Job Description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

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Support the clinical development and education, manage inventory and equipment, and customer education programs pertinent to Medtronic defined products and technology. Support the implementation of policies and procedures and participate in all facets of clinical and operational decision-making pertaining to the programs of the organizational unit. Train and educate investigators/customers on proper use of the Medtronic product and technology.
This Clinical Specialist role will primarily support Vancouver with some travel within BC and out of province.


Ideal candidate is Vancouver based.


This role supports our Neuromodulation portfolio.

MAIN JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

(may include the following and other duties may be assigned):


oConducts on-site education and / or consulting.


oSupports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.


oPartners with sales colleagues to develop and execute plans of sales for within one or more business unit(s).


oParticipates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.


oWorks closely with Clinical Lead, Clinical Management and Regional Sales team to provide customer case and sales support.


oIdentifies and facilitates execution on growth opportunities with Sales and Clinical Support Team.


oServes as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution.


oResponsible for reporting complaints and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)


oProvide leadership and direction in all aspects of the establishment, implementation, promotion, and administration of the clinical education activities, to include assessment, curriculum planning, communications and clinical skills development, and educational support


oDevelop and execute clinical education programs designed to enhance user competencies


oCultivate close relationships with strategic business partners, including all training centers and opinion leaders


oProvides new employee training on products, technology and materials


oAssist in developing objectives, and programs for marketing and selling the Company's products


oProvides nursing and/or medical expertise in the development, implementation, and case reports, journal articles and clinical reports from clinicians


oPlan, direct, and coordinate educational workshops, and other programs, events, and activities (Maintain contact with customers to evaluate their clinical and educational needs)


oWork with other departments to establish priorities for the Company direction, new product development, and customer satisfaction


oEducation reporting requirements (Must document all clinical support and education)


oConduct Monthly Business Reviews with RSM & SPM

CAREER STREAM:

Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects - from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS:

Autonomy

: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.

Organizational Impact

: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones. May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.

Innovation and Complexity:

Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex. Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

Communication and Influence

: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts. External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management:

May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a A High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum 6 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, or; An Associate's Degree AND a minimum 4 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, or; A Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, or; A Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI or PrepMD and 3 years of any prior professional experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

o High School Diploma or GED


o Associate degree, or;


o Bachelor's degree


o A Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI or PrepMD.

JOB EXPERIENCE

oMinimum 6 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, with a High School Diploma or GED, or


oMinimum 4 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, with an Associate degree, or;


o Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, with a bachelor's degree, or;


oMinimum 3 years of any prior professional experience, with a bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI or PrepMD.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED JOB EXPERIENCE

oBackground in Nursing Education would beneficial


oMinimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare related Sales and/or Marketing experience


oStrong knowledge of the healthcare system (National, Provincial and/or Regional level)


oMedical device experience

DESIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

oAbility to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops


oSkill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures


oSkill in organizing resources and establishing priorities


oKnowledge of adult education and communication principles and practices


oOutstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community


oDesire to help others


oComposed under stress


oStrategic planning skills


oStrong communication skills


oAdvanced knowledge and understanding of nursing and/or medical principles, methods, and procedures


oAbility to develop, implement and evaluate clinical education methodologies and assessment instruments


oAbility to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments


oWorking knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation principles and techniques


oMust have a valid driver's license with no restrictions.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

oTravel required for training, customer events, symposia, field activities and case coverage


oOn-call and travelling after hours may be required for case coverage and/or field related activities


oClinical Specialists are required to be within their assigned territory each day to be available as unscheduled needs arise. CS's are required to work a number of weekend and holidays during the quarter, as determined by local management.


oMinimum travel of 50-60% of any given work week


The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.


Medtronic Canada strives through our vision to build a culture of inclusiveness through our commitment to employment equity and diversity. Discrimination is prohibited on any grounds protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation. Employment applications are encouraged

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

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Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission -- to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life -- unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart-- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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