Surgical Conversion Specialist - Illinois / Minnesota

About the role

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance to surgeons and OR staff during live procedures, ensuring seamless adoption of Medtronic’s wound closure portfolio.

• Act as the national SME for high-value technologies, including V-Loc™ Barbed Sutures, Conventional Suture and specialty conversion portfolios.

• Lead comprehensive training for OR nurses, Surgical Technicians, and Residents on product codes, needle anatomy, and material science.

• Orchestrate the physical removal of competitive inventory and the streamlined organization of Medtronic stock within OR cores and specialty carts.

• Audit hospital usage to identify exact "product equivalents," mitigating clinical disruption during the transition.

• Partner with local Surgical Account Managers (SAM) to ensure conversions hit volume targets and remain on schedule.

• Serve as the "Lead Rep" in high-priority facilities or complex accounts requiring executive-level oversight.

• Present clinical data and success metrics to hospital leadership to validate the financial and clinical move to Medtronic.

• Provide elite-level coverage for territories in transition or vacancy to protect market share and maintain customer continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Nursing, or a related field.

  • Healthcare Experience: 2+ years of sales or clinical experience in a hospital environment.

  • Travel: Ability to travel 75%+ within the US Region to support diverse hospital sites.

Skills

• Required Skills:

  • Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of high-value technologies, including V-Loc™ Barbed Sutures, Conventional Suture and specialty conversion portfolios.

  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate complex CRM/inventory databases.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. 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.

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.