Field Clinical Specialist - Minneapolis

Position Summary

The Field Clinical Specialist will play a critical role in the clinical introduction, implementation, and adoption of the Emboliner Embolic Protection System within assigned accounts and territories. This individual will serve as a clinical and technical resource to physicians and hospital teams, providing expert procedural support, physician and staff education, and ongoing clinical account support.

The role requires a clinically knowledgeable and highly motivated medical device professional with experience in structural heart or other catheter-based cardiovascular technologies. The Field Clinical Specialist will work directly with interventional cardiologists, cath lab personnel, supply chain, and internal leadership to facilitate the successful integration of Emboliner into TAVR procedural workflows.

This is a field-based position requiring significant customer engagement, travel, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, growth-oriented medical technology company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, on-site clinical and technical support during Emboliner procedures, serving as a trusted resource for physicians and cath lab teams throughout the procedure.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of device preparation, deployment, retrieval, and troubleshooting.
• Lead physician training and education in collaboration with the Training & Education team, including device preparation, procedural techniques, proper device use, and hands-on training to establish physician competency.
• Educate cath lab personnel and other clinical staff on Emboliner technology, device preparation, procedural workflows, inventory management, and appropriate device handling.
• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of Emboliner technology, TAVR procedures, relevant anatomy, clinical evidence, procedural techniques, and competitive technologies.
• Coordinate procedural coverage with the internal team, proactively communicate with physicians and cath lab personnel, confirm case readiness, and ensure appropriate device inventory and procedural supplies are available.
• Support the clinical and operational onboarding of new accounts, coordinating physician training, staff education, inventory readiness, procedural planning, and initial case support.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with physician champions, interventional cardiologists, cath lab leadership, supply chain, and other hospital stakeholders.
• Partner with Territory Managers and Sales leadership to support account development, product evaluations, and appropriate utilization growth.
• Work closely with sales leadership, Training & Education, Marketing, R&D, and other internal partners to support clinical education, account development, product adoption, and continuous improvement of field activities.
• Gather and communicate physician feedback, clinical insights, competitive activity, procedural trends, and barriers to adoption.
• Conduct all clinical activities in accordance with applicable FDA requirements, approved product labeling, company policies, and healthcare compliance standards.
• Promptly identify and escalate product complaints, potential adverse events, device malfunctions, and safety concerns through established company processes.
• Maintain accurate case documentation, CRM activity reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; equivalent clinical and industry experience may be considered.

Experience

At least 2 years of experience in structural heart, interventional cardiology, or another catheter-based cardiovascular field, preferably as a clinical specialist or related role. Experience with structural heart interventions strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience supporting cardiovascular procedures and educating physicians and clinical staff on medical device technology.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, procedural techniques, and the clinical environment, preferably within TAVR or structural heart.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to establish credibility with physicians, their supporting teams, and other hospital staff.
• Ability to independently manage procedural coverage, prioritize competing demands, and operate effectively in a field-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and provide procedural support based on customer and business needs.
• Ability to meet applicable hospital credentialing, health, and safety requirements.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated medical devices, clinical evidence, complaint handling, and quality systems.
• Ability to interpret clinical literature and communicate technical and scientific concepts clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with CRM systems and standard business applications.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with the initiative and adaptability to thrive in a growing medical device organization.