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We are seeking a Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist who will have the responsibility of providing technical and educational support to physicians globally. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that will be responsible for introducing a new therapy that will potentially transform healthcare in the United States. Renal Denervation (RDN) has the potential to be a multibillion-dollar market globally over the next five years. Medtronic is the leader in the RDN field with anticipated FDA approval of our newest device in the next 18 months. Come join the US RDN launch team for a once-in-a-career opportunity to help bring a novel therapy to US Hypertension (HTN) patients.
A Day in the Life
You will be responsible for clinical trial site management case coverage and clinical trial data tracking. This is field based customer facing position. You will be the front line of Medtronic clinical study conduct at the site level forming customer relationships that will ensure studies are conducted effectively and efficiently in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Provides field support for various clinical research studies by selecting sites performing activation duties setting up protocols providing training helping to enroll participants supporting cases ensuring quality data acquisition and performing study closure activities.
Addressing clinical research site needs by maintaining frequent contact via email/phone/on-site visits with principal investigators sub-investigators and research coordinators.
Responsible for gaining and maintaining knowledge of clinical sites in a given geographic area to best understand and assess investigators interests and capabilities.
Provides continuous communication to in-house clinical trial leaders regarding the status and performance of multiple studies.
Assist with overall successful conduct of assigned clinical studies consistent with applicable regulations guidelines and policies.
Interface with representatives from key functional groups (Monitoring Data Management Research & Development Manufacturing Sales Marketing Regulatory Affairs Legal and European Clinical groups).
Identify and mitigate quality risks and issues for assigned clinical studies with oversight from study management. Oversee follow-up and resolution of site issues.
Assist in control of device allocation distribution and reconciliation.
Assist with oversight of activities performed by Contract Research Organizations (e.g. CROs core labs).
Refer to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study management process for guidance on everyday study tasks.
Participate in training to enhance knowledge base.
Must Have:
Bachelors degree with 4 years of clinical research/clinical (e.g. field clinical research/clinical specialist/field clinical engineer) experience
OR
Advanced degree with 2 years of clinical research/clinical (e.g. field clinical research/clinical specialist/field clinical engineer) experience
Nice to Have:
Hospital/clinical experience
Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials
Certification from a Clinical Research Association (CCRP/CCRC)
Experience at Medtronic or within the medical device industry
Experience in the management of clinical devices
Cardiovascular/cardiac rhythm management device training (e.g. pacemakers & defibrillators)
Experience in a Cath lab biomedical engineering hospital/clinic or medical sales
Experience in clinical studies and/or trial site management/protocols
Experience collaborating with cross functional clinical partners/customers physicians and/or medical sales colleagues in the healthcare industry
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.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
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.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time