Clinical Specialist, Pain Interventions

Medtronic

. Support Neuromodulation Pain and Targeted Drug Delivery Therapies through surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service, and education .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical support for Neuromodulation Pain and Targeted Drug Delivery Therapies, including surgical coverage, troubleshooting, and patient education. Proficient in managing clinical processes, inventory, and customer service within the medical device industry.

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Clinical Support ExperienceNeuromodulation Device KnowledgePatient Education and ManagementMedical Sales ExperienceInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical SupportDevice ProgrammingTroubleshootingPatient ManagementMarket DevelopmentEvent ReportingCompliance TrainingInventory ControlMedical Device KnowledgeHealthcare Universal Precautions

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureInterpersonal CommunicationMentoringCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMobile PhoneIPadLaptopSamsung Tablet

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeRegistered Nurse (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

NeuromodulationPain ManagementMedical DeviceClinical ExperienceHealthcare EnvironmentSterile EnvironmentNeurosurgeryOrthopedicsHome Health CareReimbursement Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Neuromodulation Pain and Targeted Drug Delivery Therapies through surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service, and education
Perform clinical support during surgeries, re-programmings, troubleshooting, and follow-ups in hospitals and clinics
Represent Medtronic as a device specialist during surgical procedures
Ensure required equipment and products are available; provide technical support and device selection; program and test device systems
Manage patients through all phases of the clinical process and educate them on Medtronic products
Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel, and office staff through teaching sessions, in-services, education programs, seminars, and symposia
Respond to device-related inquiries from customers and patients
Conduct basic market development activities based on territory and district needs
Adhere to company policies and complete required event reporting and documentation using Medtronic technology tools
Manage inventory for case coverage, including transactions, cycle counts, product retrievals, inventory turnover, and product expiry/hold controls
Contribute to quarterly district, regional, and national initiatives in partnership with colleagues and Leadership
Maintain knowledge of competitive products
Visit accounts to establish and maintain relationships with office staff and healthcare providers
Place customer service orders for pending purchase orders and product replacement
Work with materials management to collect purchase orders for covered cases
Assist Management and Sales Training in educating and training new district employees
Use Excel, a mobile phone, an iPad, a laptop, and/or a Samsung tablet
Manage business expenses and budgets within required timeframes
Mentor Associate Clinical Specialists
Complete therapy and corporate compliance training
Travel to cover district cases and occasionally other districts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience
Must reside within the assigned territory
Valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
Ability to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
Ability to serve as primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, including weekends, evenings, nights, and overnight travel
Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction outside of clinical events
Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings, and other training
Ability to wear a 7–9 lb protective lead apron for extended periods in the operating room
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8+ hours per day
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, and balance frequently
Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a health care related field
Preferred: Master’s degree
Preferred: Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
Preferred: Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
Preferred: Experience servicing medical personnel on product use
Preferred: Experience with a medical device or pharmaceutical company and clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, operating room, pain management, or home health care
Preferred: Understanding of basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
Preferred: Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities