Technical Consultant – Deep Brain Stimulation & Navigation
Quick Summary
Provide intraoperative technical support for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Navigation procedures within assigned accounts Partner with the sales team to support regional revenue,
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Biology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering,
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This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and follows a hybrid work model. Regular travel is required to support surgical cases, customer training, and field activities, with travel expectations of approximately 60%.
As a DBS & Navigation Technical Consultant, you will provide technical expertise and clinical support for Deep Brain Stimulation and Navigation procedures, partnering with healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders to optimize procedural outcomes, customer experience, and product utilization. The role combines case support, customer education, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration to support commercial and clinical objectives.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Provide intraoperative technical support for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Navigation procedures within assigned accounts
- →Partner with the sales team to support regional revenue, market development, and customer engagement objectives
- →Deliver product education, clinical training, and technical consultancy to healthcare professionals and hospital staff
- →Demonstrate product capabilities and provide technical expertise during customer presentations, evaluations, and clinical discussions
- →Support sales and marketing initiatives through customer programs, workshops, and educational activities
- →Monitor, reconcile, and maintain field inventory to ensure product availability and inventory accuracy
- →Retrieve expiring inventory from customer locations and coordinate timely returns to the warehouse
- →Adhere to quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements in all customer-facing and operational activities.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Biology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related clinical/scientific discipline with experience supporting Deep Brain Stimulation and Navigation procedures
- Experience providing technical or clinical support in a surgical theatre environment
- Knowledge of neurostimulation therapies, Deep Brain Stimulation systems, and surgical navigation technologies
- Knowledge of sterilization processes and radiation safety protocols within operating theatre settings
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Experience supporting neurosurgical procedures in a medical device environment
- Experience delivering clinical education and training to healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of hospital procurement processes and clinical stakeholder management
- Experience managing field inventory and product logistics
- Ability to travel extensively to support customer procedures and clinical activities.
Physical Job Requirements
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- November 6, 2026
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