Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

2d • Remote

About The Position

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 As a Clinical Research Specialist, you will leverage relationships with key customers to collect high quality surveillance and outcome data from patients using our products from diverse therapy lines. As a dedicated liaison, you will be responsible for enhancing communications between Medtronic and our customers. This role will interact with multiple stakeholders to accelerate center activation cycle times, proactively manage center performance, and foster strong customer partnerships. In this role, you will work under general supervision to facilitate strong contributions to a registry of market-approved devices. You will exchange informative facts, status updates, ideas and issues to achieve objectives, and influence decision-making. As a site facing Clinical Research Specialist you are expected to develop solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to ensure the accurate and timely execution of the Product Surveillance Registry. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive inclusion and belonging forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. This role may involve travel to registry sites, subject to their needs. This is a remote position and sites assigned may be outside of your geographical location. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career that changes lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of related experience (2+ years with an advanced degree)

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medtronic experience
• Previous experience in a medical device research
• Clinical / Science/ Research Background
• Cross Functional Facilitation experience
• Previous experience in a field or field support role interfacing with customers
• Experience with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), SOPs, or applicable regulations related to conduct of clinical trials
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting demands
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Project management experience
• Experience with MS Office Products such as Word and Excel
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Customer relationship management, knowledge of center processes and resources.
• Assist with the preparation and revision of study materials and/or training
• Conduct training of site and/or Medtronic staff
• Assist in site initiation activities (e.g. study start-up documentation preparation)
• Set-up and maintain accurate progress and study status tracking logs
• Support the preparation of reports, regulatory submissions, publications and presentations
• Identify and mitigate quality risk and/or issues associated with assigned studies/activities
• May arrange conference calls, staff meetings, and training events.
• Assist in the preparation and review of data
• Oversee follow-up and resolution of sites issues
• Able to refer to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and site management processes for guidance on everyday tasks
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and participate in training to enhance knowledge
• Participate in team meetings and events
• Able to conduct video meetings with site and team members
• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level