Sr Clinical Research Spec

About the role

In this exciting role as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist (Sr. CRS) in our Surgical Operating Unit, you will have primary responsibility in the execution and oversight of global clinical studies. An individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty, you will deliver and/or manage projects assigned and work with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals. Most of the time is spent delivering and overseeing projects—from design to implementation—while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, designs, plans, and develops clinical evaluation research studies.
• Prepares and authors protocols and patient record forms.
• Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer commercial potential.
• Oversees and interprets results of clinical investigations in preparation for new drug, device, or consumer applications.
• Oversees and resolves operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with project teams and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practice (GCP), and specific country regulations. May prepare clinical trial budgets.
• May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site, and vendor selection.
• Represents Medtronic from a clinical research perspective within the country/region and collects feedback from local customers and authorities.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
• Drives local evidence dissemination and awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. 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.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of Medtronic systems (nice to have).
• Understanding of the clinical Quality and Regulatory environments (nice to have).
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry (nice to have).

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described 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.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) locations: $105,600.00 – $158,400.00 (USD). This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

Benefits

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.