Field Clinical Specialist – Shockwave

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide physician and hospital staff training and procedural case coverage .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesJunior💰 $79,000 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting interventional procedures and clinical research, with a strong focus on training, data collection, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in managing relationships with clinical leaders and investigators while effectively handling territory travel and budgets.

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Clinical Research KnowledgeInterventional Procedure SupportGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Effective Communication SkillsBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchInterventional ProceduresRegulatory ComplianceData CollectionProduct KnowledgeMedical Device ReportingFinance KnowledgeMS OfficeWord ProcessingSpreadsheets

Soft Skills

CollaborationCritical ThinkingInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsMarket ReleasesCase SupportTraining MaterialsTerritory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide physician and hospital staff training and procedural case coverage
Support peripheral and coronary interventional procedures during pre-market and post-market product development
Support the safe and effective use of Shockwave Medical Intravascular Lithotripsy technology
Participate in clinical studies, including device training, case support, and timely data collection
Present clinical study training materials based on investigational plans, including study protocols, instructions for use, core lab manuals, and case report forms
Manage key study investigators and maintain relationships with medical advisors and clinical leaders
Partner with clinical research colleagues on site retraining, data collection, database locks, and critical issue resolution
Manage territory travel and budgets
Support other territories as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in business, science, nursing or related fields, or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience directly supporting interventional or surgical procedures within a hospital setting OR 1 year of industry, hospital-based life sciences, or sales support experience
Working knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials
History of effective collaboration with regulatory agencies through clinical studies and market releases
Product knowledge including product vigilance and medical device reporting
Computer skills, including MS Office, word processing, and spreadsheets
Finance and budgeting knowledge
Good prioritization and organizational skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Entrepreneurial, hands-on experience and proactive attitude
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Ability to operate independently or as part of a team and adapt to changing requirements
Significant travel, greater than 50% of time
Ability to sit for prolonged periods, more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day
Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs or more
Must currently reside in the Palo Alto area; no relocation assistance offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales incentive compensation program
Car allowance through the Company’s Fleet program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year