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Careers that change lives start here. 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. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the Columbus, OH area and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.Bring your clinical talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies open doors. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career in clinical and sales support as we engineer the extraordinary and change lives.
Position Description:
Provide technical, educational and sales support to assist the district in meeting assigned Coronary sales and customer service objectives with a heavy emphasis on supporting CathWorks FFRangio. Coronary seeks collaborative candidates who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. We look for candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. This position will be the customer's first line contact for the Coronary daily operations at assigned accounts.
** This position is a field-based and regional role. Must be able to travel up to 70% of the time within regions**
POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sales Support for Coronary business units and will assist with the implementation of the sales strategy of the remaining Coronary business units.
- Support the regional Coronary sales strategy as set forth by the National Sales Director; working with sales representatives and managers of all business units to achieve business plans.
Technical Support:
- Represents Medtronic during procedures and implants of products to provide troubleshooting and other technical assistance.
Educational Support:
- Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and pacing through conducting and/or coordinating:
- 1. One-on-one training sessions
- 2. In-service education programs
- 3. Seminars and/or outside symposiums
- Assist DM, CSM and in-house training department in educating/training new Clinical Specialists and sales representatives.
Sales Support:
- During/following cases:
- Complete necessary documentation and phone calls (customer service).
- Update sales representatives concerning cases. Immediately notifies representatives regarding issues or problems requiring follow-up.
- Serves as effective Medtronic representative to physicians and support staff regarding Medtronic products, service, and support.
- Maintain current knowledge regarding Coronary, Medtronic programs, products and services and competitive products.
- Maintains open, effective communication with all district personnel, customers, and other Medtronic employees
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and a minimum 11 years of work experience in healthcare, field sales or work experience utilizing complex mathematics, mechanical concepts, science, or computing - OR- Associate degree and a minimum 9 years of work experience - OR- Bachelor’s Degree plus 7 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant industry, healthcare, industry, marketing, or medical education experience considered where there is specific focus on awareness and education or medical project management.
- Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and system tracking.
- Strong project management skills and experience coordinating and executing marketing programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent work ethic
- Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical device industry.
- Excellent customer service skills and problem resolution skills.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Continuous verbal and written communication.
- Frequent 2-handed lifting of up to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximately the same level
- Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day
- Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation
- Ability to wear 7-9 lbs of lead for extended periods of time while in the O.R.
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Ability to effectively use a mobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse
- Frequent bending/stooping, squatting and balance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer
- Ability to travel extensively with ease
- Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory
- Environmental exposure to infectious disease and radiation
- Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
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.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our 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.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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 your goals.
Learn more about total rewards here.
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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).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those 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).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal clinical specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related clinical field
- Five or more years of clinical experience in a relevant medical specialty or device support role
- Active clinical credential such as RN, RCIS, CVT, CST, or equivalent based on therapy area
- Demonstrated ability to provide real-time procedural support in operating room or cath lab settings
- Experience training physicians, clinical staff, or fellows on new devices or therapeutic techniques
- Willingness to travel within an assigned territory, with frequent overnight or on-call availability
Tips for Your Principal Clinical Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for clinical outcomes
Principal clinical specialist resumes that land interviews show measurable clinical support outcomes, not just territory responsibilities. Quantify case volume, physician accounts managed, and any reductions in procedural errors or training time you contributed to in past roles.
Highlight your clinical and technical certifications
Many listings require active clinical credentials alongside product training. Make sure your RN license, RCIS, CVT, or relevant certification appears prominently, and list any manufacturer-specific procedural training you've completed, since hiring teams screen for it early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal clinical specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by procedure category
Principal clinical specialist roles are written around specific therapy areas. Search by your procedural expertise, such as structural heart, spine, or endoscopy, rather than by title alone. You'll surface better-matched openings and avoid applying to roles outside your clinical background.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical interviews
Expect scenario questions where you walk an interviewer through how you'd support a complex case in the OR or cath lab. Prepare two or three specific examples that show clinical judgment, your ability to train physicians under pressure, and cross-functional communication with hospital staff.
Negotiate territory scope and case support expectations
Before accepting an offer, clarify the number of accounts you'll cover, expected on-call frequency, and overnight travel percentage. These details vary widely between companies and directly affect day-to-day workload, so get them in writing before you sign.
Principal Clinical Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal clinical specialists?
The companies hiring the most principal clinical specialists right now include Abbott, Medtronic, and Nordson, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring tends to cluster around companies launching new devices or expanding into additional therapy areas.
How many principal clinical specialist jobs are remote?
About 78% of principal clinical specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of the role means most positions require significant field or facility presence. Sub-areas such as clinical education, training program management, and medical affairs tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to direct procedural support roles.
How do you become a principal clinical specialist?
Most principal clinical specialists start with a clinical background in nursing, cardiovascular technology, surgical technology, or a related field, then move into a clinical specialist role at a medical device or diagnostics company. From there, you build procedural depth in a specific therapy area, take on more complex accounts, and demonstrate the ability to train peers and healthcare professionals. Advancing to principal typically requires consistent performance in senior clinical specialist roles and sometimes a formal promotion review tied to leadership competencies.
Can you get hired as a principal clinical specialist without prior medical device experience?
Candidates without device industry experience can be competitive if they have deep procedural experience in a relevant clinical setting, such as an OR, cath lab, or ICU. Companies often prefer to train a skilled clinician on their product over teaching procedural fundamentals to someone from a sales background. Highlighting case volume, physician relationships, and any hands-on training or preceptorship experience helps close the gap when transitioning from a hospital role.
What does the principal clinical specialist interview process look like?
Most companies run a multi-stage process that starts with a recruiter screen, moves to a panel interview with regional clinical leadership, and often includes a business or case presentation in the final round. You may be asked to walk through a mock case support scenario or explain how you'd handle a physician escalation. Some companies also conduct peer interviews with other clinical specialists on the team before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to principal clinical specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to principal clinical specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your therapy area and clinical background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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