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 focuses on providing innovative medical device solutions to patients who have not responded to drug treatments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a pipeline of active VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) referring physicians.
• Engage epileptologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons/surgeons with latest therapy information, clinical studies, etc. leading to patient identifications.
• 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 surgical case coverage and follow-up support of VNS Therapy as directed.
• 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.
• Coordinate with case management for patient education and account interactions needed to support patients as they navigate their path to VNS Therapy.
• Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge.
• Complete administrative requirements on time and accurately.
• Travel requirements: live within the territory geographic area, requires extensive business travel of 40% or more of the time, valid, active driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required, preferably in life sciences or business related.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate well with physicians and patients.
• Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience post college or other medical work experience. Sales experience in a medical field (pharma/life sciences) preferred, with the interest to move into medical device sales.
• Demonstrated aptitude and success in fostering physician relationships, and a capacity for interacting with physicians and patients in a clinical environment.
• Solid process orientation demonstrated resource management / allocation experience, and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment towards LivaNova’s mission, vision, and pillars.

Pay

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