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A Day in the Life

The Digital Technologies Business Unit (DTBU) at Medtronic is implementing cutting-edge AI technology computer vision and augmented reality in the operating room (OR) to augment surgical coaching and eventually performance. Our goal is to deliver safer surgery around the world. Our Touch SurgeryTM Video solution is an innovative video management and data analytics platform for hospitals that includes the DS1 Computer our first OR device allowing surgeons OR team members and trainees to securely access videos of their procedures shortly after surgery.

The Senior Clinical Research Manager at Digital Technologies (DT) will report to the Vice President Clinical Research & Medical Science Surgical Operating Unit. This leadership role is accountable for developing and executing the global clinical evidence strategy for the Digital Technologies Business Unit (DT BU) with a focus on innovation quality and alignment with DT business strategies.

This role partners closely with Medical Affairs R&D Marketing Regulatory Affairs Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and physician investigators to ensure evidence generation drives product adoption regulatory approvals and external scientific engagement.

The leader will also mentor and develop talent foster a culture of collaboration and accountability and build strategic partnerships to advance clinical and business priorities globally.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead a small team of Clinical Research Specialists developing talent and building capabilities across clinical strategies and execution.
• Drive global clinical strategy for digital and AI technologies including evidence generation for regulatory market access and differentiation.
• Oversee global clinical studies (pre- and post-market) ensuring scientific rigor compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Align with stakeholders (regulators payers HCPs patients internal teams) to integrate their needs into clinical strategies.
• Manage clinical budgets and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Build and maintain global KOL networks to support strategy and evidence dissemination.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D Regulatory HEOR Commercial etc.) to align resources and accelerate innovation.
• Lead development and execution of clinical content and publication plans.
• Represent DT Clinical in global forums internal reviews and external industry events.
• Work with regional teams to tailor global strategies for local execution and insight collection.
• Identify and escalate clinical business risks and drive mitigation efforts.
• Partner with Regulatory to develop and implement global product approval strategies.
• Represent DT Clinical across regions collecting local insights and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead both global and local clinical studies across all DT products and therapies.
• Attend in-person meetings at Medtronic offices HCOs or events as required.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors degree (Bachelor of Science or Engineering).
• 7 years of experience in clinical research in the medical device industry with pre-market and post-market research experience focused on Digital health technologies.
• 5 years of managerial experience in clinical research.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML-enabled medical technologies and associated clinical/regulatory considerations.
• Proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing clinical teams.
• Experience engaging with global regulatory bodies (e.g. FDA Notified Bodies PMDA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including executive presence and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to deliver business impact through clinical evidence.

Preferred skills include an advanced degree such as an MS PhD MD or MPH demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the role. Candidates should possess solid financial acumen with experience in managing complex budgets and adhering to project timelines. Additionally a history of successful cross-functional collaboration to generate clinical evidence that drives measurable business impact is highly valued.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic

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