Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic; Mounds View (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic in the United States is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist within the Structural Heart team. You will lead study start-up and execution for a key clinical program supporting transcatheter therapies, working with the Clinical Research Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and SOP adherence.

The role focuses on trials in transcatheter valves, with primary location in Mounds View, MN and four days onsite, while remote options are considered. Travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of clinical research experience.
• Understanding of GCP and regulatory guidelines for clinical trials.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, planning and developing clinical evaluation studies.
• Prepare protocols and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee and interpret results of clinical investigations.
• Manage site and vendor selection and budgets.

Skills

Clinical research

Regulatory compliance

GCP

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Regulatory submissions

Clinical trial budgeting

GCP familiarity

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Sep 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeIn this exciting role as a Clinical Research Specialist within the Structural Heart team, you will have primary focus and responsibility for study start up and execution on a key clinical program to support the development and advancement of best-in-class transcatheter tricuspid therapies. You will work under the direction and closely with the Clinical Research Manager to satisfy applicable regulatory standards and Medtronic internal requirements for clinical studies.The Structural Heart team offers minimally invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of heart valves. This role will be within the Mitral and Tricuspid clinical group and be part of the Tricuspid Study Team.Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.Primary location is Mounds View, MN with four days per week required onsite. Will consider remote applicants. Travel up to 20%.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Assist in designing, planning and developing clinical evaluation research studies for products that are under clinical investigation.Prepares and authors protocols and regulatory submissions.Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial potential.Aids in overseeing and interpret results of clinical investigations in preparation for new device or consumer application.Oversees and manages operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with the Study Team and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practice (GCP) and specific country regulations, and may prepare clinical trial budgets.May be responsible for site and vendor selection and oversight.Collaborates and partners with a cross-functional team which includes site managers, monitors, statisticians, field teams, and others.Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.Assists in local evidence dissemination strategies.Must Have (Minimum Requirements):To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of clinical research experienceOr advanced degree with 0 years of experienceNice-to-Haves:Clinical trials experience within Medtronic or another medical device industryDegree in life sciences, clinical research, or related medical/scientific fieldCCRA certificationExperience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trialsExperience in clinical operationsExperience developing clinical strategies and study designExperience in structural heart therapiesExperience working with global teamsProject management experienceFor 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 RequirementsThe 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. 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