Regional Device Support Specialist

The Regional Device Support Specialist (RDSS) is a key position within the US Business Unit. The primary role of this position is to support commercial and clinical trial oncology patients utilizing the Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) device over an assigned region in the US. The RDSS serves as a technical expert on the device that delivers TTFields and is the primary interface for the patient and caregiver. This is a full time, exempt, field-based role tied to the Central DSS territory, reporting to the DSS, Regional Manager. The ideal candidate will be based in and/or around Chicago, IL and within driving distance to O'Hare International Airport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and honor our "Patient Forward" mission
• Adhere to timelines and guidelines for conducting patient interactions
• Travel to patient homes and to physician offices, often on short notice
• Conduct regular, in-home patient visits and provide the following:

• TTFields education and treatment initiation as well as enhanced training sessions for new patients
• Technical analysis and troubleshooting of patient equipment, replacing components as necessary through a defined procedure
• Monthly follow up visits and data collection with in-depth analysis in the form of verbal and written communication

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree, certification in allied health, or relevant work experience preferred
• Patient care experience preferred
• Proficiency in basic computer operations including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, manipulating computer files, following test and troubleshooting procedures (experience with Concur and SAP a benefit)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Commercial air travel required
• Amount of travel required within assigned territory could be up to 80%
• Travel outside assigned territory, including occasional overnight stays, may also be required
• Primary residence must be within assigned territory
• Assigned territory subject to change
• Attendance at company meetings both in and out of assigned territory required

OTHER:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to drive long distances

Novocure is taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for our current U.S. employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to any qualified individual, who, because of a medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief/practice, receives an exemption from the vaccination requirement, if such accommodation would not result in an undue hardship for the company.

ABOUT NOVOCURE: Our vision Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer. Our patient-forward mission Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy. Our patient-forward values innovation, focus, drive, courage, trust, empathy.