Support 

  • Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated TAVI procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post TAVI procedure 

  • Provide education on safe and effective use of Medtronic products 

  • Educate/train hospital staff with proper valve loading instruction 

  • Customer Service and Sales Support 

  • Support district sales strategy working with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans within CBT business unit and broader CVG organization.   Contribute to the development of a strong team effort 

  • Ensure comprehensive technical and customer support within territory to maintain superior customer service levels and effective time management 

  • Assist with customer management of inventory ordering, shelf stock, and returns 

  • Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc. 

  • Participates in customer/society education meetings and conventions 

  • Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner 

  • Report and device complaints to proper departments within quality assurance within Medtronic 

  • Help drive and maintain quality initiatives and global best practice initiatives 

  • Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professional personal and company image 

  • Professional Development 

  • Assist in training new hires to Medtronic CBT team  

  • Administrative Responsibilities 

  • Submit accurate and timely expense reports 

  • Schedule travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished 

  • Maintain hospital eligibility/access with various vendor credentialing services 

  • Communication 

  • Maintains a high level of communication with appropriate CVG sales and leadership within assigned geography 

  • Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to District Manager and other appropriate company personnel 

  • Ensure a professional standard of written and verbal communication at all times 

 

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

  • Promotes and sells Medtronic's CoreValve products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets. 

  • Conducts and/or evaluates market research including customers and competitors activities. 

  • Develops and /or implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed. 

  • Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders including physicians, hospital support staff, and Medtronic personnel. 

  • Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's products and/or services in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) provides support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for CoreValve implant procedures in accordance with Medtronic guidance. 

  • Provides educational, technical and/or clinical support to stakeholders and implanting teams for CoreValve implant procedures. 

  • Communicates customer feedback on new products and/or modifications to existing products or applications to internal stakeholders including R&D, Operations and Marketing. 

Qualifications -

Must Have: Minimum Requirements 

  • –Minimum Fiveyears with Medtronic TAVR experience & 

–Minimum Fouryears as Medtronic Principal Therapy Development Specialist 

–Field Clinical Trainer and/or Trusted Advisor Trainer and/or TDS Mentor and/or Valve Program Champion for District and Area 

–District/ Area Champion and Lead for Heartroid and/or 3 Mensio Imaging Expert 

–Certified Trusted Advisor 

–Proctor cases per FCL sign off 

•Experience supporting or teaching implanters best practices for complex cases and valve-in-valve implants 

–Market Development Lead for District on TAVR/ AS (includes outreach, education, journal clubs, peer to peer education) 

–Medtronic Oral and Written Board Certification 

–Performs all functions of the Principal Therapy Development Specialist completely 

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. 

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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$175,000.00 - $180,000.00

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here.
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The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

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

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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