Medtronic
Medtronic
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology and manufacturing company developing solutions for complex medical conditions. Its work brings together large, international teams and close collaboration with healthcare professionals to improve treatments, therapies, and access to medical technology. With more than 95,000 employees across over 150 countries, Medtronic focuses on advancing patient care while supporting inclusion, diversity, equity, and sustainable practices across its operations.

Director of Clinical Research, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Lead global clinical evidence programs for Medtronic’s Peripheral Nerve Stimulation therapies. Oversee studies, regulatory support, scientific publications, and collaboration across healthcare functions.

Description

  • Set global clinical evidence strategy for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation therapies throughout the product lifecycle
  • Establish evidence needs for customers, regulators, payers, and market access
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of pre-market and post-market clinical studies
  • Ensure research programs meet global scientific, ethical, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with teams across Clinical Research, R&D, Medical Science, Regulatory, Marketing, Health Economics, and Commercial functions
  • Guide clinical trials, retrospective database research, and meta-analyses
  • Direct publication and dissemination efforts, including peer-reviewed papers, congress presentations, and scientific forums
  • Lead internal teams and work with external investigators, advisors, and research partners
  • Report to the Vice President of Clinical Research and Medical Science for Neuromodulation and Pain Therapies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 10 or more years in clinical research, medical affairs, clinical strategy, or related healthcare industry work, and at least 7 years of people leadership; alternatively, a master’s, PhD, or PharmD plus 8 or more years of relevant experience and at least 7 years of people leadership
  • Experience leading global clinical research programs spanning pre-market and post-market studies
  • Experience creating and delivering clinical evidence strategies for regulatory, reimbursement, and commercial goals
  • Knowledge of clinical research regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and global clinical study requirements
  • For bachelor’s degrees earned outside the United States, the degree must meet the criteria in 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)
  • Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment, unless eligible for sponsorship under the stated Principal-level policy
  • Ability to move independently, use a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers

Benefits

  • Short-term incentive under 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 or reimbursement
  • Simple Steps global well-being program
  • Incentive plans
  • 401(k) plan with 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 for employees meeting IRS earnings minimums
  • Temporary employees receive paid sick time as required by applicable state law and may participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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