We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Oct 2025

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

Peripheral Vascular Health therapies treat patients with Peripheral and Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Superficial and Deep Venous Diseases, and a variety of conditions treated with Peripheral Embolization. The operating unit leads the way in the Superficial Venous, Deep Venous Stenting, and Drug-Coated Balloon markets, caring for nearly 1 million patients globally with lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies.

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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite 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 position will be based in Plymouth, MN or Santa Rosa, CA.

The Clinical Program Manager (CPM) for Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) serves as a critical liaison between the Clinical Research department and cross-functional teams within a specific therapy segment. This role requires strong expertise in communication, collaboration, and clinical study operations.

From a communication standpoint, the CPM must demonstrate a customer-centric approach while navigating both the Medtronic matrix and external healthcare providers. Key communication responsibilities include coordinating financial, labor, and clinical program deliverables across Clinical Operations and Core Teams, providing program-specific guidance to Clinical Research Specialists and Clinical Study Support Coordinators, and synthesizing updates for Clinical Research and PVH leadership.

Collaboration is essential, as the CPM champions clinical programs that align with strategic PVH objectives. This involves fostering productive stakeholder relationships and taking independent initiative to navigate the diverse inputs, requirements, and perspectives inherent in complex clinical programs.

Additionally, the CPM must possess a strong understanding of clinical study design to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels. This includes expertise in prospective and retrospective study design, an appreciation of patient-level data, and a thorough knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.

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

• Lead strategic and tactical elements of clinical programs, representing the Clinical function for a specific therapy segment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Regulatory, Medical Science, Commercial, Healthcare Reimbursement, and Core Teams, to implement clinical programs aligned with Operating Unit objectives.
• Develop and execute compliant, scientifically valid, and efficient clinical programs that inform practice and meet global regulatory standards.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships that embrace customer-centricity and ensure successful clinical program outcomes.
• Provide leadership in conducting clinical studies and supporting regulatory processes to achieve product approval(s).

Must Have; Minimum Requirements;

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical research study management experience,
• Or Masters degree with a minimum of 3 years of clinical research study management experience.
• Or PhD with 3 years clinical research study management experience

Nice To Have

• Medical Device clinical study design
• Clinical research study management
• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams

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.

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):$144,800.00 - $217,200.00This 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.