Field Clinical Engineer

Sales     ·          St. Louis, MO       ·        Full time

CVRx is entering an exciting phase as we launch Barostim – a transformative neuromodulation approach to treat heart failure in the US and globally. This position is an integral member of the small but growing Sales team that will be critical to our success – it is a great opportunity for a Clinical Specialist to join us and have a high degree of responsibility and visibility within CVRx.

The Field Clinical Engineer is an expert in the use of CVRx technology for various therapeutic applications and serves as an important resource to the organization. The Field Clinical Engineer will provide expertise in: technical case support, educational support, and patient support to trial sites participating in CVRx clinical research and commercial sites.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of complex physiological and technical principles pertaining to CVRx technologies and therapies.
• Supports implants and follow-up procedures and visits. Provides troubleshooting and other technical assistance to clinical trials personnel and CVRx employees.
• Provides support to clinical investigators in assigned institutions; receives technical inquiries and researches solutions to questions or problems.
• Represents CVRx, Inc. devices in front of leading cardiologists, Heart Failure, Hypertension Specialists, and cardiac/vascular surgeons to insure their understanding of the clinical therapy;
• Provides on-call clinical support as needed, troubleshooting, including in-service education and training physicians in one-on-one sessions, and delivery of in-service education programs for hospital personnel and staff on technical matters relating to CVRx devices or studies.
• Provides R&D support through the communication of investigator feedback on product enhancements or new product development ideas.
• Delivers training programs for other clinical staff ensuring that clinical training and study objectives are met.

Education and Experience

Required:

• BS/University degree in health sciences or engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in medical device industry or academic experience or clinical experience with medical devices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage relationships with key customer groups and CVRx staff.
• Ability to master concepts of a medical & surgical nature and that of active implantable medical device technology
• Independent, self-motivated, self-starter.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with products for cardiology or cardiac surgery therapeutic devices preferred.
• Healthcare experience beneficial.
• Prefer a proven track record with clinical trial and technical training assignments.
• Knowledge of market with clear understanding of competitive devices, strategies, advantages/disadvantages as they relate to the company’s devices.
• Ability to interact with R&D to represent customer perspective in order to provide input on product enhancements and new product development.

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions. This position will require interfacing with multiple internal departments and physician investigators / customers.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to travel 50-75% plus.
• Must be fully vaccinated against the Covid 19 virus, pass a drug test, and any other site-specific credentialing requirements.

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