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Position: Field Technical Engineer Electrophysiology - Tenerife (2nd option: Gran Canaria)

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Reporting to Regional Sales Manager, the FTE will provide primary technical support to physicians and nurses during Electrophysiology procedures using Abbott equipment over the assigned territory.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide primary technical support to physicians and nurses during Electrophysiology procedures using Abbott equipment over the assigned territory

Support EP strategy and its execution, by supporting all activities related to the promotion of EP products, including internal and external educational programs, customer clinical training and other Abbott events

Identify additional opportunities with existing customers Respond to technical questions that might be raised by customer personnel

Maintain up to date technical knowledge of current and new Abbott products, therapies and technologies as well as a general understanding of the dynamics of the country healthcare market

Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge, including clinical studies, to consistently support Abbott’s product advantages

Provide support and guidance to newly recruited FTE Understand how Abbott’s product portfolio compares to competition, to be able to offer an Abbott’s solution to customer in as many situations as possible

Proactively communicate to the Sales and Marketing organization relevant information that can pertain to: the account, the physicians, product preferences, procedural preference, etc.

Network with technical engineering specialists within EMEA to ensure sharing of best practice and technical insights in a way that builds personal expertise, and adds scientific and viable value to Abbott

Encourage coaching and responds productively to feedback from EP Product Specialist Manager, colleagues, Regional Manager, Sales Manager and other functional specialists as appropriate

Check that products are in stock according to relevant Abbott’s policies in place Follow all local, regional and global corporate policies with respect to expense reporting, travel booking, etc.

The position requires a 40% travel.

REQUIREMENTS:

B.S degree preferably in Sciences/BS in (Medical) Engineering

Proven track record in Electrophysiology or Cadiovascular in a similar position supported by management and customer references.

Fluent in English on top of mother tongue (when not English)

Specific knowledge that would constitute a plus for the role (not mandatory):

Knowledge of the local healthcare market

In-depth experience in a EP technical role, ideally 3 years

Familiarity with Cath lab and operating room procedures and protocol

Strong Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology knowledge

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