BIOTRONIK is searching for a talented and committed Field Vascular Intervention Specialist.  Being a field position, the work location is flexible.

The Field Vascular Intervention Specialist provides field support for clinical studies involving peripheral vascular and coronary stents and angioplasty, including product-specific and clinical protocol training; data collection; and study device implant participation.  The ability to make recommendations necessary to promote medical acceptance of the vascular intervention products and to be the field technical expert on the study device are a required asset.

The Field Vascular Intervention Specialist’s responsibilities include the following:

• Establish, train and maintain clinical sites during all phases of vascular intervention IDE clinical trials.


• Train investigational centers and other BIOTRONIK personnel on study devices and clinical protocols.


• Attend investigational device implants and follow-ups, as a technical and clinical resource for the staff at the investigational center.


• Serve as a resource to site coordinators, investigators and other BIOTRONIK field personnel regarding study devices and clinical protocols.


• Train site and field personnel on data collection methods to ensure collection of patient data that is accurate, complete and conforms to project data standards and protocol requirements.


• Assist site coordinators and investigators in collecting data in a timely manner that meets the protocol requirements.


• Assist the Clinical Research Associate group with on-site monitoring in accordance with BIOTRONIK standard operating procedures to ensure accurate data collection and adherence to FDA and protocol requirements.


• Support BIOTRONIK in maintaining current and developing new professional relationships with investigators and investigative sites.


• Develop solutions for logistical and operational issues that arise during study execution, and communicate these in a timely fashion to management, field and site personnel.


• Identify and report serious protocol compliance issues.


• Extensive travel is required (70% of time).

Qualifications for the position include:

• Minimum of three years experience in a catheterization lab supporting diagnostic testing and implants of vascular intervention products including both peripheral and cardiac stents.


• Preference given to candidates with prior experience in the medical device industry, including interaction with physicians during the implantation or intervention with peripheral or cardiac stents and/or balloons.


• Degree in health profession, science, or engineering field with a strong technical and clinical background. Bachelor or Masters Degree preferred.


• Superior communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of corporate personnel and customer base.


• Preference given to candidates with working knowledge and understanding of FDA, ICH and GCP regulations governing clinical trials, standard regulatory and clinical practices and current regulatory issues related to clinical research.


• Demonstrated aptitude in, and knowledge of, relevant therapeutic areas and the ability to learn and integrate new/different therapeutic areas.


• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.