VNS Territory Specialist, Epilepsy (Oklahoma)

About the role

LivaNova Neuromodulation is a pioneer in VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD). The company aims to change the trajectory of lives by providing innovative medical device solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a pipeline of active VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) referring physicians.
• Engage epileptologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons/surgeons with the latest therapy information, clinical studies, etc.
• Maintain and grow productive professional relationships with customers.
• Execute physician targeting plans for high-potential customers and business plans for Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers (CECs).
• Support referring physicians in understanding current DRE treatment gaps, quality measures, and available support services.
• Provide product updates and new product launches, including hardware and software modifications, to physicians and staff.
• Support patients and families in understanding post-implant VNS therapy and product support.
• Optimize patient experience during dosing appointments by supporting physicians while they are programming the patient's VNS device.
• Engage patients, caregivers, and physicians in a complaint manner and assist them through the VNS Therapy patient funnel.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with case management for patient education and account interactions.
• Participate in professional outreach programs and DRE education programs.
• Coordinate with regional managers for weekly territory team meetings and physician targeting meetings.
• Support patients as they navigate their path to VNS Therapy.
• Complete administrative requirements on time and accurately.
• Travel extensively within the territory geographic area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience post-college or other medical work experience.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate well with physicians and patients.
• Demonstrated aptitude and success in fostering physician relationships.
• Intellectual capacity to interpret trends and data, translating the information into actions and improvements.
• Self-starter and independent thinker, with the aptitude to work autonomously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with customers and patients at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required, preferably in life sciences or business related.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate well with physicians and patients.
• Demonstrated aptitude and success in fostering physician relationships.
• Intellectual capacity to interpret trends and data, translating the information into actions and improvements.
• Self-starter and independent thinker, with the aptitude to work autonomously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with customers and patients at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Product knowledge.
• Communication skills.
• Relationship building.
• Customer service.
• Medical device sales experience.

Benefits

• Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Personal and Vacation Time.
• Retail and Savings Plan (401K).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training & Education Assistance.
• Bonus Referral Program.
• Service Awards.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Flexible Work Schedules.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $80,000- $90,000 + commission. Pay ranges may vary by location.