Clinical Research Program Manager – MCRS Strategic Account Manager

Medtronic

Clinical Research Program Manager advancing Medtronic’s global clinical evidence generation and regulatory approvals. Managing strategic healthcare partnerships, portfolios, business development, and risk.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,800 - $199,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research, regulatory strategies, and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on business development and performance management within the healthcare and medical device sectors.

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Clinical Research ManagementRegulatory Affairs ExpertiseStrategic Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPortfolio Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical TrialsData AnalysisBudget ManagementProposal DevelopmentMarket IntelligenceQuality SystemsCompliance ProcessesPerformance ReviewsRisk ManagementEvidence Generation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAdvanced Degree (MBA, Master's)

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical DevicePharmaceuticalCROLife Sciences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary contact for Operating Unit/regional leaders and MCRS stakeholders
Build and manage strategic stakeholder relationships and internal collaboration
Identify opportunities for clinical evidence generation and new business
Facilitate strategic discussions and communicate service capabilities and offerings
Generate leads through networking and outreach
Manage service offerings, track progress, and analyze customer needs
Oversee proposal and negotiation processes, including potential outsourcing
Develop and execute strategic plans using data analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence
Oversee portfolio-level deliverables, timelines, budgets, performance, quality, and financial status
Conduct service delivery performance reviews and drive continuous improvement
Manage portfolio-level risks and issues in collaboration with Quality and Compliance teams
Lead end-to-end issue resolution and ensure escalation and resolution of quality, safety, timeline, and budget issues
Provide leadership for clinical studies and regulatory affairs supporting product approval
Develop and implement regulatory strategies for timely worldwide product approvals
Ensure regulatory submissions are accurate and compliant
Represent Medtronic in clinical research matters within the country/region and collect feedback from customers and authorities
Lead local and global studies and manage clinical research projects across Medtronic therapies and businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of related clinical experience (3+ years with an advanced degree)
Experience in clinical research, clinical operations, strategic account management, business development, or portfolio management within healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, CRO, or related life sciences organizations
Experience building and influencing relationships across complex, global matrix organizations and leading strategic customer or business partner engagements
Knowledge of clinical trials, evidence generation, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and compliance processes
Experience managing business performance, including budgets, forecasting, proposals, contracts, vendor oversight, and portfolio-level planning
Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) or relevant certification (PMP), and experience developing business cases, growth strategies, or market assessments
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
Candidates for roles below the Principal level must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
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