Device Support Specialist (Washington, DC)

The Device Support Specialist (DSS) is responsible for supporting commercial oncology patients utilizing the Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) device. The DSS may also be required to assist with clinical trial oncology patients as needed.

The DSS is a full-time, exempt, field based position reporting to the Regional Manager, Device Support Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and honor our "Patient Forward" mission
• Adhere to timelines and guidelines for conducting patient interactions
• Travel to patient homes and to physician offices
  
  
  
  • Conduct regular, in-home patient visits and provide the following:
    
    
    
    • TTFields education and treatment initiation as well as enhanced training sessions for new patients
    • Technical analysis and troubleshooting of patient equipment, replacing components as necessary through a defined procedure
    
    
    
    
  • Monthly follow up visits and data collection with in-depth analysis in the form of verbal and written communication
  
  
  
  
• Serve as technical representative to assigned medical centers
• Provide patient support by phone or in person as necessary, often on short notice, including beyond normal business hours and potentially weekends and holidays
• Work independently within an assigned regional territory while collaborating with cross-functional team members
• Must be flexible to accommodate the needs of the business
• Complete ongoing assessments that demonstrate learning and adoption of training material
• Managing administrative tasks including but not limited to: expense reporting, documentation in customer relationship management system, equipment inventory management, home office supplies/logistics (as applicable), ongoing trainings, assessments, and other regulatory tasks
• Adhere to proper administration, maintenance, and cleanliness guidelines for fleet vehicle

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree, certification in allied health, or relevant work experience preferred
• Patient care experience preferred
• Proficiency in basic computer operations including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, manipulating computer files, following test and troubleshooting procedures (experience with Concur and SAP a benefit)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Commercial air travel required
• Amount of travel required within assigned territory could be up to 75%
• Travel outside assigned territory, including occasional overnight stays, may also be required
• Primary residence must be within assigned territory
• Assigned territory subject to change
• Attendance at company meetings both in and out of assigned territory required

OTHER:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to drive long distances

WHAT WE OFFER

This pay range which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting is $55,000 - $70,000/yr. This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant in addition to a full range of benefits. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

- innovation

- focus

- drive

- courage

- trust

- empathy

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Novocure is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicant's needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email NovocureRecruitingEEO@novocure.com