Field Technical Engineer FTE

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: 

•            Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

•            Competitive remuneration package including company car, private Medical & Life plan, Pension Plan and continuous learning opportunities within an excellent multinational working environment.

•            A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

For our Abbott Electrophysiology Division (EP) we are currently looking for a well-skilled, hard-working person to join our clinical team in Kazakhstan as a Field Technical Engineer.  This is a fully field-based role, requiring daily traveling across assigned territory.

As a Field Technical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert support and advise on the use of the Abbott portfolio, promotion of Abbott Product lines through professional and technical support to both medical and sales personnel.

This position is additionally responsible for ensuring that all questions of a technical nature from the field or internal sources are answered in an expeditious manner and reported to the competent authorities within Abbott.

This position’s primary function is to attend implants, follow-ups and support any issues related to high voltage and low voltage stimulation devices.

What You'll do:

•            Providing expert clinical consultation, teaching and support on the use of all EP products and their appropriate application in the clinical setting.

•            Maintain up to date technical knowledge of current and new therapies and technologies within the therapy area, including competitor devices, as well as a general understanding of the dynamics of the country healthcare market.

•            Providing technical support to the EP salesforce.

•            Conduct product presentations and perform stand duty at exhibitions when requested, responding to technical questions that might be raised by EMEA or customers.

Required qualifications:

•            Individuals will ideally have an university degree in a science related field.

•            Ideally electrophysiology/cardiac rhythm management or equivalent clinical experience.

•            Cardiac anatomy and physiology knowledge would be considered as a strong asset.

•            Very good command of English and Russian (both written and spoken).

•            Strong problem-solving capabilities and customer-focus.

•            Willingness to travel 75% of the time and ability to work autonomously.

•            Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

•            Driving license B.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Field Services

DIVISION:EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:Kazakhstan > Almaty : 1 Yedil Yergozhin Street

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable