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Sr. Field Clinical Specialist

Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a low-profile, high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.

About Shifamed: Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.

We are expanding our Field Clinical team and currently have one remote opening (West Coast). The Sr. Field Clinical Specialist is a physician-facing role responsible for representing Supira Medical in the field. In this position, you will provide case support to physicians across assigned territories, primarily during high-risk interventional procedures in both pre-market and post-market phases of the Supira System. You will also play a key role in clinical studies, supporting device training, case execution, and ensuring timely and accurate data collection. Travel to support other territories may be required based on business needs.

Preferred Location: Arizona, California, Oregon, or Washington

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:

• Assist in the development and update of the Physicians Training Plan
• Provide clinical education support through education of current and potential clinical sites, and procedure coverage with a defined region.
• Train investigational product users (including Interventional Cardiologists), cath lab staff, and ancillary personnel on the use of the Supira investigational products and provide technical support to physicians during procedures.
• Collaborate with the clinical monitors, in-house CRA during site selection, qualification and initiation process as well as the scheduling of procedures (ensure good case coverage across clinical sites).
• Drive subject enrollment during the screening and enrollment phase, working closely with the clinical team.
• Participate with the clinical monitors during the site training (SQV/SIV) and collect staff, including physician, training records.
• Work closely with the company's R&D Engineers to obtain latest product change and identify additional needs for training.
• Learn and then provide updates on the latest product(s), therapy, and technology developments in the industry including competing clinical trials.
• Actively engage in clinical, procedural, and technical discussions and link data outcomes to key messaging.
• Report physicians' experience to the engineers, quality and clinical team after each case support.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures including the clinical protocols and procedures.
• This position requires a strong clinical orientation and ease for public speaking with the ability to influence a variety of clinician personality types.
• Travel up to 80% with some international travel.

Education & Work Experience:

• BS/BA or equivalent experience required. Degree in life sciences or medical training (RN, Perfusion, cath lab technician, etc.) preferred, with a strong understanding of LVAD and MCS percutaneous procedures.
• 5+ years of related work experience required, medical, (device, pharmaceutical) industry preferred.
• Training on GCP-ICH guidelines required.
• Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in the target therapy provided by Supira Medical.

Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 to $175,000 + equity + benefits.

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