Strategic Clinical Research Program Manager/Clinical Scientist - PH - Rice Creek, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Clinical Program Manager/Clinical Scientist develops and executes integrated clinical evidence strategies that support therapy development, commercialization, and market adoption. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to build evidence roadmaps, leverage real-world evidence and emerging analytical approaches, and guide clinical strategy from concept through post-market activities. The position is based onsite at Medtronic’s Rice Creek East location, with limited travel potentially required for business priorities, stakeholder meetings, and scientific engagements.

The role supports the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health business, which develops therapies for chronic pain, bladder and bowel control disorders, and other conditions affecting quality of life. The team generates clinical evidence to support therapy innovation, regulatory strategies, market access, and physician adoption, working across Clinical Research, Research & Development, Regulatory, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Medical Affairs, and Marketing.

Medtronic is a global healthcare technology company with approximately 95,000 employees working in more than 150 countries. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan. U.S. salary range: $132,800–$199,200, with compensation varying according to factors such as experience, certification or education, market conditions, and location. A range of benefits is available to eligible regular employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical strategy, program management, or related healthcare disciplines; alternatively, an advanced degree and at least 3 years of experience in those areas.
• At least 3 years of experience leading programs, major workstreams, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a healthcare environment, medical device industry, or regulated clinical research setting.
• Experience developing or executing clinical evidence generation strategies and programs.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions to achieve business and clinical objectives.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MS, MPH, or MBA) or PhD in Life Sciences, Engineering, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of neuromodulation, pelvic health, pain management, neuroscience, or related therapy areas.
• Experience with real-world evidence, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or digital health technologies.
• Experience supporting reimbursement, health economics, market access, or commercialization evidence strategies.
• Project Management Professional certification or formal program/project management training.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and therapy strategies into clinical evidence generation plans.
• Own the development and lifecycle of integrated evidence roadmaps.
• Drive upstream and downstream alignment with Research & Development, Regulatory, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs.
• Identify and apply real-world datasets, including electronic medical records, claims, and registries, and AI/machine-learning tools to enhance clinical strategy.
• Collaborate with Data Science to explore digital biomarkers and AI-enabled clinical insights.
• Guide integration of digital health tools into study design or strategy.
• Support cross-functional core teams with clinical strategy expertise from concept through post-market activities.
• Monitor progress, resolve risks, and adapt plans based on completed-study insights and market feedback.
• Review and prioritize External Research Program and Collaborative Research Studies.
• Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategic direction.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and publication teams to drive timely, impactful dissemination.
• Ensure regional evidence needs are captured and incorporated into global strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan.
• For eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week: health, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; life insurance; long-term disability leave; dependent daycare spending account; tuition assistance or reimbursement; and the Simple Steps well-being program.
• For all regular employees: 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; and Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.

What This Job Offers

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