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The Field Clinical Application Specialist will work with the Sales Utilization team to provide customer support for case coverage, troubleshooting, and technical matters pertaining to Veran’s SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ (“System”) in a designate geography. The Field Clinical Application Specialist is responsible for acquiring full knowledge of the operation, potential capabilities, and value propositions for the System and related Company products.  Additionally, this individual will help the sales organization to achieve the overall sales quota for disposable products, while driving system utilization at facilities in their geography.

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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Listing Date: October 10, 2019
Position: Field Clinical Application Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Education/Experience
Direct Report: Area Vice President of Sales (AVP)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary support for all field service requests in a designated sales region, including but not limited to procedure support, installations, evaluations, and training.
• Work with the Regional Managers, Utilization Sales to serve as an additional point of contact for all customers regarding the Company’s products, systems, and services in a designated sales region.
• Support the sale of disposable products and services for the Company’s navigation system.
• Collaborate with the Capital Sales team members in the region (including the Regional Managers, Capital Sales and Associate Sales Representatives, Capital Sales) regarding system and product sales, placements, installations, training, troubleshooting, and servicing.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to physicians and medical staff by evaluating options, and problem solving during medical procedures, using Company products and services in a designated sales region.
• Work with physicians, physician groups, physician liaisons, department managers, and other administrators to support the Company’s products, systems, and services by providing requested guidance, case coverage, virtual support, and telephone support.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Company’s product portfolio and how those products affect patient care, via successful completion of Veran’s sales training program.
• Understand and manage all enabling technologies, including Veran’s SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ and Planning Station, IR Platform, CRM, and all related products and services.
• Work with Marketing department staff to ensure the distribution and communication of brochures, presentations, and other field marketing materials to potential and existing customers.
• Work with current accounts to maintain disposable product inventory levels while providing accurate forecasts to Regional Managers, Capitals Sales and the Area Vice President of Sales.
• Provide current and accurate ordering information to accounts, including pricing, product descriptions, shipment dates, etc.
• Promote awareness of Company products, systems and services through physician events, medical trade shows, in-house department referrals, etc.
• Assist hospital with establishing or improving Lung Cancer Screening Programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1+ years of marketing, sales, clinical, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Medical device experience preferred.
• Willing to travel, self-motivated, effective verbal and written communication skills, persuasive, adaptable, ability to multitask, comfortable in a clinical setting.
• Approximately 80% travel required.

We’re looking for a Clinical Support Specialist to assist in the oversight and support of the remote operation of Veran’s SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ and related products. The Clinical Support Specialist will be responsible for educating, training, and supporting physicians and hospital personnel on all aspects of Veran’s System, products, and services, with special emphasis on Veran’s remote platforms.

Location: St. Louis, MO
Listing Date: October 10, 2019
Position: Clinical Support Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Direct Report: Medical Education and Customer Support Manager

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the utilization and improvement of a new cutting edge remote procedure support system.
• On site and remotely operate Electromagnetic Navigation Systems to educate and train physicians and all hospital personnel on all aspects of our products and services
• Provide remote guidance and assistance to physicians and medical staff by evaluating options and problem solving during clinical procedures
• Direct and assist all hospital entities in performing necessary pre-procedural duties
• Effectively log support calls using all necessary metrics
• Respond to support emails efficiently
• Appropriately organize, analyze and communicate data
• Contribute to the quality improvement process by recommending product modifications
• Provide ongoing technical support for existing accounts
• Maintain proper knowledge base regarding developments, products and services via ongoing training and independent research in the required medical fields
• Perform other duties and responsibilities needed to meet the needs of the organization
• Assist as needed with field service requests, including but not limited to procedure support, installations, evaluations, and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Computed Tomography experience is desired
• 2-3 years of experience within the healthcare arena preferred
• Proficient in the use of PC software applications, including Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to travel 20%-30%
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Prior experience with Image Guided Surgery desired

We are looking for a team oriented employee who is attentive to detail. This employee will become a part of our Operations Team assisting with various areas of our business, including receiving, assembly/testing, fulfilling orders, and distribution.

Location: Saint Louis, MO
Listing Date: October 10, 2019
Position: Operations Technician
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: High School Diploma
Direct Report: Director of Operations

Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming assembly components and production instruments for Company products
• Assemble navigation units for Company products
• Assist in inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of Company systems and products
• Provide servicing support as needed in the field
• Oversee sales process with respect to purchase order documentation and fulfillment
• Perform quality assurance testing on Company products, instruments, systems and/or components to ensure compliance with related standards and procedures
• Manage distribution and costs associated with returned merchandise

Qualifications:

• Team-oriented, attention to detail, process driven, collaborative.
• High school diploma preferred.
• 2-3 years operations experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

We’re looking for a Regulatory Engineer – Level II to assist in timely completion of all worldwide regulatory activities relating to product compliance, marketing clearance and certification of FDA Class II medical devices. Prepare and/or facilitate 510(k) submissions, Letters to File, Technical Files, CB Reports and technical construction files. Support compliance of all existing and new products to domestic and international regulations and standards including, but not limited to EU MDR, IEC and ANSI/AAMI. Support compliance of the Quality System to the requirements of FDA’s Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and related standards. Support proper implementation and use of established QA/RA policies and processes

