Clinical Specialist, Pain Interventions - Pittsburgh, PA

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

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. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions

At Medtronic, the Clinical Specialist, supports the Neuromodulation Pain and Target Drug Delivery Therapies in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service and education. This person will be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory and district.

This is a field-based role.

We are seeking a committed professional, required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region, to join our winning team. A valid driver's license is essential for this role, which also includes travel outside the territory, presenting opportunities for broader engagement.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Represents Medtronic as device specialist during surgical procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and products required are available, providing technical support and device selection, and performing programming and testing of all device systems

Educates and manages patients through all phases of the clinical process including pre and post implantation

Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products and therapies. This is expected by, but not limited to, coordinating one on one teaching sessions, formal in-services, education programs, seminars and/or outside symposia (based off quarterly Plan of Action as directed by Leadership)

Responds promptly and professionally to device-related inquiries by customers and patients

Ability to be flexible with schedule while working and/or attending clinical events, possibly outside of normal business hours and at the discretion of Clinical Specialist Manager

Adheres to company policies and complies with required event reporting and documentation, utilizing Medtronic technology tools

Responsible for managing inventory within specified guidelines

• Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the district, regional and/or national level by partnering with colleagues and communicating effectively and regularly with Leadership

Maintains a working knowledge of competitive products

Regularly visits accounts to establish/maintain relationships with office staff and Health care providers

Assists in new employee training within the district and mentors Associate Clinical Specialists

Effectively utilizes Excel, a mobile phone, an IPAD, a laptop, and/or a Samsung tablet regularly

Manages business expenses and budget effectively and in given timeframe

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.

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

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Qualifications:

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure these minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.

A High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

An Associate’s Degree and a minimum 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience.

Nice to Have:

Bachelor's degree in a health care related field

Master’s degree

Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment

Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care

Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use

Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care

Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Additional Job Requirements:

Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation

Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts

Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events

Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested

Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day

Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.

Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application. Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel.

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For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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 duti