Senior Clinical Research Specialist - Minneapolis

at  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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a Baccalaureate degree in engineering, life sciences, or related medical/scientific field
Minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years experience.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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• Oversees the conduct of clinical evaluation research studies with a primary focus on clinical site management.
• Support preparation of protocols and patient record forms.
• Conducts registered and non-registered clinical studies of products satisfying a medical need and offering commercial potential.
• Oversees and interprets results of clinical investigations in preparation for new drug devices or consumer applications.
• Oversees and resolves operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with project teams and under standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practice (GCP), and specific country regulations, and may prepare clinical trial budgets.
• May be responsible for clinical supply operations and site and vendor selection.
• People working within a region/country may also have responsibilities that include:
• Represents Medtronic from clinical research within the country/region and collects feedback from local customers and authorities.
• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties