Surgical Conversion Specialist - Illinois / Minnesota

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Jul 2026   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 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.                     The Surgical Conversion Specialist (SCS) is a high-impact, field-based clinical leader and logistical strategist. You will be the primary architect of the "Product Conversion Process," managing the physical and clinical transition of hospital suture and wound closure inventory from competitors to Medtronic. This role is the critical bridge between a signed contract and long-term clinical adoption, ensuring that Medtronic technology becomes the standard of care in the Operating Room. 

Core Responsibilities 

1. Clinical & Technical Leadership  Intra-Operative Support: Provide expert technical guidance to surgeons and OR staff during live procedures, ensuring seamless adoption of Medtronic’s wound closure portfolio. 

Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the national SME for high-value technologies, including V-Loc™ Barbed Sutures, Conventional Suture and specialty conversion portfolios. 

Clinical In-Servicing: Lead comprehensive training for OR nurses, Surgical Technicians, and Residents on product codes, needle anatomy, and material science. 

2. Conversion & Implementation Strategy  The "Product Swap": Orchestrate the physical removal of competitive inventory and the streamlined organization of Medtronic stock within OR cores and specialty carts. 

Precision Gap Analysis: Audit hospital usage to identify exact "product equivalents," mitigating clinical disruption during the transition. 

Strategic Collaboration: Partner with local Surgical Account Managers (SAM) to ensure conversions hit volume targets and remain on schedule. 

Lead Representation: Serve as the "Lead Rep" in high-priority facilities or complex accounts requiring executive-level oversight. 

3. Business & Operational Excellence  Value Analysis (VAC) Engagement: Present clinical data and success metrics to hospital leadership to validate the financial and clinical move to Medtronic. 

Territory Stabilization: Provide elite-level coverage for territories in transition or vacancy to protect market share and maintain customer continuity. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  Conversion Velocity: Achieving timely completion of inventory swaps and staff training within the implementation window. 

Contract Compliance: Driving accounts toward 100% "pull-through" and compliance with Medtronic agreements. 

Surgeon Experience: Maintaining high satisfaction scores regarding clinical outcomes and product "feel" during the transition. 

Required Qualifications:  Minimum Requirements  Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Nursing, or a related field. 

Healthcare Experience: 2+ years of sales or clinical experience in a hospital environment.

Travel: Ability to travel  75%+  within the US Region to support diverse hospital sites. 

Preferred Skills & Experience  Sales Mastery: Demonstrated success in previous roles with a high level of sales performance and persuasion skills. 

Supply Chain Knowledge: Understanding of hospital vendor/distributor workflows and supply chain management. 

Executive Presence: Ability to develop and deliver complex business reviews to C-Suite and Value Analysis stakeholders. 

Adaptability: Proven ability to multi-task in high-pressure environments and work independently or as a team lead.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate complex CRM/inventory databases. 

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.

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Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$95,000 - $95,000

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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