The Manager of Strategic Accounts plays a critical role in expanding adoption within the Texas Territory of Pleural Dynamics’ ACES solution by introducing the technology to new proceduralists, with a primary focus on thoracic surgeons and interventional pulmonologists.
This role is responsible for driving physician awareness, early clinical adoption, and long-term utilization of ACES within complex hospital systems. Success requires strong operating room presence, clinical credibility, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders, including physicians, OR staff, specialty clinics, materials management, and hospital administration.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated medical device professional who thrives in a startup environment and excels at opening new clinical users while building scalable account growth.
Minimum Requirements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of medical device sales experience, preferably in the OR or procedural environment
• Demonstrated success introducing new technology to physicians
• Ability to work independently in a startup environment
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel within the territory
Preferred Experience
• Thoracic surgery, interventional pulmonology, or interventional radiology background
• New product launch experience
• Familiarity with pleural disease management and reimbursement pathways
Job Requirements
Physician Development & New User Adoption
Introduce ACES to new proceduralists, with emphasis on thoracic surgeons and interventional pulmonologists
Identify and target high-potential physicians treating pleural effusion
Drive physician-to-physician engagement and peer referrals
Educate proceduralists on clinical value, workflow integration, and patient outcomes
Support conversion from evaluation to routine clinical use