Clinical Specialist, Sales - Aortic Therapies - Columbia, SC

About the role

The Clinical Specialist provides clinical support for extensive medical device product lines through direct physician interaction, medical staff education and procedural consultation. The Aortic Intervention division of Cook Medical focuses on endovascular treatment solutions for abdominal and thoracic aortic disease. Product lines include endovascular grafts and accessory devices (wire guides, catheters, dilators, introducers, and molding balloons) to support implant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support during procedures.
• Identify, establish, support, and develop relationships with key clinical and non‑clinical decision‑makers to clinically support company product lines.
• Educate and update customers through in‑servicing training, literature, videos, and articles approved by the company.
• Provide clinical experience to the Sales force, Product Development, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and other internal groups.
• Maintain knowledge of SBU product lines, clinical procedures, business ethics, and other educational requirements.
• Support the annual business plan to help the sales team meet or exceed projected sales goals.
• Complete expense reports, call reports, and other administrative documentation as required.
• Maintain frequent communication with the Regional Manager and other support functions.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports and records.
• Work and interact effectively and professionally with others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain company quality and quantity standards.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communications throughout various levels of the global organization.
• Exhibit excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in collaborative and independent situations with minimal supervision.
• Remain calm and receptive in fast‑paced situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience providing a comparable background.
• Three (3) years of experience in a clinical environment preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• International and domestic travel as required, up to 70%.
• Subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA; must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle regularly, hold a valid driver’s license, and be in good standing to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds or more.
• Sitting for extended periods; requires close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally required to stand for extended periods.