Job Description:

Position:       OCS Specialist, Netherlands - Please submit CV in English

Location:      Utrecht

Reports to: Vice President, DACH & Commercial Lead EU

The OCS Specialist for Netherlands will be responsible for the clinical aspects of the Organ Care System (OCS Lung/Liver/Heart) and for coordinating with the Transmedics team on education, customer relations, and other business needs. The OCS Specialist supports the use of the OCS in Netherlands and other countries/geographies as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Passing the hands-on training and being awarded the OCS Certification in all relevant organ platforms, will apply OCS knowledge during organ retrieval, preservation, transport and assessment according to TransMedics protocols and policies
• To the extent allowable by law, works full-time on a variable on-call schedule to ensure coverage of cases that may occur anytime, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Travels as needed to clinical sites within EU transplant network and potentially other geographies to support OCS cases as described above.
• While supporting OCS cases, communicates regularly with the TransMedics EU Clinical Programs and Training Lead to relay real time updates and escalate issues
• Supports national and regional events by providing clinical expertise to the sales team, customers, and prospective customers
• Prepares (with support and review of senior colleagues) and presents internal case reviews following the use of OCS
• Manages equipment stored at logistics hub in Netherlands on a weekly basis (preventative maintenance, inventory counts and testing)
• May support site initiation, assist with refresher training and provide clinical guidance to clinical users
• Collaborates with cross-functional TransMedics departments in driving adoption of the OCS technology in the Italian market and potentially beyond
• Assists with delivering training to the sales team about OCS functionality
• Conducts literature analysis and presents findings to management
• Conducts market and competitive analysis
• May attend national and international congresses
• Performs other TransMedics tasks and duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a degree in Techniques of Cardiocirculatory Pathophysiology and Vascular Perfusion (or equivalent) plus at least 3 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting 
• Must hold a Certification from the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and be registered with the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Perfusionisten

• Must be fluent in written and spoken Dutch and English (B2 as a minimum)
• Must reside close to the hub
• Must be highly flexible and willing to support sites on nights, holidays and weekends, as needed
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to establish and maintain long term trusted relationships (internally and externally)
• Excellent customer facing and customer engagement skills
• Strong work ethic and accountable for personal & organizational results
• Proven track record of working calmly and professionally in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Concur expense management

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes. 

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health. 

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