Senior Clinical Research Specialist

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A Day in the Life

For our manufacturing sites in Trévoux, France, and Maastricht, the Netherlands, we are seeking 2 Senior Clinical Research Specialists for Core Surgical Innovations (CSI). Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Research, CSI, these roles are responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of international pre-market and post-market clinical studies. They ensure the delivery of high-quality study results and key deliverables that support the strategic objectives of the CSI business unit.

These critical research programs are designed to generate robust clinical evidence demonstrating the safety, efficacy, economic value, and quality-of-life benefits associated with our products and therapies. The programs support global regulatory approvals, reimbursement through comparative effectiveness data, therapy adoption, and the development of new indications. In these positions, you will contribute to both local and global studies and should be based in, or willing to work near, either Trévoux or Maastricht, depending on the role.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned

• Design, plan, and oversee clinical evaluation and research studies
• Prepare and author clinical study protocols, patient follow-up forms, and related study documentation
• Conduct registered and non-registered clinical studies for products identified as addressing unmet medical needs and/or demonstrating commercial potential
• Oversee and interpret the results of clinical investigations to support new applications for medical devices, drugs, or consumer healthcare products
• Manage and resolve operational aspects of clinical trials in collaboration with cross-functional project teams, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable country-specific regulations
• Support clinical trial planning activities, including budget preparation, clinical supply operations, and site and vendor selection, as needed
• Represent Medtronic from a clinical research perspective within the country or region, while building effective internal and external partnerships, gathering feedback from local customers and authorities, and driving local evidence dissemination and awareness

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of the field, typically gained through a combination of higher education and professional experience
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; for the France-based role, fluency in French, both written and spoken, is also required
• Experience working with a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study experience and experience with investigational device accountability, tracking, and reconciliation will be preferred.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: France: 55,200.00 EUR - 82,800.00 EUR | Netherlands: 64,800.00 EUR - 97,200.00 EUR |

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).