Medtronic

Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - South Bay / Peninsula, CA

Full-time · Palo Alto, CA
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Senior · 8+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: High school

Experience: 8+ years

License: Driver's license

Skills & tools

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Remote / flexible
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Qualifications Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.

  • High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 8 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
  • Associate Degree with a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience.
Additional Job Requirements:
  • Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
  • Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts
  • Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events
  • Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested
  • Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day
  • Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.

**Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.

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For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice to Have : Preferences
  • Bachelor's degree in a health care related field
  • Master’s degree
  • Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
  • Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
  • Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
  • Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
  • Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,000.00 - $132,000.00

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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.

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Aug 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.

This role will be part of our Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinical team. Our DBS devices send electrical signals within the brain that can help reduce symptoms of certain disorders or disease. Our key DBS Therapies treat Dystonia, Epilepsy , Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation

At Medtronic, the Senior Clinical Specialist supports the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service and education within a territory. In certain instances this person may be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory.

This is a field-based role.

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

  • Conducts on-site education and / or consulting.
  • Supports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.
  • Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.
  • Works closely with the DBS Sales and Clinical teams to provide customer case coverage and sales support.
  • Serves as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution.
  • Maintains current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products.
  • For new and existing accounts, this position is able to proactively identify needs and teach a broader level of caregivers and account employees. This position educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies.

We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader—that’s why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic, click here.

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