Clinical Development Specialist

Clinical Development Specialist

Medtronic

Watford, United Kingdom

The Affera Clinical Development Specialists will report to the Affera Clinical Development Manager, NWE – Cardiac Ablation Solutions. You will need a full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead the planning and execution of new site launches by assessing customer needs, conducting pre-installation evaluations, and supporting installations alongside field technical teams, including troubleshooting when required.
• Provide advanced clinical and technical expertise to drive adoption of the Affera Mapping System and CAS portfolio across product launches, limited market releases, and broader rollouts.
• Act as a subject matter expert, translating clinical evidence, product capabilities, and workflows into impactful training, education, and value-based discussions.
• Serve as the primary field lead for new and limited market product launches, coordinating procedures, resolving clinical and technical challenges, gathering field insights, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for clinicians and commercial teams to support effective onboarding and smooth transition to local support structures.
• Contribute to pre-sales and commercial activities, including site assessments, value demonstrations, and engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Monitor the competitive landscape and provide actionable insights to Sales and Marketing teams.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers and Mapping Specialists to ensure successful product launches, seamless handovers, and an excellent customer experience.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Science or Medical Engineering is preferred
• Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience as an EP Cardiac Physiologist or in a clinical/technical role within Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Strong understanding of electrophysiology (EP) and ablation technologies, including their clinical applications
• Hands-on clinical EP experience, including expertise in 3D mapping systems and independent support of both routine and complex EP procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong team collaboration skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and proactive, with the ability to operate autonomously and support both technical and commercial objectives
• Professional accreditation (e.g., IBHRE, EHRA, BHRS) is advantageous.