Field Technical Specialist
at Abbott Laboratories
Doncaster, Victoria, Australia -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 25 Apr, 2025 | Not Specified | 25 Jan, 2025 | 3 year(s) or above | Communication Skills,Software,Biomedical Engineering,Medical Devices,Movement Disorders,Neuroscience | No | No |
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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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Nursing, or similar)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical, technical, or field-based role within the medical device industry, particularly in neurology or movement disorders, is highly desirable.
- Prior DBS experience is advantageous
- Familiarity with supporting surgical or interventional procedures is prefered
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to learn and operate sophisticated medical devices and software.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, caregivers, and medical professionals.
- Highly organized and detail focused with strong problem-solving abilities. Particularly under pressure.
- Flexibility to travel within the assigned territory and adapt to varying clinical and procedural environments.
- Flexible to support cases outside of working hours and on weekends as per required
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE
- As a Field Technical Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the care of patients undergoing DBS therapy for movement disorders.
- You will work collaboratively with neurologists, their teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver seamless procedural and technical support, ensuring optimal outcomes at every stage of the therapy process.
- Additionally, you will manage equipment and operational needs to maintain high-quality standards in patient care, including supporting the team in all aspects of managing the designated territory.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaising closely with the Territory Manager and Product Manager in helping manage/support all aspects of the territory
- Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Stay informed of clinical and technical developments in DBS therapy and share insights with the team and stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory and compliance requirements in your daily activities.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Engineering, Relevant Field
Proficient
1
Doncaster VIC, Australia
