Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Job Title** Clinical Sales Associate I **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our San Juan, PR location in the Electrophysiology (EP) Division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. The Clinical Sales Associate provides educational, sales and technical support in response to field inquiries from physicians, health care professionals, patients, and field sales staff under moderate direction of Territory Manager/District Manager. Applies extensive sales and technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Employees act on their strong desire to make a difference, partner with others and put ideas into action. Employees are engaged by a work culture that is team-oriented, fast paced and progressive. **What You’ll Work On** + Provides technical clinical and programming assistance, primarily in support Territory Manager/District Manager. + Integrates into all accounts; builds trust and relationships; establishes strong rapport with customers. + With gained product knowledge, becomes proficient in complex programming and case support. + Interfaces with all levels of the Sales and Sales Management staff. + Provides sales support to sales reps and hospital administrators on national agreements. + Interacts with customers and assigned institutions, physicians and technicians, purchasing agents and administration staff. + Provides sales support, clinical in-services, training, and guidance to current or potential customers. + Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. + Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. + Provides sales and technical (implant and/or procedural case coverage) support in response to field inquiries on a 24-hour, on-call basis. + Responsible for exceeding revenue plan by developing and adhering to actionable business plan. + Contacts and visits clients and potential clients in the Company’s products and addresses any client questions and concerns. Interacts with customers and assigned institutions, physicians and technicians, customer purchasing and administration. **Required Qualifications** + Minimum of bachelor’s degree in biology, Bi Life Sciences, Bioengineering field is desired. + A minimum of 2+ year’s increasingly responsible experience in the cardiac pacing and related industries. + Demonstrated knowledge of cardiology, electro-physiology, or cardiac electro-physiology procedures. Familiarity with Cath lab and operating room procedures and protocol. + Well organized, attention to detail, capable of juggling multiple projects and accustomed to tight deadlines. + Excellent personal computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. + Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. + Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. + Must have demonstrated interpersonal, public presentation and analytical skills. + Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally. + Fully bilingual (English and Spanish). **License/ Certification** Required certification within 6 months of hire date: 1) In CRM – Requires Abbott Brady, Tacky and CRT certification. And/or, 2) In EP – Requires EnSite and EP certification3) In NMD – Requires Abbott SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation), DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation and RF Ablation (Spinal Pain) certification. Unexpired Puerto Rico driver’s license is required since the position requires driving a motor vehicle as usual and integral part of the job. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** https://abbottbenefits.com/ (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers . The base pay for this position is $44,700.00 – $89,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com