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LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “ LIVN .” LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.
LivaNova Neuromodulation:
As pioneers of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy® system, LivaNova continues to advance medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD). Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects over 17 million people in the United States and is a leading cause of disability. One out of every three people with depression has difficult-to-treat depression, also known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD). VNS Therapy for TRD is delivered through a device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to prevent depression.
Position Summary:
We are looking for top sales professionals interested to build domain expertise in neuromodulation, with skills for enhanced career growth in Difficult to Treat Depression.
The Neuromodulation Consultant position is part of the Difficult to Treat Depression Rotation Program—a development program providing existing sales professionals diverse work experiences to rapidly build knowledge of the VNS Therapy business and customer, then apply their expertise in the future sales and leadership roles in LivaNova’s fast-growing neuromodulation organization.
The Neuromodulation Consultant, Psychiatry (PNC), is responsible for managing enrollment of the RECOVER trial—representing one of the largest growth opportunities in the medical device industry. As site leader at assigned RECOVER trial sites, PNC’s coordinate with Psychiatrists, trial staff, and internal and external trial enrollment resources in support of trial enrollment for patients suffering from Difficult to Treat Depression (DTD).
Day to day responsibilities include engaging and educating Psychiatrists on VNS Therapy; educating qualified patients (and their family members) on VNS Therapy, neuromodulation technology, and the RECOVER Trial; supporting solutions which accelerate trial site initiation of patient enrollment; coordinate surgical support between the surgeon, patient, and hospital for surgical procedures; and implementing trial awareness programs with area psychiatrists or community organizations withing an assigned distance of the trial site.
Upon successful completion of the Neuromodulation Consultant objectives (approximately 3-5 quarters), follow-on rotations may include Field Sales Rep, Territory Manager, Sales Management, Key Accounts, Marketing, Clinical Education, or Training.
General Responsibilities:
Serve as primary lead at assigned RECOVER trial sites for Psychiatrist Principal Investigators participating in the RECOVER trial.
Conduct education seminars and screening calls with eligible trial patients and their family members, and provide on-going patient enrollment support.
Educate physicians, study coordinators, and the referral community on VNS Therapy for Difficult to Treat Depression and the RECOVER trial.
Lead weekly trial site alignment meetings to coordinate activities across internal and external enrollment partners to optimize appropriate enrollment and work as a team.
Source solutions to trial enrollment problems or obstacles.
Present opportunities for referral generation initiatives and/or community outreach programs within targeted area / assigned sites, and coordinate implementation.
Identify hospital requirements for new product introduction and coordinate support to get Symmetry VNS Therapy system approved for use.
Ensure coordination between the surgeon, patient, and hospital for trial procedures.
Coordinate surgical onsite support/case coverage as required.
Perform other related duties that may be assigned by management.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum of 5+ years’ medical sales experience in the neurology or psychiatry space.
Hospital and/or medical device industry experience highly preferred.
Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.
Solid process orientation, demonstrated organization, resource management/allocation experience, and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
Strong work ethic, with a resilient disposition to results orientation— a problem solver.
Education:
BS/BA from an accredited university.
Travel Requirements:
This position may require extensive business travel of 30% or more of the time.
Pay Transparency:
A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.
Employee benefits include:
·Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
·Personal and Vacation Time
·Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
·Employee Stock Purchase Plan
·Training & Education Assistance
·Bonus Referral Program
·Service Awards
·Employee Recognition Program
·Flexible Work Schedules
Valuing different backgrounds:
LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.
Notice to third party agencies:
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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