Neuroscience Technical Consultant

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 This is an exciting opportunity were, as a Technical Consultant, you will be driving Neuroscience Therapies. Key part of this role will be to accelerate the adoption of these innovative therapies through case support and collaborating with the Sales Teams. For this position, you are expected to be in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In return, we will provide you with world-class training, development opportunities and the opportunity to work in a varied and challenging role. Our offer package will include a competitive salary and other great benefits. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:  Achieve sales revenue and market share targets for a specified region by supporting Neuro, Spine, ENT and Pelvic Health case support and giving technical consultancy in Theatre.   Conduct on-site education and consulting and support establishment and maintenance of customer relations with healthcare professionals and organizations in the name of Medtronic.   Provide technical expertise to sales representatives, other sales functions and customers through sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products.  Support sales & marketing programs with specific complimentary activities as provided by the Marketing team.  Ensure the highest level of product knowledge is attained and maintained.  Monitor field inventory effectively to ensure appropriate levels of inventory in each location relative to demand.  Complete cycle counts of all required field locations on time and follow up on any missing stock.  Retrieve all expiring product from field locations and return to the warehouse prior to expiry.  All activities must be performed in compliance with the local Quality System.  Salesforce reporting weekly on Customer interaction. Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies, or governmental regulations.  Travel requirement 60% (travel outside of responsible area when case coverage required nationally).    Required Knowledge and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Biology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Science/Engineering or related field.  3-5 years’ experience in a theatre environment and must be able to support Spinal implant procedures. Must have experience working with Neuro and orthopaedic surgeon. Solid understanding of Neurosurgery. Familiarity with Theatre environment:  Sterilization and radiation protocols.   Flexibility, dedication, hands-on working approach with ability to present technical know-how.  English knowledge (B2 and above).  Crice certification. Any experience as Theatre Technician is highly preferred in this role. 

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. 

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