Careers that change lives in this exciting role as the senior principal clinical research specialist (crs) within the structural heart and aortic operating unit, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing scientific and clinical evidence strategies to support the development and advancement of best-in-class transcatheter mitral therapies.
Areas of contribution will include clinical consulting to identify, develop and execute new clinical research, evidence optimization and data evidence opportunities, and overall strategy for the programThe sr principal clinical research specialist will collaborate with other members of the structural heart and aortic clinical teams, evidence optimization group, operating unit (ou) therapy development and medical science teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., research and development, corporate biostats, regulatory affairs, clinical it, and others)The sr principal crs collaborates, build relationships, and communicates effectively with a large group of internal and external stakeholders in a rapidly changing landscape, while managing the timely completion of deliverablesThis role has a high-level of visibility to senior leaders at medtronic including executive committee members and senior clinical leaders across all ous.
The structural heart and aortic integrated operating unit offers minimally-invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aortaWe focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves—aortic, pulmonic, mitral, tricuspid—and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the body’s largest artery, the aorta.
You’ll always have new challenges pursuing ideas that are exciting, innovative, and just plain coolBuild out the future of robotic healthcareThink critically about healthcare problems and/or opportunities to advance science faster than othersDo research on improving the healthcare of millions.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result — and everyone winsMedtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thriveTo learn more about inclusion & diversity at medtronic click here
Location: minnesota; open for remote within the u.sAbility to travel up to 25% domestic and international.
A day in the life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Oversees, designs, plans, and develops projects that support evidence optimization and clinical strategy development executed by ou clinical teams
Work with clinical, r&d, and other functions
May be responsible for the initiation, design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research projects and clinical trial investigations
May participate in the investigation of the feasibility by applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
Serve as a resource on clinical evidence for planning and executing clinical research.
Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
Serve in an advisory role to management to provide direction and guidance to teams to execute initiatives and/or programs
Contributes to the medtronic presence at key scientific conferences and build relationships with key kol advisors
Contribute to initial high-level business fit and scientific and clinical evaluation of potential opportunities to determine if they are worthy of further, detailed functional evaluation
Work within established teams to provide clinical subject matter expertise (familiarity with ou clinical strategies, pre- and post-market evidence needs, product positioning, study design approaches, including endpoint and product performance goal definitions), operational aspects of clinical trials in in accordance with standard operating procedures (sop), good clinical practice (gcp) and specific country regulations
May be responsible for assessing new sites and vendors and other partners for collaboration on new clinical proof of concept projects.
Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties.
Must have (minimum requirements): to be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 10 years of clinical research experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience
Nice to have (preferred qualifications):
Advanced degree in life sciences(or related field)
Research & development / scientist experience
Experience working on a global clinical study team
Experience developing strategies and designing clinical investigations for class iii medical device trials
Solid clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic disease states
Clinical research/field clinical/clinical education & training experience at medtronic or within a medical device industry
Clinical study data management and design, data analysis/reporting using sas statistical software/apps
Project management experience
Experience in good clinical practice (gcp) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials
Experience working on alternative data sources and alternative methods of clinical data collection, especially those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions.
Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and project planning
About medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwideAt medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lifeWe challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterdayIt is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our teamLet’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ livesHelp us shape the future.
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 jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsFor office roles: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobileThe employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workersContact your manager or local hr to understand the work conditions and physical requirements that may be specific to each role(ada-united states of america).
Ability to travel up to 25% domestic and international.
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our valuesWe recognize their contributionsThey share in the success they help to createWe offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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