Shifamed
Field Clinical Specialist
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Base pay range $110,000.00/yr – $140,000.00/yr
Akura Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on a differentiated approach delivering an effective solution to address the major challenges of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura recently announced the first‑in‑human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform. Each year VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans, resulting in about 100,000 premature deaths. To learn more about Akura Medical, visit
www.akuramed.com .
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.
Opening Locations
Midwest: Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City
Southeast: Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and surrounding area, Atlanta, Nashville
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 assigned clinical sites.
Train investigational product users (Interventional Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons), cath lab staff, and ancillary personnel on the set up and use of Akura Medical’s 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 initiation and training visits and collect staff, including physician, training records.
Work closely with the company’s R&D Engineers to: a) relay user input on the field use of Akura’s technologies; b) understand latest product changes; c) identify additional needs for training and/or product development.
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 possible.
Education & Work Experience
BS/BA or equivalent experience required. Degree in life sciences, biomedical engineering, or medical training (RN, Perfusion, cath lab technician, etc.) preferred, with a strong understanding of the cardiopulmonary anatomy and/or thrombectomy procedures.
Training on GCP‑ICH guidelines required.
5+ years of related work experience required, medical, (device) industry preferred.
Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in the target therapy provided by Akura Medical preferred.
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 $110,000 to $140,000 + equity + benefits.
Notice to Candidates Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications. Please report any such occurrences to hr@shifamed.com.
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Base pay range $110,000.00/yr – $140,000.00/yr
Akura Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on a differentiated approach delivering an effective solution to address the major challenges of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura recently announced the first‑in‑human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform. Each year VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans, resulting in about 100,000 premature deaths. To learn more about Akura Medical, visit
www.akuramed.com .
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.
Opening Locations
Midwest: Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City
Southeast: Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and surrounding area, Atlanta, Nashville
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 assigned clinical sites.
Train investigational product users (Interventional Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons), cath lab staff, and ancillary personnel on the set up and use of Akura Medical’s 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 initiation and training visits and collect staff, including physician, training records.
Work closely with the company’s R&D Engineers to: a) relay user input on the field use of Akura’s technologies; b) understand latest product changes; c) identify additional needs for training and/or product development.
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 possible.
Education & Work Experience
BS/BA or equivalent experience required. Degree in life sciences, biomedical engineering, or medical training (RN, Perfusion, cath lab technician, etc.) preferred, with a strong understanding of the cardiopulmonary anatomy and/or thrombectomy procedures.
Training on GCP‑ICH guidelines required.
5+ years of related work experience required, medical, (device) industry preferred.
Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in the target therapy provided by Akura Medical preferred.
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 $110,000 to $140,000 + equity + benefits.
Notice to Candidates Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications. Please report any such occurrences to hr@shifamed.com.
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