Clinical Associate (Hackensack/Newark, Nj)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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’ll Also Have Access To

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• 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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

The Opportunity

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You’ll Work On

Working under general direction, provides engineering, sales, educational and technical support in response to field inquiries from physicians, health care professionals, patients, and field sales staff, involving EP products. Performs work that involves a high degree of independence. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager.

• Assists Training and Education departments with advanced educational seminars, and the preparation of educational materials.
• Acts as a clinical interface between the medical community and the business.
• New product in-service training to physicians, nurses and sales representatives.
• Performs related functions and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to build and sustain credible business relationships with customers and shares product expertise accordingly.
• Assists Sales with advanced product demonstrations to visiting physicians and sales personnel.
• Clinical studies/data collection;
• Regional training seminars;
• Provides insight, guidance, and feedback to management on market feedback and components of next generation of products.
• Develops, leads and/or facilitates trainings and other programs on EP products to healthcare professionals.
• Continuously develops engineering, sales and technical skills relative to the overall Arrhythmia Management strategy, including learning opportunities via Sr. Sales personnel and management.
• Trouble Shooting; and,
• Sales support;
• Provides regional EP procedural case coverage.
• Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise, regulatory requirements, and a good working knowledge of company and competitor products, markets, and objectives as well as industry trends.
• Provides additional back-up support to EP Sales Representatives in the following areas:
• Provides engineering, sales, education and clinical support in response to field inquiries on as-needed basis. Demonstrates a thorough command of all EP products, related product and technical knowledge, trends and players.
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.

Required Qualifications

• Biomedical Engineering Degree

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 $46,700.00 – $93,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.