Roger Knopsnider
Mount Pleasant,PA
Summary
Results-driven National Complex Aortic Clinical Specialist with 15 years of experience in advanced endovascular case management. Developed strong physician and associate relationships to drive sales growth and improve underperforming accounts. Seeking to leverage expertise in Western PA as a Field Sales Associate.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
National Aortic Complex Clinical Associate
W.L. Gore & Associates
Mt. Pleasant, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Supported physicians and FSA in patient screening, imaging interpretation (CTA), device selection, and case planning to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Covered numerous complex cases which included over 200+ TAMBE procedures.
- Trainer for physician TAMBE trainings to improve procedural proficiency and patient safety.
- Built collaborative relationships with associates and physicians to enhance care coordination.
Clinical Imaging Specialist
W.L. Gore & Associates
Flagstaff, AZ
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Review clinical trial subjects for inclusion or exclusion providing device selection for approved studies.
- Collaborated with endovascular sales associates and physicians to develop commercial case plans and optimize device selection.
- Troubleshot post-procedure aortic and peripheral endovascular cases involving adverse events, providing critical insights for follow-up actions.
- Assisted clinical affairs study managers, product specialists, and engineers in measurement methods and study design for projects including ultra-low profile, TBE/PMDA, Embrace Registry, and EXCC aneurism sac.
- Co-led Ultra Low Profile AAA device project with cross-functional team.
- Set up and support endovascular simulator events.
Aortic Endovascular Clinical Specialist
W.L. Gore & Associates
Philadelphia, PA
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Provided call coverage when requested.
- Increased the sales from $1800 to >$400k in 1.5 years in a few ~$0 accounts.
- Proven record of success during routine, complex and emergent endovascular cases.
- Assisted doctors with patient screening, case planning, and device selection to ensure effective treatment.
- Troubleshoot endovascular cases and identify solutions to improve the procedural success.
- Provided hospital in-services and simulator trainings to surgeons and hospital personnel.
- Established cross-selling relationships to enhance collaboration and optimize patient outcomes.
- Proven dependability with significant travel completed within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic sectors.
Education
Certificate in Computed Tomography -
Community College Of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging – Business Emphasis
Bloomsburg University
Certificate in Radiologic Technology -
Anderson Area Medical Center, School Of Radiologic Technology
Anderson, South CarolinaSkills
- Advanced case support for trial and commercial Gore Endovascular devices
- Proven associate with excellent team and cross-selling-team relationships
- Proven experience promoting and teaching physicians Gore endovascular devices
- Successful customer relationships
- Clinical education
- Case support device selection
- TAMBE trainer
- Problem solving
- Advanced image processing
Accomplishments
- Summit Club 2026
Timeline
National Aortic Complex Clinical Associate
W.L. Gore & Associates
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Imaging Specialist
W.L. Gore & Associates
11.2019 - 09.2023
Aortic Endovascular Clinical Specialist
W.L. Gore & Associates
03.2013 - 11.2019
Certificate in Computed Tomography -
Community College Of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging – Business Emphasis
Bloomsburg University
Certificate in Radiologic Technology -
Anderson Area Medical Center, School Of Radiologic Technology