Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation

Medtronic

Senior Clinical Specialist supporting Medtronic’s deep brain stimulation therapies across Los Angeles-area healthcare accounts. Providing surgical coverage, clinical education, troubleshooting, and sales support.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive clinical or medical sales experience, with a strong focus on educating and training healthcare professionals on medical products and therapies. Proficient in providing technical support and customer service while maintaining knowledge of competitive products and market trends.

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Clinical Sales ExperienceMedical Device KnowledgeCustomer Education and TrainingField-Based SupportHealthcare Environment Understanding

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExperienceMedical SalesProduct KnowledgeTechnical SupportMarket DevelopmentPatient CareReimbursement UnderstandingSurgical CoverageTroubleshootingCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureAutonomous WorkCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseActive Vehicle Insurance Policy

Industry Keywords

Deep Brain Stimulation TherapyNeurologyNeurosurgeryOrthopedicOperating RoomPain ManagementHome Health CareHealthcare Universal PrecautionsSterile-Environment ExperienceImplantable Neurological Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy group through surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service, and education within an assigned territory
Conduct on-site education and/or consulting
Support field personnel in delivering outcomes and service for Medtronic customers
Participate in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness
Work closely with DBS Sales and Clinical teams on customer case coverage and sales support
Serve as a technical resource supporting sales of a specific medical product or solution
Maintain current knowledge of assigned products, services, and competitive products
Proactively identify needs and teach caregivers and account employees at new and existing accounts
Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel, and office staff on technical matters related to products and therapies
Perform field-based work and drive to multiple accounts throughout the Los Angeles-region territory
Engage in basic market development activities when required by territory needs
Serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED and minimum 8 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Associate Degree and minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience
Valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
Ability to use healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and nights periodically
Ability to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts
Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction outside clinical events
Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings, and training as requested
Ability to wear a 7–9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods in the operating room
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8+ hours per day
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, and balance frequently
Required close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
For foreign baccalaureate degrees, degree must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) requirements
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field
Preferred: Master’s degree
Preferred: Registered nurse or HCP with sterile-environment experience
Preferred: Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
Preferred: Experience servicing medical personnel on product use
Preferred: Medical device or pharmaceutical company experience
Preferred: Clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
Preferred: Understanding of basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
Preferred: Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required by applicable state law
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations
Career-building resources and life-long learning opportunities