Strategic Clinical Research Program Manager/Clinical Scientist - PH - Rice Creek, MN (Onsite)

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. The Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health business develops therapies that address chronic pain, bladder and bowel control disorders, and other conditions that significantly impact quality of life. This team generates the clinical evidence needed to support therapy innovation, regulatory strategies, market access, and physician adoption, working across Clinical Research, R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to translate business priorities into evidence strategies that drive product and therapy success throughout the lifecycle.

About the Role

The Strategic Clinical Program Manager/Clinical Scientist develops and executes integrated clinical evidence strategies that support therapy development, commercialization, and market adoption. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to build evidence roadmaps, leverage real-world evidence and emerging analytical approaches, and guide clinical strategy from concept through post-market activities. Position is based onsite at the Rice Creek East location; limited travel may be required to support business priorities, stakeholder meetings, and scientific engagements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Evidence Planning
  • Translate business and therapy strategies into clinical evidence generation plans
  • Own the development and lifecycle of integrated evidence roadmaps
  • Drive upstream and downstream alignment with R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs
• AI & RWE Innovation
  • Identify and apply real-world datasets (EMR, claims, registries) and AI/ML tools to enhance clinical strategy
  • Collaborate with Data Science to explore digital biomarkers and AI-enabled clinical insights
  • Guide integration of digital health tools into study design or strategy
• Execution & Program Oversight
  • Support cross-functional core teams with clinical strategy expertise from concept to post-market
  • Monitor progress, resolve risks, and adapt plans based on closed study insights and market feedback
  • Review and prioritize External Research Program (ERP) and Collaborative Research Studies
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategy direction
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs and publication teams to drive timely, impactful dissemination
  • Ensure regional evidence needs are captured and incorporated into global strategy

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical strategy, program management, or related healthcare disciplines OR advanced degree with 3+ years of experience in the same areas
• 3+ years of experience leading programs, major workstreams, or cross-functional teams
• Experience in a healthcare environment, medical device industry, or regulated clinical research setting
• Experience developing or executing clinical evidence generation strategies and programs
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions to achieve business and clinical objectives
• For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required

Preferred

• Master's degree (MS, MPH, MBA) or PhD in Life Sciences, Engineering, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline
• Knowledge of neuromodulation, pelvic health, pain management, neuroscience, or related therapy areas
• Experience with real-world evidence, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or digital health technologies
• Experience supporting reimbursement, health economics, market access, or commercialization evidence strategies
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal program/project management training

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico): $132,800.00 – $199,200.00 (USD). This position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

• For regular employees working 20+ hours/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)
• For all regular employees: 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)
• Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time (as required by applicable state law) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico

Work Arrangement

Onsite at Rice Creek East location. Limited travel may be required.

Work Authorization

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above. 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.