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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Clinical Sales Associate I

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our San Juan, PR location in the CRM Division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

This is an exempt role.

As the Clinical Sales Associate I, you’ll provide educational, sales and technical support in response to field inquiries from physicians, health care professionals, patients, and field sales staff under moderate direction of Territory Manager/District Manager. Applies extensive sales and technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Employees act on their strong desire to make a difference, partner with others and put ideas into action. Employees are engaged by a work culture that is team-oriented, fast paced and progressive.

What You’ll Do

• Provides technical clinical and programming assistance, primarily in support Territory Manager/District Manager.
• Integrates into all accounts; builds trust and relationships; establishes strong rapport with customers.
• With gained product knowledge, becomes proficient in complex programming and case support.
• Interfaces with all levels of the Sales and Sales Management staff.
• Provides support to sales reps and hospital administrators on national agreements.
• Interacts with customers and assigned institutions, physicians and technicians, purchasing agents and administration staff.
• Provides sales support, clinical in-services, training, and guidance to current or potential customers.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Provides sales and technical (implant and/or procedural case coverage) support in response to field inquiries on a 24-hour, on-call basis.
• Responsible for exceeding revenue plan by developing and adhering to actionable business plan.
• Contacts, visits, and interests clients and potential clients in the Company’s products and addresses any client questions and concerns. Interacts with customers and assigned institutions, physicians and technicians, customer purchasing and administration.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) Biology, Bi Life Sciences, Bioengineering field is desired.

A minimum of 2+ year’s increasingly responsible experience in the cardiac pacing and related industries.

Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

Experience/Background

• Some experience in medical device product areas or related discipline, including direct experience in product sales.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiology, electro-physiology, or cardiac electro-physiology procedures. Familiarity with cath lab and operating room procedures and protocol.
• Well organized, attention to detail, capable of juggling multiple projects and accustomed to tight deadlines.
• Excellent personal computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal, public presentation and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Required certification within 6 months of hire date: 1) In CRM – Requires Abbott Brady, Tacky and CRT certification. And/or, 2) In EP – Requires En Site and EP certification3) In NMD – Requires Abbott SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation), DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation and RF Ablation (Spinal Pain) certification.
• Unexpired Puerto Rico driver’s license is required since the position requires driving a motor vehicle as usual and integral part of the job.

Apply Now

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$45,000.00 – $89,800.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management:

LOCATION:

Puerto Rico > San Juan : 9615 Los Romeros Avenue

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

• EEO is the Law link

• English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

• EEO is the Law link

• Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf