Prin Clinical Research Spec
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 Are you passionate about clinical research and eager to help shape the future of medical innovation? We're looking for experienced professionals who bring strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and leadership in generating evidence for new product development. Based in either Lafayette, CO or Mounds View, MN, this role gives you the chance to work alongside talented teams across R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Quality, and more. If you have sharp analytical skills, a track record in clinical study design, and the ability to turn scientific data into actionable insights for product decisions, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that values expertise, initiative, and professional growth, and help us make a real impact in healthcare while growing your career.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific, clinical, or healthcare-related field
- Experience serving as a Clinical Core Team member or clinical lead on new product development (NPD) or product lifecycle teams
- Demonstrated experience developing clinical evidence strategies aligned to regulatory, commercial, and reimbursement objectives
- Strong familiarity with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU MDR) and their impact on clinical evidence, claims, and product development
- Experience supporting or leading clinical claims development, review, and approval processes
- Experience with Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEP), Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), and post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) activities
- Proven ability to translate clinical literature and data into actionable insights that influence product design, labeling, and business strategy
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with teams in a matrixed environment
- Track record of contributing to regulatory submissions, publications, or scientific communications
- Experience in clinical study design and execution across various methodologies (e.g., feasibility, observational, randomized controlled trials), including endpoint selection, evidence generation planning, including oversight of timelines, study operations, and cross-functional coordination
- Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and its application to reimbursement, value messaging, and market access strategies
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively represent clinical perspectives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience mentoring or leading extended clinical team members or serving as a subject matter expert within a therapeutic area.
- 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
- Serve as the Clinical Research representative on New Product Development (NPD) core teams, acting as the primary clinical voice throughout the product lifecycle—from concept through post-market evaluation
- Develop and lead clinical evidence strategies aligned to regulatory, medical, and commercial objectives, including identification of evidence gaps necessary to support safety, performance, and claims
- Critically evaluate and synthesize clinical literature and competitive evidence landscapes to inform product development decisions, clinical positioning, and differentiation strategy
- Lead and influence clinical study design, including protocol development, endpoint selection, and overall evidence generation approach to support intended use and global market needs
- Provide clinical oversight, review, and approval of product claims to ensure alignment with scientific evidence, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement strategies
- Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Quality) to integrate clinical insights into product requirements, risk management, and benefit-risk assessments
- Drive development of key clinical deliverables, including Clinical Evaluation Plans/Reports, Clinical Study Reports, and other documentation supporting regulatory submissions and product commercialization
- Synthesize clinical data to support regulatory approval, evidence dissemination, and lifecycle management activities
- Identify and proactively manage clinical and patient-related risks early in development, contributing to mitigation strategies and overall product safety profile
- Influence Voice of Customer (VoC) translation and ensure clinical insights are reflected in product design, usability, and intended use.
Benefits
- 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
- 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)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
