Medtronic
Healthcare
ClinicalResearchSpecialist-ExternalResearchProgram(ERP)
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“Clinical Research Specialist- External Research Program (ERP) at Medtronic. Skills: External research program, Investigator-initiated studies, Clinical research. Support execution of External Research Program portfolio. Serve as operational point of contact”
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors in biological science or biomedical engineering, Experience in clinical or laboratory research, Worked in a clinical cardiac setting, Detail oriented, Comfortable presenting to small audiences, Ability to influence colleagues, English fluency
Nice to Have
Master's degree in biological science or biomedical engineering, Additional languages, Aptitude for creative problem solving, Scientific background in Cardiac Rhythm Management, Customer-facing background in Cardiac Rhythm Management
What You'll Do.
Support execution of External Research Program portfolio
Serve as operational point of contact
Coordinate ERP lifecycle activities
Partner with cross functional stakeholders
Facilitate review of ERP proposals
Support ERP agreements and amendments
Lead financial management of portfolio
Process payment requests
Communicate with cost center owners
Monitor study progress
Identify documentation gaps
Conduct portfolio reviews
Liaise on fair market value evaluation
Liaise on contracting
Align terms with operational requirements
Align terms with compliance requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement of ERP tools
Contribute to continuous improvement of ERP templates
Contribute to continuous improvement of ERP workflows
Share learnings across clinical organization
Share best practices across clinical organization
Share learnings across enterprise ERP community
Share best practices across enterprise ERP community
Embrace responsible hyperautomation use
Embrace responsible AI use
Operate with a global mindset
Support ERPs in various countries
Keep in mind cultural norms
Keep in mind cultural expectations
Build optimal relationships
Maintain optimal relationships
Foster effective collaborations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross functional stakeholders; Medical scientific advisors; Local clinical teams; Internal and external parties
Communication Scope
Presenting to physicians
Full Job Description
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** Seeking a dynamic individual interested in advancing the cardiac rhythm management (CRM) operating unit (OU) via support of our external research program (ERP). Ideal role for a candidate that has a keen interest in investigator-initiated research operations on a global scale, with room to grow into some scientific responsibility in the future. **Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:** * Support execution of the External Research Program (ERP) portfolio by serving as an operational point of contact for investigator initiated studies and coordinate ERP lifecycle activities (from review through close out) in alignment with Medtronic ERP policy and applicable procedures, ensuring documentation, timelines, and milestones are tracked appropriately * Partner with cross functional stakeholders (e.g., R&T, Clinical, Legal, Compliance, and Finance, etc.) to facilitate review and support of ERP proposals, agreements, and amendments * Lead effective financial management of portfolio, inclusive of forecasting, payment requests, accruals, and proactive communication to cost center owners/stakeholders * Monitor study progress through appropriate tracking tools, proactively identifying risks, data or documentation gaps, and escalating issues per defined processes and conduct routine portfolio reviews with medical scientific advisors, and/or local clinical teams to align on study progress, status, and any watch outs * Liaise with local team or MCRS on fair market value evaluation and contracting, aligning agreed upon terms with operational and compliance requirements and contribute to continuous improvement of ERP tools, templates, and workflows, sharing learnings and best practice
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