Wound Care Clinical Specialist

The Wound Care Clinical Specialist at Kerecis plays a crucial role in supporting our field sales initiatives and external medical education efforts focused on wound care. This position is part of the Medical Affairs team and concentrates on KOL recruitment and development, while also fostering peer-to-peer engagement.

The Wound Care Clinical Specialist is located either in a home office or a Kerecis office and reports directly to the Medical Affairs Vice President.

Essential Functions

Field Sales Support

• Provide clinical expertise and support to field sales teams within the wound care business unit
• Assist in training sales personnel on product knowledge, clinical applications, and evidence-based practices related to Kerecis wound care products
• Conduct product demonstrations and educate healthcare professionals on the benefits and usage of our medical devices

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare professionals and stakeholders in the wound care community
• Understand their clinical needs, address challenges, and identify opportunities to enhance the adoption of Kerecis products

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement and Development

• Recruit and cultivate relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals to support external educational initiatives and clinical research programs
• Facilitate engagement through organized discussions, workshops, and research collaborations

External Medical Education

• Lead the development and execution of external medical education programs, creating scientific materials, presentations, and training modules focused on wound care
• Provide clinical support at conferences and educational events, ensuring that healthcare professionals receive comprehensive information about Kerecis wound care products and their applications

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and clinical affairs, to align and execute on medical education and engagement initiatives
• Foster cohesive communication and teamwork to support overall business goals

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure that all activities comply with U.S. laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents pertinent to medical education initiatives

Data Analysis and Communication

• Demonstrate an aptitude for digesting clinical research and effectively communicate key insights to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Prepare reports and presentations that succinctly summarize important findings and implications for clinical practice

Requirements

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver results on time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, compliance requirements, and industry guidelines
• Familiarity with clinical research processes
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific documentation
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in life sciences, medical sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical education or related roles within the biotechnology or medical device industry, specifically in wound care

Anticipated travel: 75-80%

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work to be performed. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be supplemented at any time as necessary. Kerecis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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