Senior Principal Clinical Research Specialist - NV - Irvine, CA; Lafayette, CO or Fridley, MN (Onsite)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Sep 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Neurovascular Clinical Research team supports the global clinical development of therapies designed to treat stroke and other neurovascular conditions. This team partners across Clinical, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Health Economics & Reimbursement, Marketing, and Medical Affairs to generate clinical evidence that supports product development, regulatory submissions, and commercialization activities. Primary preference is for candidates based in Fridley/Mounds View, Minnesota; Irvine, California; or Lafayette, Colorado. This role follows a flexible onsite work model with a minimum of four days per week onsite. Travel requirements are expected to be approximately 25% based on business needs. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Neurovascular The Senior Principal Clinical Research Specialist is a strategic clinical research leader responsible for independently leading complex clinical studies and providing oversight of clinical research programs supporting Medtronic Neurovascular therapies. This individual will drive study execution, manage multiple workstreams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and serve as a key clinical representative to leadership, investigators, physicians, and external partners. The role requires the ability to rapidly assume ownership of high-visibility programs and communicate clinical strategy and study progress to executive leadership. Primary Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex clinical studies and clinical development programs supporting Neurovascular therapies. Provide strategic leadership for one or more large clinical studies, ensuring achievement of study objectives, timelines, quality standards, and business priorities. Manage multiple studies, workstreams, and competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Develop and execute clinical evidence generation strategies that support regulatory, commercial, and product development objectives. Partner closely with Clinical, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Health Economics & Reimbursement, and other stakeholders to drive study success. Serve as a key liaison with physicians, investigators, external clinical partners, and other stakeholders throughout study execution. Present clinical study strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Author and review clinical, scientific, and regulatory documentation, including study protocols, clinical study reports, publications, presentations, and submission support materials. Interpret, analyze, and communicate complex clinical data and study outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences. Lead publication and dissemination activities in collaboration with physician investigators, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders. Monitor emerging scientific literature, competitive developments, and evolving clinical evidence within the neurovascular therapeutic area. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant clinical research or medical device experience, or an advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience independently leading complex clinical studies or clinical development programs. Proven experience owning study strategy, execution, timelines, stakeholder management, and program outcomes. Strong clinical study management expertise within a regulated healthcare, life sciences, or medical device environment. Experience interacting with senior leadership and presenting clinical information to executive audiences. Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to independently drive outcomes and operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a biomedical science discipline. Neurovascular clinical research experience strongly preferred. Experience leading global and/or multi-site clinical studies. Experience serving as a Clinical Trial Director, Clinical Trial Lead, Senior Clinical Program Lead, or comparable leadership-level clinical research role. Experience managing complex clinical trials involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams. Experience engaging investigators, physicians, and external clinical partners. Demonstrated executive presentation and leadership communication skills. Experience supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions. Strategic mindset with the ability to influence decisions across functions and leadership levels. 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. 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. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$175,200.00 - $262,800.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). 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. 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