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Field Clinical Specialist - Shockwave Medical (Cleveland, OH)

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Cleveland, OH, United States


Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a

Field Clinical Specialist

for Shockwave Medical Inc. located in

Cleveland, OH .

Position Overview
The Field Clinical Specialist will provide case support to physicians within assigned territories for the Shockwave Medical Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) technology. The role includes device training, case support for peripheral and coronary interventional procedures during pre‑market and post‑market phases, and active participation in clinical studies by conducting training, collecting data, and ensuring timely data collection for clinical programs.

Essential Job Functions

Physician and hospital staff training and procedural case coverage to ensure safe and effective use of medical devices.

Meet internal and external customer needs with urgency and drive.

Present clinical study training materials based on investigational plans, including study protocol, instructions for use, core lab manuals and case report forms.

Manage key study investigators; foster and maintain strong relationships through direct interactions with medical advisors and clinical leaders.

Partner with clinical research colleagues to meet business needs, including site re‑training, data collection for database locks, and resolution of critical issues.

Handle administrative activities such as training procedures, territory travel management, and budget oversight.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in business, science, nursing or related fields, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting interventional or surgical procedures in a hospital setting, or 1 year of industry, hospital‑based life sciences, sales support experience. Cardiovascular industry experience preferred.

Working knowledge of clinical research, GCP, and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials.

History of effective collaboration with regulatory agencies in clinical studies and market releases.

Product knowledge including vigilance and medical device reporting.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Computer skills (MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets).

Finance and budgeting knowledge.

Good prioritization and organizational skills.

Excellent critical thinking, influencing, and negotiation skills.

High energy and results‑oriented, able to motivate and inspire people.

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and “can‑do” attitude.

Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

Effective teamwork and decision‑making skills.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with all levels of customers and management.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.

Independence and flexibility to changing requirements.

Capability to sit continuously for extended periods (more than 2 hours in an 8‑hour day).

Significant travel (>50 %) and ability to work remotely.

Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs; work may require ax‑conditioning office and intermittent work in non‑temperature‑controlled spaces.

Pay Transparency

Base pay range: $100,000.

Highly competitive sales incentive compensation program; eligibility subject to plan terms.

Eligible for a car allowance through the Company’s Fleet program.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance are available.

Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)) offered.

Time off benefits include up to 120 hours of vacation per calendar year, up to 40 hours of sick time (56 hours if residing in Washington), up to 13 days of holiday pay, and up to 40 hours of work, personal, and family time.

Additional benefit information available at https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

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