Clinical Sales Associate

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The da Vinci Clinical Sales Associate will help maximize the utilization of installed da Vinci® Surgical Systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Implement the clinical sales plan defined by the da Vinci Clinical Sales Manager to drive utilization of the da Vinci® Surgical System.
  • Become a da Vinci® Surgery expert mainly across core indications for the region to support the development of surgical robotics programs in the assigned territory.
  • Support regional Sales and Marketing development events that create system awareness and procedure adoption.
  • Develop a da Vinci® Surgery plan for each surgical team to insure they are capable of using the system independently within a reasonable time frame based on their volume and access to the system.
  • Drive utilization of the da Vinci® system by working with surgical teams to review and select appropriate cases and ensure consistent usage of the da Vinci.
  • Drive continuous expansion of the user base by working with key hospital staff and surgeon thought leaders to develop a qualified lead funnel; interactions with C-level, senior hospital staff and KOL's would be supported by the Clinical Sales Manager.
  • Lead surgical teams through training sessions, helping them understand system operations, OR integration and da Vinci® Surgery applications.
  • Be a resource to the surgical team, providing guidance and insight on the use of the da Vinci® Surgical System through providing case support.
  • Responsibly manage administrative tasks, reporting of sales/procedures, outcomes of sales activities, submission of expense reports, etc.
  • Act as a Medical Device Consultant (Medizinprodukteberater) in Austria and Germany, after appropriate training, as per legal requirement and provide guidance, insight, and support in the proper handling of Intuitive medical devices.
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