Principal Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - Connecticut

About this role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Aug 2026   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 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.                     Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives for our patients. We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.​

What is DBS?  A Deep Brain Stimulation device sends electrical signals within the brain that can help reduce symptoms of certain disorders or disease. Our key DBS Therapies treat (click on each link to learn more about our products):

Dystonia Epilepsy   Essential Tremor Parkinson's Disease

At Medtronic, the Principal Clinical Specialist supports the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service and education within a territory. In certain instances this person may be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory.

This is a  field based  role.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: • Represents Medtronic DBS during surgeries and implants by providing all necessary equipment and products required for the implant, demonstrates expertise in all aspects of implant, follow-up support and troubleshooting techniques (such as proper device selection, appropriate programming, correct implantation and testing of all device systems).

• Serves as a technical resource to support sales of DBS products.

• Maintains current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products.

• For new and existing accounts, this position is able to proactively identify needs and teach a broader level of caregivers and account employees. 

• This position educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies by coordinating: one on one sessions, in service education programs, seminars and/or outside symposiums.

• Assists district manager and in-house training department in education/training of new employees in the district (therapy consultants, clinical specialists, field clinical engineers, etc.).

• Provides sales support during or following cases such as completing the necessary documentation (for example: implant registration, temporary id cards, packing list) and is able to execute invoices in a variety of different situations. 

• This position is able to place an order with customer service for pending purchase orders and product replacement.

• Works closely with District Manager and Regional Sales team to provide customer case and sales support.

• Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase DBS product awareness.

• Maintains open and effective communication with all district personnel, customers and other Medtronic employees.

• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects at the regional and/or national level.

• Partners with sales colleagues to develop and execute plans of sales.

• Identifies and facilitates execution on growth opportunities with Sales and Clinical Support Team.

• Ensures personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. 

• Follows all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work.

Required Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 11 year’s of clinical or medical sales experience; or

• Associate degree with a minimum of 9 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of clinical or medical sales experience. 

Preferred 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

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 representati

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