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A Day in the Life

Within the clinical science and evidence team part of the CRM Clinical Research and Medical Affairs organization one of our responsibilities includes management of the scientific publication process and global evidence dissemination from Medtronic-sponsored clinical trials registries and other research this role the Principal Medical Communications Specialistwill work closely with Principal Investigators and internal team members from the clinical study team statistics clinical leadership and cross-functional SMEs.

With the growing volume of data rapid advances in AI and continuous innovation in technology we are at a pivotal moment to reimagine how scientific evidence is disseminated. As access to information becomes commoditized easy fast and inexpensive our ability to understand and impact humanity becomes more critical than ever.

This newly created role will collaborate across internal and external partners to define and execute scientific dissemination strategies. The primary focus will be to identify channels formats and content that tailor scientific and medical results and data by audience segment based on expertise literacy and needs. The medical communication professional will use a range of techniques to assess understanding and increase engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex scientific and medical information into clear accessible language for diverse audiences including clinicians healthcare providers patients caregivers and regulators.
• Develop and implement data-driven scientific evidence communication strategies that align with dissemination goals audience needs and preferred formats and channels maximizing our evidence footprint through Evidence for Action.
• Conduct audience analysis to define the needs interests and knowledge level of the target recipients.
• Create high-quality medical and scientific content including manuscripts abstracts presentations plain language summaries graphical abstracts white papers and other innovative formats.
• Tailor writing style tone and level of detailto ensure content is appropriate and engaging for each audience.
• Manage the project timeline for each deliverable through final delivery (e.g. peer-review publication scientific conference presentation) ensuring compliance to regulatory medical society and corporate standards.
• Interface with physicians clinical leadership and other stakeholders to align evidence dissemination activities and deliverables
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of key therapy and product areas stay abreast of current literature relevant to CRM therapies and products (including competitors)
• Collaborate with subject matter experts such as researchers clinicians and regulatory affairs to gather information and ensure accuracy.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical/medical/scientific writing experience
• Or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years clinical/ medical/ scientific writing experience

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in life sciences medicine or a related field (e.g. MS MD PharmD PhD).
• Demonstrated ability to write for various audiences with different levels of scientific understanding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physiology and/or applicable disease states medical terminology CRM therapies and technologies
• Experience authoring peer-reviewed manuscript and abstract presentations at major scientific conferences
• Proven track record of developing clear and concise documents.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proven track record of excellent writing skills (medical writing certification is a plus: CMPP BELS AMWA MWC)
• Excellent interpersonal presentation and communication skills

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.

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.

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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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