Principal CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - Minneapolis

About the role

The Principal CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in transforming the future of heart care. This position involves providing technical, clinical, educational, and sales support to ensure the safe adoption and growth of the Medtronic CoreValve System and future catheter-based therapy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and technical leadership for TAVR procedures, including case planning, procedural support, CT reconstruction and measurement analysis, and expertise across imaging modalities and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of TAVR technology, clinical data, competitive products, and industry trends while partnering with internal stakeholders to support innovation and future product development.
• Partner with therapy consultants, managers, and cross-functional partners to execute territory business plans, support growth initiatives, identify opportunities, and communicate market intelligence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, administrators, and healthcare teams by delivering exceptional customer support, resolving issues, and ensuring a high level of service within assigned accounts.
• Manage operational and compliance activities, including inventory support, vendor credentialing requirements, product complaint reporting, quality initiatives, and onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Operate effectively in demanding clinical settings requiring the use of computers and CT reconstruction software, independent mobility, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and extended periods of computer-based work.
• Maintain safety and readiness in environments with exposure to radiation, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases, including wearing required PPE and lead aprons for procedures averaging 2-3 hours.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma plus 11+ OR associate’s degree and 9 + OR Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years clinical or sales experience; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products, with at least 3+ years of such experience in an industry setting.
• Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Experience communicating product’s market advantages to physicians and hospital administration.
• Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers, and technical support personnel.
• Imaging interpretation experience (TTE or Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), CT, Angiograms).
• Echocardiology background highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or science.
• Experience with wires, balloons, catheters, stents.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• Territory for this role: Minneapolis/St Paul.
• Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 80% of the time; a valid driver's license, active insurance is required for this role.
• Driving record that meets company standards.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. Includes 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).