Clinical Sales Specialist, ENT - San Francisco Bay Area

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Jul 2026   At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

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 territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region (CT, Boston, NY State). A valid driver's license is essential for this role.                     As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic,   Neuroscience   is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.   

The   Ear, Nose, and Throat   Operating Unit is a global leader and trusted partner for innovative ENT solutions that improve patient access, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. We partner with the ENT community to understand the needs of customers and patients, delivering solutions that improve lives as we embody a culture of accountability and trust. Over the past 20 years, we have become the global market leader in three key segments – image-guided surgery, intraoperative nerve monitoring, and powered surgical instruments. We continue to launch valuable ENT solutions in these areas as well as tissue health and balloon sinus dilation.  

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At Medtronic, the Clinical Specialist, supports the Ear, Nose and Throat Therapies in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer   service   and education.   This person will be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory and district.  

This is a   field based   role.   

Responsibilities may include the   following   and other duties may be assigned.  

Promotes and sells Medtronic's ENT products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets.

Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders including distributors, surgeons, nurses, and key opinion leaders.

Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs, executing on growth opportunities, and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's ENT’s products and/or services.

Works closely with Regional Sales team to provides clinical, sales, and technical support during cases and informs the clinician of patient treatment options.

Promotes education of the company's products and/or services, including on-site education and / or consulting.

Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.

Serves as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution

We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader—that’s why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.  

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic,   click here .  

Qualifications   Must Have:   Minimum   Requirement     To be considered for this role, please ensure the   minimum   requirements are   evident   on your resume.  

A High School Diploma or GED with a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or  

An   Associate’s Degree  with a minimum 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or  

A   Bachelor’s   degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience.  

Nice to Have   

Bachelor's degree in a health care related field  

Master’s degree  

Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment  

Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care   

Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use  

Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care  

Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment  

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure  

Other   Job Requirements  

Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation  

Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically   required   to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be   required   to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts  

Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events  

Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested  

Ability to wear a 7-9   lbs  protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room  

Ability to   lift up   to 40   lbs  

Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day  

Ability to bend/stoop,   squat   and balance   frequently  

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.  

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. Must be able to drive approximately 60% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel a few times a month.        

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. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. 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):60,800-91,200

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

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.  We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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.

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