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# Therapy Development Specialist, Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV at Penumbra

- **Company:** Penumbra
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc/1beb1423-3bf4-47a3-bb37-3068339b14c3

## Job description

General Summary The Therapy Development Specialist is a field-based role responsible for supporting therapy awareness, program development, and care pathway optimization across assigned hospital accounts. This position partners with physicians, nursing leaders, administrators, and internal cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, strengthen coordination of care, and support adoption of therapy solutions for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.

The Therapy Development Specialist serves as a strategic partner to both internal and external stakeholders by helping to advance clinical and operational initiatives within targeted health systems. This role is focused on account engagement, education, and program development, and is not intended to function as a routine procedural support or case coverage role. To meet the needs of our clients and those of our internal team, we will prioritize TDS candidates who currently reside in the NE Region (ME, MA, NY, NJ, CT, PA, VT).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

- Act as a regional VTE care path expert, driving improved care path knowledge across the regional teams you support while supporting a broad coalition of customers. These may include treating and managing physicians, administration, staff, and other personnel to drive VTE program optimization by acting as a liaison between Penumbra (PEN) and all key stakeholders. Must be able to prioritize key account work across multiple regions. *
- Develop and execute education and clinical care path strategies, drive (or support) clinical program development plans through innovative field education programs. *
- Manage account education initiatives throughout the project lifecycle and effectively communicate with regional sales team throughout.
- Identify and develop care path KOL’s and educational resources to leverage.
- Identify, organize, and execute local/regional care path tradeshows & conferences and other meetings to optimize product and therapy awareness regionally. *
- Represent marketing as a key point of contact within a defined Sales region. *
- Work closely with field sales leaders, sales, and clinical teams.
- Be the regional expert in clinical data related to thrombectomy and stay current with product and therapy data and Penumbra collateral to incorporate messaging for raising therapy awareness. *
- Assist with local PR initiatives related to the launch of products working with hospital marketing, Penumbra product marketing, and Penumbra communications team to drive therapy awareness in the local market. *
- Drive understanding of patient & clinician insights within the therapy, including patient and care path physician behavior. *
- Establish and foster relationships with key customers and key opinion leaders within assigned region to enable podium representation of Penumbra products and to ensure that launches and programs are relevant to drive understanding and adoption of related products.
- Assist in anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
- Ability to utilize analytic methods to capture and evaluate regional activities, including analysis and recommendation of new opportunities, and adapt new processes and strategies, as necessary.
- Promote and maintain the Penumbra brand-raising therapy awareness within the assigned region.
- Collect and share intelligence with managers on relevant competitive products, activities, and/or therapies for competitive products.
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
- Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
- Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned. *Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree required in nursing, healthcare, life sciences, business, marketing, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in healthcare, medical device, clinical program development, hospital leadership, downstream marketing, or a related field-based role required. Additional Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in hospital-based program development, quality improvement, care pathway optimization, service line development, or stakeholder engagement preferred
- Experience in VTE (Venous Thromboembolism), PE (Pulmonary Embolism), DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), cardiovascular services, critical care, emergency medicine, interventional services, or related acute care settings preferred
- Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary hospital teams, including physicians, nursing leadership, quality leaders, and administrative stakeholders
- Strong understanding of hospital systems, clinical workflows, and the complexities of care pathway development preferred
- Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives across a broad geography
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across internal and external teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and customer priorities
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to routinely work on multiple tasks with multiple people while effectively prioritizing work in an environment of often competing priorities
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences, including sales & marketing leadership, and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers and marketing partners

Working Conditions

- Field-based, remote position requiring frequent travel throughout assigned territory and other business locations as needed
- Business travel from 80% or more (US), with overnight stays 50%-75% of the time. Ability to travel extensively by car and plane
- Willingness and ability to conduct company business outside of the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, work schedule including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, in support of customer and business needs
- Requires some lifting and moving of up to 20 pounds
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious disease, and radiation
- Must be able to work in Cath Labs or ORs with radiation exposure. Wear a lead apron for long periods of time (2-3hrs on average). Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day
- Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis

Annual Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $150,000 This is the pay range for a mid-cost labor market. If hired in another region, there will be a difference in pay range. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

## What We Offer

- A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
- The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
- A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

## About Penumbra

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel medical devices that address challenging conditions with significant unmet need, focusing on stroke thrombectomy and other vascular therapies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: PEN)
- **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Arani Bose, Adam Elsesser

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical equipment manufacturing / Healthcare technology
- **Target customers**: Hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide, selling through a direct sales organization in the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, and via distributors in other international markets.
- **Mission**: “Transform patient care through innovative therapies” and “help as many people as possible” by focusing on areas with high unmet need. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **THUNDERBOLT®**: The latest Penumbra CAVT™ (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy) platform, the first cleared technology to use modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
- **Other medical devices**: A broad portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need, including neurovascular and peripheral vascular therapies. Products are marketed under the Penumbra brand.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $8.1 billion (as of October 2024, per aggregated data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $1.4 billion (latest full year data); in Q2 FY2026 (ended June 30, 2026) revenue was $390 million, with net income of $34.8 million. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Boston Scientific (listed as parent company in some data sources, though Penumbra remains an independent public company; this may be a data error). Key partners include hospitals and healthcare systems globally. Penumbra has acquired several international subsidiaries (Crossmed, Penumbra Neuro Canada, etc.). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Growth Signals**: More than 4,700 employees globally (up from ~2,089 in some reports, indicating rapid hiring); available in 100+ markets; recent FDA clearance and CE Mark for THUNDERBOLT; recognized as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune in 2019. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑mover in CAVT**: THUNDERBOLT is the only cleared technology using modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy, creating a strong technological moat.
- **Broad global presence**: Direct sales in major markets and distribution in 100+ countries, with manufacturing and R&D in the US and Europe.
- **High‑growth, high‑impact area**: Focus on acute ischemic stroke and other critical conditions with large unmet clinical needs, driving consistent revenue growth and innovation.
- **Talent density**: Attracts many talent from top medtech companies (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Stryker) and retains engineers and scientists with a mission‑driven culture. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand CAVT platform**: Continue rolling out THUNDERBOLT globally, leveraging recent FDA clearance and CE Mark.
- **International expansion**: Strengthen presence in Latin America, Asia, and other emerging markets (e.g., Penumbra Latin America Distribuidora).
- **Organic innovation & acquisitions**: Invest in R&D and pursue strategic acquisitions to broaden the product portfolio (historical acquisitions in Canada, Sweden, Singapore, Italy).
- **Operational excellence**: Enhance manufacturing capabilities (new roles in Roseville, CA, and Alameda) to scale production of complex medical devices.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose‑driven mission**: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
- **Culture of innovation**: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Global but tight‑knit**: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Growth opportunities**: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
- **Engineering & manufacturing focus**: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)
- **Work policy**: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [penumbrainc.com – Company Homepage](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
2. [penumbrainc.com – About Us](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)
3. [penumbrainc.com – Careers](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com – Penumbra, Inc. Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
5. [jobs.lever.co – Open Positions at Penumbra](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)

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