We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Mar 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Careers That Change Lives
 
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Clinical Research Manager to join our Neurovascular Medical Science and Clinical Affairs group. 

The Neurovascular Operating Unit provides a comprehensive portfolio of proven, powerful neurovascular technologies, setting the highest standards of integrity and reliability in Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Care.  Click here to learn more about our Neurovascular Product Portfolio.

This position can be based out of Irvine, California or Fridley, Minnesota.

As Senior Clinical Research Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all clinical activities related to a portfolio of clinical studies. You will lead managing daily in-house activities, directing a team of Clinical Research Specialists, and ensuring that clinical studies are scientifically valid and compliant with regulatory requirements. You will report to the Clinical Research Director and will play a crucial role in executing both local and global studies, while also maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership for the conduct of both pre-market and post-market clinical studies.
• Ensure studies meet all relevant regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.
• Represent Medtronic from a clinical research perspective within the country/region.
• Build and maintain a strong network with various internal and external parties.
• Lead clinical teams and execution for both local and global studies, managing clinical research projects across the Neurovascular portfolio.
• Manage Cost-centers and clinical portfolio budgets and resource plans
• Conduct clinical programs consistent with applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Research, prepare, and revise the Investigational Plan and other relevant clinical documents.
• Supervise training of investigators, site staff, and Medtronic clinical staff.
• Oversee accuracy of clinical studies/projects and manages budgets.
• Performs personnel-related supervisory duties, including performance assessments and employee training.
• Provides management-level representation during audits.
• Interface with key functional groups to drive clinical-wide initiatives.

Must Have - Minimum Qualifications 
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume. 

• Bachelors degree required 
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience 

 
Nice to Have 

• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD or MD) preferred.
• Clinical Research experience at Medtronic or within a medical device industry
• Experience in medical device clinical product trials and regulations.
• Expertise with Good Clinical Practice (GCPs) and regulatory and compliance guidelines for clinical trials.
• Experience in managing clinical trials from start to finish.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading clinical teams, including budgets and resource management.
• Diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop, and coach others, and oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. 
• Experience effectively writing and verbally communicating to all levels internally and externally within a regulated environment. 
   

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. 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$156,800.00 - $235,200.00

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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to 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), and 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. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.