Associate Robotic Startup Specialist (Surgical @ East Japan) at Medtronic

Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Surgical RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

  • 3 years or more of sales experience (experience in customer negotiations, building and executing schemes to involve and build relationships with stakeholders)
  • 3 years or more of work experience in a business company
  • Bachelor's degree or higher (any field or discipline)
  • Proactive and creative action-oriented mindset (ability to actively explore information on competitors, other industries, new technologies or tools, and plan and implement them in daily work)
  • Flexibility to change and challenging spirit (ability to enjoy environments with frequent changes and fluctuations, and tackle business or growth positively)
  • High communication skills / negotiation skills / relationship-building skills
  • Project management skills (planning and coordination, communication and influence, relationship building, milestone achievement, problem-solving, risk management)

Responsibilities

  • Deploy large medical equipment to hospitals nationwide
  • Support safe introduction and operation of deployed large equipment
  • Plan and deploy surgical programs through large equipment, prepare Medtronic-related products in the operating room, and provide appropriate advice and training to customers for cleaning and sterilization
  • Conduct these activities for 4-8 months per medical institution to guide safe equipment use
  • Set goals with hospitals for expanding robotic surgery techniques and total robotic surgery cases, and work to achieve those goals
  • Principally handle 1-2 facilities: meet with facility leaders to set usage purposes and goals for Medtronic's large equipment
  • Collaborate with field service engineers and hospital staff to prepare equipment operation in the operating room
  • Train hospital staff on cleaning and sterilization of necessary instruments
  • Create training plans for surgeons, schedule and support off-site training
  • Create training plans for support staff, schedule and support off-site training
  • Conduct regular program review meetings with main surgical leaders
  • Attend most surgeries during the equipment learning curve to support, set and manage goals with customers for autonomous operation
  • Support transition from laparoscopic to robotic surgery to expand robotic case numbers at assigned facilities
  • Promote robotic surgery to departments not performing it to expand adoption
  • Explain comparisons with competing products, accurately convey product features and benefits to expand share in multi-robot facilities

Skills

Sales
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Project Management
Communication
Training
Robotic Surgery
Surgical Equipment
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Customer Support
Program Planning

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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