Location: St. Louis, MO
Listing Date: October 10, 2019
Position: Regulatory Engineer – Level II
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred OR demonstrated equivalent experience
Direct Report: Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate product marketing clearance and certification activities with respect to planning, scheduling and submitting regulatory documents (e.g. – 510(k)s, letters to file, product licenses) based upon a thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, guidance documents and international licensing requirements
• Represent regulatory affairs and assure proactive relationship in various cross-functional meetings and project teams with engineering, operations, marketing, quality and clinical affairs to ensure that all products are and remain in compliance
• Review and approve product and process change orders to ensure regulatory and standards compliance
• Review and approve product labeling to ensure accuracy in supportability of claims and to ensure fulfillment of product labeling requirements
• Prepare regulatory filings as appropriate
• Prepare and submit adverse events as appropriate to affected regulatory bodies
• Perform risk management activities per ISO 14971 and participate in product risk analysis activities
• Perform internal regulatory audits to verify compliance of products with applicable safety standards and technical construction reports
• Participate in product design reviews to identify potential design issues and to assist project teams with design solutions
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR demonstrated equivalent experience
• 5 to 8 years of relevant medical device industry experience, preferred in Regulatory Engineering
• RAPS Regulatory Affairs Certification preferred, but not mandatory
• Knowledge of ISO 13485:2016, FDA Quality System Regulation, MDR knowledge preferred
• Good record-keeping and attention to detail
• Proficient in product & process development concepts, including change control, design verification and validation and risk management
• Problem solving abilities for medical device and process improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate technical information
• Good recordkeeping and attention to detail
• Experience in medical device submissions for 510(k), CE certification, etc. preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Proficient in product & process development concepts, including change control, design verification and validation and risk management
• Organizational skills, detail oriented, trustworthy

Veran Medical Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design CAD Technician to join the Hardware Development Team in St. Louis, MO. This position is responsible for providing support to engineering by preparing detail drawings, 3D solid models, assembly drawings, sketches, instructions & diagrams for projects for medical devices. They will also maintain and update existing products as well as design and develop.

Location: St. Louis, MO
Listing Date: November 15, 2019
Position: Mechanical Design CAD Technician
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: Associate Degree or Higher in Engineering or Related Field OR demonstrated equivalent experience
Direct Report: Director of Hardware Development

Responsibilities:

• Work with Engineers generating 3-D model assemblies, mechanical assemblies, detail drawings, and assembly/installation instruction sheets.
• Create and modify detailed drawings from sketches or notes provided by engineering.
• Prepare design specification, analysis, and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• Update existing drawings.
• Support other departments with illustrations, rendered models, and other documents as requested.
• Assist engineering leaders in working with vendors and inspect first piece sample parts.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in engineering, or related field OR demonstrated equivalent experience
• 2 years of Solidworks or Pro Engineer Creo training experience or certificate preferred
• 2+ year’s experience in 3D CAD software creating 3d solid models for injection molding preferred
• Designing for Injection molding preferred
• Designing for 3D printing preferred
• Medical Device and quality system experience preferred
• Collaborate with others to establish timelines and budgets, as well as solve problems
• Knowledge of industry, engineering, math, and materials
• Ability to analyze data and situation and come up with creative solutions
• Exceptional computer skills, knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and Powerpoint software, proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management and related communications software
• Strong organizational, time management and leadership/coaching skills, as well as project management skills
• Be highly collaborative and able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information
• Skills, detail oriented, trustworthy

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer supporting projects within the Hardware Development division for Veran Medical Technologies. This role will utilize a variety of new and proven technologies to deliver life-changing medical devices to patients and clinicians in support of Veran’s mission to help Physicians diagnose cancer earlier. The Engineering role will develop new devices & technology for minimally invasive cancer biopsy and treatment.

Location: Saint Louis, MO
Listing Date: November 15, 2019
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Position
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: BS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering OR demonstrated equivalent experience
Direct Report: Director of Hardware Development

Responsibilities:

• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Conducts medical product research, requirements development, design development, engineering analysis, and creation of medical device documentation.
• Creation of medical device documentation includes engineering product specifications, component specifications, 3D part/assembly models, 2D design detail drawings, engineering characterization reports, assembly procedures, flowcharts, test plans, and test reports.
• Understand anatomy, clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
• Prepares for and conducts engineering design reviews.
• Creates risk management documentation such as design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA).
• Designs, procures, and fabricates tools/jigs/fixtures.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians.

Qualifications:

• BS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3+ years of work experience primarily in medical device or related field
• Strong mechanical engineering skills, specifically with machined and injection molded components, design for manufacturability and planning
• Strong SolidWorks or Pro Engineer Creo design experience
• IEC 60601 EMC and Safety Testing experience preferred
• Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience preferred
• Experience with Medical Device quality systems preferred
• Nitinol experience preferred
• Catheter experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with rapid prototyping to accelerate proof of concepts preferred
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment