Clinical Research Program Manager

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Clinical Research Program Manager to coordinate and manage clinical activities related to early-stage feasibility studies, collaborating with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs and R&D.

Responsibilities include leading global investigator-sponsored trials, maintaining study timelines, and ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance while resolving program-level issues with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating investigator-sponsored trials and early-stage feasibility studies.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed, cross-functional environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical program leadership for investigator-sponsored research and feasibility studies.
• Manages a global portfolio of investigator-sponsored research with integrated timelines and deliverables.
• Tracks milestones, communicates risks, and coordinates cross-functional activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical project management

Regulatory affairs liaison

Cross-functional leadership

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Nov 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

The Feasibility Program is looking for a Clinical Research Program Manager to join our team. This individual will coordinate and manage the execution of all clinical activities related to our early-stage research activities (e.g. concept feasibility studies). You will be responsible for working closely with our Program management team, Regulatory Affairs and the Research and Development Department. Some of the day-to-day responsibilities will include managing the daily operations associated with the execution of assigned studies, including developing, maintaining, and monitoring project timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion. This position should be able to function with minimal supervision, handling a portfolio of various clinical studies, and collaborating with cross-functional colleagues in resolution of strategic and operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical program leadership for investigator-sponsored research and early-stage feasibility studies, coordinating study execution and driving timely completion of program milestones.
• Manages a global portfolio of investigator-sponsored research and clinical programs across multiple products and therapies, maintaining integrated timelines, schedules, and deliverables.
• Tracks program milestones and dependencies and communicates risks and resolution plans to stakeholders.
• Partners with investigator sponsors and cross-functional teams to support scientifically valid studies conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.
• Coordinates cross-functional clinical research activities, aligning local execution, stakeholder responsibilities, and operational needs with overall program plans.
• Represents MiniMed in clinical research discussions with investigators, institutions, local customers, and authorities, gathering feedback to inform study planning and address program-level operational issues.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with investigator sponsors, research sites, Program Management, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development to align priorities and resolve strategic and operational challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Medical Device Experience
• Experience working in Investigator Sponsored clinical trials
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional 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.

Salary and Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI). At MiniMed, we’re committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees.

• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• All regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
• Regular employees may not have certain benefits apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always‑on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.