Senior Clinical Research Manager - NM - Rice Creek, MN

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

5d•Onsite

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 one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions Careers That Change Lives In this exciting role as Senior Manager, Clinical Research (Sr CRM) within the Neuromodulation Operating Unit, you will oversee the management, execution, and day-to-day activities of Medtronic-sponsored Pain Interventions clinical studies. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, this role includes leading multiple clinical study assignments, contributing to clinical strategy, and managing a team of Clinical Research Specialists. Our vision is to be the global leader in Neuromodulation by improving patient lives through innovative therapies. Our portfolio spans the care continuum—from early interventional procedures to implantable technologies that relieve pain, restore function, and enhance quality of life. We are committed to leveraging clinical and economic evidence, along with integrated technologies, to expand patient access, improve procedural efficiency, and drive better outcomes. A Day in the Life Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Provides leadership for the conduct of clinical studies and in the development of clinical evidence for pre-market and post-market trials/studies as it applies to product lifecycle. Studies must be scientifically valid, meet all relevant regulatory requirements and be conducted within ethical guidelines. The end result of the clinical studies must be a fair assessment of the safety and efficacy of the tested product (s) and attainment of product approvals in a timely manner. Collaborates and implements clinical/regulatory strategies to obtain timely product approvals from relevant regulatory bodies as well as fulfilling reimbursement needs and additional marketing claims needed for therapy adoption. Builds and maintains a strong network and close relationship with the various internal and external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders. Provides oversight of study team performance, with accountability for milestones and budget management Identifies and implements novel clinical research efficiencies, e.g., use of digital tools, artificial intelligence, etc. Leads talent development, hiring, coaching, mentoring and performance of direct reports Actively identifies and leads functional process improvement Location: Rice Creek/Fridley, MN Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing clinical research studies with minimum of 5 years of managerial experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing clinical research studies with 5+ years of managerial experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or MD) preferred; technical background in engineering, life sciences, or a related medical/scientific field.
7+ years of experience managing multiple clinical research studies within Medtronic or the medical device industry.
Proven experience leading clinical teams and managing direct reports.
Strong communication skills with a sense of urgency, high accountability, and strengths in problem-solving, quality focus, business acumen, and change management.
Experience with budget ownership, cost-center management, and resource planning.
Background in medical device clinical trials and applicable regulatory requirements.
Deep expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial compliance standards.
End-to-end clinical trial management experience.
Experience in global clinical trial strategy, execution, and outcomes research study design.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Solid understanding of clinical research processes and study design.
Proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining talent.
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

Provides leadership for the conduct of clinical studies and in the development of clinical evidence for pre-market and post-market trials/studies as it applies to product lifecycle.
Studies must be scientifically valid, meet all relevant regulatory requirements and be conducted within ethical guidelines.
The end result of the clinical studies must be a fair assessment of the safety and efficacy of the tested product (s) and attainment of product approvals in a timely manner.
Collaborates and implements clinical/regulatory strategies to obtain timely product approvals from relevant regulatory bodies as well as fulfilling reimbursement needs and additional marketing claims needed for therapy adoption.
Builds and maintains a strong network and close relationship with the various internal and external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders.
Provides oversight of study team performance, with accountability for milestones and budget management
Identifies and implements novel clinical research efficiencies, e.g., use of digital tools, artificial intelligence, etc.
Leads talent development, hiring, coaching, mentoring and performance of direct reports
Actively identifies and leads functional process improvement

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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)