MicroTransponder, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the lives of stroke survivors through its innovative neurostimulation technology. The company"s flagship product, the FDA-approved Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System, enhances stroke rehabilitation by pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with physical and occupational therapy. This approach leverages the brain"s neuroplasticity to improve upper limb function, offering new hope to those with chronic arm and hand impairments following an ischemic stroke.
By integrating this therapy into rehabilitation programs, MicroTransponder aims to help stroke survivors regain independence in daily activities and enhance their quality of life. The company"s commitment to advancing stroke recovery is evident in its ongoing research and collaboration with healthcare providers to make this therapy accessible to more patients.
About the role
As a Therapy Development Specialist at MicroTransponder, you will play a key role in supporting the adoption and clinical integration of the Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System, a groundbreaking neurostimulation therapy for stroke rehabilitation. This position involves working closely with healthcare professionals—such as physicians, therapists, and rehabilitation teams—to educate and train them on the effective use of the Vivistim System. You will serve as a clinical expert, guiding therapy implementation, monitoring patient progress, and providing on-site and remote support to ensure optimal outcomes.
This role requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of neurorehabilitation or medical device environments, and a passion for improving the lives of stroke survivors. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical education, therapy coordination, or medical device support, and be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in patient care.
What you"ll do
- In partnership with their territory manager, develops territory plans and strategies for creating new avenues for patients to gain access to prescribing Vivistim® accounts with a primary focus on rehabilitation facilities and key decision makers.
- Minimally achieves and preferably exceeds monthly, quarterly, and annual Vivistim® implants and sales goals through a keen focus on UE-Dx evaluations, paired VNS therapy of potential Vivistim candidates.
- Manages and expands rehabilitation facilities in the assigned geography demonstrated by preparing a comprehensive business plan that ensure job responsibilities are achieved.
- Supports surgical implanting sites while in the operating suite.
- Exceeds customer expectations and contributes to a high level of customer/patient satisfaction.
- Provides weekly sales forecasting utilizing available tools and guidance provided by the organization.
- Delivers in depth and impactful product presentations for patients, accounts and clinicians. Ability to communicate the Vivistim message to healthcare partners, patients, and key individuals at therapy sites, hospitals, and partnering facilities.
- Monitors customer, market and competitor activity and provides feedback to company leadership.
- Works closely with the marketing function to establish successful patient/customer access and therapy adoption.
- Manages customer relationships and provides leadership in advancing strategic opportunities.
- Establishes themselves as the “Vivistim® Paired-VNS™ Patient Expert” for their assigned geography.
- Constant driver of clinical excellence and possesses a “sense of urgency” in goal attainment.
- Demonstrates outstanding product, technical, and clinical expertise.
- Completes all administrative requirements on time and accurately.
- Maintains company standards involving ethical and moral character while professionally representing the company.
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy required (OT, PT, COTA, or PTA)
- Neuro-focused training background is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of documented, successful clinical/sales experience with supportive results.
- Experience selling directly to the (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R/Physiatry)), Neurosurgery, and OT/PT) healthcare physician communities preferred.
- Successfully representing and launching a revolutionary, pioneering, and disruptive technology strongly preferred.
- Experience educating and advocating for Stroke rehabilitation patients.
- Experience calling on hospitals and rehabilitation facilities strongly preferred.
- Solid process orientation demonstrated resource management/allocation experience, and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Intellectual, self-starter and independent thinker, with the aptitude to work autonomously.
- Experience utilizing Salesforce or similar CRM.
- Robust interpersonal skills, with evidence of teamwork and collaboration.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with customers and patients at all levels.
- Creative thinker and appropriate risk taker.
- Understands and ability operate within appropriate legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to influence decision makers in a large and complex environment.
- Capable of selling new solutions in mature markets.
- Work well in cross matrix organization
- Occupational Therapy training/background is ideal.
The compensation for this position is an annual base salary of $90,000-100,000 with additional opportunity to earn variable compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MicroTransponder, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits
MicroTransponder provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. It includes medical, dental and vision plans along with an FSA. Employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with company matching. The company offers an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) program and approximately 15 paid company holidays per year.
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