Senior Clinical Research Manager

Job description

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. A Day in the Life This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global medical technology, with a mission to contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain , restore health , and extend life . The Senior Clinical Research Manager leads a high‑performing team overseeing end‑to‑end clinical research operations across ANZ. The role partners closely with regional and global operating units, as well as cross‑functional teams, to deliver clinical research programs from inception through completion. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: CLINICAL STRATEGY AND EXECUTION Strategic partner for the ANZ Commercial Operating Unit (OU) Leaders and spearheading the development of Clinical Research and Medical Science (CRMS) in ANZ aligned to the needs of the region. Provides input to the local clinical strategy and ensures full alignment with the global clinical strategy. Identifies potential local/regional clinical studies in line with local/regional and OU strategy Partners & collaborates with global CRMS OU Leaders to position ANZ as the place to go for pre/post market studies Develops and implements strategies to support regulatory function to obtain timely product approvals from regional regulatory bodies. Represents Medtronic from clinical research respective within the country / region and collects insights from local customers and authorities. Builds and maintains a strong network and close relationship with the various internal and external stakeholders. Leads execution for both local and global studies, manages clinical research projects over all of the Medtronic therapies across multiple businesses. Ensures appropriate resources and priorities are maintained for the projects assigned to the geography/country. Develop clinical project/study and documents in collaboration with relevant stakeholders within Medtronic and oversee the execution in region. Assures successful & timely execution of assigned clinical programs consistent with clinical plans and applicable regulations and policies interfacing with representatives from key functional groups within Medtronic. Develops and manages the study- and cost centre budgets. Advises local marketing organization on outcome of publications and advises on a communication strategy. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Leads and manages a team of clinical professionals and related staffs including Management and supervisory professionals. Manages cross functional teams and stakeholders in accordance with the tasks linked to local or global clinical projects. Manages hiring, objective setting and appraisals mainly focusing on aligning projects (objectives, strategy, scope, and schedule) according to and to meet business plans. Provide leadership to staff ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals. EXTERNAL RELATIONS Builds and maintains a strong network with key-opinion leaders and relevant external stakeholders (Scientific Societies, Regulators, Advisory Groups etc.) specific to the country/region. Ensures intake for investigator-initiated research ideas and ensure appropriate follow-up within the organization through the relevant policy and SOP. Be the first point of contact for: Local customers, authorities and KOLs about local Clinical Affairs Builds the right level of knowledge in reimbursement, health management in the country/region to address those with relevant clinical solutions. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Master’s Degree in relevant Science or biomedical field (Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Medical Biology, Health Sciences, etc.) and a minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research and operation with 5+ years of managerial experience. Requires broad management knowledge to lead project teams in one department. Typically has mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function. Demonstrable experience in First in Human, Pre-market and post market clinical study planning and execution. Strong knowledge of local legal and regulatory requirements for conduct of clinical trial Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic 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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here