New · posted Nov 1
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Clinical Research Specialist
- Fridley, MN +2 more
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Nov 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
What you need
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years OR Associate's Degree and 4+ years OR Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years OR Advanced Degree in clinical research, clinical operations, or related clinical study support experience.
- Experience supporting clinical studies and clinical site management activities.
- Experience working in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
- Experience reviewing clinical data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining study documentation.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a medical/scientific discipline.
- Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) certification.
- Clinical research experience within the medical device industry.
- Experience managing multiple clinical research sites and supporting clinical operations activities.
- Knowledge of clinical research regulations and standards, including International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements.
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.
What you'll do
At Medtronic Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve care for people living with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Our technologies help restore function, improve quality of life, and support better outcomes for patients around the world.
The Neurovascular Operating Unit develops device-based therapies and technologies that support the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurovascular conditions. The team partners across clinical, regulatory, medical, and product development functions to generate clinical evidence that supports product development, regulatory submissions, and patient access to therapy.
Preference for this position is Fridley, MN, Irvine, CA or Lafayette, CO. If the selected candidate is subject to local Return to Office requirements, those requirements will be followed.
The Clinical Research Specialist supports the execution of clinical studies within the Neurovascular Operating Unit. Working closely with Clinical Study Managers and cross-functional partners, this role is responsible for clinical site management, study documentation, data quality activities, and operational support to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, study protocols, and internal requirements.
- Manage clinical study sites from activation through closeout, including site initiation, training, issue resolution, and ongoing support.
- Review, approve, and maintain regulatory and study-startup documentation to support site activation and continued compliance.
- Coordinate investigator and site staff activities to ensure protocol adherence, data quality, and achievement of study objectives.
- Maintain clinical study files, essential documentation, training materials, and study records.
- Review clinical data, resolve data discrepancies, track open queries, and partner with monitors to address study action items.
- Support development and execution of clinical management plans, protocols, case report forms, and study-related documentation.
- Monitor study progress and prepare reports on clinical investigation activities, milestones, and results.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including study sites, vendors, and cross-functional teams, to support successful study execution.
Pay and benefits
$83,200 – $124,800 a year
Employer providedMedtronic 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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00
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
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Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Where you'll work
Fridley, MN +2 moreOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Also posted for: Irvine, CA · Lafayette, CO
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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.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 5% below the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US54 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $83,200 | — | $124,800 |
| All US (middle half) | $83,000 | $110,000 | $129,625 |
This role: Medtronic's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Research
The general path across 170 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medtronic's own promotion track.
Career resources on Clinical Research
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct13
- Documentation and SOPs6
- Collaboration and leadership6
- GMP and compliance4
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Regulatory submissions2
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
Company hiring pulse
Medtronic on Regulatory Jobs
- 27
- Open roles
- 21
- Distinct roles
- 14
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality16 59%
- Regulatory8 30%
- Clinical3 11%
By level
- Senior & Principal14 52%
- Associate & Specialist8 30%
- Manager4 15%
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Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic
Applications close November 7. $83K–$125K a year, employer provided.