Sr. Principal Clinical Specialist, Cardiovascular Surgery

About the role

We are seeking a committed Clinical Specialist to serve as the primary technical and clinical resource for Cardiac Surgery within New England. This remote position requires the candidate to reside within the territory and travel to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership regarding implantation and utilization of Medtronic Surgical Based Therapy products and procedures.
• Educate physicians, physician assistants, perfusionists, and operating room staff on indications, procedural techniques, and appropriate use of SBT products.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.
• Assist and serve as a consultant to physicians, customers, and sales staff with troubleshooting and management of complex procedural challenges.
• Serve as a clinical resource during physician adoption and growth phases.
• Collaborate with sales personnel on physician targeting and attendance at Medtronic-sponsored training programs.
• Engage with physicians and clinical teams before, during, and after educational events; provide post-training follow-up, procedural reviews, in-servicing, and first-case support.
• Support minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and advanced procedural training initiatives.
• Participate in dissemination of peer-reviewed scientific and clinical information.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with key customers and physician leaders.
• Provide procedural support and clinical coverage during physician adoption and growth phases.
• Support onboarding and development of new sales representatives and clinical specialists.
• Provide technical expertise for regional education and training activities.
• Partner with District Managers and Territory Managers to communicate and execute resident and fellow development initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with attending surgeons and academic institutions throughout the territory.
• Support early-career surgeon education programs and procedural training opportunities.
• Maintain expertise in competitive technologies and therapies; communicate competitive information, market trends, and clinical evidence to field teams.
• Remain current regarding peer-reviewed publications, clinical data, and evolving standards of care.
• Schedule travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished efficiently.
• Maintain hospital access and vendor credentialing requirements.
• Complete expense reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain all required training and compliance certifications.
• Effectively manage time, resources, and priorities across a large geography.
• Maintain a high level of communication with Territory Managers, District Managers, Area Leadership, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 14 years experience including cath lab, CVOR, or Clinical experience OR
• Associate Diploma with a minimum of 12 years experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with cardiac implantable devices.
• Experience with education and training techniques.

Travel

• Approximately 60–70% travel throughout territory.
• Ability to support occasional physician training programs, national meetings, wet labs, and educational events outside the assigned geography.
• Available and willing to work evenings and weekends as required to support customer needs and educational programs.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Salary range (U.S., excluding Puerto Rico and specific California locations): $185,000 base salary. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.