Clinical Applications Consultant

Job description: Clinical Applications Consultant Acute Care Diagnostics Saskatchewan and Manitoba Our client is a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through their Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, they research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. They operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Their Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Their success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, their commitment to customers, and their dedication to innovation and quality. They are passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. *Overview* *Position Summary*: Application Consultant is a field based position traveling to customer hospital/lab sites throughout the Manitoba/Saskatchewan territory. Responsible for ensuring total customer satisfaction within the companys installed base. Perform installations, validations/verification and training on companys analyzers. Provide on-going clinical support, customer education and consult with customers regarding matters of regulatory requirements and compliance. Individuals with previous lab experience such as Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Etc. will be highly considered. This Application Consultant will focus on the Acute Care/Point of Care client base. *Responsibilities* *Key Accountabilities:* * Performs companys instrument installations, validations/verifications and training inside and outside their assigned territory as directed by the Clinical Applications Manager (CAM). Coordinates the instrument go-live process with internal and customer stakeholders * Within their assigned territory installed base, responsible for ensuring total customer satisfaction and base maintenance * Responsible for customer clinical & technical support and education. Instructs customer on proper operation and clinical utilization of Companys products * Achieves and maintains a high level of competency in technical knowledge of company products and services. Strives to achieve similar competency regarding competitive systems * Achieves/maintains a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements * Responsible for knowledge and competency regarding Data Management Systems (including presales, and post-sales support activity) * Identifies opportunities to further penetrate current companys installed base and grow revenue within assigned accounts. May assist Sales Consultant with lead generation through pre and post-sales support * Performs product demonstrations. * Participates in seminars, workshops and convention exhibit activities as requested by Management * Develops/ maintains an account list and calls on each according to required frequencies * Maintains aspects of companys Customer Databases and Property Accountability Documents * Manages and controls personal travel and expense budget * Prepares forecasts and other monthly reports as required by management * Responsible for complying with all regulatory (including ISO) mandated policies, procedures and work *Budget Managed (if applicable)* * Personal T&E Budget *Internal Networking/Key Relationships* To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as: * North America Commercial Operations * Customer Service * Technical Support Group *Skills & Capabilities:* The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities: * Efficiently works under pressure to meet deadlines. * Proven technical proficiency and knowledge * Strong planning and organizational skills * Project management skills/experience desirable * Ability to communicate effectively at varying levels of the organization. Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Collaboration, capable of executing in a team environment. * Ability to present complex technical concepts for varying levels of customer staff, including physicians *Qualifications* *Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:* *Education:* * Associates degree in Medical Technology (preferred) or related scientific discipline required. Bachelors degree preferred *Experience:* * Minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a lab or clinical setting *Additional Skills/Knowledge:* * Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Qualifications: *Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:* *Education:* * Associates degree in Medical Technology (preferred) or related scientific discipline required. Bachelors degree preferred *Experience:* * Minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a lab or clinical setting *Additional Skills/Knowledge:* * Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) *Travel Requirements:* * Ability to travel Approximately 80% of time Why is This a Great Opportunity: We have recently been engaged by a global leader in vitro testing and Acute Care technology. Specifically, our client are experts in point of care testing technology that lets you perform time sensitive diagnostics tests efficiently and accurately in ER's, patient bed sides, and licensed clinics. As they continue to grow (averaging 8% growth annually), they require an Applications Consultant for the Western Canada territory. The Candidate they seek will likely come with an educational foundation in medical technology, clinical, or a related scientific discipline and has the potential to work in the field to perform product demonstrations (lunch and learns), product verification and installation, product support (on site or remote) and validation primarily with their state of the art Point of Care products. Often those that are currently working in a lab today, (or industry) and are looking for their next step in their career are successful Candidates.