Clinical Research Specialist

A Day in the Life

In this exciting role as a Clinical Research Specialist, you will have primary focus responsibility in preparing sites for data collection, relationship building with research coordinators, regulatory report writing, and data cleaning. The CRS works under the direction of a Clinical Study Manager and assists with numerous tasks associated with the execution of a clinical trial.

The Study & Scientific Solutions (S&SS) is a function within Medtronic Core Clinical Solutions (MC2). S&SS is an internal service provider to all of Medtronic and assigns resources to assist Business Units execute on clinical trials and scientific projects when they have an increase in workload.

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.

• Oversees, designs, plans and develops clinical evaluation research studies.
• Prepares and authors protocols and patient record forms.
• Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial potential.
• Oversees and interpret results of clinical investigations in preparation for new drug device or consumer application.
• 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.
• May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection.
• People working within region/country may also have the responsibilities that include:
• Represents Medtronic from a clinical research respective within the country / region and also collects feedback from local customers and authorities.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
• Drives local evidence dissemination & awareness.

• Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of related experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related medical/scientific field
• Clinical experience
• Site Management experience (site or sponsor)
• Knowledge of/experience with CTMS/EDC/TMF
• Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

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.

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):$83,200.00 - $ 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…