Trainee Technical Specialist in Nottingham

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

The role of Trainee Technical Specialist is full-time and UK-wide. J&J Electrophysiology is the market leader in the highly specialised field of cardiac electrophysiology. We provide a 3D navigation device for the heart (“CARTO”) and related devices for the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) that are used by Clinicians in Cardiac Catheter Labs in hospitals throughout the world. We have a strong product pipeline and continually invest in this highly innovative and exciting area of cardiology.

As Trainee Technical Specialist, you will be aligned with a geographical region and assigned a number of hospitals that you will spend time in throughout your working week. Spending 90% of your time in the field, your main responsibilities will include training Electrophysiologists and Technicians within the Cardiac Catheter Labs on how our CARTO system and related devices work. You will also support cases clinically and have ownership for running the CARTO system for these cases and providing support to the Cath lab team utilising all our product portfolios. You will be tasked with maintaining the excellent relationships we have with our customer base. You will be regarded as the CARTO expert and will deliver technical information to your customers.

In order to support you in carrying out your role effectively, a robust training package will be provided to you, including in-field training, bespoke direct training (UK and abroad), and mentoring. The job of Technical Specialist is part of the sales and marketing part of our business and you will work closely with the Sales Specialists who manage the bulk of the sales responsibilities. As such, you will help drive sales in order to meet overall territory targets.

As part of the Trainee programme, you will need to show willingness and flexibility around where you are located within the UK, as permanent opportunities will be based on specific territorial and business needs. Travel within your region is required as this is a field-based role and you will visit your hospitals daily.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree at a minimum level of 2.1, preferably in a scientific discipline such as Medical Engineering or Biology, or Biomedical Science.
• The ability and willingness to relocate anywhere across the UK as required by territorial and business needs.
• Excellent presentation skills, and the capability to demonstrate technical products.
• Excellent communication skills, dealing with healthcare professionals of all levels.
• A high level of self-drive and self-discipline.
• Ability to positively influence thinking, behaviour, and gain commitment.
• Full clean driving licence.

Preferred Skills:

• Accountability
• Analytical Reasoning
• Communication
• Confidence Building
• Customer Satisfaction
• Customer Support
• Detail-Oriented
• Execution Focus
• Process Oriented
• Product Knowledge
• Reporting and Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Training Administration