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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

Job Specific Summary
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.

         

         

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

At Medtronic, the Senior Laser Ablation Specialist provides regional and national clinical and technical support and expertise for MRI guided laser ablation product lines during surgical procedures. This role builds new business, launches new accounts and maintains relationships with key accounts. This role is a primary point of contact for surgery support scheduling and advanced clinical and technical issues arising in new, familiar and otherwise assigned accounts as needed. This individual will also represent the company in accordance with its policies and in areas assigned, maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions and report back promptly to the Laser Ablation Specialist Manager. 

This is a field based role.

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

• Provides mastery level clinical and technical expertise for the business for all assigned product lines

• Provides product installation/new user educational support for physicians and hospital employees for the business on clinical and technical aspects of products on multiple MRI platforms

• Covers regions where assigned or nationally as needed in performing surgical coverage and evaluations for the laser ablation product line on multiple MRI platforms and stereotactic methods. Coordinates and executes with region market development sales teams in opening, installing, and certifying new centers to perform laser ablation surgery

• Coordinates and executes performing annual preventive maintenance and product repairs

• Leads and represents Medtronic during surgical evaluations, demonstrations and surgical case coverage involving assigned products by attending cases

• Represents Medtrnonic during customer training courses, national society meetings, regional courses and labs as needed

• Establishes successful new surgeon/customer relationships in existing and new accounts.

•  Provides proactive and timely information and solutions to sales management regarding customer concerns, issues and market opportunities.

• Leads resolution of advanced clinical and technical issues in new and key accounts in the area of laser ablation surgery 

• Advises, troubleshoots and assists on advanced clinical, imaging, networking and technical issues

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships across cross functional groups including sales, marketing, education, operations, market development and sales training

• Partners with and advises Visualase medical education staff on best practices, technical workflows and continuous improvement of training materials and processes.

• Acts as primary point of contact for onboarding training and field training of Laser Ablation Surgery Consultants to include case observation assignments and training feedback in a peer mentor style

• Reports new hire field training status and needs back to Laser Ablation Surgery national manager

• Other activities assigned by supervisor

• 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 are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader—that’s why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic, click here. 

Qualifications  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

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

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 8 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

• Associate degree with a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience. 

Nice to Have: Preferences

• Strong understanding of MRI imaging for surgical applications, frame based stereotactic surgery experience utilizing CRW /Leksell  or frameless surgical navigation systems

• Previous surgery coverage experience 

• Strong verbal and instructional skills

• Surgical MRI applications, surgical navigation, or surgical robotics experience

• Functional computer skills including; Microsoft Office, other applications and Internet

• Demonstrated communication skills instructing others on application of products in real time

• Degree focused on Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Sciences or Technical Discipline

• AART or MRIT Certification

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.  

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 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. 

Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. 

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. 

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Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$102,000.00 - $153,000.00

 

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

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