Clinical Research Specialist

Clinical Research Specialist

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

In this exciting role as a Clinical Research Specialist within the Structural Heart team, you will have primary focus and responsibility for study start up and execution on a key clinical program to support the development and advancement of best-in-class transcatheter tricuspid therapies. You will work under the direction and closely with the Clinical Research Manager to satisfy applicable regulatory standards and Medtronic internal requirements for clinical studies. The Structural Heart team offers minimally invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of heart valves. This role will be within the Mitral and Tricuspid clinical group and be part of the Tricuspid Study Team. Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It's no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions. Primary location is Mounds View, MN with four days per week required onsite. Will consider remote applicants. Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in designing, planning and developing clinical evaluation research studies for products that are under clinical investigation.
• Prepares and authors protocols and regulatory submissions.
• Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial potential.
• Aids in overseeing and interpret results of clinical investigations in preparation for new device or consumer application.
• Oversees and manages operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with the Study Team and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practice (GCP) and specific country regulations, and may prepare clinical trial budgets.
• May be responsible for site and vendor selection and oversight.
• Collaborates and partners with a cross-functional team which includes site managers, monitors, statisticians, field teams, and others.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
• Assists in local evidence dissemination strategies.

Must Have (Minimum Requirements):

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of clinical research experience

• Or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice-to-Haves:

• Clinical trials experience within Medtronic or another medical device industry
• Degree in life sciences, clinical research, or related medical/scientific field
• CCRA certification
• Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials
• Experience in clinical operations
• Experience developing clinical strategies and study design
• Experience in structural heart therapies
• Experience working with global teams
• Project management experience

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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