Senior Principal Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic

Senior clinical research leader advancing Medtronic Neurovascular therapies through complex studies. Driving evidence generation, cross-functional execution, and executive-level clinical strategy.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeFridley • California, Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,200 - $262,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading complex clinical studies and development programs within the neurovascular therapeutic area, with a strong focus on stakeholder management, regulatory submissions, and strategic communication. Proven ability to drive outcomes in a matrixed environment while effectively presenting clinical information to executive leadership.

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Clinical Study ManagementRegulatory SubmissionsStakeholder ManagementNeurovascular Clinical ResearchExecutive Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical Development ProgramsData AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentClinical Study ReportsHealth EconomicsRegulatory AffairsMedical Device ExperienceComplex Clinical TrialsStrategic Leadership

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Industry Keywords

Neurovascular TherapiesLife SciencesHealthcareClinical Trial DirectorMulti-Site Clinical Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex clinical studies and clinical development programs supporting Neurovascular therapies
Provide strategic leadership for one or more large clinical studies, ensuring study objectives, timelines, quality standards, and business priorities are achieved
Manage multiple studies, workstreams, and competing priorities simultaneously
Develop and execute clinical evidence generation strategies supporting regulatory, commercial, and product development objectives
Partner with Clinical, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Health Economics & Reimbursement, and other stakeholders
Liaise with physicians, investigators, external clinical partners, and other stakeholders throughout study execution
Present clinical study strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes to senior and executive leaders
Author and review clinical, scientific, and regulatory documentation, including protocols, clinical study reports, publications, presentations, and submission materials
Interpret, analyze, and communicate complex clinical data and study outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences
Lead publication and dissemination activities with physician investigators, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders
Monitor emerging scientific literature, competitive developments, and evolving clinical evidence in the neurovascular therapeutic area

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant clinical research or medical device experience, or an advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience independently leading complex clinical studies or clinical development programs
Proven experience owning study strategy, execution, timelines, stakeholder management, and program outcomes
Strong clinical study management expertise within a regulated healthcare, life sciences, or medical device environment
Experience interacting with senior leadership and presenting clinical information to executive audiences
Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to independently drive outcomes and operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a biomedical science discipline preferred
Neurovascular clinical research experience strongly preferred
Experience leading global and/or multi-site clinical studies
Experience serving as a Clinical Trial Director, Clinical Trial Lead, Senior Clinical Program Lead, or comparable leadership-level clinical research role
Experience managing complex clinical trials involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams
Experience engaging investigators, physicians, and external clinical partners
Demonstrated executive presentation and leadership communication skills
Experience supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
Strategic mindset with the ability to influence decisions across functions and leadership levels
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required at hire and throughout employment for roles below Principal level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and 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 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 for eligible employees
Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees