Clinical Specialist - TAVR - AU

Job description

Anteris® Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care. With offices in Minneapolis, MN, US; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia, we have a growing and inclusive team. Our mission is to forge new frontiers in cardiac care by pioneering science-driven and measurable advancements to restore heart valve patients to healthy function. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) technologies were originally designed for older, high-risk patients. Today, younger, more active patients need a better solution that will not just open and close but restore healthy heart function. We seek to restore healthy blood flow patterns by creating the world’s first biomimetic TAVR valve, DurAVR® THV. This cutting-edge valve, incorporating our proprietary ADAPT® anti-calcification technology, is designed to mimic the natural function of a healthy heart valve. We are seeking an experienced **TAVI Clinical Specialist** to play an integral role in supporting the execution of clinical trials while advancing clinical evidence and valve science. The Clinical Specialist will provide procedural and clinical trial case support, contribute to trial enrolment, and identify ongoing educational opportunities for heart team members and the broader referring community. This individual will collaborate closely with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality and Marketing to support optimal clinical outcomes and achieve enrolment objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategy. This position may be appointed at varying levels depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience and will report to the Senior Director of Field Operations. The role requires approximately 50–70% domestic and occasional international travel to support trial-related activities and is expected to commence in Q3 / Q4 2026. At Anteris® Technologies, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with aortic stenosis through groundbreaking medical devices. Join us in our mission to revolutionise structural heart solutions. **Primary Responsibilities:** - Successfully complete the Anteris internal training programme, including demonstrating competency in CT and echocardiographic imaging, the applicable Instructions for Use, procedural best practices, clinical evidence, approved product messaging and the competitive landscape. - Interface with clinical trial sites, demonstrating expertise in all technical aspects of TAVI clinical case support, training and education, customer service and communication. - Demonstrate competency in all procedural aspects of DurAVR® THV case support, including valve preparation and loading, device delivery and implantation, complication mitigation and troubleshooting, in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and established best practices. - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the approved DurAVR clinical trial protocol, including inclusion and exclusion criteria and requirements for pre- and post-procedure imaging and clinical data. - Demonstrate proficiency in pre-case planning, CT analysis and pre- and post-procedure recommendations to support optimal clinical outcomes. - Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of existing DurAVR clinical data and the evolving structural heart evidence landscape. - Support the Clinical and Regulatory Operations teams with site communications, data compliance activities, screening review efficiency and site submission requirements. - Attend assigned clinical cases and support the heart team with preparation and loading of the DurAVR valve. - Provide education and guidance to physicians and site personnel regarding the identification of appropriate study participants and support complete and accurate patient screening and enrolment documentation. - Track patient screening pathway activity and routinely provide site-level metrics related to screening progress and trial enrolment. - Identify operational improvement opportunities at the site level and recommend strategies to accelerate enrolment, improve efficiency and appropriately advance therapy adoption. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of case support, site activity, training and other required clinical trial information. - Comply with all applicable Australian regulations, clinical trial requirements, company policies and site-specific procedures. - Uphold the company’s AORTIC values: Accountability, Objectivity, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity and Courage. **Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, nursing, life sciences or another relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience. - A minimum of three years of medical device clinical support experience, including experience working within the sterile environment of a cardiac catheterisation laboratory or operating theatre. - A minimum of two years of direct structural heart TAVI procedural or device implantation experience is essential. - Demonstrated clinical expertise in interventional cardiology and structural heart therapies. - Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, valvular heart disease and TAVI procedures. - Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50–70% of the time, including interstate and occasional international travel, as required. - Flexibility to support clinical procedures outside standard business hours when necessary. - Current Australian driver’s license and the ability to meet applicable hospital credentialling requirements. - Full and ongoing working rights in Australia. Anteris is unable to provide employer-sponsored visa support for this position. **Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:** - Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, where applicable to the candidate’s professional background. - Experience supporting medical device clinical trials conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and applicable Australian regulatory requirements. - Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, research personnel, hospital staff and internal colleagues. - Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage competing clinical and operational demands. - Creative resourcefulness and strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. - Ability to work independently and confidently lead training, provide clinical recommendations and deliver procedural case support. - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cath lab and theatre staff, research teams and other site personnel. - Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic and commitment to achieving clinical and organisational goals. **Compensation**: The target base salary range for this position is AUD $145,000–$200,000, plus 12.5% superannuation. The position is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive targeted at 10% of base salary and participation in the company’s equity programme. Final compensation and appointment level will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and alignment with the requirements of the role. **What We Offer:** - The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care by advancing groundbreaking structural heart therapies. - A collaborative and dynamic working environment with a culture of innovation, scientific excellence and teamwork. - Competitive compensation, including base salary, superannuation, short-term incentive eligibility and equity participation. - Career development opportunities within a growing global medical device company. - Annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave and public holiday entitlements in accordance with the National Employment Standards and company policy. - Inclusive and supportive team environment. Note: We may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to comply with health institutions, state, local municipality, and/or travel regulations. *Anteris Technologies recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We have a clear vision: to be a place of belonging for all humans by promoting diversity, multiculturism and inclusion, as a goal and reflection across the organization. Diversity is more than a commitment - it is part of our mission to deliver the best structural heart products on a global scale.*