Senior Clinical Research Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Supervise, design, plan, and execute clinical evaluation research studies.

• Draft and author protocols as well as patient record forms.

• Conduct both registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that meet medical needs or possess commercial potential.

• Oversee and analyze clinical investigation results for new pharmaceuticals, devices, or consumer applications.

• Manage and address the operational aspects of clinical trials with project teams in accordance with SOPs, GCP, and local regulations.

• Prepare clinical trial budgets as required.

• Handle clinical supply operations, site selection, and vendor selection as necessary.

• Take on project management duties for designated studies and site management tasks.

• Represent Medtronic in clinical research within the designated country or region.

• Gather feedback from local customers and authorities.

• Establish and nurture relationships and collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Promote local evidence dissemination and raise awareness.

• Provide mentorship to colleagues or guide the work of junior professionals as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience is required.

• For degrees obtained outside the United States, a qualification that meets 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is necessary.

• Familiarity with Medtronic systems is essential.

• A solid understanding of clinical Quality and Regulatory environments is required.

• Experience in the Medical Device Industry is preferred.

• Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the entire duration of employment; sponsorship is not available for roles below Principal level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability leave.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.

• Simple Steps (global well-being program).

• Incentive plans.

• 401(k) plan along with employer contribution and matching.

• Short-term disability.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.

• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

• Temporary employees are entitled to paid sick time as required under applicable state law and are eligible for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.