Senior Medical Information Specialist – NMPH – Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 18 Jul 2026. Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a medical and scientific expert by responding to medical information inquiries from healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive literature searches and critically evaluate, interpret, and synthesize published scientific literature, clinical study data, and other evidence to develop accurate, balanced, and compliant medical responses.
• Review scientific and medical content—including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, publications, and promotional materials—for scientific accuracy, claim substantiation, fair balance, and compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Author or contribute to scientific manuscripts, literature reviews, State-of-the-Art assessments, medical information responses, and other evidence-based scientific communications.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to support evidence-based scientific decision-making and ensure consistent medical messaging.
• Monitor emerging scientific literature and clinical evidence to identify trends and incorporate new data into medical information resources.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including off-label communication requirements and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of medical information resources and processes.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, the following Basic Qualifications must be evident on your resume:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Medical/Healthcare field with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR
• Advance degree in Life Science or Medical/Healthcare field with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

Nice To Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Advanced degree in a life sciences or healthcare discipline (e.g., M.S., Pharm.D., M.D., or Ph.D.).
• Experience applying clinical judgment to interpret complex scientific and clinical evidence, develop evidence-based medical positions, and support compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals through medical information, scientific communications, or Medical Affairs.
• Strong understanding of human physiology, disease states, medical terminology, and neuromodulation therapies (Brain, Pain, and Pelvic Health), with the ability to translate complex evidence into clear, clinically meaningful insights.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing medical information and scientific communications, including off-label communication policies and global regulatory considerations.
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate multiple variables and tradeoffs, and make sound, evidence-based recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

Location

Location: Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular Employees Only

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $106,400.00 - $159,600.00