Clinical Research Director, CRM Patient Management & Procedure Innovations

Company: Medtronic GmbH
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Clinical Research Director, CRM Patient Management & Procedure Innovations The Cardiac Rhythm Management Patient Management (PM) and Procedure Innovations (PI) Clinical Research Director is responsible for managing the strategic direction, operations and staff of the clinical research activities for the CRM Patient Management and Procedure Innovations businesses. This individual provides leadership in the overall PM/PI clinical operations and is primarily responsible for developing the global PM/PI clinical research strategy, aligning that strategy to the overall business strategic roadmap and be ultimately responsible for clinical study design and execution. The director will collaborate with cross functional stakeholders and regional partners and be the primary representative of the PM/PI clinical organization with business functional leaders and customers. The PM/PI Clinical Research Director will serve as a key member of the CRM Clinical Research Strategy Leadership Team and report directly to the Vice President of CRM Clinical Research Strategy and report functionally to the Vice Presidents and General Managers of the Patient Management and Procedure Innovations businesses. What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

A Day in the Life Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Leads global strategic clinical plan process, investment prioritization efforts and area reviews. Aligns the global strategic clinical evidence plan to the overall business strategic roadmap.
• Leads the process to define the key stakeholder needs (e.g., customer, regulatory agency, reimbursement bodies) for clinical/medical evidence for the safety, efficacy and economic outcomes necessary for approval and adoption of the businesses products and services.
• Accomplish results through cross-functional partnerships with study teams and investigators
• Working with the US Clinical Operations team, identify ways in which to transform our clinical research execution practice and explore the application of new technologies in facilitating clinical study execution.
• Sets the strategic direction and provides approval for external physician-initiated research programs (ERP)
• Ensure adequate training for employees by developing and evaluating their performance with the authority to hire, terminate, and promote
• Play a leading role in the development of evidence to support clinically and economically differentiated products for specific markets. Ensure that clinical trial design is aimed at fulfilling the common and unique needs of different geographies.
• Successfully create, initiate and conduct studies consistent with the clinical strategy and business objectives.
• Responsible for resource planning for clinical projects and managing expenses to AOP
• Attends, facilitates and contributes to the broader management team and department work group meetings
• Ensure projects are completed per committed schedules and that work output is of high quality and meets regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work within and actively promote Medtronic's Core Mission, corporate strategies, policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct LOCATION: A REMOTE LOCATION MAY BE CONSIDERED Must Have: Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant clinical experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant clinical experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
  • Industry experience with medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing clinical trials
  • Experience with employee development (e.g. coaching, mentoring), talent acquisition, performance management, conflict resolution and providing work direction to teams Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements
    • Master's or Doctorate degree in the sciences
    • Clinical/technical understanding of cardiac therapies and devices
    • Experience leading complex projects and project teams
    • Device industry experience including PMA and IDE submissions
    • Exceptional problem solving skills, strong oral and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills
    • Demonstrated ability to execute effectively to achieve business results through motivating and holding individuals accountable to deliverables
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively and persuasively communicate verbally and in writing; ability to actively promote the timely and candid exchange of information and viewpoints; demonstrated active listening skills
    • Demonstrated ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands About Medtronic
      Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. Accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.
      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 Day in the Life 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. 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. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here .

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