AF Solutions Principal Clinical Specialist - Sacramento, CA

Additional Location(s):  US-CA-Sacramento

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role: 
As an AF Solutions Principal Clinical Specialist, you will play a vital role in transforming patient care by supporting two of Boston Scientific’s groundbreaking technologies— Watchman™and  FARAPULSE™. In this field-based position, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to drive clinical adoption, support education initiatives, and help grow our presence across a defined territory. You will partner with healthcare providers to elevate procedural success and ultimately advance Boston Scientific’s mission to transform lives through innovative medical solutions. 

This is more than a sales-support role—it is an opportunity to become a trusted clinical expert, build long-term partnerships with physicians and hospital teams, and make a tangible impact on patients with atrial fibrillation and structural heart disease. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Educating current and potential customers on the safe and effective use of  Watchman and  FARAPULSE technologies through compelling presentations, hands-on training, and clinical support 

• Traveling regularly to hospitals and clinics to assess customer needs, deliver procedural support, and guide physicians on best practices for patient care 

• Building strong relationships with clinical and administrative stakeholders to identify opportunities for therapy adoption and market expansion 

• Collaborating across cross-functional teams—sales, marketing, clinical research, and training—to deliver strategic insights and implement territory-specific plans 

• Championing new product launches and acting as a resource for competitive intelligence within the electrophysiology and structural heart space 

• Supporting market development initiatives by connecting with key opinion leaders, external fellows, and referring physicians to promote awareness and utilization 

• Contributing to talent development and mentoring new team members as needed, while embracing Boston Scientific’s inclusive and high-performance culture 

• Monitoring clinical trial activity in your area, including interest visits, site initiations, and protocol education 

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures by maintaining current knowledge of clinical trial protocols and standards 

• Participating in on-call coverage as required to support critical case needs 

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in clinical cardiology, medical device sales, or related industry 

Preferred qualifications:

• Work experience in Structural Heart/Atrial Fibrillation is desired.

• Must demonstrate technical aptitude and ability to discuss and explain complex technical product information. 

• MS or advanced degree in business or healthcare.  

Requisition ID: 630248

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $80000 to $130000 , plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at and follow us on  LinkedIn .  

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Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.