Clinical Development Specialist

Company: Medtronic
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Location: Watford
Job Description:

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youu2019ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

**A Day in the Life**

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, addressing some of the most complex challenges in modern medicine. Our mission u2014 to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life u2014 unites more than 95,000 employees worldwide. Driven by innovation, we transform ideas into real-world solutions that improve patient outcomes. From research and development to manufacturing and collaboration with clinicians, every team member contributes to delivering life-changing technologies. Together, we combine expertise, diverse perspectives, and determination to engineer the extraordinary.

To support the continued growth of the Afferau2122 Mapping System and ongoing investment in the Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) portfolio, we are seeking a highly driven professionals to support the launch and adoption of innovative CAS technologies. This roles will lead Affera Mapping System site initiations and ensure excellence in the rollout of the Affera platform and its associated products within assigned regions. In addition, successful candidates will act as clinical experts, supporting complex procedures and assisting the business during periods of increased clinical demand. The Affera Clinical Development Specialists will report to the Affera Clinical Development Manager, NWE u2013 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:**

Bacheloru2019s 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.

**Physical Job Requirements**

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.u202f

**Benefits & Compensation**

**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 68,640.00 GBP – 102,960.00 GBP |

**About Medtronic**

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission u2014 to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life u2014 unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heartu2014 putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com)

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission u2014 to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life u2014 unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heartu2014 putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. Thatu2019s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you willu2026

**Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, itu2019s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingu202fis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026