Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MED-EL Corporation is a global leader in hearing implant technology and research, with a mission to restore hearing and empower connection. The Business Development Specialist will focus on expanding the MVP Network by developing strategies, driving new business opportunities, and leading clinic onboarding initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute territory-level strategies to recruit and expand the MVP Network within assigned markets
- Identify, prospect, and build a pipeline of new MVP partners
- Drive new business opportunities that increase MED-EL market penetration and referral growth
- Build and maintain relationships with private practices, CI centers, surgeons, and other key stakeholders
- Support and execute strategic partnership initiatives, including collaboration with hearing aid partners (e.g., Starkey)
- Lead onboarding and activation of MVP clinics, including implementation of referral workflows and operational processes
- Guide clinics through MVP participation pathways and ensure successful integration into the network
- Drive clinics from initial meetings through onboarding to active referral generation
- Provide training and education to MVP clinics on cochlear implant candidacy, evaluation workflows, patient counseling, and referral processes
- Partner with internal Education teams to support delivery of MVP Foundations training and ongoing educational initiatives
- Ensure clinics are equipped to independently identify candidates and integrate cochlear implant services into their practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and types of hearing loss, audiologic and otologic evaluation techniques and general treatment options
- Demonstrate clinical competency in implant candidacy, evaluation protocols, and programming workflows to effectively support MVP clinics
- Provide clinical and product support to MVP clinics, including cochlear implant programming guidance, troubleshooting, workflow integration, and application of clinical best practices
- Support cases to build clinician confidence and ensure successful patient outcomes
- Reinforce best practices that enable long-term clinical independence while reducing ongoing dependency
- Balance clinical and programming support responsibilities with business development priorities to ensure continued growth of the MVP Network
Skills
- Master's degree or greater in Audiology or equivalent
- Willingness to travel >50% in region
- Familiarity with reporting and CRM database maintenance
- Ability to stay current on company policies and procedures
- Located in, or willing to relocate to, Denver, CO
- 1-3 years of experience in sales, business development, clinical audiology, cochlear implants or healthcare industry roles preferred
- Experience supporting clinical workflows and/or provider partnerships preferred
- Knowledge and experience with MED-EL products and services
- Experience in industry or similar industry
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available, effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of active service.
- 401k Match
- Health Savings Account
- Short term and long-term disability paid by the company.
- Company paid life insurance with an option to purchase additional coverage.
- FSA Dependent Care
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- PTO – 20 days annual that is accrued each pay period. Plus 40 hours Medical/Sick leave annual, prorated from hire date and 9 holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview
MED-EL is a hearing implant solution. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Innsbruck, Tirol, AUT, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.medel.com/.