We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Apr 2026
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
The Coronary and Renal Denervation operating unit is dedicated to advancing catheter-based therapies that address complex cardiovascular and renal conditions. By combining innovative denervation technologies with deep clinical expertise, the team focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions that improve patient outcomes, expand treatment options for physicians, and support Medtronic’s mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
This position will be based in Mounds View, MN.
The Senior Clinical Research Specialist conducts clinical studies in compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards and in alignment with Medtronic business needs. Serves as medical/scientific consultant to clinicians, marketing or research project teams, development, and government regulatory agencies. Monitors and/or interprets results of clinical investigations in preparation for new-drug or device application and/or publications. May at senior levels, establish the conditions essential for determining the safety, efficacy, medical usefulness, and marketability of medical device product.
Role and Responsibilities
- Reviews and approves required documents for study start, assures continued validity of such documents, takes actions for updates and/or replacements, and monitors site activation
- Performs site initiation activities, resolution and follow-up of site issues, and study closure activities.
- Provides support and training for clinical study sites to assure data integrity and protocol compliance.
- Prepares study materials and/or training and tracks and maintains study documentation.
- Sets up and maintains accurate clinical study files.
- Coordinates activities of associates (assigned clinical site staff) and investigators to ensure compliance with CIP and overall clinical objectives
- Perform site file reviews
- 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 and may prepare clinical trial budgets.
- Participates in overall clinical management plan, protocol and case report form development.
- Performs data review, reviews data discrepancies, ensures data queries are being resolved, works closely with monitors to ensure monitoring action items are resolved, and generates reports.
- Reports on progress and results of clinical investigations
- May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection.
- Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
- Assists clinical management with other duties as requested.
Must Have (Minimum Requirements):
To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience OR
- Advanced degree with 2 years of clinical research experience
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Degree in life sciences, or related medical/scientific field.
- Experience conducting/working on clinical studies and managing clinical trial data review
- Clinical Research experience at Medtronic or within a medical device industry, preferably in cardiovascular area
- CCRA certification (Certified Clinical Research Association) or SOCRA.
- Strong knowledge of clinical monitoring functions and clinical research methodologies, including study design, implementation, and reporting.
- Experience with Clinical Operations and interfacing with CRO teams.
- Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials.
- Excellent project management and organization skills.
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.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, 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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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):$105,600.00 - $158,400.00This 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.
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.
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