Senior Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic

Senior Clinical Research Specialist advancing Medtronic’s neurovascular therapies through clinical evidence strategies. Leading scientific, clinical, and regulatory documentation for development and submissions.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeFridley • California, Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,600 - $158,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research and regulatory writing, with a strong ability to analyze and communicate clinical data effectively. Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects within the medical device industry, particularly in neurovascular therapies.

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Clinical Research ExperienceRegulatory WritingScientific WritingClinical Trial SupportNeurovascular Therapeutic Area Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study ProtocolsClinical Study ReportsClinical Evaluation ReportsRisk-Benefit AssessmentsSubmission MaterialsClinical Evidence StrategiesData AnalysisLiterature ReviewsPublication PlanningRegulatory Submissions

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical DisciplineMD or PhD in Biomedical Science (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceLife SciencesHealthcareRegulated EnvironmentClinical DevelopmentNeurovascularStrokeVascular Intervention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clinical development programs for neurovascular therapies designed to treat stroke and other neurovascular conditions
Author and lead clinical, scientific, and regulatory documentation, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, clinical evaluation reports, annual reports, risk-benefit assessments, and submission materials
Develop clinical evidence strategies aligned with program objectives and regulatory requirements
Support study start-up, study execution, publication planning, regulatory submissions, and broader clinical development initiatives
Partner with Clinical, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, Health Economics & Reimbursement, and Medical Affairs stakeholders
Interpret, analyze, and communicate clinical data through reports, presentations, and evidence summaries
Conduct scientific literature reviews, clinical evidence assessments, and literature database management
Lead publication planning and execution with physician investigators, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders
Monitor and summarize emerging scientific literature, conference presentations, and competitive developments in the neurovascular therapeutic area
Manage multiple clinical and business-critical projects, coordinating document reviews, stakeholder feedback, revisions, and approvals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 4+ years of relevant clinical research, scientific writing, regulatory writing, or medical device experience; or an advanced degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
Experience authoring or contributing to clinical, scientific, or regulatory documentation
Experience supporting cross-functional projects within a regulated healthcare, life sciences, or medical device environment
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate clinical or scientific data to diverse stakeholders
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
Primary preference for candidates based in Fridley/Mounds View, Minnesota, Irvine, California, or Lafayette, Colorado
Minimum four days per week onsite
Travel requirements expected to be approximately 25%
Candidates below Principal level must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
Preferred: MD or PhD in a biomedical science discipline
Preferred: Experience supporting clinical trials and clinical development programs within the medical device industry
Preferred: Experience with clinical, medical, scientific, or regulatory writing and publication development
Preferred: Neurovascular, stroke, vascular intervention, or related medical device therapeutic area experience
Preferred: Experience supporting regulatory submissions and responses to health authorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
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 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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees