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Clinical Research Program Manager

MiniMed•Northridge, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Feasibility Program is seeking a Clinical Research Program Manager to coordinate and manage clinical activities for early-stage research, including concept feasibility studies. The role works closely with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development, managing a portfolio of clinical studies with minimal supervision and collaborating across functions to resolve strategic and operational issues. This hybrid position requires 3–4 days per week on-site at the Northridge, California location. The manager provides leadership for investigator-sponsored research and early-stage feasibility programs, coordinating study execution and ensuring timely completion of program milestones. The role also represents MiniMed in discussions with investigators, institutions, local customers, and authorities, and builds collaborative relationships across study and company stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 or more years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Medical device experience.
  • Experience working in investigator-sponsored clinical trials.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical program leadership for investigator-sponsored research and early-stage feasibility studies, coordinating study execution and driving timely completion of program milestones.
  • Manage a global portfolio of investigator-sponsored research and clinical programs across multiple products and therapies, maintaining integrated timelines, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Track program milestones and dependencies and communicate risks and resolution plans to stakeholders.
  • Partner with investigator sponsors and cross-functional teams to support scientifically valid studies conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.
  • Coordinate cross-functional clinical research activities, aligning local execution, stakeholder responsibilities, and operational needs with overall program plans.
  • Represent MiniMed in clinical research discussions with investigators, institutions, local customers, and authorities, gathering feedback to inform study planning and address program-level operational issues.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with investigator sponsors, research sites, Program Management, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development to align priorities and resolve strategic and operational challenges.
  • Manage daily operations associated with assigned studies, including developing, maintaining, and monitoring project timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability leave
  • Dependent daycare spending account
  • Incentive plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (eligible employees, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements)
  • Capital Accumulation Plan (eligible employees, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements)
  • Flexible benefits package

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