Manager, Clinical Research (Remote)

Work Flexibility: Remote Stryker is seeking a Manager, Clinical Research to join our Surgical Technology division. This is a U.S.-based remote position, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones. As the Manager, Clinical Research you will join a highly integrated clinical research team supporting Surgical Technology (ST), where rigorous evidence generation and study execution are central to product development and commercialization. You will partner closely with US and international business leaders to plan, conduct, and publish clinical studies that support safety, efficacy, and reimbursement objectives. What you will do Develop and implement clinical research strategies aligned with Surgical Technology priorities and compliance standards. Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, and health economics teams to align clinical evidence with product claims and reimbursement requirements. Lead end-to-end clinical studies, including protocol development, site selection, contracting, monitoring, data collection, and study close-out to meet timelines and quality targets. Conduct investigator meetings and ensure protocol adherence and study readiness prior to trial initiation. Manage clinical research budgets, track spend vs. plan and deliver studies within approved financial and timeline parameters. Oversee and evaluate contract research organizations by monitoring deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation. Produce and review clinical documentation, including study reports, publications, and evidence-based materials supporting commercial activities. Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ISO 14155), applicable regulations, and internal procedures through audits, monitoring, and documentation control. What you need Required Bachelor's degree in a science or research-based field (e.g., natural sciences, nursing, engineering). Minimum 8 years of clinical or basic research experience in a medical-related field. Demonstrated working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ISO 14155) and medical device clinical study standards. Proven experience developing and managing clinical studies from initiation through publication. Documented experience with scientific publication and/or conference presentations. Preferred Postgraduate degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD) in a related discipline. Experience in medical device clinical research. Experience in surgical technologies, general surgery, obstetrics, or related clinical areas. Experience in scientific or medical writing for publications or regulatory documentation. United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $126,500 - $210,700 USD Annual US5: $132,800 - $221,200 USD Annual US10: $139,200 - $231,800 USD Annual US15: $145,500 - $242,300 USD Annual US20: $151,800 - $252,800 USD Annual US30: $164,500 - $273,900 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location. Travel Percentage: 30% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.