Sr Clinical Research Spec - Remote

Medtronic; Mounds View (MN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Specialist for the Surgical Operating Unit to lead and oversee global clinical studies from design through implementation. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, GCP, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a strong background in clinical research, effective stakeholder communication, and the ability to manage complex trials across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, designs, plans and develops clinical evaluation research studies.
• Prepares and authors protocols and patient record forms.
• Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial potential.
• Oversees and interprets results of clinical investigations in preparation for new drug, device, or consumer applications.
• Oversees and resolves operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with project teams and SOPs, GCP, and country regulations; may prepare clinical trial budgets.
• May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection.
• Represents Medtronic from a clinical research perspective within the country/region and gathers feedback from local customers and authorities.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with internal and external parties.
• Drives local evidence dissemination & awareness.

Skills

Clinical research

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 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

In this exciting role as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist (Sr. CRS) in our Surgical Operating Unit, you will have primary responsibility in the execution and oversight of global clinical studies. 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 other lower-level professionals. Most of the time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects - from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education. Assumes project management responsibilities for selected studies and site management activities as needed.

• Oversees, designs, plans and develops clinical evaluation research studies.
• Prepares and authors protocols and patient record forms.
• Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial potential.
• Oversees and interpret results of clinical investigations in preparation for new drug device or consumer application.
• 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.
• May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection.
• People working within region/country may also have the responsibilities that include: Represents Medtronic from a clinical research respective within the country / region and also collects feedback from local customers and authorities.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
• Drives local evidence dissemination & awareness.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Medtronic systems
• Understanding of the clinical Quality and Regulatory environments
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry.
• 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.