Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis, MN-based Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic leads field-based clinical trial management, site initiation, and monitoring in line with GCP and FDA/ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities include SDV, AE/SAE reporting, IRB/IEC coordination, and CAPA development, with up to 75% domestic travel and remote work within the greater Chicago metro area during territory oversight.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a biological or health-related field and two years in clinical research.
• Experience with GCP, regulatory guidelines, and trial design.
• Proficient in site initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities.
• IRB/IEC submissions and CAPA processes are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based clinical trial management and site support.
• Ensure SDV, AE/SAE reporting, and regulatory compliance across trials.
• Coordinate start-up, initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities.
• Train investigators and staff on protocol and amendments.

Skills

GCP & regulatory compliance

Clinical trial design & execution

Site start-up/monitoring/close-out

IRB/IEC submissions

Patient recruitment & retention

SDV (source data verification)

CAPA development & implementation

HIPAA compliance

CTMS data management

Salesforce experience

Education

Master’s degree in Biological Science, Biology, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, or Biotechnology

Tools

CTMS (Veeva Vault)

Veeva Vault CTMS

Oracle Siebel CTMS

Salesforce

Job description

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

R77878

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Nov 2026

Position Description:

Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist for Medtronic, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Provide field-based, customer-facing position responsibilities for clinical trial site mgmt., case coverage (clinical and commercial), and clinical trial data tracking. Responsible for conducting clinical studies with adherence to applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies. Prepare and revise Clinical Investigation Plan. Prepare study materials and/or training of investigators, site staff and Medtronic Field staff. Responsible for utilizing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials including Clinical Trial Design and Execution (Phase I-IV). Coordinate Study Start-up, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out. Leverage Informed Consent Form (ICF), Protocol and amendments development and review. Responsible for Patient recruitment and retention strategies, source document verification (SDV), Adverse event (AE) and Serious adverse event (SAE) reporting. Navigate the complexities of various government and industry regulations including U.S. FDA Regulations 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312, and 812, and International Council for Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) E6 R2/R3 Compliance. Coordinate the Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC) submission and approval process. Leverage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) development and implementation as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Clinical Trial Mgmt. Systems (CTMS), Veeva Vault CTMS, Oracle Siebel CTMS, and Salesforce. Work within a cardiac catheterization lab directing physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff on how to use products. #LI-DNI

Travel domestically up to 75% within assigned territory including Chicago metro area, IL, and Northwest Indiana to provide oversight of clinical trials and case support. Must work remotely from home office within the greater Chicago metro area. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable (car insurance).

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Biological Science, Biology, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, or Biotechnology and two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Researcher or related occupation in clinical research.

Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following: GCP and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials including Clinical Trial Design and Execution (Phase I-IV); Clinical study Start-up, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out; Review and development of ICF, Protocol, and amendments; Patient recruitment and retention strategies, SDV, AE and SAE reporting; FDA Regulations 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312, 812, and ICH-GCP (E6 R2/R3) Compliance; IRB/IEC Submission and approval process; CAPA development and implementation, and HIPAA compliance; and CTMS, Veeva Vault CTMS, Oracle Siebel CTMS, and Salesforce.

Requires travel domestically up to 75% within assigned territory including Chicago metro area, IL, and Northwest Indiana to provide oversight of clinical trials and case support. Must work remotely from home office within the greater Chicago metro area. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable (car insurance).

Salary:

$128,500 to $170,400 per year

#LI-DNI

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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)

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