Clinical Specialist, Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) - Springfield, MO

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 2026

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A Day in the Life

As one of Medtronic's three comprehensive portfolios, Neuroscience is focused on 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 innovative therapies that help people regain function and improve quality of life. Within the portfolio, the Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions through technologies such as spinal cord stimulation and targeted drug delivery systems that deliver personalized patient care worldwide.

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SPR is a medical technology company focused on advancing minimally invasive therapies for the treatment of pain. Its SPRINT® PNS System is designed to deliver short-term peripheral nerve stimulation therapy for sustained pain relief of up to three months following treatment and is supported by a growing body of clinical evidence and expanding reimbursement coverage.

SPR is now part of Medtronic.

The PNS Clinical Specialist assists the Sales team by providing technical, clinical and educational/training support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; new patient/customer product demonstration/training, patient follow up, and support; assisting sales reps and sales leaders with sales lead generation and follow up and partnering with sales team in maintaining and enhancing a strong client relationship. This position reports to a District Manager while taking day-to-day instruction from sales representatives.

This is a field-based role position covering Springfield, MO.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary resource for clinical support in the areas of patient selection, basic troubleshooting, device utilization, and patient follow-up for company products
• Attends patient device implants and performs patient follow-up to assure success of implantation experience
• Provides external staff education on bandage changes and other product related specifications
• Provides timely product follow-up and support to patients and physicians and other staff as needed
• Responds to customer needs and product complaints by developing creative and feasible solutions or collaborating with SPR team members
• Supports sales representatives by meeting with existing and potential clients to identify their clinical needs, goals and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how company products can help them achieve their goals
• Ensures facilities have clinical literature and other marketing collateral
• Provides support for industry conferences/exhibits/labs as directed
• Maintains a working knowledge of SPR products, competitive devices, and new or competitive techniques used in neuromodulation
• Maintains open, effective communication with all personnel, customers, and other Medtronic employees
• Demonstrates an ability to establish relationships with all pertinent account players, including patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and the sales representatives and other internal team members supporting these accounts
• May collaborate with internal partners to formally educate and train physicians and hospital/clinic personnel on technical matters relating to SPR products through conducting and coordinating in-person and remote training to include:
  • One-on-one in-services
  • Staff in-service educational programs
  • Seminars and/or workshops for healthcare facilities
• Manages administrative tasks to include timely patient documentation and data collection in Salesforce
• Remains current in all third-party accreditation requirements to ensure full access to each account
• Complies with all aspects of the Corporate Compliance Program
• Provides positive and constructive peer-to-peer-guidance
• May be expected to occasionally assist with cases outside of assigned geographic territories
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 0 years of experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and active vehicle insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an Operating Room
• 2+ years patient experience in clinical environment
• Experience working with pain patients
• Neuromodulation experience

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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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):76000-95000-114000

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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.

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