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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
We are looking for a skilled Medical Writer to support EU MDR and China-related projects. This role involves reviewing and summarizing scientific literature, conducting critical evaluations of clinical evidence, and creating regulatory documentation to meet compliance requirements. Expertise in regulatory guidelines for both EU MDR and China is essential.
Careers That Change Lives
In this exciting role as a Clinical Evidence Specialist, you will primarily focus on developing clinical evaluation plans and managing associated deliverables for the Cardiac Rhythm organization. This includes partnering with a wide variety of cross functional stakeholders to support ongoing data reviews and scientific assessments. This specialist provides scientific and/or medical expertise, analytical thought processes and a robust, systematic clinical evaluation approach to continuously collect, analyze, and assess clinical data on CRM products throughout their lifecycle.
Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. It is comprised of three key businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies, Defibrillation Solutions, and Cardiac Diagnostic Services. Together, we will transform the lives of people with cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Location: Mounds View, MN
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Assist in the preparation and development of clinical evaluation reports (CERs) and related documents by collaborating with team members across various functions.
Develop clinical evaluations for multiple geographies, including China.
Learn and maintain knowledge about therapeutic areas and device operations to contribute to the creation of clear and concise reports.
Support the identification of existing clinical data by helping to develop search strategies and gather relevant internal or external information.
Stay informed about clinical evaluation guidelines and industry best practices to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Help review and assess technical documents, such as risk management plans or Instructions for Use (IFU), to align with clinical data and industry standards.
Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, clinical, quality, marketing) to support risk/benefit assessments and evaluate State of the Art for therapies and products.
Perform document proofreading, editing, formatting, and assist in integrating review comments for document completion and approval.
Assist in maintaining project schedules and timelines for clinical evaluation activities.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives as needed.
Must Have (Minimum Requirements):
To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
OR
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Proficient knowledge of physiology and/or applicable disease states, medical terminology, CRM therapies and technologies
Project management experience
Advanced degree
Experience with medical and/or scientific writing at Medtronic or within the medical device/pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed, global environment
Familiarity with international regulatory requirements and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO 14155, ISO 14971, MedDev 2.7.1 rev 4, EU MDR, applicable MDCG)
Experience planning and executing internet literature searches using databases such as PubMed
Experience working with ReadCube or other literature repository and citation management tools
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally clearly and effectively and in technical or scientific writing, clear and concise writing style
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills to effectively summarize, communicate, and present clinical trial outcomes
Effective organizational, communication, and project team skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
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. (ADA-United States of America)
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.
Learn more about our benefits at benefits.medtronic.com
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):$87,200.00 - $130,800.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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 95,000+ 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.
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