CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - Charleston

We are seeking a committed professional to join our remote team, supporting multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license and residency within the territory are required for this role. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for over 72 million patients annually. Join us to build a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Technical and Clinical Support
  • Provide clinical expertise for TAVR implanting centers, including scrubbing in for TAVI implant procedures to assist with loading valves onto delivery catheters.
  • Offer technical support in accordance with instructions for use, trial protocols, and best practices to ensure procedural consistency and optimal clinical outcomes.
  • Provide technical leadership for TAVR device procedures and educate implanting teams on proper indications for TAVR procedures.
  • Support device suitability assessments with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise.
  • Deliver comprehensive technical support, including knowledge of imaging modalities (echo/angiography/CT), EKG, blood pressure, waveforms, and ancillary procedural solutions.
  • Maintain expertise in clinical trial protocols, CoreValve, and other Medtronic TAVR product instructions for safe and effective use.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge, including current TAVR literature and competitive products.
  • Serve as a liaison with R&D for technology improvements and next-generation needs.
• Educational Support
  • Oversee local education and training activities, including coordinating procedure simulators, facilitating simulated TAVI procedures, and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate and facilitate staff in-services covering pre/peri/post TAVI procedures.
  • Provide education on the safe and effective use of Medtronic products and proper valve loading instruction.
• Customer Service and Sales Support
  • Support district sales strategy by collaborating with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans within the CBT business unit and broader CVG organization.
  • Contribute to a strong team effort and ensure comprehensive technical and customer support within the territory.
  • Assist with customer management of inventory ordering, shelf stock, and returns.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain productive working relationships with key decision-makers, customers, and administrative staff.
  • Participate in customer and society education meetings and conventions.
  • Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints promptly and effectively.
  • Report device complaints to the proper departments within quality assurance.
  • Help drive and maintain quality initiatives and global best-practice initiatives.
  • Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professional company image.
• Professional Development
  • Assist in training new hires to the Medtronic CBT team.
• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Submit accurate and timely expense reports.
  • Schedule travel arrangements to accomplish multiple objectives.
  • Maintain hospital eligibility and access with various vendor credentialing services.
• Communication
  • Maintain a high level of communication with CVG sales and leadership within the assigned geography.
  • Communicate market intelligence and competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads and product pricing.
  • Ensure professional standards of written and verbal communication at all times.

Requirements

• Must-Have Qualifications
  • High school degree and 6+ years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment or High School Degree and 6+ years of military experience with honorable discharge.
  • Associate’s degree and 4+ years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment or High School Degree and 4+ years of military experience with honorable discharge.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of military experience with honorable discharge.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s Degree in engineering, nursing, or the sciences.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Science.
  • Experience with wires, balloons, catheters, or stents.
  • Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
  • Experience communicating product market advantages to physicians and hospital administration.
  • Experience managing multiple accounts.
  • Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers, and technical support personnel.
  • Imaging interpretation experience (TTE, Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), CT, Angiograms).
  • Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent influencing and consulting skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Strong project management skills with experience coordinating programs.
  • Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical device industry.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across organizational levels.
  • Ability to coordinate and participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong work ethic in accomplishing position objectives.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Extended periods of computer-based work.
• Hearing, sight, and speaking ability.
• Ability to use computers and CT reconstruction programming.
• Extensive travel by car and plane (50-75% overnight travel, geography variability).
• Valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed.
• Ability to wear a lead apron for long periods (2-3 hours on average).
• Ability to operate a moving vehicle.
• Ability to work in Cath Labs or ORs with radiation exposure.
• Ability to conduct company business outside typical Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work schedule.

Environmental Exposures

• Infectious disease.
• Radiation.
• Bloodborne pathogens.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

U.S. work authorization is required for this role; Medtronic does not offer sponsorship for positions below the Principal level.