Senior Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic

Senior Clinical Research Specialist overseeing global clinical studies for Medtronic, a healthcare technology company. Designing protocols, managing sites and vendors, and ensuring clinical and regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeMounds View • Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,600 - $158,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing and overseeing global clinical studies, with a strong focus on clinical evaluation research, project management, and regulatory compliance in the medical device industry. Capable of building relationships and mentoring team members while managing clinical trial operations and budgets.

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Clinical Study ManagementProject ManagementClinical Evaluation ResearchRegulatory ComplianceMedical Device Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Protocol PreparationClinical Trial BudgetingClinical Investigation InterpretationClinical Supplies ManagementSite SelectionVendor SelectionData AnalysisClinical Trial Operations

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Medtronic Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSurgical Operating UnitQuality and Regulatory EnvironmentsClinical TrialsEvidence Dissemination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and oversee global clinical studies in the Surgical Operating Unit
Oversee, design, plan, and develop clinical evaluation research studies
Prepare and author protocols and patient record forms
Conduct registered and non-registered clinical studies
Oversee and interpret clinical investigation results for new drug, device, or consumer applications
Oversee and resolve clinical trial operational aspects with project teams
Prepare clinical trial budgets as needed
Manage clinical supplies operations, site selection, and vendor selection as needed
Assume project management responsibilities for selected studies and site management activities
Represent Medtronic from a clinical research perspective within the country or region
Collect feedback from local customers and authorities
Build and maintain relationships and collaborations with internal and external parties
Drive local evidence dissemination and awareness
Mentor colleagues or direct the work of lower-level professionals as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of Medtronic systems
Understanding of clinical Quality and Regulatory environments
Experience in the medical device industry
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
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