Field Technical Engineer – Sicily

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott 

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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 Opportunity 

As a Field Technical Engineer within our Electrophysiology (EP) team you will be responsible for providing expert support and advise on the use of the Abbott EP portfolio within the assigned territory. 

What You’ll Work On 

• Provide expert clinical consultation, teaching and support on the use of all EP products and their appropriate application during electrophysiological procedures in the hospital (catheter laboratory)
• Maintain up to date technical knowledge of current and new therapies and technologies within the therapy area, including competitor devices, as well as a general understanding of the dynamics of the country healthcare market; discuss industry-specific flagship products and services
• Resolve common customer problems and respond to unexpected customer requests with a sense of urgency and positive action
• Provide technical support to the EP salesforce; proactively communicate information and discuss product placement and complex case support with sales team; discuss whole range of Abbott EP products and services with physicians/hospital staff
• Understand the business priorities of internal and external clients, awareness of sales targets and trends, marketing messaging and describe desired or actual business results in measurable scales or terms

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or science related field or equivalent
• Ideally electrophysiology/cardiac rhythm management clinical experience or in an equivalent role within industry
• Familiarity with catheter lab and operating room procedures and protocol and strong cardiac anatomy & physiology knowledge preferred
• Strong communicator with active listening skills and questioning techniques
• A willingness to travel 75% of the time and ability to work autonomously; adapting work schedule to procedures’ duration and coping with irregular/uneven work days

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to: 

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• An attractive benefits package
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

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. 

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Support Services

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

Italy > Milan : Viale Edison 110, Edison Park Centre

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

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