Location & Practice Overview

This commercial medical-device role covers the Springfield, Illinois territory and places the specialist inside hospital operating rooms and surgical departments. Administrative planning occurs remotely while customer engagement and case support take place on-site with surgical teams and hospital stakeholders.

Territory Base Springfield, IL and surrounding coverage area
Primary Setting Hospital operating rooms and surgical suites
Engagement Model Remote administrative work combined with field visits
Organizational Context Inpatient surgical departments and supply-chain interfaces

Responsibilities

  • Drive territory sales growth and market penetration for Solventum incision-management and wound-healing products through structured account planning.
  • Provide real-time procedural support inside the operating room and advise surgical teams on correct product application.
  • Establish and expand relationships with surgeons, circulating nurses, supply-chain managers, and value-analysis committees.
  • Deliver formal product in-services and continuing education to clinical and materials-management staff.
  • Monitor utilization metrics, identify adoption barriers, and adjust account strategies accordingly.
  • Represent the portfolio at professional conferences and maintain pipeline visibility inside company CRM tools.

All activities remain commercial and product-support oriented; the specialist does not deliver direct patient care or function as a surgical provider.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy one of the two documented education-and-experience combinations plus the mandatory operational criteria.

Pathway A
Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of four years of medical-sales or clinical experience
Pathway B
High-school diploma or GED with a minimum of eight years of medical-sales or clinical experience
Office Productivity
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Driving Eligibility
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-hire motor-vehicle-record review
Work Authorization
Legal right to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

The published compensation range for this position is $158,000–$217,250, including base pay and variable incentive compensation when eligible. The final compensation structure is subject to the employer’s applicable pay policies and individual eligibility.

  • Compensation range of $158,000–$217,250, including base pay and variable incentive when eligible
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, accident, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and retirement benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and additional voluntary benefits

Schedule & Work Environment

Designation Remote-designated with substantial field presence
Overnight Travel Up to 20 percent according to territory demands
On-Call Willingness to respond when on-call is required
Vehicle Requirement Personal vehicle used under the Fixed and Variable Reimbursement program
Facility Entry Hospital credentialing, vaccination, or screening may be required

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

This position supports hospital surgical teams caring for patients undergoing procedures involving closed surgical incisions. The clinical focus includes postoperative incision management and technologies designed to support the surgical wound environment. The specialist works primarily with surgeons, operating-room personnel, and other healthcare professionals rather than providing direct patient care. The role is situated within surgical workflows where incision management solutions may be evaluated and incorporated into postoperative care protocols.

Patient Context Patients undergoing surgical procedures involving closed incisions
Clinical Focus Postoperative surgical incision management
Clinical Environment Hospital operating rooms and surgical departments
Patient Interaction Indirect, primarily through surgical and clinical teams

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position focuses on Solventum’s surgical incision management and negative pressure wound therapy portfolio, particularly technologies designed for closed surgical incisions and postoperative wound management.

Incision Management Prevena closed-incision negative pressure therapy systems
Wound Therapy Negative pressure wound therapy applications in surgical wound management
Clinical Objective Supporting postoperative incision management through specialized wound therapy technologies
Evidence & Outcomes Clinical and economic evidence supporting product evaluation and adoption

Role Highlights

The Surgical Healing Specialist position at Solventum combines specialized medical-device sales with clinical product support in hospital surgical environments. Its primary focus is advancing the use of incision management and negative pressure wound therapy solutions while developing relationships across clinical and hospital purchasing teams.

  • Dedicated commercial focus on closed-incision management and advanced negative pressure wound therapy technologies.
  • Operating-room exposure that connects medical-device expertise with the practical needs of surgical teams.
  • Territory-level account development involving surgeons, operating-room personnel, supply-chain teams, and hospital decision-makers.
  • Opportunity to communicate clinical and economic evidence supporting the adoption of specialized surgical wound management solutions.
  • A hybrid professional scope combining remote administrative work, hospital-based engagement, and commercial territory management.

About Solventum

Solventum emerged as an independent healthcare company on April 1, 2024, after the spin-off of 3M’s former healthcare division. Headquartered in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area of Minnesota, the organization develops medical-surgical, wound-care, oral-care, and health-information solutions. It employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and maintains a portfolio that includes the Prevena closed-incision negative-pressure systems and related advanced wound therapies.

Independence Date April 1, 2024 (legacy exceeding 70 years)
Headquarters Eagan / Maplewood, Minnesota
Global Workforce More than 20,000 employees
Primary Business Areas Medical Surgical, Dental Solutions, Health Information Systems
Public Listing NYSE: SOLV

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this role involve providing direct patient care or performing surgical procedures?
No. The position is commercial and product-support focused. The specialist consults with surgical teams on product use but does not deliver independent patient care or act as a surgical provider.
Is prior experience with negative pressure wound therapy required?
Prior NPWT experience is relevant and preferred but is not listed as a mandatory qualification. Medical sales or clinical experience meeting the education pathways is required.
What vehicle and driving requirements apply?
A personal vehicle is required for company business under the Fixed and Variable Reimbursement program. Candidates must pass a pre-hire motor vehicle record review and maintain ongoing eligibility under the company’s driver policy.
How much overnight travel is expected?
Up to 20 percent overnight travel is anticipated, with the exact amount depending on territory requirements. Willingness to be on-call is also required.
Will I need hospital credentials or vaccinations?
Entry into many healthcare facilities requires facility-specific credentials, vaccinations, or medical screening. Solventum may share necessary information with authorized screening providers to satisfy those requirements.

Surgical Healing Specialist in Springfield, IL

Solventum’s Surgical Healing Specialist position in Springfield, Illinois, focuses on medical device sales within the specialized field of surgical incision management and postoperative wound care. The role centers on technologies designed to support closed surgical incisions, including Prevena closed-incision negative pressure therapy systems. Its clinical environment includes hospital operating rooms, surgical departments, and postoperative care settings where surgeons and healthcare teams evaluate advanced wound management solutions. Unlike general medical equipment sales positions, this opportunity concentrates on a specific area of surgical care, combining product expertise with an understanding of clinical evidence and hospital adoption processes. The Springfield territory offers exposure to both clinical stakeholders and healthcare supply-chain decision-makers.

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