Therapy Consultant, Congenital Therapies - Charlotte, Nc

Bring your sales talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologiesopen doors.We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success.Join us for a career in sales that changes lives.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 arePOSITION DESCRIPTION:The Congenital Therapies Consultant achieves sales revenue targets and grows market share for a specified geography by promoting, selling and servicing Medtronic Melody and related congenital products, post approval, while ensuring safe adoption and growth.   Congenital Therapies Consultant develops and implements strategies for market development.   The Congenital Therapies Consultant practices good territory management with strong organization, administration and expense planning and control.  The Congenital Therapies Consultant isa partner and resource to the CVG field organization and to Heart Valve Therapies field organization, HVT cross functional teams, including Medical Education, Marketing, Research, and Development.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Territory Management and Account DevelopmentProvide quality support to help sites achieve procedural success and for the safe growth of Melody, related products and additional congenital products as necessaryDevelop and execute strategies and plans to achieve/exceed sales quota for commercial cases. Maintain and expand existing business and develop new business opportunities.Serve as trusted technical expert for TPVR procedure and products.  Provide technical support for TPVR implanting centers, including "scrubbing in" to assist with valve loading and providing technical case support consistent with the instructions for use. Educate sites on proper indications for TPVR procedures.Probe to understand and confirm customer's needs, handle objections and gain commitment.  Develop and implement strategies to counter competitor messaging.Educate customers to ensure that products are understood and used effectively.Represent company at industry conferences and maximize potential by targeting specific customers to gain sales leads, and pursue opportunities to promote the company's product portfolio.Knowledge of Melody and other Medtronic TPVR product IFUs for safe and effective use of devices.Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.  Understands current published TPVR 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.Technical and Clinical SupportProvide quality technical support to help sites achieve procedural success.Provide technical support to Medtronic employees and implanting teams for Melody implant procedures in accordance with Medtronic guidance. Provide technical leadership for TPVR device procedures.  Educate implanting teams on proper indications for TPVR 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 TPVR product IFUs for safe and effective use of devices.Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.  Understands current published TPVR 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.ParPartner with Congential Therapies TDS team for clinical support, education and case coverage.Customer ServiceEnsure maximum coverage of all accounts within territory geographic areas to maintain optimum level of exposure and effective time management.  Assist with scheduling of cases and proper customer support.Participate in physician training and case observations when necessary.Participates in any other planned customer education meetings and society conventions.Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner to include proper device complaint reporting. Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professional personal and company image.Assist sites with identifying routine implant days and proper case scheduling.Training, Education and Professional DevelopmentDevelop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.Recognize and understand competitive products, features, strengths in relation to the company's products.Participate in product and skills development programs, managing own self development.Resource for R&D for Melody improvements and next generation needs.Assists in training new hires to Medtronic TPVR team. Helps drive and maintain quality initiatives and global best practice initiatives.Administrative ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain accurate account and territory recordsResponsible for inventory at sites to include shipments, usage and return of product.Responsible for forecasting implants at sites and obtaining billing PO's for each case.Submits accurate and timely expense reports.Report device complaints to proper departments within quality assurance within Medtronic.Schedules travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished.Supports heart teams with appropriate products, clinical literature and pre case planning strategy,Maintain hospital eligibility/access with various vendor credentialing services.Control expenses and adhere to company policies and procedures.CommunicationIdentify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc.Maintains a high level of communication with appropriate CVG sales and leadership within assigned geography.Plan and implement effective sales/product presentations to customers.Develop and maintain productive working relationships within the company to ensure maximum sales support and maintain a high level of customer service.Contribute to the development of a strong team effort.Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to National Pulmonic Sales Director and Clinical or other appropriate company personnelEnsure a professional standard of written and verbal communication at all times.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUMEBachelor's Degree3+ year's sales experience in a hospital environment; selling interventional cardiology or surgical productsDESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (optional)Demonstrated success in previous sales role; indicating a high level of sales performance, influence and selling skills. Exceptional business and clinical acumen with prior experience leading a sophisticated cardiac or endovascular procedure.Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.Interventional cardiac or vascular experience (wires, balloons, catheters, stents).  Endovascular--specifically Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) and Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR)—or Cardiac surgery, Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) experience preferred.Experience selling to Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist and or Pediatric Cardiac SurgeonsStrong, proven medical device sales track record with documented growth and achievements. Previous experience communicating product's market advantages to physicians and hospital administration.Experience managing multiple accounts.Successful experience launching a new device.Market development experience.Experience calling on C-Suite customers.Prior experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel.Imaging interpretation experience (TTE or Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), CT, Angiograms).  Computer proficiency and ability to perform CT reconstruction with CT programs.Demonstrated success building strong relationships with key therapy users and employees across organizational level.Ability to effectively organize and plan travel schedule with frequent last minute requests.Ability to travel with overnight stay up to 50 - 75% of the time (geography variability).Previous peer and physician education experience.Excellent influencing and consulting skills.Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.Ability to make timely and sound decisions.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. Learn more about our benefitshere.In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards on page 6here.The provided base salary range is used nationally. The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etcPHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: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.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.Able to lift 20 pounds.Extended periods of time doing computer-based work.Hearing, sight and speaking ability.Ability to use computers and CT reconstruction programs.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.   Ability to travel extensively by car and plane. 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.   Wear lead apron for long periods of time (2-3hrs on average).Ability to operate a moving vehicle.Ability to work in Cath Labs or ORs with radiation exposure.Ability to conduct company business outside of the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, work-schedule.Candidates with 10+ years medical industry sales experience (selling physician preference products) in hospital environment with 8 years selling to interventional cardiology, interventional radiology and/or Vascular surgery may be considered at the Principal TC levelENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:Infectious disease; Radiation; Blood borne pathogensMust be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)ABOUT MEDTRONIC:Together, we can change healthcare worldwide.  At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday.  It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We can 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.It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.