Medtronic Plc
Sr. Clinical Research Program Manager - Neuro
Medtronic Plc, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55401
Senior Strategic Clinical Program Manager
Join Medtronic's Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health team as a Senior Strategic Clinical Program Manager, where you'll shape the clinical evidence strategy that drives therapy innovation, adoption, and access. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges science, strategy, and execution, developing clinical roadmaps and incorporating AI and real-world evidence (RWE) to transform patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Translate business and therapy strategies into clinical evidence plans to enable clinical insights which drive evidence generation Own the development and lifecycle of integrated evidence roadmaps Drive upstream and downstream alignment with R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs Identify and apply real-world datasets (EMR, claims, registries) and AI/ML tools to enhance clinical strategy Collaborate with Data Science to explore digital biomarkers and AI-enabled clinical insights Guide integration of digital health tools into study design or strategy Support cross-functional core teams with clinical strategy expertise from concept to post-market Monitor progress, resolve risks, and adapt plans based on closed study insights and market feedback Review and prioritize External Research Program (ERP) and Collaborative Research Studies Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategy direction Collaborate with Medical Affairs and publication teams to drive timely, impactful dissemination Ensure regional evidence needs are captured and incorporated into global strategy Must-Have Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of clinical research, strategy, or program management experience OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience 3+ years of leadership experience (e.g., leading programs, workstreams, or cross-functional teams) Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in medical devices or regulated clinical research Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MS, MPH, MBA) or PhD in life sciences, engineering, or public health Knowledge of neuromodulation, pelvic health, pain, or neuroscience therapy areas Strong familiarity with real-world evidence (RWE), AI/ML applications, or digital health Experience influencing upstream pipeline and downstream reimbursement/market access strategy PMP certification or formal project/program management training Excellent stakeholder communication and scientific writing skills 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. 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.
Join Medtronic's Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health team as a Senior Strategic Clinical Program Manager, where you'll shape the clinical evidence strategy that drives therapy innovation, adoption, and access. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges science, strategy, and execution, developing clinical roadmaps and incorporating AI and real-world evidence (RWE) to transform patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Translate business and therapy strategies into clinical evidence plans to enable clinical insights which drive evidence generation Own the development and lifecycle of integrated evidence roadmaps Drive upstream and downstream alignment with R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs Identify and apply real-world datasets (EMR, claims, registries) and AI/ML tools to enhance clinical strategy Collaborate with Data Science to explore digital biomarkers and AI-enabled clinical insights Guide integration of digital health tools into study design or strategy Support cross-functional core teams with clinical strategy expertise from concept to post-market Monitor progress, resolve risks, and adapt plans based on closed study insights and market feedback Review and prioritize External Research Program (ERP) and Collaborative Research Studies Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategy direction Collaborate with Medical Affairs and publication teams to drive timely, impactful dissemination Ensure regional evidence needs are captured and incorporated into global strategy Must-Have Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of clinical research, strategy, or program management experience OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience 3+ years of leadership experience (e.g., leading programs, workstreams, or cross-functional teams) Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in medical devices or regulated clinical research Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MS, MPH, MBA) or PhD in life sciences, engineering, or public health Knowledge of neuromodulation, pelvic health, pain, or neuroscience therapy areas Strong familiarity with real-world evidence (RWE), AI/ML applications, or digital health Experience influencing upstream pipeline and downstream reimbursement/market access strategy PMP certification or formal project/program management training Excellent stakeholder communication and scientific writing skills 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. 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.