Job Type

Full-time

Description

ABOUT 4C MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES:

We are a small but mighty, well-financed team dedicated to proving the effectiveness of our innovative, life enhancing, life saving therapy. 4C Medical Technologies, Inc., located in Maple Grove, MN, is developing the first Mitral Regurgitation therapy to expand the treatable patient population and streamline the procedure. Our Alta Valve is currently in the clinical trial phase of FDA approval.

POSITION SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

Reporting to the VP of Therapy Development, this role leads case preparation and proctors implanting physicians on AltaValve TMVR procedures and procedural imaging. Works with internal teams to further develop training tools and procedure refinements.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Partner with R&D, Clinical Operations and other internal teams to prepare for TMVR procedures including: a) Organizing patient specific slide presentations and leading internal reviews, b) Performing "bench" deployments in 3D printed anatomies, and, c) Identifying strategies for optimal deployments in each patient
2. Provide clinical and technical training and education for Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Cardiac Cath Lab and Cardiac Surgery staff, and other ancillary personnel on the use of structural heart products.
3. Proctor implanting physicians on AltaValve and device specific echo intraprocedural imaging.
4. Lead case reviews after each implant and disseminate learnings. Follow-up with sites to understand how patients are being managed post implant and identify any potential issues.
5. Partner with R&D and other internal teams to continuously refine the implant procedure and training slides decks as needed.
6. Assist with training and recruitment tools development that would aid study recruitment and help further engaged existing or new clinical sites.
7. Assist with potential candidates identification (e.g., by reviewing medical history, echo, CT, etc.) and providing timely feedback to the internal management as well as clinical sites.
8. Assist in identifying trends in recruitment challenges and promptly provide creative solutions for their elimination (or minimization).
9. Proactively and critically examine ways to enhance overall clinical trial performance regionally and nationally.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in biology, physical sciences, nursing or other related field.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or similar credential preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience in the medical device industry
• Experience with transcatheter mitral repair or replacement procedures or LAA closure
• Experience with cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Experience teaching and educating medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel
• Imaging interpretation experience (TTE or TEE, CT, angiograms)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, including proficiency in structural heart field, percutaneous/endovascular devices and techniques, current interventional practices and procedures, etc.
• Thorough working knowledge of mitral terminology, mitral procedures and the medical device industry experience communicating product's instructions for use to physicians and hospital administration
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines and regulations governing conduct of clinical trials
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with study site personnel and physicians
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong project management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Word, and Power Point.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make timely and sound decisions under pressure
• Ability to travel extensively, both domestic and potentially international

Salary Description

$155,000 to 185,000 per year