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A Day in the Life

The Surgical Operating Unit strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions across the care continuum. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

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 territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

The Hernia Specialist is responsible for driving clinical and procedural excellence in hernia disease management to achieve above-market growth in the assigned territory. This role involves developing strategic account plans, fostering key customer relationships, executing robotic integration initiatives, and leveraging sales, education, and program initiatives to accelerate procedural adoption and market conversion.

• Develop Strong Portfolio and Hernia Procedural Expertise  

• Build clinical and procedural excellence to drive above-market growth.  

• Create and execute targeted strategies to increase hernia market share.  

• Utilize the Fragment, Expand, & Standardize (FES) model to convert accounts.  

• Customer Engagement and Relationship Management:  

• Strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in hernia disease management.  

• Engage customers to improve patient outcomes and procedural adoption.  

• Drive Robotic Integration and Adoption  

• Lead efforts to integrate robotic surgery into hernia procedures.  

• Position the hernia portfolio as the key solution for robotic-assisted surgery.  

• Utilize advanced selling tools, disease state education, and innovative solutions to drive new business.  

• Implement market development programs, therapy awareness initiatives, Pace programs, training, and simulation labs to accelerate procedural adoption.  

Key Performance Metrics:

• Achieve/exceed quota.  

• Execute new product launches.  

• Effective forecasting and opportunity management.  

Bag Alignment & Territory Focus:

• Hernia portfolio, including Transorb™ (TSB1510, TSB2020, TSB3030, TSB4030), MaxTack™ (MAXTACK30), and Hernia Mechanical.  

• Core Bucket Products: All other mesh and dissection balloons.  

• Territory Alignment: District level, aligned customers performing hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction procedures.  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND at least 6+ years experience/ OR Associate’s Degree AND at least 4+ years experience / OR Bachelor’s Degree AND at least 2+ years experience

*Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.

• Must live or be able to relocate within 50 miles of the territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a quota-carrying B2B sales role, with a demonstrated history of achieving or exceeding sales targets, driving revenue growth, and developing customer relationships.

• Strong understanding of clinical environments and the ability to effectively communicate complex product information.  

• Experience in building and managing key customer relationships with decision-makers in both clinical and administrative roles.  

• Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans that drive growth and improve market share.  

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.  

• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., SF.com), forecasting, and Microsoft Office Suite.  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.  

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$75,000.00 - $75,000.00

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 your goals.

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

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