Senior CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist - Nashville, TN

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Oct 2026

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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.

Bring your talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies open doors. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career that changes lives.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES - POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of the Medtronic CoreValve System and future catheter-based therapy technologies. The CoreValve Therapy Development Specialist works closely with implanting teams and the Medtronic Catheter-based Therapies (CBT) and CVG field organizations to drive procedural and practice success.

Technical and Clinical Support

Provide clinical expertise for TAVR implanting centers, including “scrubbing in” for TAVI implant procedures to assist with loading valves onto delivery catheter, and providing technical support in accordance with the instructions for use/trial protocol, and best-practices to facilitate procedural consistency and best clinical outcomes

Educational Support

Provide support for site performance and to facilitate safe growth. Assist in education and training activities with physicians, hospital support staff and Medtronic personnel. Stay abreast of and communicate clinical data regarding Medtronic products and TAVR therapy

Sales Support

Post approval, collaborate and strategize with territory sales representative and CVG field organization in achieving sales targets and implementing business plans

A DAY IN THE LIFE - POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are to be performed as appropriate in clinical trial case support and/or case support following commercial approval, depending upon the approval status of the product at the time.

Technical and Clinical Support

Provide quality technical support to help sites achieve procedural success

Provide technical support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for CoreValve implant procedures in accordance with Medtronic guidance

Provide technical leadership for TAVR device procedures. Educate implanting teams on proper indications for TAVR procedures. Provide support on questions regarding device suitability with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise. Provide comprehensive technical support including knowledge of imaging modalities (echo/angiography/CT), EKG, blood pressure, wave forms, and ancillary procedural solutions

Knowledge of Clinical trial protocols, and CoreValve and other Medtronic TAVR product IFUs for safe and effective use of devices

Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge. Understands current published TAVR and relevant literature. Recognize and understand competitive products, industry trends, and CBT/CVG portfolio. Liaison with R&D for technology improvements and next generation needs

Educational Support

Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated TAVI procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post TAVI procedure

Provide education on safe and effective use of Medtronic products

Educate/train hospital staff with proper valve loading instruction

Customer Service and Sales Support

Support district sales strategy working with sales representatives and managers to achieve business plans within CBT business unit and broader CVG organization. Contribute to the development of a strong team effort

Ensure comprehensive technical and customer support within territory to maintain superior customer service levels and effective time management

Assist with customer management of inventory ordering, shelf stock, and returns

Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc.

Participates in customer/society education meetings and conventions

Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner

Report and device complaints to proper departments within quality assurance within Medtronic

Help drive and maintain quality initiatives and global best practice initiatives

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professional personal and company image

Professional Development

Assist in training new hires to Medtronic CBT team.

Administrative Responsibilities

Submit accurate and timely expense reports

Schedule travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished

Maintain hospital eligibility/access with various vendor credentialing services

Communication

Maintains a high level of communication with appropriate CVG sales and leadership within assigned geography

Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to District Manager and other appropriate company personnel

Ensure a professional standard of written and verbal communication at all times

Qualifications - External

MUST HAVE - BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

High School Degree and 8 years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products OR

Associate degree and 6 years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience in a clinical or sales healthcare environment; selling or supporting interventional cardiology, vascular or surgical products

NICE TO HAVE - DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Echocardiology background highly preferred

Associate’s Degree in engineering, nursing, or the sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Science

Experience with wires, balloons, catheters, stents)

Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Experience communicating product’s market advantages to physicians and hospital administration

Experience managing multiple accounts

Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel

Imaging interpretation experience (TTE or Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), CT, Angiograms)

Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Excellent influencing and consulting skills

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Ability to make timely and sound decisions

Strong project management skills with experience coordinating programs

Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures and the medical device industry

Excellent customer service skills

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