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Associate Clinical Research Specialist, Diabetes - Northridge

MIN Medtronic Minimed Inc.
Full-time
On-site
USA-CA Northridge United States of America
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Feb 2025


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

Our External Clinical research team at Medtronic Diabetes is looking for an Associate Clinical Research Specialist to join our team. This individual will support all clinical activities related to our early-stage research activities (e.g. concept feasibility studies). You will be responsible for working closely with our Program management team, Medtronic Clinical Affairs and the Research and Development Department. Some of the day-to-day responsibilities will include performing/managing the daily operations associated with support of the assigned studies, device preparation and management, data collection and investigator support. This position should be able to function with supervision, handling various clinical study assignments, and collaborating with cross-functional colleagues in resolution of strategic and operational issues.

DIABETES OPERATING UNIT:

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

We are a learning culture. An inventive and collaborative group. We are dedicated to making sure that every patient gets the best product — when they need it. We have strong ties to our local communities. Our vibrant employee communities respect and value individual experience and perspective as we aim to improve lives and access to healthcare.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

  • Assist in preparing study strategy, scope and schedule to meet business needs

  • Planning and execution of clinical research studies with device prototypes, responsible for data collection

  • Manage Clinical research projects including tracking project milestones involving both Clinical Research department team and external study team

  • Development of Study document (including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, training materials, final study reports)

  • Support audits and regulatory inspections, both internal and external

  • Plan and coordinate project activities to ensure timely completion of investigation

  • Report on progress and results of clinical investigations

  • Represent department in project updates to upper management

  • Relationship building and work collaboratively both internal teams (cross-functional project) and external teams (Principal investigator

  • Interface with cross-functional groups including R&D, Operations, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Sales, Software Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Finance

  • Determine obstacles, identify solutions, and implement plans in collaboration with the study team to meet study objectives, scope, schedules and budget

  • Research, prepare and present study related information to management in a timely and proactive manner

  • Negotiate contracts/budgets (clinical sites and vendors), managing contracts and payments

  • Develop and maintain a high level of medical, technical and clinical expertise through relevant literature, scientific meetings, and interaction with various inside/outside experts

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelors Degree and 2+ years experience in medical device clinical or early clinical research

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, life sciences or related medical/scientific field

  • Proficiency with writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

  • Finance and budgeting knowledge

  • Advanced computer literacy with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Experience with GCPs and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials

  • Nursing/clinical work history

  • Exposure to Clinical Operations

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams. (Including R&D, Marketing, Operations)

  • International clinical trial management experience

  • CDE (certified diabetes educator) or CCRA certification (Certified Clinical Research Association) or equivalent

  • Ability to present complex technical products and processes to physicians in a clear, direct manner

  • High attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks

  • Strong prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Self-starter who is willing to work very independently and is self-directed

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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$62,400.00 - $93,600.00

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. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ 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.

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It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.