We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Apr 2026

 

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

The Coronary and Renal Denervation operating unit is dedicated to advancing catheter-based therapies that address complex cardiovascular and renal conditions. By combining innovative denervation technologies with deep clinical expertise, the team focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions that improve patient outcomes, expand treatment options for physicians, and support Medtronic’s mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

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. 

This position will be based in Mounds View, MN.

The Senior Clinical Research Specialist conducts clinical studies in compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards and in alignment with Medtronic business needs. Serves as medical/scientific consultant to clinicians, marketing or research project teams, development, and government regulatory agencies. Monitors and/or interprets results of clinical investigations in preparation for new-drug or device application and/or publications. May at senior levels, establish the conditions essential for determining the safety, efficacy, medical usefulness, and marketability of medical device product.

Role and Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves required documents for study start, assures continued validity of such documents, takes actions for updates and/or replacements, and monitors site activation
• Performs site initiation activities, resolution and follow-up of site issues, and study closure activities.
• Provides support and training for clinical study sites to assure data integrity and protocol compliance.
• Prepares study materials and/or training and tracks and maintains study documentation.
• Sets up and maintains accurate clinical study files.
• Coordinates activities of associates (assigned clinical site staff) and investigators to ensure compliance with CIP and overall clinical objectives
• Perform site file reviews
• 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.
• Participates in overall clinical management plan, protocol and case report form development.
• Performs data review, reviews data discrepancies, ensures data queries are being resolved, works closely with monitors to ensure monitoring action items are resolved, and generates reports.
• Reports on progress and results of clinical investigations
• May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
• Assists clinical management with other duties as requested.

Must Have (Minimum Requirements):

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

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience OR
• Advanced degree with 2 years of clinical research experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Degree in life sciences, or related medical/scientific field.
• Experience conducting/working on clinical studies and managing clinical trial data review
• Clinical Research experience at Medtronic or within a medical device industry, preferably in cardiovascular area
• CCRA certification (Certified Clinical Research Association) or SOCRA.
• Strong knowledge of clinical monitoring functions and clinical research methodologies, including study design, implementation, and reporting.
• Experience with Clinical Operations and interfacing with CRO teams.
• Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials.
• Excellent project management and organization skills.

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.

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