Position: Respiratory Account Manager – Southeast
Location: Remote – Should live in Southeastern U.S. ( ~ 50% travel)
Reports to: Senior Clinical Account Manager
Help Transform Critical Care
At Lungpacer Medical, we’re redefining the future of critical care through innovative technology that helps difficult-to-wean patients regain diaphragm function and reduce dependence on mechanical ventilation. Our FDA-approved AeroPace® Neurostimulation System is changing lives—and we’re looking for passionate clinical professionals to help expand its impact.
We’re seeking a Respiratory Account Manager (RAM) to join our Commercial team. This unique hybrid clinical and commercial role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with physicians, respiratory therapists, and ICU teams while driving product adoption and long-term account success. You’ll become the clinical expert for your territory, helping hospitals successfully implement AeroPace® and improve patient outcomes.
If you’re energized by working in the ICU, building clinical partnerships, and supporting breakthrough technology, we’d love to hear from you.
What You Will Do
As a Respiratory Account Manager, you will serve as the primary clinical expert for AeroPace® within your assigned hospital systems while partnering closely with Territory Managers to drive account growth and utilization.
Clinical Implementation & Customer Success
- Lead the successful onboarding and clinical implementation of new hospital accounts.
- Provide expert on-site clinical support during AeroPace® procedures, patient evaluations, and case coverage.
- Train physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and hospital staff on system operation, catheter mapping, sensor alignment, and best clinical practices.
- Collaborate with customers to optimize ICU workflows and integrate diaphragm pacing therapy into daily clinical practice.
- Ensure successful hospital launches by coordinating timelines, stakeholders, and implementation activities.
Commercial Growth & Account Development
- Partner with Territory Managers and Regional Directors to grow product utilization and achieve regional business objectives.
- Identify and develop new physician users across critical care, pulmonology, trauma, and cardiothoracic specialties.
- Build strong clinical champions and long-term customer relationships.
- Present clinical evidence, patient outcomes, and economic value to hospital stakeholders.
- Expand utilization within existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Clinical Operations, Marketing, and Sales to share field insights and best practices.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Value Analysis Committees (VAC), Coding & Reimbursement, Informatics, and Hospital Administration during account implementation.
- Manage local inventory, scheduling, documentation, and account logistics.
- Participate in educational programs and marketing initiatives that increase awareness of diaphragm neurostimulation therapy.
What You Bring (Required Qualifications)
- 3-5 years of recent respiratory therapy or medical device sales experience or 10+ years of clinical experience (RT, RN, or similar) with industry experience supporting commercial teams.
- Demonstrated success educating, training, and influencing healthcare professionals within hospital environments.
- Strong clinical knowledge and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot during complex patient cases.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
- Strong project management, organizational, and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours based on clinical schedules.
- Must reside within 60 minutes of a major airport.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Biology, or a related healthcare field.
- Experience supporting or training on Class III medical devices.
- Knowledge of critical care workflows, ventilator management, and patient monitoring.
- Successful track record supporting hospital-based sales growth or exceeding commercial objectives.
- Experience implementing new technologies within inpatient hospital systems, including physician adoption, clinical documentation, hospital purchasing processes, coding, reimbursement, and staff education.
You Are a Great Fit If…
- You are passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovative medical technology.
- You enjoy combining clinical expertise with commercial strategy.
- You thrive in the ICU and feel comfortable supporting complex clinical procedures.
- You naturally build trust with physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and hospital leadership.
- You enjoy solving problems, navigating hospital systems, and helping customers succeed.
- You are highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple hospital accounts independently.
- You embrace travel and enjoy working in diverse healthcare environments.
- You are excited to join a growing commercial organization where your work directly impacts patients, customers, and the future of the business.
Why Join Lungpacer Medical?
Joining Lungpacer means becoming part of a mission-driven team bringing groundbreaking diaphragm neurostimulation technology to patients who need it most. You’ll work alongside talented clinical and commercial professionals, collaborate with leading critical care physicians, and play a key role in expanding access to a therapy that has the potential to transform respiratory care.
If you’re looking for an opportunity where your clinical expertise, customer focus, and passion for innovation can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Lungpacer Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation: Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, education, geographic location, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to make a real impact in patients’ lives and help bring life-changing therapy to the world? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] today and join Lungpacer’s mission to redefine respiratory support. Your clinical expertise and passion for patient care can help shape the future of medicine.