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Shockwave Medical

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Healthcare
  • Munich
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, extensive industry experience, strong relationships in cardiology, excellent communication skills, and be willing to travel over 60%.
  • You will educate cardiologists, support patient referrals, build networks, coordinate communication between providers, conduct outreach, monitor effectiveness, and maintain referral records.

Requirements

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, science, nursing or related fields, or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive industry experience.
  • Pharmaceutical sales experience a plus.
  • Proven experience in building and managing patient referral networks, particularly within the cardiology field desired.
  • Established strong relationships with General Practitioners and clinical cardiologists.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare system and referral processes.
  • Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Computer skills (MS Office products, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
  • Good prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
  • High energy and results-oriented individual who is mature and successful in a business environment and is skilled in motivating and inspiring people.
  • Entrepreneurial “hands-on” experience. Pro-active and “can do” attitude.
  • Works effectively on cross-functional teams. Demonstrates willingness to make decisions and to take responsibility for such.
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of customers and management.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
  • Fluent written and spoken English, fluency in any other language highly preferred.
  • Significant travel >60% of time requiring the employee to be effective in a remote manner.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with interventional cardiologists to educate them on their patient’s needs and assist/guide them in utilizing their patient databases with specific criteria to identify eligible patients/potential candidates from their own practice.
  • Provide support to interventional cardiologists in identifying and addressing any challenges related to patient referrals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to create and maintain a comprehensive patient referral network.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with General Practitioners, clinical cardiologists, and other relevant healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinate and facilitate communication between GPs, clinical cardiologists, and interventional cardiologists to ensure seamless patient referrals.
  • Organize and conduct outreach programs, meetings, and presentations to promote referral network initiatives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of referral networks and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate records of referral activities and generate regular reports on referral trends and outcomes.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to patient referral networks.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of Shockwave Medical?

Shockwave Medical is focused on revolutionizing the treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease, particularly through innovations like the Reducer System for managing refractory angina.

What qualifications are required for the Referral Pathway Specialist position?

A minimum bachelor’s degree in business, science, nursing, or a related field is required, along with extensive industry experience and preferably experience in building and managing patient referral networks within the cardiology field.

Is previous pharmaceutical sales experience beneficial for this role?

Yes, pharmaceutical sales experience is considered a plus for candidates applying for the Referral Pathway Specialist position.

What skills are essential for the Referral Pathway Specialist?

Essential skills include excellent communication, networking, relationship-building, critical thinking, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How much travel is expected for this role?

The position requires significant travel, with over 60% of the time spent traveling.

What kind of relationships will the Referral Pathway Specialist be expected to build?

The role involves establishing and nurturing relationships with General Practitioners, clinical cardiologists, and other relevant healthcare professionals to facilitate patient referrals.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the role?

Yes, the role involves staying updated on industry trends and best practices, allowing for continued professional development.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while operating independently and as part of a team.

How does the company approach outreach and communication for patient referrals?

The Referral Pathway Specialist will organize and conduct outreach programs, meetings, and presentations to promote referral network initiatives and facilitate communication between relevant healthcare providers.

Is fluency in languages other than English preferred for this role?

Yes, fluency in any language other than English is highly preferred for applicants.

Shockwave Medical

Making waves for underserved patients with cardiovascular disease via novel technologies. ⚡🌊

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Shockwave Medical is revolutionizing the interventional treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease by developing technology that targets calcified plaque. Inspired by 30-years of safety and efficacy in kidney stone treatment, our Intravascular Lithotripsy family of catheters delivers localized lithotripsy at the site of cardiovascular calcium that enables gentle balloon dilatation of calcified, stenotic arteries. IVL catheters use sonic pressure waves to preferentially impact hard tissue, disrupting calcium, while leaving soft tissue undisturbed. An integrated balloon catheter then dilates the calcified lesion at low-pressure, restoring blood flow.