Field Clinical Research Manager

at  Medtronic

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Nov 2024
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree
• 5+ years of clinical experience with 5+ years of managerial experience OR
• Advanced degree with 3+ years of clinical experience with 3+ years of managerial experience

NICE TO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Advanced degree / MBA
• Clinical Research experience with managerial/people leadership experience at Medtronic or within a medical device industry
• Experience managing Clinical teams
• Experience in the management of clinical devices
• Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health experience. Thorough knowledge of Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health technology therapies, care pathways, and related disease states.
• Thorough understanding of in-house/field study management dynamics/interactions
• Expertise with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials

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.

• Partner with the Field Clinical team and Department Director in the overall responsibility/conduct of the Field Clinical Organization.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and provide overall management of field-based Field Clinical Engineers.
• Partner with key stakeholders (Sales, Clinical, Marketing, Product Planning, Customer Education, and Research) on the implementation of clinical research projects. Work closely with Field Management to ensure optimal support (technical and clinical support) of investigational sites.
• Work with direct reports, in-house study management, sales, marketing, and other key stakeholders to understand the interests and capabilities of clinical sites.
• Partner with in-house/field management to develop robust metrics to assess research execution and contribution to the research portfolio.
• Become knowledgeable across all Research Study Protocols.
• Represent the Field Clinical Organization and regional customers to internal peers on key projects and initiatives.
• Drive accountability and execution of research studies with direct reports.
• Model and provide leadership accountability and management of key skills and abilities required for a successful Field Clinical Organization such as highly effective and timely communications, strong relationship building and management skills, and high overall engagement