JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
Amazing health and wellness benefits and perks.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field Technical Specialist to join our team at Abbott. This unique role has a profound impact on patients’ lives through providing pre and post procedure education together with intraoperative product support
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will be based in Brisbane or Townsville and provide technical expertise and support to Health Care Professionals and our Territory Managers.
Responsibilities:
Shared account management and ownership, in consultation with the Territory Manager
Provide clinical support to patients
Attend theatre cases and provide technical support on Abbott Products
Liaising with Territory Management re Neuromodulation promotion, product, therapies, service and support
Providing market feedback on product and competitor activity
Maintaining technical competency through training and education including knowledge of therapies and procedures
Developing and maintaining relationships and delivering a high level of service delivery
Skills/Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline equivalent: Bachelor’s degree in bio medical /medical technology/science preferred
Experience in the clinical support of medical devices is highly regarded but not essential
An ability to demonstrate a high degree of technical capability
What sets you apart?
High level of empathy and emotional intelligence
Self-motivated and driven to achieve best outcomes
Aptitude to learn and take on new challenges
Ability to identify and drive resolution of issues
Excellent attention to detail
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; able to confidently liaise with Health Care Professionals and patients
Collaborative approach to teamwork
Abbott provides some fantastic benefits for our employees, these include:
Discounted Healthcare
Discounted Shares program
Wellness Programs
Professional and Personal development opportunities
AND…..Lots, lots more
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our careers site at www.abbottcareers.com for more information.
Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce that values diversity across gender, age, culture, disability and lifestyle.
We ask that recruiters respect our internal recruitment process and PSA panel, and refrain from contacting us, or referring candidates to this role.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Support Services
DIVISION:
NM Neuromodulation
LOCATION:
Australia > East Brisbane : 12 Mowbray Terrace
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)