We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Mar 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.Job Description

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 Principal Therapy Development Specialist (TDS) 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 Expertise 

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 / 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 CB