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Clinical Research Specialist - NV - Fridley, MN; Irvine, CA or Lafayette, CO (Onsite).
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in CA: $97k–$113k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level III (71%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life At Medtronic Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve care for people living with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Our technologies help restore function, improve quality of life, and support better outcomes for patients around the world. The Neurovascular Operating Unit develops device-based therapies and technologies that support the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurovascular conditions. The team partners across clinical, regulatory, medical, and product development functions to generate clinical evidence that supports product development, regulatory submissions, and patient access to therapy. Preference for this position is Fridley, MN, Irvine, CA or Lafayette, CO. If the selected candidate is subject to local Return to Office requirements, those requirements will be followed. The Clinical Research Specialist supports the execution of clinical studies within the Neurovascular Operating Unit. Working closely with Clinical Study Managers and cross-functional partners, this role is responsible for clinical site management, study documentation, data quality activities, and operational support to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, study protocols, and internal requirements. Primary Responsibilities • Manage clinical study sites from activation through closeout, including site initiation, training, issue resolution, and ongoing support. • Review, approve, and maintain regulatory and study-startup documentation to support site activation and continued compliance. • Coordinate investigator and site staff activities to ensure protocol adherence, data quality, and achievement of study objectives. • Maintain clinical study files, essential documentation, training materials, and study records. • Review clinical data, resolve data discrepancies, track open queries, and partner with monitors to address study action items. • Support development and execution of clinical management plans, protocols, case report forms, and study-related documentation. • Monitor study progress and prepare reports on clinical investigation activities, milestones, and results. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including study sites, vendors, and cross-functional teams, to support successful study execution. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years OR Associate's Degree and 4+ years OR Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years OR Advanced Degree in clinical research, clinical operations, or related clinical study support experience. • Experience supporting clinical studies and clinical site management activities. • Experience working in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements. • Experience reviewing clinical data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining study documentation. Preferred Qualifications • Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a medical/scientific discipline. • Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) certification. • Clinical research experience within the medical device industry. • Experience managing multiple clinical research sites