Medtronic

Sr Pr. Therapy Development Rep - Buffalo/Pittsburgh/Cleveland

In short

Medtronic seeks a Senior Principal Therapy Development Rep to drive adoption of new Vascular products (including PVH carotid therapies) across a Buffalo/Pittsburgh/Cleveland territory, residing within it and traveling at least 60% to train physicians, develop new accounts, and grow sales. The role demands 8+ years of relevant medical device/healthcare sales experience (or equivalent with less formal education), strong account development and KOL relationship skills, and comfort with frequent travel including evenings and weekends. Base salary is $90,000 plus a Sales Incentive Plan; U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not offered below the Principal level.

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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.
A Day in the Life
The Therapy Development rep will drive adoption of new therapies growing sales and market share for assigned territory by training, educating, selling, and in-servicing new Vascular products. This individual will build business by aggressively developing new accounts and driving therapy adoption of PVH carotid and other new products and therapies as outlined by leadership at future dates. Practice good, ethical territory management in terms of organization, planning, administration and expense planning and control. Train medical staff on new products and procedures. Meet expectations as defined by Sales Management.
This territory includes Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland and will require the candidate to reside within the assigned territory. Our Therapy Development Reps will have travel regularly between customer accounts and may often require additional evenings, weekends and travel to support business needs. A valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and a driving record that meets company standards are required.
Position Responsibilities
Planning/Results Orientation
•Consistently meet and exceed AOP, sales budget, and account development targets (QoQ and YoY)
•Drive new account activation and adoption of new Vascular technologies within the Area/District by implementing effective sales strategies and tactics
•Launch new accounts with Vascular Field Team to execute sales strategies and drive therapy growth
•Develops and executes accurate and on-going sales plan to achieve sales objectives
•Identify, evaluate, and convert target accounts to increase market share and ensure the successful adoption of new products
•Develop and execute market development plans to expand product reach and enhance adoption
•Effectively manage expenses to drive business growth and adhere to company policies and procedures
•Adheres to financial, regulatory, quality compliance standards and requirements
Influence and Selling
•Lead Targeting, engagement and understanding of VAC process at Account Level
•Identify, train and support physician champions to support new technology through the Local, IDN and GPO VAC process
•Follow approved Pricing Strategy and maintain pricing discipline
•Align with GPO/IDN Contract Strategy to ensure efficient speed to contracting
•Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrators, etc. that drive business and therapy adoption
•Train, educate, and become the therapy expert sharing market trends, key insights, and best practices with current legacy Vascular Field organization
•Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to drive adoption
•Probes to understand and confirm customer needs, effectively engages and overcomes customer objections
•Effectively builds consensus, gains appropriate commitments and closes business
•Plan and implement effective sales/product presentations to customers
Customer Service
•Educate customers to ensure new products and features are understood and used effectively
•Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner
•Effectively plans cases with physicians, manages their expectations and improves outcomes when supporting cases
•Engages physicians in clinical conversations about advantages of the therapy and products
•Conducts all business with customers in a manner that adheres to ethics & compliance guidelines and FDA requirements
Communication
•Work with internal functions (marketing, customer service, finance, etc.) to meet targets (i.e., Inventory management audits, customer service protocols, etc.)
•Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, information regarding product pricing or account activity to District Sales Manager and other appropriate company personnel
•Contribute to the development of a strong team effort
•Update all Launch Dashboards on a weekly basis, i.e. Tableau, Salesforce, Opportunity Funnel
Self-Development and Product Knowledge
•Develop and maintain comprehensive technical/clinical knowledge and capabilities
•Recognize and understand competitive products, features, strengths in relation to the company's products
•Participate in product and skills development programs, managing own self development
•Maintain strong ongoing knowledge of the reimbursement landscape
Required Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, the following basic qualifications must be evident on your resume:
•High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 12+ years' experience OR Associate's Degree AND 10+ years' experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years' experience (Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences)
•Ability to travel at least 60%
Preferred Qualifications
•Previous sales rep experience with Neuroguard and strong vascular device knowledge
•8+ years of experience selling medical devices/therapies in hospital/OR settings or medical capital equipment, with a proven track record in new product launches
•Demonstrated success in sales hunting and developing new accounts, driving market penetration for innovative technologies
•Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Business preferred
•Deep knowledge of operating room, hospital, and physician office protocols and conduct
•Ability to teach, train, and educate medical personnel, peers, and technical support teams on new devices and therapies
•Consistent top-tier performance (Top 10%), including recognition such as President's Club or equivalent awards
•Demonstrated ability to proactively seek and secure new business opportunities
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
In alignment with Medtronic's enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.
Salary range for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $90,000 - $90,000.
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding goals.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on 7 Nov 2026.

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