Senior Clinical Research Specialist - NV - Irvine, CA; Lafayette, CO or Fridley, MN (Onsite)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Nov 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 The Neurovascular Clinical Research team supports the global clinical development of therapies designed to treat stroke and other neurovascular conditions. This team partners across Clinical, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Health Economics & Reimbursement, Marketing, and Medical Affairs to generate clinical evidence that supports product development, regulatory submissions, and commercialization activities. Primary preference is for candidates based in Fridley/Mounds View, Minnesota OR Irvine, California OR Lafayette, Colorado. This role follows a flexible onsite work model with a minimum of four days per week onsite. Travel requirements are expected to be ~25% based on business needs.                     Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Neurovascular The Senior Clinical Research Specialist supports clinical development programs by leading the development of clinical, scientific, and regulatory documentation while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to advance evidence generation strategies. This role contributes to study start-up, study execution, publication planning, regulatory submissions, and broader clinical development initiatives supporting neurovascular therapies. Primary Responsibilities • Author and lead the development of clinical, scientific, and regulatory documents, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, clinical evaluation reports, annual reports, risk-benefit assessments, and associated submission materials. • Develop clinical evidence strategies and support clinical development activities aligned with program objectives and regulatory requirements. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Clinical, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, and Health Economics & Reimbursement to support product development and lifecycle initiatives. • Interpret, analyze, and communicate clinical data through clear and scientifically accurate reports, presentations, and evidence summaries for internal and external audiences. • Conduct scientific literature reviews, clinical evidence assessments, and literature database management activities to support development and regulatory objectives. • Lead publication planning and execution activities in collaboration with physician investigators, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders. • Monitor and summarize emerging scientific literature, conference presentations, and competitive developments relevant to the neurovascular therapeutic area. • Manage multiple clinical and business-critical projects simultaneously, coordinating document reviews, stakeholder feedback, revisions, and approval processes. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 4+ years of relevant clinical research, scientific writing, regulatory writing, or medical device experience; or an advanced degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. • Experience authoring or contributing to clinical, scientific, or regulatory documentation. • Experience supporting cross-functional projects within a regulated healthcare, life sciences, or medical device environment. • Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate clinica