We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Oct 2026

 

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeMake an impact where it matters most. At Medtronic Peripheral Vascular,  you'll support cutting-edge therapies that help treat peripheral arterial and venous disease, carotid disease, and arteriovenous access conditions. Working alongside physicians and healthcare teams, you'll provide clinical expertise, support complex procedures, and help expand access to innovative therapies that improve patient lives every day.  

         

         

The Vascular Clinical Specialist role will provide detailed technical support for vascular products and procedures to a wide range of clinical professionals. This individual will support sales representatives with coverage for critical cases, primarily focused on cases with physicians that require technical support on the safe and effective use of our products.  

 

Vascular Clinical Specialists must be able to work and/or travel outside of standard business hours to support occasional urgent patient cases, complex procedures, and customer needs, including limited evening and weekend coverage. Territory for this role: Minneapolis, MN / St. Paul, MN. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel to multiple customer accounts throughout the region up to 50% of the time. A valid driver's license, active insurance, and a driving record that meets company standards are required.   

  

To find all Vascular clinical roles available, please use #vascularcs in the key word search at Medtronic Careers 

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide expert clinical, technical, and product support for Medtronic’s vascular portfolio, partnering with physicians and care teams to improve patient outcomes across peripheral arterial, venous, embolization, carotid, and fistula therapies.   

• Educate customers through one-on-one training, in-service programs, case support, and conference participation to drive therapy adoption and product proficiency.   

• Collaborate with sales representatives, managers, and cross-functional partners to execute district business plans, support revenue growth, and achieve strategic objectives.   

• Deliver responsive technical and procedural support, including flexibility to assist with urgent customer needs and complex cases on short notice.   

• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with physicians, administrators, clinicians, and key decision-makers to expand customer engagement and therapy utilization.   

• Identify customer needs, address objections, and communicate market feedback and product insights to help shape sales strategies and customer solutions.   

• Manage inventory performance across customer accounts by conducting audits, resolving discrepancies, supporting consignment agreements, and optimizing product availability.   

• Coordinate product launches, inventory transitions, and field initiatives to maximize inventory efficiency and align with customer segmentation, contract strategies, and growth opportunities.   

• Support critical operational activities, including inventory management, purchase order collection, training initiatives, and other business processes that enable customer success and commercial performance.  

• Perform physical job requirements, including frequent two-handed lifting of up to 40 lbs., sitting, standing, and walking for 8+ hours per day, and regularly bending, stooping, squatting, and maintaining balance.   

• Work effectively in clinical environments with exposure to eye protection, infectious disease, and radiation, while wearing 7-9 lbs. of lead for extended periods, utilizing computers and mobile devices, and maintaining the vision capabilities necessary to support patient care and field-based responsibilities.   

• Performs other duties as assigned 

 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma PLUS a minimum 11 years OR associate's degree PLUS a minimum 9 years OR Bachelor’s Degree PLUS a minimum 7 years of work experience in healthcare, field sales, or work experience utilizing complex mathematics, mechanical concepts, science or computing     

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures and the medical device industry   

• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating programs   

• Ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines   

 

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):100000-105000

 

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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