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Our Client is a Globally Positioned, Ethically Sound Leader in Class III Medical Devices Manufacturing.
Although they are based out of the Minneapolis-St.Paul area, the client prefers to hire someone living near a ’gateway city’ or major airport hub as there is 70% travel involved, some international. Candidates Currently residing in the NORTHEAST United States ONLY
This is a very critical and precise position:
You need to take initiative and demonstrate that you can ’lead by influence.’ Also: understand the difference between ’leadership’ and ’management’.
Day to day:
Working within broad objectives from the FCE department, the manager is accountable for assisting and coordinating FCE activities within an assigned geographic area of responsibility.
Provides technical support to medical and sales personnel, management of clinical and research programs, educational activities and general sales support. Interfaces with sales management to efficiently administer the region’s account development requirements.
Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute process; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. Exercises judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status within area of responsibility. Assures that quality of services meets internal and external customer requirements. Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise.
Responsible for hiring and retaining a diverse, highly qualified staff and for providing career coaching, growth and personal development.
Responsible for the development of staff, critiques, instructs, mentors, evaluates and coaches staff.
Accountable for the performance of subordinates, maintains a safe working environment, models optimum leadership competencies to inspire an energized, empowered and accountable workforce, has ethical behavior and a favorable community image with an actualization of our client’s Guiding Principles and its divisions management values.
Coordinates field support for the region for all clinical research in the territory. Continually monitors clinical research activities in the region including oversight of the region’s FCE’s in their clinical trial administration, site nomination, site data performance, site patient enrollment volumes and protocol adherence.
Periodically visits with key accounts in conjunction with the local FCE to keep key customers informed about company research and development activities.
Identifies and develops candidates for Sr. FCE/Mentor positions within the assigned region. Effectively manages projects including mentoring, product planning groups, performance improvement initiatives and educational materials.
Works with sales management to develop business in the region by identification of key accounts for the FCE’s to focus clinical research efforts. Coordinates with sales management for account servicing emergencies as situations present themselves
Performs functions and responsibilities related to support of the sales division as available to assist with case coverage, education and case support
Requirements:
BS degree in biological sciences, a related field or equivalent with 10 plus years of progressive clinical experience in cardiology and electrophysiology. ESPECIALLY NECESSARY: Knowledge of ablation-EP side
Demonstrated success in driving clinical research, publications as an FCE, patent submissions and new product development contributions are required. Highly developed leadership skills including delegation, database management, team building and document control. Excellent communication skills, problems solving and analytical skills and conflict resolution skills.
Nursing background or skills would be an asset as well as being comfortable relating to physicians-sales background or skill sets are also an asset.
Desired: Advanced credential in a relevant discipline (MS Degree), professional health science certification or designation.
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