Careers that Change Lives

In this exciting role, the Senior Field Clinical Research Specialist (SFCRS) oversees and supports multiple activities in the conduct of clinical research studies and program management projects in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, IRB policies and procedures and Medtronic internal requirements. This position is known internally as the Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist (CRDS) and serves as the device and procedure resource for internal study teams and clinical study sites. The CRDS works with limited supervision in consort with study and department management to perform complex and diverse project duties globally over time zones. The CRDS will establish strong working relationships with cross-functional partners, HCPs, MC2 partners and contractors.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions. To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/about/careers/diversity-inclusion.html)

This position can be based anywhere in the United States and work remotely. The position will support teams across the US and internationally. Travel can vary greatly depending on study phases with less travel during study planning and maintenance and more travel during study start up. Travel will be about 50% domestic and internally.

A Day in the Life

• Participate in study protocol development, writing, editing and provide clinical and device insights.

• Support each assigned clinical research study by creating site and subject training materials according to the study protocol.

• Partner with R&D, Clinical Education and Technical Communications teams on device training and instructional materials development.

• Train site and sponsor personnel on study devices, systems, and protocol procedures.

• Travel to site locations for training as needed. Serves as liaison between Medtronic personnel and site personnel.

• Lead projects and be responsible for ensuring the attainment of project milestones.

• Field therapy and technical inquiries from sites and study team.

• Develop and implement study surveillance activities including, but not limited to trends in protocol conduct, data integrity and subject engagement, software reports, 24-Hour Technical Support calls, procedure observation and device performance oversight activities.

• Review and interpret data for clinical significance and report summary of findings.

• Communicate study status and performance to internal clinical trial leaders.

• Lead in-depth analysis with study teams that drive efficiency and continuous improvement in processes, systems, products, and overall work performance.

• Gain and maintain knowledge of clinical sites to better understand and assess investigators' capabilities.

• Lead, implement and monitor inter-departmental activities necessary for implementation and completion of assigned clinical research studies with cross-functional groups and global partners.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of clinical research or diabetes training/education experience

OR

• Advanced degree with 2 years of clinical research or diabetes training/education experience

Nice to Have

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; particularly Power Point

• Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or CCRA certification (Certified Clinical Research Association) or equivalent

• Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials

• Experience in clinical trials within the medical device industry

• Experience in the management of clinical devices

• Knowledge of applicable regulations including Federal Code of Regulations

• Knowledge/awareness of clinical research design

• Experience in diabetes device training for people with diabetes

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

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.

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.

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

104000

Max Salary

156000

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.