Senior Principal Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic

Medtronic Neurovascular clinical research leader advancing complex stroke-therapy studies. Driving evidence generation, regulatory support, and executive stakeholder alignment.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience 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 to executive leadership.

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Clinical Study ManagementNeurovascular Clinical ResearchRegulatory SubmissionsStakeholder ManagementExecutive Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical Trial ManagementData AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentClinical Study ReportingEvidence Generation StrategiesRegulatory AffairsProgram Outcomes ManagementMulti-Site Study LeadershipHealth Economics & Reimbursement

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMedical DeviceClinical DevelopmentHealthcare RegulationsClinical Trial Director

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, execution, and oversight of complex clinical studies and clinical development programs supporting Neurovascular therapies
Provide strategic leadership for 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 leadership
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
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
Travel approximately 25% based on business needs

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
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
Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment where sponsorship does not apply

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 for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Paid sick time for temporary employees as required by applicable state law