Field Clinical Specialist

Edwards Lifesciences

Field Clinical Specialist supporting innovative heart valve therapies for patients with complex heart valve diseases. Educating physicians and hospital staff on device handling and support during clinical implants.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,000 - $149,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical device education and training, with a focus on clinical instructions and device handling. Proven ability to collaborate with medical staff and product development teams to enhance patient care and device functionality.

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Medical Device Industry ExperienceClinical Training CoordinationRegulatory DocumentationOn-Site Clinical GuidanceContingency Planning

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Hard Skills

Device Handling TechniquesImplantation TechniquesTroubleshooting TechniquesClinical InstructionsCase Observations

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEducation

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicePatient CareTherapy AdoptionContinuous ImprovementProduct Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Educate physicians on device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to the equipment required for device implants
Coordinate one-on-one training sessions and in-service education programs in the hospital environment
Provide medical staff with clinical instructions to support the full continuum of patient care
Identify therapy adoption opportunities in collaboration with sales reps and managers in local geographies
Serve as the designated expert on Edwards products by sharing your knowledge and training hospital staff
Provide on-site, real-time guidance during clinical implants and proactively prepare contingency plans to address unforeseen occurrences
Document procedural case observations for regulatory requirements and ongoing continuous improvement
Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback on device features and new device development

Requirements

What you’ll need

An associate’s degree in related field and a minimum of five (5) years of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Medical Device industry experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
A willingness to travel up to 75% (includes car, air, overnight)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
Wide variety of benefits programs