New · posted Nov 1
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Nov 2026
Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist for Medtronic, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Provide field-based, customer-facing position responsibilities for clinical trial site mgmt., case coverage (clinical and commercial), and clinical trial data tracking. Responsible for conducting clinical studies with adherence to applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies. Prepare and revise Clinical Investigation Plan. Prepare study materials and/or training of investigators, site staff and Medtronic Field staff. Responsible for utilizing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials including Clinical Trial Design and Execution (Phase I-IV). Coordinate Study Start-up, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out. Leverage Informed Consent Form (ICF), Protocol and amendments development and review. Responsible for Patient recruitment and retention strategies, source document verification (SDV), Adverse event (AE) and Serious adverse event (SAE) reporting. Navigate the complexities of various government and industry regulations including U.S. FDA Regulations 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312, and 812, and International Council for Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) E6 R2/R3 Compliance. Coordinate the Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC) submission and approval process. Leverage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) development and implementation as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Clinical Trial Mgmt. Systems (CTMS), Veeva Vault CTMS, Oracle Siebel CTMS, and Salesforce. Work within a cardiac catheterization lab directing physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff on how to use products.
Travel domestically up to 75% within assigned territory including Chicago metro area, IL, and Northwest Indiana to provide oversight of clinical trials and case support. Must work remotely from home office within the greater Chicago metro area. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable (car insurance).
What you need
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree in Biological Science, Biology, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, or Biotechnology and two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Researcher or related occupation in clinical research.
Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following:
GCP and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials including Clinical Trial Design and Execution (Phase I-IV); Clinical study Start-up, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out; Review and development of ICF, Protocol, and amendments; Patient recruitment and retention strategies, SDV, AE and SAE reporting; FDA Regulations 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312, 812, and ICH-GCP (E6 R2/R3) Compliance; IRB/IEC Submission and approval process; CAPA development and implementation, and HIPAA compliance; and CTMS, Veeva Vault CTMS, Oracle Siebel CTMS, and Salesforce.
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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Pay and benefits
$128,500 – $170,400 a year
Employer providedSalary: $128,500 to $170,400 per year
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Incentive plans
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Live data · November 1, 2026
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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 20% above the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US50 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $128,500 | — | $170,400 |
| All US (middle half) | $123,750 | $124,500 | $130,500 |
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.
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What this role leans on
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- Clinical trial conduct4
- GMP and compliance2
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Regulatory submissions2
- Data and digital systems2
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Collaboration and leadership1
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- Quality16 59%
- Regulatory8 30%
- Clinical3 11%
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- Senior & Principal14 52%
- Associate & Specialist8 30%
- Manager4 15%
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Sr. Field Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic
Applications close November 27. $129K–$170K a year, employer provided.