ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health.We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics,manufacturing,salesand marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt amRübenberge,Wetzlar,Eschborn, Cologne,Jenaand Hamburg.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
1. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dreamof .
2. An attractive benefits package (e.g.attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike,employee stock purchase program)
3. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the worldandnamed one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
4. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
5. A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
6. To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
7. Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
8. Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
Abbott Medical GmbH, our German affiliate for our successful Medical Devices business, is looking for a
Leadless Clinical Specialist (m/f/d) Cardiac Rhythm Management
to be based in Germany
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
As Leadless Clinical Specialist you are the leadless product and therapy expert in the field. You provide procedural, technical, clinical, educational and sales leadership to ensure safe adoption and growth of Abbott leadless technology. You work closely with internal and external customers to drive therapy adoption and procedural success.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
9. Provide primary case support for initial leadless implants in accordance with the instructions for use, using their deep knowledge of best-practices, clinical data, and comprehensive technical product expertise.
10. Partner with local sales teams to ensure the safe expansion of leadless therapy within their local accounts and transfer of technical expertise to the commercial team.
11. Support Regional (EMEA) physician training programs, that will leverage significant hands-on training, by facilitating the physician training experience, in partnership with the EMEA Leadless education team.
12. Develop trusting relationships with physician implanters based on demonstrated technical and clinical acumen.
13. Oversee local education and training activities including the coordination, set-up, and content delivery. Facilitate simulated procedures, troubleshooting, and instruction for relevant parties including local Abbott teams, hospital staff, physicians, and clinic personnel.
14. Participate (pro-) actively in local Abbott personnel certification on AVEIR technology as per EMEA education guidelines and processes
15. Complete administrative tasks when necessary, such as case tracking and monitoring physician progress through training.
16. Provide feedback to internal stakeholders to improve future customer experiences.
EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES
17. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, engineering, or equivalent/related experience
18. 3 – 5 years clinical medical device experience, ideally advanced experience with Cardiac Rhythm Management products, is required
19. High-level of comfort in navigating the medical environment, to include labs and hospital settings
20. A comprehensive ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices
21. Proven success displaying confidence in leading and influencing customers; ability to confidently provide guidance to course correct as needed
22. Experience with medical device simulators (such as Mentice, CAE healthcare,…), professional training/education certification or experience, as well as previous sales experience and/or demonstrated business acumen is a plus
23. Expert verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both in German & English language
24. Willingness to travel in country and within EMEA region extensively (80%)