Senior Aortic Clinical Specialist

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to develop innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.

About the role

The Aortic Clinical Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational, and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of Medtronic Aortic technology. This role works closely with physician implanting teams, the Medtronic Aortic Field Sales, and Cardiovascular field organizations to drive procedural and practice success.

• Technical & Clinical Support (50%) – Provide case planning, sizing, and procedural support to Aortic implanting centers to drive consistent execution and optimal patient outcomes.
• Educational Support (35%) – Deliver training and clinical education to physicians, hospital staff, and Medtronic teams while supporting site performance and procedural growth.
• Sales Support (15%) – Partner with territory sales teams to execute business plans, support account growth, and achieve sales objectives.

Aortic Clinical Specialists must be available to work and/or travel outside of normal business hours, including evening and weekend on-call support. The territory for this role is Macon/Southern, GA. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 50% of the time. A valid driver’s license and active insurance are required, and the final candidate must have a driving record that meets company standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and technical support for Aortic procedures, including case planning, device sizing, CT reconstruction analysis, imaging interpretation, and procedural guidance to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate physicians, implanting teams, fellows, residents, hospital staff, and new Medtronic employees on procedural best practices, device suitability, and the safe, effective use of Medtronic Aortic technologies.
• Lead hands-on training initiatives, simulations, in-services, and procedural troubleshooting activities to build clinical competency and support procedural growth.
• Leverage deep expertise in Aortic therapies, clinical evidence, competitive technologies, and market trends to enhance customer support and inform future innovation.
• Partner with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to execute territory business plans, strengthen customer relationships, drive account growth, and achieve business objectives.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by proactively addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and promoting best practices that support procedural success and customer satisfaction.
• Manage inventory, quality, compliance, training documentation, and complaint reporting processes to ensure operational excellence and adherence to Medtronic standards.
• Travel extensively throughout the territory, including overnight travel up to 50-75%, while supporting customers across hospital, Cath Lab, OR, office, and field-based environments.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 8+ years OR Associate’s degree and 6+ years OR Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience in sales, clinical, or related roles within medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, nursing, or sciences (preferred).
• 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.
• Business-to-business sales experience.
• Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers, and technical support personnel.
• Imaging interpretation experience (CT, Angiograms).
• 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.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans, including a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) for this role.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program.
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan (subject to eligibility).

Regular employees (those working 20+ hours per week) are eligible for the full benefits package. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time (as required by state law) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico): $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 (USD). 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.