We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Mar 2026

 

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. 

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

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4+ years of related experience (2+ years with an advanced degree)

Nice to Have

• 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

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 impact. In 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 life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00

 

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 insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple 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 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), and Capital 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

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.