Senior Clinical Research Manager - NM - Rice Creek, MN
Medtronic
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 one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.
Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions
Careers That Change Lives
In this exciting role as Senior Manager, Clinical Research (Sr CRM) within the Neuromodulation Operating Unit, you will oversee the management, execution, and day-to-day activities of Medtronic-sponsored Pain Interventions clinical studies. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, this role includes leading multiple clinical study assignments, contributing to clinical strategy, and managing a team of Clinical Research Specialists.
Our vision is to be the global leader in Neuromodulation by improving patient lives through innovative therapies. Our portfolio spans the care continuum—from early interventional procedures to implantable technologies that relieve pain, restore function, and enhance quality of life. We are committed to leveraging clinical and economic evidence, along with integrated technologies, to expand patient access, improve procedural efficiency, and drive better outcomes.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Provides leadership for the conduct of clinical studies and in the development of clinical evidence for pre-market and post-market trials/studies as it applies to product lifecycle.
Studies must be scientifically valid, meet all relevant regulatory requirements and be conducted within ethical guidelines.
The end result of the clinical studies must be a fair assessment of the safety and efficacy of the tested product (s) and attainment of product approvals in a timely manner.
Collaborates and implements clinical/regulatory strategies to obtain timely product approvals from relevant regulatory bodies as well as fulfilling reimbursement needs and additional marketing claims needed for therapy adoption.
Builds and maintains a strong network and close relationship with the various internal and external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders.
Provides oversight of study team performance, with accountability for milestones and budget management
Identifies and implements novel clinical research efficiencies, e.g., use of digital tools, artificial intelligence, etc.
Leads talent development, hiring, coaching, mentoring and performance of direct reports
Actively identifies and leads functional process improvement
Location: Rice Creek/Fridley, MN
Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Travel: up to 25% (primarily domestic and occasionally international).
Must Have (Minimum Requirements):
To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing clinical research studies with minimum of 5 years of managerial experience, or
Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing clinical research studies with 5+ years of managerial experience
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or MD) preferred; technical background in engineering, life sciences, or a related medical/scientific field.
7+ years of experience managing multiple clinical research studies within Medtronic or the medical device industry.
Proven experience leading clinical teams and managing direct reports.
Strong communication skills with a sense of urgency, high accountability, and strengths in problem-solving, quality focus, business acumen, and change management.
Experience with budget ownership, cost-center management, and resource planning.
Background in medical device clinical trials and applicable regulatory requirements.
Deep expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial compliance standards.
End-to-end clinical trial management experience.
Experience in global clinical trial strategy, execution, and outcomes research study design.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Solid understanding of clinical research processes and study design.
Proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining talent.
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.
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.
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