Manager Clinical Databases & Integrations

MDU Medtronic USA Inc; Minnesota; Remote; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

MIP eligibility

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Director-level Manager for Clinical Databases & Integrations to lead database development, implementation, and system integrations across clinical research operations. The role emphasizes operational leadership, resource management, and ensuring compliant, scalable data solutions.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, Data & Safety Management, IT, and Operating Units to drive standardization and continuous improvement while managing global teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in clinical data management, clinical database development, clinical systems implementation, or clinical research operations (or advanced degree and 3+ years).
• Experience managing clinical database platforms, clinical data systems, or clinical system integrations in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop database development, implementation, and interface management teams supporting clinical research operations.
• Manage resource allocation, workload prioritization, and team capacity planning to ensure quality, timeline, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the business process owner for database development and clinical systems integration processes, driving standardization and continuous improvement.
• Oversee clinical database development, implementation, testing, and system integration activities supporting clinical studies.
• Maintain Development and Interface standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality documentation, and process controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor operational metrics, forecasts, and delivery performance to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Clinical Research, Data & Safety Management, Information Technology, and Operating Unit stakeholders to support delivery excellence and business continuity.
• Lead resolution of complex operational issues, escalations, and cross-functional challenges impacting database development and interface services.

Skills

Clinical data management

Clinical database development

Clinical systems Implementation

Clinical research operations

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EDC systems

CTMS

Regulatory systems

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Nov 2026 Careers 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 Life

The Medtronic Clinical Research Solutions (MCRS) Clinical Compliance & Development (CCD) organization provides database development, implementation, interface management, testing, and compliance support for clinical research across Medtronic. The Development and Interface team partners with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Data & Safety Management, and Operating Unit stakeholders to deliver clinical database solutions, maintain critical system integrations, and support efficient execution of clinical studies.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote in the United States to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. The ideal candidate will be able to support Eastern Time Zone business hours.

As the Manager, Clinical Databases & Integrations, you will lead teams responsible for database development, database implementation, and clinical systems integrations supporting Medtronic clinical research activities. You will provide operational leadership, resource management, process ownership, and strategic direction while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and scalable clinical data solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and develop database development, implementation, and interface management teams supporting clinical research operations.
• Manage resource allocation, workload prioritization, and team capacity planning to ensure quality, timeline, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the business process owner for database development and clinical systems integration processes, driving standardization and continuous improvement.
• Oversee clinical database development, implementation, testing, and system integration activities supporting clinical studies.
• Maintain Development and Interface standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality documentation, and process controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor operational metrics, forecasts, and delivery performance to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Clinical Research, Data & Safety Management, Information Technology, and Operating Unit stakeholders to support delivery excellence and business continuity.
• Lead resolution of complex operational issues, escalations, and cross-functional challenges impacting database development and interface services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in clinical data management, clinical database development, clinical systems implementation, or clinical research operations (or advanced degree and 3+ years).
• Experience managing clinical database platforms, clinical data systems, or clinical system integrations in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global teams across multiple geographic regions.
• Experience leading people, supervisors, or cross-functional teams supporting clinical research processes.
• Experience with clinical development processes, clinical data collection, testing, validation, and quality management requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements, operational standards, or compliance-related initiatives.
• Experience supporting electronic data capture (EDC) systems, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), or related clinical technology platforms.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory compliance requirements, and clinical quality management systems.
• Experience with resource planning, operational metrics, capacity management, and service delivery oversight.
• Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, contract research organization (CRO), or other regulated clinical research environments.
• 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.

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):$136,000.00 - $204,000.00

This 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 pertain 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
• Simple 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.

Other Compliance & Background Checks

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.