Full-Time

Clinical Specialist

Pain Interventions, Portland / Eugene, OR

Posted on 10/22/2025

Deadline 10/24/25
Medtronic

Medtronic

10,001+ employees

Medical device maker advancing therapies

Compensation Overview

$68k - $102k/yr

Springfield, OR, USA + 1 more

More locations: Portland, OR, USA

Remote

Must reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts; field-based; remote position not located at a Medtronic site.

Category
Sales & Solution Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
  • An Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Representatives Medtronic as device specialist during surgical procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and products required are available, providing technical support and device selection, and performing programming and testing of all device systems
  • Manages patients through all phases of the clinical process as well as educate them on the features and benefits of Medtronic products
  • Provides clinical support in surgeries, re-programmings, trouble-shooting and follow ups in hospitals and clinics
  • Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products and therapies. This is expected by, but not limited to, coordinating one on one teaching sessions, formal in-services, education programs, seminars and/or outside symposia (based off quarterly Plan of Action as directed by Leadership)
  • Responds promptly and professionally to device-related inquiries by customers and patients
  • Ability to be flexible with schedule while working and/or attending clinical events, possibly outside of normal business hours to include weekends and after hours and at the discretion of Clinical Specialist Manager
  • Adheres to company policies and complies with required event reporting and documentation, utilizing Medtronic technology tools
  • Responsible for managing inventory provided for case coverage, including:  timely transactions when product is used, sold or transferred, maintaining a required level of cycle count accuracy, executing product retrievals as instructed, turning over inventory in a reasonable time frame, not implanting expired product or product that is on hold
  • Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the district, regional and/or national level by partnering with colleagues and communicating effectively and regularly    with Leadership
  • Maintains a working knowledge of competitive products
  • Regularly visits accounts to establish/maintain relationships with office staff and Health care providers
  • Accountable for placing orders with customer service for pending purchase orders and product replacement
  • Expected to work with materials management to collect POs for cases covered within the territory/district
  • Ensures personal understanding of all quality policies/system items that are personally applicable
  • Assists Management and Sales Training department in education/training of new employees within the district
  • Effectively utilizes Excel, a mobile phone, an IPAD, a laptop, and/or a Samsung tablet regularly
  • Manages business expenses and budget effectively and in given timeframe
  • Mentors Associate Clinical Specialists
  • Completes all new hire therapy trainings as directed by medical education
  • Completes all corporate compliance training prior to date due
  • Travels to cover district cases as needed in the district, and occasionally to other districts at the discretion of Clinical Manager
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a health care related field
  • Master’s degree
  • Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
  • Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
  • Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
  • Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery,  orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
  • Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.

Medtronic makes medical devices and therapies to treat chronic diseases, including implantables, sensors, and diabetes management tools. Its devices interact with the body to regulate or monitor functions, such as pacemakers delivering heart stimulation and neuromodulation devices sending electrical signals. The company differentiates itself through a long history of device development and a broad portfolio, expanded via acquisitions to access new technologies and markets. Its goal is to improve patient health outcomes by providing integrated medical technologies that help manage chronic conditions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fridley, Minnesota

Founded

1949

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MiniMed separation could unlock value for Medtronic's diabetes business.
  • Galway software hub strengthens cloud-based cardiac monitoring and clinical software capabilities.
  • SPR Therapeutics adds temporary peripheral nerve stimulation to neuromodulation.

What critics are saying

  • Electrophysiology rivals can steal physician adoption from Medtronic's ablation growth engine.
  • Tariff costs already pressure fiscal 2027 margins and earnings.
  • MiniMed IPO execution will expose diabetes franchise weakness if pricing disappoints.

What makes Medtronic unique

  • 1949 garage roots produced Medtronic's first wearable, battery-powered pacemaker.
  • Acquisitions, especially Covidien in 2015, transformed Medtronic into a broad-device platform.
  • Cardiac ablation reached a $2 billion annualized run rate in fiscal 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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