Manager Clinical Databases & Integrations
About The Position
The Manager, Clinical Databases & Integrations leads teams responsible for database development, database implementation, and clinical systems integrations that support Medtronic clinical research activities. The role provides operational leadership, resource management, process ownership, and strategic direction to deliver high-quality, compliant, and scalable clinical data solutions. The position is part of Medtronic Clinical Research Solutions’ Clinical Compliance & Development organization. Its Development and Interface team partners with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Data & Safety Management, and Operating Unit stakeholders to deliver clinical database solutions, maintain system integrations, and support clinical studies. This role is remote within the United States, with support for Eastern Time Zone business hours expected. The manager oversees database development, implementation, testing, and integration work; maintains process controls and quality documentation; monitors performance and capacity; and works across functions to resolve operational challenges and support business continuity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in clinical data management, clinical database development, clinical systems implementation, or clinical research operations; alternatively, an advanced degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
- Experience managing clinical database platforms, clinical data systems, or clinical system integrations in a regulated environment.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
- Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered for roles below Principal level.
- Ability to support Eastern Time Zone business hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing global teams across multiple geographic regions.
- Experience leading people, supervisors, or cross-functional teams supporting clinical research processes.
- Experience with clinical development processes, clinical data collection, testing, validation, and quality management requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing process improvements, operational standards, or compliance-related initiatives.
- Experience supporting electronic data capture (EDC) systems, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), or related clinical technology platforms.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory compliance requirements, and clinical quality management systems.
- Experience with resource planning, operational metrics, capacity management, and service delivery oversight.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, contract research organization (CRO), or another regulated clinical research environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop database development, implementation, and interface management teams supporting clinical research operations.
- Manage resource allocation, workload prioritization, and team capacity planning to meet quality, timeline, and budget objectives.
- Serve as business process owner for database development and clinical systems integration processes, driving standardization and continuous improvement.
- Oversee clinical database development, implementation, testing, and system integration activities supporting clinical studies.
- Maintain Development and Interface standard operating procedures, quality documentation, and process controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitor operational metrics, forecasts, and delivery performance to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with Clinical Research, Data & Safety Management, Information Technology, and Operating Unit stakeholders to support delivery excellence and business continuity.
- Lead resolution of complex operational issues, escalations, and cross-functional challenges affecting database development and interface services.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Global well-being program
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan with 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
- Capital Accumulation Plan, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
