Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life As a Clinical Research Specialist, you will leverage relationships with key customers to collect high quality surveillance and outcome data from patients using our products from diverse therapy lines. As a dedicated liaison, you will be responsible for enhancing communications between Medtronic and our customers. This role will interact with multiple stakeholders to accelerate center activation cycle times, proactively manage center performance, and foster strong customer partnerships. In this role, you will work under general supervision to facilitate strong contributions to a registry of market-approved devices. You will exchange informative facts, status updates, ideas and issues to achieve objectives, and influence decision-making. As a site facing Clinical Research Specialist you are expected to develop solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to ensure the accurate and timely execution of the Product Surveillance Registry. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive inclusion and belonging forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. This role may involve travel to registry sites, subject to their needs. This is a remote position and sites assigned may be outside of your geographical location. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career that changes lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of related experience (2+ years with an advanced degree)
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous Medtronic experience
Previous experience in a medical device research
Clinical / Science/ Research Background
Cross Functional Facilitation experience
Previous experience in a field or field support role interfacing with customers
Experience with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), SOPs, or applicable regulations related to conduct of clinical trials
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting demands
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
Project management experience
Experience with MS Office Products such as Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Customer relationship management, knowledge of center processes and resources.
Assist with the preparation and revision of study materials and/or training
Conduct training of site and/or Medtronic staff
Assist in site initiation activities (e.g. study start-up documentation preparation)
Set-up and maintain accurate progress and study status tracking logs
Support the preparation of reports, regulatory submissions, publications and presentations
Identify and mitigate quality risk and/or issues associated with assigned studies/activities
May arrange conference calls, staff meetings, and training events.
Assist in the preparation and review of data
Oversee follow-up and resolution of sites issues
Able to refer to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and site management processes for guidance on everyday tasks
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and participate in training to enhance knowledge
Participate in team meetings and events
Able to conduct video meetings with site and team members
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).