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Get Access To All JobsADDITIONAL LOCATION(S): US-OR-Central; US-OR-Portland; US-OR-Salem; US-OR-Southern
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a driven, reliable, and experienced Clinical Specialist to assist their Area in meeting sales and patient service objectives by providing reliable technical, educational, operational and sales support. Axonics is seeking action driven candidates who will be accountable to meet our patient and customers’ expectations through reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Establishes, develops, and maintains positive business relationships with Customers and Patients.
- Provides clinical support in surgeries, troubleshooting and follow ups in hospitals and clinics.
- Uses clinical expertise, market & product knowledge to advance growth opportunities.
- Provides exceptional customer service to all customers.
- Educates customers staff on technical matters relating to Axonics products and therapies.
- Completes proper Patient care documentation in Axonics Patient Care Management (PCM) system.
- Makes and receive patient calls/text through Axonics PCM system. Some calls can be after hours and weekends.
- Partners with Area Director and Territory Managers to learn market dynamics and local customer motivations and needs; has a thorough understanding of how Axonics products and solutions offer value to the patient.
- Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the Area and/or on a national level.
- Assists with education/training of new employees.
- Manages inventory provided for case coverage and trunk stock.
- Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
- Coordinates sales and marketing efforts with team members and other departments.
- Visits accounts regularly to replenish literature and establishes/maintains relationships with office staff.
- Works closely with Territory Managers to drive sales growth in target accounts and key areas.
- Actively participates in territory sales growth activities such as but not limited to customer lunch and learns, community education sessions, Advance Practitioner seminars, quarterly business reviews and other approved activities.
- Supplies management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
- Keeps abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
- Maintains high level of clinical, market and product knowledge.
- Completes all assigned training in a timely manner.
- Continuously improves through feedback.
- Manage personal expenses per company expense policy and report monthly in Concur.
- Maintains proper credentials for Hospital Systems in area.
- Up to 50% travel to include some overnight travel in and out of market. Work hours directly support case coverage and may vary from week to week.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma, though bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
- Willingness to travel regionally to support clinical needs.
- Confidence and professionalism in high-stakes clinical environments (ORs, clinics).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the medical device industry or a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in urology as a RN.
- Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
- Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
Requisition ID: 628743
The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $90,000 to $95,000, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions.
Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S): US-OR-Central; US-OR-Portland; US-OR-Salem; US-OR-Southern
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a driven, reliable, and experienced Clinical Specialist to assist their Area in meeting sales and patient service objectives by providing reliable technical, educational, operational and sales support. Axonics is seeking action driven candidates who will be accountable to meet our patient and customers’ expectations through reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Establishes, develops, and maintains positive business relationships with Customers and Patients.
- Provides clinical support in surgeries, troubleshooting and follow ups in hospitals and clinics.
- Uses clinical expertise, market & product knowledge to advance growth opportunities.
- Provides exceptional customer service to all customers.
- Educates customers staff on technical matters relating to Axonics products and therapies.
- Completes proper Patient care documentation in Axonics Patient Care Management (PCM) system.
- Makes and receive patient calls/text through Axonics PCM system. Some calls can be after hours and weekends.
- Partners with Area Director and Territory Managers to learn market dynamics and local customer motivations and needs; has a thorough understanding of how Axonics products and solutions offer value to the patient.
- Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the Area and/or on a national level.
- Assists with education/training of new employees.
- Manages inventory provided for case coverage and trunk stock.
- Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
- Coordinates sales and marketing efforts with team members and other departments.
- Visits accounts regularly to replenish literature and establishes/maintains relationships with office staff.
- Works closely with Territory Managers to drive sales growth in target accounts and key areas.
- Actively participates in territory sales growth activities such as but not limited to customer lunch and learns, community education sessions, Advance Practitioner seminars, quarterly business reviews and other approved activities.
- Supplies management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
- Keeps abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
- Maintains high level of clinical, market and product knowledge.
- Completes all assigned training in a timely manner.
- Continuously improves through feedback.
- Manage personal expenses per company expense policy and report monthly in Concur.
- Maintains proper credentials for Hospital Systems in area.
- Up to 50% travel to include some overnight travel in and out of market. Work hours directly support case coverage and may vary from week to week.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma, though bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
- Willingness to travel regionally to support clinical needs.
- Confidence and professionalism in high-stakes clinical environments (ORs, clinics).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the medical device industry or a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in urology as a RN.
- Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
- Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
Requisition ID: 628743
The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $90,000 to $95,000, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions.
Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Specialist
Target STEM OPT-friendly employers
Medical device companies like Medtronic, Stryker, and Abbott routinely hire Clinical Specialists on OPT and have established immigration pipelines. Focusing on companies with existing sponsorship history significantly improves your odds of long-term work authorization support.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Specialist roles most often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension when paired with degrees in biomedical engineering, nursing, biology, or health informatics. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to confirm eligibility.
Align your clinical expertise with the product line
Employers want specialists who understand the clinical environment their product operates in. Highlighting ICU, OR, or catheterization lab experience alongside your academic background makes you a stronger OPT hire and justifies the sponsorship conversation.
Raise the sponsorship conversation early
Ask about H-1B visa sponsorship policy during the second or third interview round, not after receiving an offer. Recruiters at large medical device firms expect this question and can connect you with their immigration team to clarify timelines.
Use OPT as a credentialing period
Clinical Specialists often need product certifications and clinical competency sign-offs. Completing these during your OPT window demonstrates commitment and gives your employer concrete reasons to file for H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires.
Document your clinical impact quantitatively
Track case support numbers, training completions, and revenue-tied metrics from your first day. Employers building an H-1B petition need evidence of your value, and specifics like cases supported per quarter are far more compelling than general descriptions.
Clinical Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Specialist on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students with a relevant degree can work as a Clinical Specialist on OPT as long as the role directly relates to your field of study. Degrees in biomedical engineering, nursing, life sciences, or health informatics typically satisfy this requirement. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Clinical Specialist jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at large medical device and diagnostics companies. Employers who hire Clinical Specialists on OPT are often prepared to sponsor H-1B visas because the role requires specialized clinical and product knowledge that takes time to develop. You can browse OPT-friendly Clinical Specialist openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers with active sponsorship histories.
Does a Clinical Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical engineering, biology, or health informatics and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. This gives you up to three years total on OPT, which is enough runway for two H-1B lottery cycles.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from one Clinical Specialist employer to another?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must still relate to your degree field and you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no grace period between positions that exceeds 90 cumulative days of unemployment during your OPT period. Get your new employment confirmation in writing before leaving your current role.
Is travel-heavy Clinical Specialist work compatible with OPT status?
Yes, domestic travel for case coverage or training is fully compatible with OPT status. International travel requires a valid F-1 visa stamp, a current I-20 with recent DSO travel signature, and your EAD card when re-entering the U.S. Check your visa stamp expiration before any international trip, particularly if your OPT period is nearing its end.