Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFR_CTAnalysis—provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart. Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMap™Analysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFR_CTAnalysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis). Our pipeline of products is growing and so is our team; join us in helping to revolutionize precision heartcare.

Heartflow is a publicly traded company (HTFL) that has received international recognition for exceptional strides in healthcare innovation, is supported by medical societies around the world, cleared for use in the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Canada, and has been used for more than 400,000 patients worldwide.

The Regional Medical Lead will serve as a key field-based scientific resource for healthcare providers (HCPs), industry partners, and internal colleagues with a primary focus on AI-based coronary Plaque Analysis. This role works collaboratively with nearly all functional groups at Heartflow, including Clinical, Medical Education, Market Access/Payer Relations, Technology, and Commercial. Internally, this role is the clinical subject matter expert regarding coronary artery disease diagnosis and management and Heartflow products, ensuring product clinical messaging, clinical data development, and physician education activities are aligned to Heartflow’s business priorities. Specifically, some key internal activities of the Regional Medical Lead include sharing field medical insights to inform education and clinical strategy, supporting the development of educational content, and training and facilitating clinical evidence dissemination cross-functionally. Externally, the Regional Medical Lead represents Heartflow as a key scientific resource for HCPs and other stakeholders, identifies and establishes professional relationships with KOLs, and provides direct medical education and/or scientific guidance and support to educational faculty.

This ideal candidate is proactive, creative, detail-oriented, and exhibits excellent facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written). Prior experience in a cardiovascular field medical role with deep understanding, and thought leader relationships within the preventive cardiology and lipid management spaces required. Candidates must be comfortable with travel, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting a large geography.

Job Responsibilities:

Establish and foster professional relationships with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in lipid management and preventive cardiology
Frequent collaboration with internal business partners
Support the identification and training of educational faculty
Serve as a key Heartflow scientific resource in the field, supporting HCP education including advanced data and case reviews
Serve as a member of the Heartflow faculty and provide formal medical education (virtually and/or live)
Gather feedback and insights from KOLs and physician advisors to better inform Heartflow’s overall strategic direction
Identify and support regional education opportunities
In collaboration with the Clinical team at Heartflow, facilitate initial discussions, intake, and evaluation of physician-initiated research proposals, including ensuring timely communication between requestor and company
Understand and effectively communicate current scientific knowledge, maintaining expertise through keeping up to date with publications
Attend strategically aligned local, regional, and national conference/congress meetings and support scheduled medical symposia/product theater presentations
Monitor major meetings for abstract deadlines and work with investigators of Heartflow sponsored research to drive podium presence in support of corporate communication strategies and plan
Support field and internal training needs as a clinical expert in Heartflow Plaque Analysis
Support local and regional HCPs in coordination with field sales associates, or when medical inquiries are submitted

Skills Needed:

Intellectual curiosity and intelligence about cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease management
Demonstrated ability to comprehend, synthesize and communicate large amounts of scientific content in a clear, concise fashion
Significant experience and success in:

self-managing priorities and multitasking projects
establishing relationships with new KOLs and strengthening existing KOL relationships
educating HCPs and coaching educational faculty
applying critical thinking to scientific and clinical research challenges

Establishing trust and credibility with a wide array of customers, including primary care providers, advanced practice providers, cardiologists, radiologists, administrators, and regional payers.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Confident public-speaking and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment
Self-directed commitment to excellence and the desire to be at the forefront of medical and technological innovation
Ability to travel regularly for internal meetings, conference/congress meetings, and HCP engagements

Educational Requirements & Work Experience:

Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD/DO, MS, PA, ARNP/DNP)
Minimum of 5 years of Cardiovascular experience, experience in lipid management ideal
Experience in pharma, biotech and or/medical devices, ideally as a medical science liaison (MSL)
Significant direct experience communicating complex scientific information in a manner that meets the needs of external HCPs and internally at all levels of the organization
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation.

Significant travel (~50% of time) both by automobile and air.

This position has an estimated base salary of $195,000 - $230,000, a cash bonus, and equity.

Heartflow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Heartflow, including recruitment, hiring, training, relocation, promotion, and termination.

Positions posted for Heartflow are not intended for or open to third party recruiters / agencies. Submission of any unsolicited resumes for these positions will be considered to be free referrals.

Heartflow has become aware of a fraud where unknown entities are posing as Heartflow recruiters in an attempt to obtain personal information from individuals as part of our application or job offer process. Before providing any personal information to outside parties, please verify the following: A) all legitimate Heartflow recruiter email addresses end with “@heartflow.com” and B) the position described is found on our careers site at www.heartflow.com/about/careers/.

Regional Medical Lead - Mid-Atlantic

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