Field Clinical Specialist

Field Clinical Specialist – Shockwave

Location: Denver, Colorado or Santa Clara, California
Work Environment: Field-Based (Remote when not in the field)
Work Type: Full-Time

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured; where treatments are smarter and less invasive; and where solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity.

About the Role

The Field Clinical Specialist provides hands-on procedural case support to physicians during peripheral and coronary interventional procedures using Shockwave Medical’s Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) technology. This role supports both pre-market and post-market activities, ensures safe and effective device use, facilitates clinical study conduct, and maintains strong relationships with investigators and clinical staff. Travel across territories is required and may exceed 50%.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physician and hospital staff training and procedural case coverage to ensure safe and effective device use.

• Deliver on-site clinical support with a sense of urgency and strong customer focus.

• Present clinical study training materials (protocols, instructions for use, core lab manuals, case report forms).

• Build and maintain relationships with medical advisors, investigators, and clinical leaders.

• Support clinical research activities including device training, case support, site retraining, and data collection.

• Ensure timely database locks and resolution of critical issues.

• Manage territory travel, schedules, and administrative duties.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nursing, science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 2 years of direct support experience with interventional or surgical procedures in a hospital setting OR at least 1 year of industry, hospital-based life sciences, or sales support experience.

• Cardiovascular experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory compliance for clinical trials.

• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies through clinical studies/market releases.

• Strong product vigilance and device reporting knowledge.

• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to manage travel and territory budgets.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, influencing, and negotiation skills.

• High energy, proactive mindset, results-driven approach.

• Ability to work cross-functionally, accept feedback, and operate independently.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to travel extensively (>50%) and work remotely when not in the field.

• Ability to lift 40+ lbs; ability to work in office and non-temperature-controlled areas as needed.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Extended sitting (more than 2 consecutive hours).

• Significant travel (greater than 50%).

• Ability to lift 40 lbs or more.

• Ability to work in both air-conditioned office space and warehouse environments.

• Must be effective in a remote working environment when not in the field.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We actively seek qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities. Accommodations for the hiring process are available upon request.

Compensation

Anticipated Base Pay Range: $100,000
Potential Variable Compensation: Approximately $35,000

Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other role-related factors.

Preferred Skills

• Business behavior, communication, and consulting

• Customer centricity and retention

• Hospital operations knowledge

• Goal attainment and execution focus

• Market research

• Medical device development and regulatory awareness

• Sales and solution selling

• Vendor selection and sustainable procurement