Principal Leadless Clinical Specialist - North Carolina

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Principal Leadless Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational and sales support to ensure adoption and growth of Abbott leadless technology. The Regional Leadless Specialist works closely with internal and external customers to drive therapy adoption and procedural success. This position can be based in Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA.

Job Duties:

• Educates physicians, nurses, educators, and other health care providers on the indications and selection of patients for leadless pacing.  
• Provide procedural support in accordance with the instructions for use/trial protocol, and best-practices to facilitate procedural consistency and best clinical outcomes. 
• Assist in education and training activities for Abbott personnel.
• Stay abreast of and communicates clinical data regarding leadless CRM products. 

• Coordinate/deliver/implement programs and resources to facilitate market expansion and therapy access.
• Provide market intelligence for fine-tuning of therapy training and expansion plans.

• Liaison with marketing for technology improvements and next generation product feedback. 
• Complete administrative reporting as assigned.
• Exercise judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status.
• Uses best business practices to ensure success and cost effectiveness in areas of responsibility.
• Ensures employee compliance with Abbott policies and practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, engineering) or equivalent/related experience
• 3-5 years clinical medical device experience or equivalent, ideally with CRM products
• A comprehensive ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices
• Ability to collaborate and work with others effectively
• High-level of comfort in navigating the medical environment, to include labs and hospital settings
• Proven success displaying confidence in leading & influencing customers; ability to confidently provide guidance to course correct as needed
• Ability to prepare and present effectively written and verbal communications.
• Thorough familiarity with medical device industry policies, operations and procedures.
• Expert verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and applications, such as, Microsoft Office.
• This position requires a considerable amount of business travel.

Preferred:

• Professional training/education certification or designation.
• Previous sales experience and/or demonstrated business acumen

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, well ness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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