Senior Clinical Evidence Specialist - NM - Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

1d•$108,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuromodulation operating unit develops therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and nervous system conditions, including spinal cord stimulation and targeted drug delivery. Its Clinical Evidence function generates and disseminates clinical and scientific evidence to support product adoption, regulatory requirements, reimbursement initiatives, and evidence-based decision-making. The Senior Clinical Evidence Specialist supports the development, evaluation, and communication of clinical evidence for Neuromodulation therapies. The role partners with physicians and cross-functional stakeholders to advance scientific publications, assess evidence gaps, support evidence strategies, and ensure the accuracy and quality of clinical and scientific communications. The position is based onsite in Rice Creek/Fridley, Minnesota, with an expectation of working onsite four days per week and approximately 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience in clinical research, scientific publications, clinical studies, or program management, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of experience in those areas.
Experience authoring or contributing to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, clinical reports, or evidence-based communications.
Experience conducting literature reviews, evidence assessments, or scientific data analyses.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Experience supporting regulated clinical research activities within the medical device, pharmaceutical, biologic, or healthcare industry.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing clinical study plans, clinical study reports, clinical evaluation reports, scientific manuscripts, or clinical evidence reports.
Record of leading scientific publications and serving as an author on peer-reviewed publications.
Knowledge of International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines and Good Publication Practices.
Knowledge of clinical research study design, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), or global clinical regulations.
Experience supporting neurology, psychiatry, neuromodulation, pain management, or related therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

Develop, author, and submit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, podium presentations, and clinical evidence reports.
Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scientific data to support evidence generation, publication activities, and business objectives.
Lead or support medical evidence assessments and evidence gap analyses to inform clinical and evidence strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, investigators, and healthcare professionals on publication development and scientific communications.
Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Reimbursement, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, and Clinical teams to provide clinical evidence expertise.
Review clinical and scientific content for accuracy, including marketing and educational materials.
Support investigator meetings, advisory boards, and external research collaborations.
Maintain publication and literature databases and support responses to regulatory, audit, or submission-related inquiries.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance or reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans, 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match, short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, for regular employees.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.