Strategic Technology Consultant

MDU Medtronic USA Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 166,400 - 249,600; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Principal Clinical Analytics and Data Platform Lead to provide strategic, business-facing leadership across the clinical data and analytics ecosystem. The role supports clinical trial execution, operational oversight, and portfolio decision-making, with a focus on governance and actionable insights.

The position emphasizes CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, USDM), AWS-based analytics, and modern data platforms, and is remote to enhance collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience in clinical research data and analytics (or 8+ years with an advanced degree).
• Deep knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, USDM).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS, in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, evolution, and adoption of clinical data and analytics platforms.
• Define and curate clinical data into scalable data products, semantic layers, and reporting structures.
• Ensure data quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across solutions.
• Oversee development of clinical dashboards and analytics capabilities for trials and operations.
• Translate business needs into scalable data and analytics capabilities for clinical stakeholders.
• Support pilots, validation activities, rollouts, and adoption of new platform capabilities.

Skills

CDISC standards

AWS cloud

Data governance

Stakeholder leadership

SQL/BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years experience in clinical research data

Advanced degree beneficial

Tools

SQL

Power BI

SAS/R

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Jul 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 Senior Principal Clinical Analytics and Data Platform Lead provides strategic and business-facing technical leadership across the clinical research data and analytics ecosystem. This role is responsible for shaping clinical data platforms, analytics capabilities, and reporting solutions that support clinical trial execution, operational oversight, and portfolio decision-making. The individual will help ensure clinical data is governed, curated, and transformed into actionable insights for key stakeholders across the organization. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead the functional definition, evolution, and business adoption of clinical data and analytics platforms
• Define and curate clinical data into scalable data products, semantic layers, and reporting structures
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the application of CDISC standards, including SDTM, ADaM, and USDM, within analytics and reporting environments
• Partner with IT and enterprise architecture teams to support AWS-based clinical data and analytics solutions
• Drive modernization of legacy systems, including data migration and interoperability efforts
• Ensure solutions align with security, privacy, validation, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Oversee the development of clinical operational dashboards, reports, and analytics capabilities
• Establish standards for data quality, metric consistency, and semantic alignment
• Enable self-service analytics through curated datasets, clear data contracts, and reusable reporting assets
• Translate business needs into scalable data and analytics capabilities for clinical stakeholders
• Support pilots, validation activities, rollouts, and adoption of new platform capabilities
• Contribute to vendor evaluation, solution oversight, and investment planning
• Influence data governance practices with a focus on quality, traceability, and reuse
• Provide thought leadership and practical guidance on validation strategy, documentation, and inspection readiness

Must Have:

• Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of experience in clinical research data and analytics (or 8+ years with an advanced degree)
• Deep applied knowledge of CDISC standards, including SDTM, ADaM, and USDM
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS, in regulated environments

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or another quantitative field, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of how clinical data supports trial execution, operational monitoring, and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with IT and architecture teams while maintaining accountability for business outcomes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience modernizing legacy clinical data and reporting environments
• Familiarity with SQL-based data environments and business intelligence tools such as SQL Server and Power BI
• Working knowledge of ICH, GCP, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Experience leading platform transformation or technology enablement initiatives
• Prior experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments
• Experience operating as a senior principal-level individual contributor with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities
• 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail].

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):$166,400.00 - $249,600.00 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, 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

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.

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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.

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