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Clinical Sales Specialist, Electrophysiology - LAA (Chicago)

Abbott · Chicago, IL · $61,300–$122,700 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported a physician through a difficult case.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and precise in the lab when it matters most.

How do you build trust with a cath lab or EP lab team, not just the physician?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that nurses and techs shape the case experience and the account.

Tell me about a goal you reached that required many months of relationship building.

What they are checking: Whether they have the patience long device sales cycles require.

How do you handle early morning cases and on-call demands in a territory?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the schedule clinical device roles require.

What would you do

How would you grow LAA referrals in the Milwaukee area from cardiologists who do not perform the procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the referral network that drives volume, not just the implanting physician.

A hospital already uses a competitor's LAA device. How would you approach that account?

What they are checking: Whether they can compete with clinical value and patience instead of pressure.

A physician asks you whether a specific patient is a good candidate. How do you answer?

What they are checking: Whether they share evidence and indications while leaving the clinical decision with the physician.

About the work

Walk me through what you understand about left atrial appendage occlusion and which patients it is for.

What they are checking: Whether they have the clinical foundation to be credible with electrophysiologists and structural heart teams.

How would you support a physician during an LAA case, including what you would watch for on imaging?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the procedure flow and the role of imaging like TEE in device sizing and placement.

What compliance rules shape how you interact with physicians in a sales role?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits on promotion, claims and interactions in medical device sales.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 student debt program, and FreeU 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 Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of Structural Heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care. This particular role is focused on Abbott’s Stroke Prevention offering which encompasses AmplatzerTM, AmuletTM and LAA Occluder . The Clinical Specialist provides clinical and sales support through education of current and potential customers, and procedure coverage with a defined region. In this role, the Clinical Specialist with train interventional cardiologists, catheter lab staff and ancillary personnel on the use of Structural Heart products and provide technical support to physicians during procedures. The role is responsible for communicating product, clinical and market data to appropriate personnel and will support the company’s efforts to develop and implement product marketing strategies. This position may be hired at different level, depending on the experience of the candidate. This position may travel in excess of 50%. What You’ll Work On • Collaborate with Territory Managers to provide good case coverage and clinical outcomes for patients • Serve as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of surgical coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products • Educate customer on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products. Inform customers of the latest product, therapy and technology developments in the industry. • Actively engage in clinical, procedural and technical discussions and link data outcome to key messaging. • Meet with existing and potential clients (health care providers) to identify their clinical needs, goals and constraints related to patient care and provide creative and feasible solutions. • This role requires a strong clinical orientation with the ability to influence a variety of clinician personality types Required Qualifications • BS/BA or equivalent experience. • 2-5 years of related work experience. • Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s). Preferred Qualifications • Degree in life sciences or medical training (RN, EMT, Perfusion, etc.). • Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, familiarity with echo cardiology and other indirect imaging. • Strong consideration will be given to candidates with EP (Electrophysiology) and SH (Structural Heart) sales experience. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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 www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States of America : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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