Product Specialist Surgical
Key Skills
Job Description
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. POSITION SUMMARY: We have an opportunity for a Teleflex Products Specialist Surgical to cover the Northern Netherlands region. Do you have a solid background in medical sales? Or a clinical background with a strong interest in laparoscopic surgery and looking to use your skills in a different way? If you want to join a growing, ambitious and dynamic organisation, we would like to hear from you. TELEFLEX SURGICAL: Whatever the latest surgical breakthrough looks like, Teleflex is working to make it happen. From our MiniLap® Percutaneous Surgical System to Weck® Hem-o-lok® Polymer Ligation System, and Weck EFx® Shield™ Fascial Closure System , our portfolio of products adds up to a powerful offering of solutions that helps improve patient outcomes. These innovative minimally invasive surgery products are offered alongside time-tested and trusted products to provide a comprehensive set of solutions to meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare environment. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for the promotional activity on your territory. This includes the full sales process and any local marketing and customer engagement activity including clinical support & education Your key customers will be theatre-based staff – including but not exclusively, surgeons, theatre nursing staff and procurement professionals You will be in a challenging and stimulating role, often working within the clinical environment, alongside the surgeon to advise on the appropriate use of the product during the surgical procedure and collecting feedback on the product portfolio Other activities will include managing contracts, negotiating with procurement and attending marketing and internal training events both in the Netherlands and occasionally overseas EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This role requires a strong academic undertaking as part of the training. You will need to demonstrate that you have the capability to learn a high level of scientific and clinical content. For this, any and all qualifications that prove the ability to learn complex information, with analytical and critical thinking is required Whilst full training is given, this role suits an individual who thrives from autonomy, with an aptitude for technical & clinically challenging products. The successful candidate should be self-starting, eager to learn new skills and happy to work outside of their comfort zone They should be a strong team player, analytical, and have a good level of IT literacy. This role requires confidence working with clinicians to position products in a variety of clinical scenarios Understanding the current Netherlands healthcare market is required If you are a confident individual, who can operate with various levels and functions, demonstrate a true partnership with clients / customers, this role will suit you Surgical sales experience is required You must be based on territory SPECIALISED SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This role would suit an individual who is currently selling into the surgical environment, specifically Laparoscopy and all its subspecialities. Alternatively, someone who works in the OR environment and is looking to move into surgical sales Competent and confident with English language Ideally you will have existing relationships with Surgeons and OR staff across the territory A good understanding of anatomy & physiology along with surgical procedures An expectation to be OR based (60%) Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work successfully with a diverse group of people and be a team player Ability to multi-task and navigate competing priorities Ability to work independently and display initiative Continuous improvement and results orientation Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organisation Excellent presentation skills Excellent organisational, planning and decision-making skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through while maintaining focus on the big picture Adaptable to change TRAVEL REQUIRED: 80% minimum WORKING ENVIRONMENT: ☒ Remote/Field
Core Responsibilities
Manage sales and promotional activity across the Northern Netherlands, including customer engagement, clinical support, education, contract management, and procurement negotiations. Support surgeons and operating-room teams during procedures, promote appropriate product use, gather product feedback, and attend marketing and training events.
Requirements
Surgical sales experience is required, along with the ability to learn complex scientific and clinical information and confidence working with clinicians in surgical settings. Candidates should understand the Netherlands healthcare market, have strong analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and be based in the territory.
About Teleflex
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. Headquartered in Wayne, PA, Teleflex employs over 14,000 people worldwide and serves healthcare providers in more than 150 countries.