Clinical Research Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Medtronic; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an individual contributor to lead clinical operations for trials. This role involves monitoring clinical trial progress, coordinating with clinical investigators, and supporting the overall clinical research strategy. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the field, with opportunities to mentor junior professionals and contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive compensation plans

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge and competence in the job area.
• Advanced degree with no experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trials and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Develop relations with investigators and CROs.
• Assist with clinical evaluation projects and train personnel.

Skills

Monitoring

Communication

Clinical Research

Project Management

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong 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

Monitoring activities and clinical operations.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Monitor progress of clinical trials at the site level or headquarters and ensure they are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practices (GCP), and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain liaison with clinical investigators, clinical research organizations (CRO), affiliated hospitals, and research institutions to initiate and expedite clinical studies on products with investigational new drug or medical device approval.
• Review adverse event cases with investigators, determine and monitor timelines, budgets, schedules, prepare study documents, and issue status reports.
• Assist with design, development, and monitoring of clinical evaluation projects.
• Train investigators and site personnel.
• Includes headquarters and field clinical research associates (CRA).
• Implement and prepare clinical development strategies as outlined by clinical teams.
• Contact and recommend qualified investigators to perform studies and initiate clinical trials.
• Ensure recruitment and retention of patients.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:

Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing projects from design to implementation, while adhering to policies and utilizing specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.

Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet project and assignment goals. Contributes to project milestones. May be involved in cross-functional tasks.

Innovation and Complexity: Faces general problems and issues, requiring understanding of broader issues or other job areas, but typically not complex. Makes system or process adjustments or recommends enhancements to improve effectiveness.

Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily with internal contacts. External interactions are less complex or problem-solving in nature. Shares information, status, needs, and issues to inform, gain input, and support decisions.

Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and support career streams.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within the job area, typically obtained through advanced education and experience. A Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent outside the U.S.) with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with no experience required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position but are not exhaustive of all responsibilities and skills required.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We recognize employee contributions and support them at every career and life stage with a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology, tackling the most challenging health problems by finding solutions. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. With over 95,000 passionate people worldwide, we innovate from R&D to manufacturing to improve lives. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity here.