Senior Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic

Senior Clinical Research Specialist managing investigator-sponsored research for Medtronic’s surgical medical-device business. Overseeing clinical operations, compliance, contracting, payments, and device logistics.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £50,400 - £75,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trials within the medical device industry, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulations. Proficient in budgeting, invoicing, and stakeholder management while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Clinical Research ManagementGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Budget ManagementStakeholder ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial RegulationsTrial Master File (TMF) MaintenanceCosting and InvoicingAsset Depreciation TrackingContract NegotiationStudy Policy DevelopmentEuropean Pre-Market StudiesScientific Literature Database ManagementPayment ProcessingOperational Workflow Optimization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementAttention to DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Trial Management PlatformsPurchasing Systems

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryInvestigator-Sponsored Research (ISR)Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)ISO 14155CFR 812CFR 50CFR 54

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee investigator-sponsored research from initial review, contracting, and active study management through close-out and publication
Manage study device shipments, returns, and associated logistics
Handle ISR costing, budgeting, invoicing, payment processing, and asset depreciation tracking
Coordinate contract negotiations and align internal cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain Trial Master Files (TMF) and ensure compliance with GCP, ISO 14155, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs
Serve as the European representative on the global ISR Council of Expertise
Help develop and update study policies and procedures
Assist Medtronic-sponsored studies with payments, budget management, and Global Compliance Committee (GCC) approval workflows
Act as Subject Matter Expert for purchasing systems, clinical trial management platforms, HCP interactions, and operational workflows
Lead initiatives to optimize contracting, payment, device logistics, and compliance approval processes
Partner with internal teams and present key updates during Medical Evidence team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of clinical research experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years of clinical research experience
5+ years of experience managing or supporting clinical trials within the medical device industry
Experience working on European pre-market studies and managing multiple clinical research sites
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial regulations, and relevant standards (e.g., CFR 812, CFR 50, CFR 54, ISO 14155)
Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, with high attention to detail
Professional and compliant stakeholder management skills, including interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and internal teams
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred: Experience building and maintaining scientific literature databases
Preferred: Experience with payment processes, contracting, and HCP engagement activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage
Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)