Prin Clinical Research Spec

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Jun 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

Are you passionate about clinical research and eager to help shape the future of medical innovation Were looking for experienced professionals who bring strategic thinking strong collaboration skills and leadership in generating evidence for new product development. Based in either Lafayette CO or Mounds View MN this role gives you the chance to work alongside talented teams across R&D Regulatory Marketing Medical Affairs Quality and more. If you have sharp analytical skills a track record in clinical study design and the ability to turn scientific data into actionable insights for product decisions wed love to hear from you. Join a team that values expertise initiative and professional growth and help us make a real impact in healthcare while growing your career.

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

• Serve as the Clinical Research representative on New Product Development (NPD) core teams acting as the primary clinical voice throughout the product lifecyclefrom concept through post-market evaluation
• Develop and lead clinical evidence strategies aligned to regulatory medical and commercial objectives including identification of evidence gaps necessary to support safety performance and claims
• Critically evaluate and synthesize clinical literature and competitive evidence landscapes to inform product development decisions clinical positioning and differentiation strategy
• Lead and influence clinical study design including protocol development endpoint selection and overall evidence generation approach to support intended use and global market needs
• Provide clinical oversight review and approval of product claims to ensure alignment with scientific evidence regulatory requirements and reimbursement strategies
• Partner cross-functionally (R&D Regulatory Marketing Medical Affairs Quality) to integrate clinical insights into product requirements risk management and benefit-risk assessments
• Drive development of key clinical deliverables including Clinical Evaluation Plans/Reports Clinical Study Reports and other documentation supporting regulatory submissions and product commercialization
• Synthesize clinical data to support regulatory approval evidence dissemination and lifecycle management activities
• Identify and proactively manage clinical and patient-related risks early in development contributing to mitigation strategies and overall product safety profile
• Influence Voice of Customer (VoC) translation and ensure clinical insights are reflected in product design usability and intended use.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MS PhD MD or equivalent) in a scientific clinical or healthcare-related field
• Experience serving as a Clinical Core Team member or clinical lead on new product development (NPD) or product lifecycle teams
• Demonstrated experience developing clinical evidence strategies aligned to regulatory commercial and reimbursement objectives
• Strong familiarity with global regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA EU MDR) and their impact on clinical evidence claims and product development
• Experience supporting or leading clinical claims development review and approval processes
• Experience with Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEP) Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) and post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) activities
• Proven ability to translate clinical literature and data into actionable insights that influence product design labeling and business strategy
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with teams in a matrixed environment
• Track record of contributing to regulatory submissions publications or scientific communications
• Experience in clinical study design and execution across various methodologies (e.g. feasibility observational randomized controlled trials) including endpoint selection evidence generation planning including oversight of timelines study operations and cross-functional coordination
• Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and its application to reimbursement value messaging and market access strategies
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to effectively represent clinical perspectives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring or leading extended clinical team members or serving as a subject matter expert within a therapeutic area.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$144800.00 - $217200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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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