Barrigel Procedural Specialist-Nashville

Position Summary

The focus of Nashville, TN based Barrigel Procedural Specialist is to lead, assist and support all clinical activities related to the training of customers and sales personnel for Barrigel products and procedures. Facilitates the education of healthcare providers with regard to the science behind, and appropriate medical use of Barrigel for perirectal spacing prior to radiation therapy. This includes didactic training, phantom training, live case proctoring and practitioner skill assessment.  This position requires a dynamic hands-on professional who relishes a fast-paced environment, yet shows a detailed expertise of the product, procedure and provides solutions in time-critical situations. Significant experience working with a wide variety of ultrasound platforms heavily preferred.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Serve as Subject Matter Expert regarding Barrigel, rectal spacing and radiotherapy within their sales area
•    Communicate closely with the regional Area Director(s) and their sales teams to coordinate and execute territory case coverage and HCP training
•    Consistently train, assess, and re-train (as needed) Barrigel sales representatives on Barrigel injection technique
•    Support online training initiatives for customers as required
•    Proctor customer phantom training for customers in coordination with Area Director prioritization and the Barrigel training currriculum
•    Attend and lead (as needed) OR-based patient Barrigel cases for customers performing their first Barrigel injections as dictated by supervisor
•    Schedule and prioritize work flow in conjunction with Head of Barrigel Development and Area Directors
•    Attain all necessary certifications to maintain consistent OR access
•    Develop and/or maintain expertise in radiotherapy, related imaging with a specific focus on Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
•    Work strategically with each regional Spacing Consultant to identify and build relationships with appropriate new targets to help same-site-sales growth
•    Follow all clinical reporting protocols required by Palette, FDA or any other governing body as necessary
•    Performs other related duties as assigned

Education / Experience Requirements

BA in Business (or related discipline such as Biology or sciences) or equivalent work experience / related practical experience.
•    Minimum of 5 years clinical training and/or sales experience within global Healthcare industry 
•    Ultrasound clinical/selling experience a plus
•    Urology and/or Radiation Oncology medical device experience is strongly preferred

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
•    Strong strategic, analytical, and synthesis skills
o    Familiar with GCP guidelines and is Certified
o    Ability to work in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
o    Understands and follows Advamed guidelines as appropriate
o    Updated vendor credentials for facility access (Vendormate, Reptrax etc)
o    Ability to work in clinical planning and tracking systems, and learn new systems readily
o    Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
o    Familiar with medical terminologies and imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI)
o    Manages administrative responsibilities, such as e-mail, voicemail, expense reports, and activity reporting in a timely manner
o    Strong verbal communication, presentation and written skills to internal company personnel and external customers - Customer Focused
o    Experience with training/proctoring physicians and clinical staff in medical devices
o    Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with difficult people or situations
o    Ability to work efficiently in a high pressure environments with simultaneous demands
o    Manage travel within approved budget for in-person training, in conjunction with remote proctoring
•    Ability to travel domestically up to 50%

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 50%
 

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