Director – Clinical Research, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Medtronic

. Lead the global clinical evidence strategy for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation therapies across the product lifecycle .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $212,800 - $319,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global clinical evidence strategies for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation therapies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and addressing market access needs. Proven ability to manage clinical research programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.

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Clinical Research LeadershipGlobal Clinical Evidence StrategyRegulatory ComplianceClinical Study DesignPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical StrategyEvidence DevelopmentPre-Market StudiesPost-Market StudiesGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Data AnalysisMeta-AnalysisPublication StrategyHealthcare Industry Experience

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Peripheral Nerve StimulationClinical TrialsMarket AccessHealth EconomicsRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global clinical evidence strategy for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation therapies across the product lifecycle
Define evidence requirements addressing customer, regulatory, payer, and market access needs
Direct the design, execution, and oversight of pre-market and post-market clinical studies
Ensure clinical research programs meet scientific, ethical, quality, and regulatory standards worldwide
Partner with Clinical Research, Research & Development, Medical Science, Regulatory, Marketing, Health Economics, and Commercial teams
Drive clinical trials, retrospective database analyses, and meta-analyses
Lead publication and dissemination strategies through peer-reviewed manuscripts, congress presentations, and scientific forums
Provide leadership to internal teams, external investigators, advisors, and research partners
Report to the Vice President, Clinical Research and Medical Science, Neuromodulation and Pain Therapies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of clinical research, medical affairs, clinical strategy, or related healthcare industry experience and 7+ years of people leadership experience OR Master's degree, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with 8+ years of relevant experience and 7+ years of people leadership experience
Experience leading global clinical research programs across pre-market and post-market studies
Experience developing and executing clinical evidence strategies supporting regulatory, reimbursement, and commercial objectives
Knowledge of clinical research regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and global clinical study requirements
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment, unless eligible for sponsorship under the stated Principal-level policy
Independently mobile and able to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
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 for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities