About the position 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. As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. In this role as Associate Clinical Research Specialist (Associate CRS), you will support the execution of post-market clinical trials within Medtronic’s CST portfolio. You will primarily be responsible for investigative site management, including training site research staff and ensuring study data is accurate, complete, and of high quality. You will partners closely with internal clinical teams and external investigative sites to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Medtronic standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of registered and non-registered clinical studies for products addressing medical needs and/or commercial opportunities.
• Assists in the review and interpretation of clinical investigation results to support regulatory and product development activities.
• Helps manage operational aspects of clinical trials in collaboration with project teams, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GCP, and country-specific regulations; may support clinical trial budget activities.
• May assist with clinical supply operations, as well as site and vendor selection.
• Contributes to regional or country-specific activities, including: Representing Medtronic from a clinical research perspective and gathering feedback from local customers and regulatory authorities.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting local evidence dissemination and awareness efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Health Science, Engineering or related field is required with minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Broad theoretical knowledge of clinical research principles obtained through academic training.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while maintaining effective collaboration.
• A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Nice-to-haves

• Academic or internship exposure to clinical research, GCP, or regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for data review and quality oversight.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfort engaging with investigative site staff.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)