- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Clinical Development Specialist - Lymphoedema & Compression
Use your lymphoedema expertise to improve patient outcomes while building strong clinical partnerships across New Zealand.
We are seeking a clinically trained professional with expertise in lymphoedema management to join our Health & Medical team on an extended leave cover contract, ideally commencing in November 2026 and continuing through to the end of 2027.
This role can be based in any major New Zealand city, with regular travel required across the country. To support this travel, candidates should be located within convenient access to a major airport.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a full-time or 4-day-per-week arrangement.
About the Role
This role combines clinical education, customer engagement and business development, providing an opportunity to influence patient outcomes while supporting healthcare professionals across New Zealand.
As Essity's clinical and commercial expert in lymphoedema management, you will also support our Compression and Advanced Wound Care portfolio. Working closely with clinicians, specialists, nurses and healthcare providers, you will help improve patient outcomes through education, evidence-based solutions and strong customer partnerships.
We welcome applications from physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals with experience in lymphoedema management, compression therapy, wound care, vascular care or related clinical specialties.
What You Will Do
Protect and grow Essity's lymphoedema, compression and advanced wound care business across New Zealand.
Act as Essity's subject matter expert in lymphoedema management and compression therapy.
Build and maintain strong relationships with lymphoedema specialists, clinicians and healthcare providers across New Zealand.
Deliver education and clinical training to support best-practice patient assessment and management.
Partner with customers to identify appropriate solutions that optimize patient outcomes.
Grow Essity's presence within lymphoedema services through customer engagement, education and targeted business development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions and achieve business objectives.
Use CRM and business insights to effectively manage your territory and identify opportunities for growth.
Who You Are
You are a clinically credible healthcare professional with a strong understanding of lymphoedema management and a passion for improving patient outcomes. You enjoy building trusted relationships with clinicians, educating customers, and identifying opportunities to deliver better care through innovative solutions.
You will bring:
Clinical qualifications and experience in physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy, or a related healthcare discipline.
Demonstrated training and experience in lymphoedema assessment and management.
Strong knowledge of compression therapy and its application within lymphoedema care.
The ability to confidently engage with specialist clinicians, healthcare professionals, and key opinion leaders.
Experience delivering education, training, and clinical support to healthcare audiences.
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to grow and develop customer partnerships.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Previous experience in healthcare sales, clinical education, account management or business development will be highly regarded.
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
A current driver's license and willingness to travel across New Zealand.
You may have worked as:
Lymphoedema Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist with lymphoedema training and certification
Registered Nurse with lymphoedema management experience
Clinical Educator within compression or lymphatic care
Healthcare Sales Specialist within wound care, compression or related clinical fields
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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