Therapy Specialist Jobs

The Opportunity

Join an innovative medical device company as a Therapy Specialist in one of the most exciting fields of cardiology: trans-septal mitral valve replacement. In this position you will be covering American centers participating in our ongoing clinical studies.

Company Description

HighLife is a medical device company focused on Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) founded in 2010 in Paris, France. The technology is intended for treatment of patients suffering from mitral valve regurgitation and is currently in a stage of clinical evaluation. Mitral regurgitation (MR) is one of the most common valvular heart diseases in an ageing population and in patients with heart failure in the USA and in Europe. Itoccurs when valve leaflets (posterior and anterior) prolapse or lack coaptation (closing) and results in a phenomenon called valvular insufficiency.

Our goal is to provide a minimally invasive prosthetic mitral valve that is implanted on a beating heart, while preserving the native valve structure and respecting the surrounding anatomy. Ease and safety of use are key elements of the HighLife technology. Additional information can be found onwww.highlifemedical.com

Why Join HighLife?

We are an organization that values creativity and proactivity, pioneering a new technology in a highly innovative and exciting field. Working with industry leading physicians, our decisions are guided by our values and our willingness to provide the best therapy for mitral valve regurgitation patients. We hire professionals that are passionate about their missions and we invest in the growth of our colleagues and firm. Our environment is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and the high-quality work we produce is rewarding and meaningful. Be part of our team to contribute to developing new cardiovascular technologies and improving lives.

Overview

In this exciting role as a Therapy Specialist you will have the responsibility for driving patient inclusions in our Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement studies, training physicians on HighLife devices as well as supporting clinical and pre-clinical cases. You will manage case logistics and participate in documenting clinical data in collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory and Quality Departments. You will also provide feedback from the field to R&D. The position requires working remotely and travelling in the USA. Travelling to other geographies is also expected during the candidate’s own training.

Roles & Responsibilities

·Develop Highlife’s activities by visiting multiple sites in the USA and driving patient referral

·Provide physician training on HighLife technologies

·Interact with cath lab, ward staff and physicians

·Provide technical support during HighLife cases

·Help managing case logistics and inventory

·Provide technical support and manage images for patient screening

·Provide support in documenting the cases and reporting events

·Provide feedback on the technology and the procedure

Qualifications & Education Requirements

You will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree with experience in supporting clinical cases in the medical device field. Structural heart experience is preferred, with catheter laboratory experience. Adaptability and willingness to travel are important.

Required Skills

·Language: fluent in written and spoken English. HighLife is an English-speaking company

·Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Willingness to use new applications

·Analytical with an attention to details

·Good communication skills and adaptable