We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Aug 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Careers That Change Lives

We are excited to be hiring a dynamic individual interested in advancing the cardiac rhythm management (CRM) operating unit (OU) via critical medical science initiatives, inclusive of external research. Ideal role for a candidate that has a keen interest in the intersection of strategic and operational aspects, as this involves reviewing medical science work in a visible position, while maintaining sight of various requirements (regulatory, financial, safety, and so forth).

Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. It is comprised of three key businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies, Defibrillation Solutions, and Cardiac Diagnostic Services. Together, we will transform the lives of people with cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.

We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures, and deliver successful patient outcomes. 

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader — that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

Location: This is an in-office role located in either Mounds View, MN or Maastricht, Netherlands

Ability to travel up to 10%.

A Day in the Life

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

• Read and summarize incoming External Research Program (ERP) and Medical Science submissions and perform a preliminary assessment of feasibility, safety and logistical gaps

• Support decision-making by synthesizing input from multiple stakeholders and ensuring decisions are well-reasoned and documented

• Do routine portfolio assessment and make study specific recommendations/suggestions to the Board Chairs

• Leverage scientific expertise to manage amendments to low-priority studies, while also reviewing protocol and contract changes across all studies to ensure alignment with strategic and scientific objectives, engaging stakeholders as needed

• Maintain a strong command of requirements and processes, applying this knowledge to navigate complex and ambiguous situations with compliance and flexibility, while demonstrating learning agility in a dynamic, regulated environment.

• Coordinate/drive each step of the board review process, ensuring all required elements of ERP/Med Sci decisions are thoroughly considered and documented and required timelines are met

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and external investigators, both in writing and in meetings

• Assess and respond to Quality Check Action Items and Audit Findings

• Close collaboration with the other clinical research specialists (CRSs), as well as the scientists

• Collaborate with other OUs to share best practices and ensure ERPs and Med Sci initiatives supported are in the best interest of one Medtronic

• Represent our OU’s interests in enterprise-wide Medical Science initiatives/decisions

• Maintain global mindset in overseeing the strategic and operational goals of medical science

Must Have (Minimum Requirements):

To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume. 

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or biomedical engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience in clini