We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Oct 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

We are seeking an experienced Principal Medical Science Specialist to join the Surgical Medical Science team at an exciting time for the Surgical business. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in industry-sponsored clinical evidence, ideally at a medical device company and across multiple medical/surgical therapeutic portfolios/classes-of-trade. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing professionally with external physicians as well as with a variety of internal stakeholders, so exceptional communication skills and professionalism are essential. The candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to drive the development of impactful clinical evidence deliverables aligned with the business’s strategic objectives. This role leverages internal datasets, explores creative opportunities to utilize real-world data, and supports the strategic scientific presence at major surgical conferences for robotics, digital, and core surgical products. Additionally, the Principal Medical Science Specialist may provide publication writing support in partnership with physician authors.

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. This role will require up to 15% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

You Will:

• Collaborate with clinical research, marketing, physician relations, and HEOR teams to drive forward clinical evidence strategies that support business goals, through impactful collateral (slide presentations, digital content, white papers, publications, etc).

• Leverage internal datasets and explore innovative real-world data opportunities to enhance the clinical evidence portfolio.

• Provide strategic input on scientific podium presence at key surgical conferences.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical technologies, clinical trends, and competitive landscape to inform evidence generation strategies across the entire surgical portfolio.

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Lead the development, writing, editing, and review of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations, working closely with physician authors to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Ensure accuracy, scientific integrity, and compliance with relevant guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT) and company standards.

• Interpret complex clinical data and translate it into clear, concise, and impactful scientific communications.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.

Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience or

• Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Significant experience in clinical research, medical science, or related roles within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.

• Extensive experience in medical writing, including publication planning, manuscript development, and regulatory document preparation.

• Demonstrated expertise in evidence generation, real-world data analysis, and scientific publication development.

• Thorough understanding of clinical research processes, study design, and statistical principles.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Prior experience collaborating with physician authors and KOLs.

• Experience supporting scientific presentations and podium presence at major conferences.

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, or a related field (MD, PhD, PharmD, or Engineering

• Experience working with surgical products and/or robotics.

• Experience with medical writing guidelines and best practices (e.g., ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT).

• Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) or American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) essential skills certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey comple