Clinical Research Specialist, ICT

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Jul 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeIn this exciting role as a Clinical Research Specialist (CRS), you will be responsible for conducting clinical studies in compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards and in alignment with Medtronic business needs. You will monitor progress and results of clinical investigations in preparation for device application and/or publications. You will be responsible for managing and meeting the objectives of a clinical study. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Collaborate and partner with a cross-functional team which includes study management, safety, stats, monitoring, our field team, and others Work closely with hospitals participating in our clinical research studies ensuring they have the support from start-up through closure Drive the collection of study materials throughout the lifecycle of a clinical study ensuring the regulatory documents are maintained, data is being entered into the EDC, and ensuring prompt responses from site personnel Oversee and manage operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with project teams and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practice (GCP) and specific country regulations Conduct registered and non-registered clinical studies of products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial potential Oversee and interpret results of clinical investigations in preparation for new device or consumer application Serve as liaison between program management and planning, study team, and leadership May be responsible for clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection Build and maintain optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties Drive local evidence dissemination & awareness Collaborate closely with medical affairs, regulatory, marketing, and other functions to gather feedback on key design elements of the trial and communicate status updates Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the project management process, guidelines, tools / templates, best practices, and overall implementation Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications): Degree in engineering, life sciences, or related medical/scientific field CCRA certification (Certified Clinical Research Association), SOCRA Clinical research/clinical trials experience at Medtronic or within a medical device industry Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials Experience with Oracle Clinical, Veeva Vault, Medidata Experience managing multiple clinical research sites with proven results in study execution Experience in clinical operations Experience developing clinical strategies and study design Experience working on a global study team Experience in Research and Development (R&D) Project/program management skills/experience Ability to appropriately apply different standards related to medical devices/clinical research (SOPs, GCP, ISO, ICH, FDA, MEDDEV, MDR, etc.) as needed Proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Project (or similar scheduling software), project management techniques and tools; and web-based applications Must Have (Minimum Requirements): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of clinical research experience Or advanced degree with 0 years of experience 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. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ 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 (