Clinical Research Program Manager
About The Position
The Clinical Research Program Manager will coordinate and manage clinical activities for MiniMed’s early-stage research, including concept feasibility studies and investigator-sponsored research. The role works closely with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development, managing study operations and maintaining timelines, schedules, and deliverables to support on-time completion. The manager independently handles a portfolio of clinical studies and collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to resolve strategic and operational issues. This is a hybrid role requiring 3–4 days on-site each week at MiniMed’s Northridge, California site. The position provides clinical program leadership across a global portfolio of investigator-sponsored research and clinical programs spanning multiple products and therapies. It tracks milestones and dependencies, communicates risks and resolution plans, and supports scientifically valid studies conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines. The role also represents MiniMed in clinical research discussions with investigators, institutions, local customers, and authorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device experience.
- Experience working in investigator-sponsored clinical trials.
- Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical program leadership for investigator-sponsored research and early-stage feasibility studies, coordinating study execution and driving timely completion of program milestones.
- Manage a global portfolio of investigator-sponsored research and clinical programs across multiple products and therapies, maintaining integrated timelines, schedules, and deliverables.
- Track program milestones and dependencies and communicate risks and resolution plans to stakeholders.
- Partner with investigator sponsors and cross-functional teams to support scientifically valid studies conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.
- Coordinate cross-functional clinical research activities, aligning local execution, stakeholder responsibilities, and operational needs with overall program plans.
- Represent MiniMed in clinical research discussions with investigators, institutions, local customers, and authorities, gathering feedback to inform study planning and address program-level operational issues.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with investigator sponsors, research sites, Program Management, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development to align priorities and resolve strategic and operational challenges.
- Manage the daily operations of assigned studies, including developing, maintaining, and monitoring project timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave and short-term disability coverage.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Short Term Incentive (STI).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Eligible employees may also have access to a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
