Clinical Research Specialist

Medtronic

. Manage clinical study sites from activation through closeout, including site initiation, training, issue resolution, and ongoing support .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,200 - $124,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical study sites, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and maintaining essential study documentation. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and monitoring study progress to achieve clinical investigation objectives.

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Clinical Study ManagementGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Clinical Data ReviewRegulatory DocumentationSite Coordination

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study ManagementRegulatory DocumentationClinical Data ReviewIssue ResolutionStudy Protocol Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchClinical OperationsStudy DocumentationComplianceStudy Progress Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Coordinate investigator and site staff activities to ensure protocol adherence, data quality, and study objectives
Maintain clinical study files, essential documentation, training materials, and study records
Review clinical data, resolve discrepancies, track open queries, and partner with monitors on 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 study sites, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support successful study execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered for roles below Principal level
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)