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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

Medtronic is at the forefront of innovation in pain management, offering advanced, evidence-based therapies for patients suffering from chronic and severe pain. Through a comprehensive portfolio of neurostimulation and targeted drug delivery solutions, Medtronic empowers healthcare professionals to personalize treatment and help patients regain control over their lives. These minimally invasive therapies are designed to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance overall quality of life, particularly for individuals who have not found relief through conventional treatments. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing support, Medtronic partners with medical professionals to deliver proven outcomes in the evolving field of pain care.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

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Careers That Change Lives

The Principal Clinical Evidence Specialist (Prin CES) is a key leader within the Pain Interventions Evidence Team, serving as the clinical evidence expert for the therapy area. This role is responsible for monitoring and synthesizing scientific literature, developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, and effectively communicating complex medical information to internal and external stakeholders, including KOLs. The Prin CES plays a critical role in shaping clinical strategies and leading evidence dissemination efforts, including impactful publications and scientific manuscripts in collaboration with study teams.

In addition to driving evidence strategy, the Prin CES partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Reimbursement, Research, and Clinical Study teams. The role also reviews medical and marketing content for scientific accuracy and contributes therapy-specific insights to Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs). A vital aspect of the role is fostering strong relationships with physicians and investigators to advance published clinical evidence and strengthen the therapy’s presence in the scientific and medical communities.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the creation and implementation of publication and evidence dissemination strategies, including writing manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations based on internal clinical research.

• Collaborates with external physicians and healthcare professionals to co-author content and enhance the visibility of clinical evidence.

• Maintains a well-organized repository of internal publications and relevant peer-reviewed literature.

• Contributes to the development of key clinical documents such as Clinical Investigation Plans (CIPs), IDE submissions, and publication plans.

• Supports investigator meetings, advisory boards, and publication committees to guide evidence generation and strategy.

• Provides clinical input for Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Field Clinical Actions (FCAs).

• Ensures claims matrices are current and compliant with clinical evidence and regulatory standards.

• Drafts and edits scientific reports, comprehensive reviews, and materials for internal and regulatory use.

• Prepares responses to audit and regulatory queries and ensures readiness for compliance inspections.

• Offers clinical expertise across cross-functional teams including marketing, health economics, R&D, reimbursement, and regulatory affairs.

• Conducts clinical reviews of marketing materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.

• Leads or contributes to gap analyses, evidence strategy development, and the creation of medical evidence reports.

• Assesses external research proposals for scientific rigor and oversees deliverables to ensure milestone-based compliance.

• Represents the clinical function on cross-functional teams and in external business collaborations.

• Communicates effectively with senior internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to align on strategic goals.

• Ensures all work aligns with FDA/ISO regulations, Medtronic policies, and quality system requirements.

Location: Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Ability to travel up to: <10%

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of clinical research experience in studies, publications, and/or program management.

• OR an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience in studies, publications, or program management.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in technical writing including clinical study plans, clinical reports, scientific manuscripts, clinical evidence reports. 

• Proven record in leading study publications including authorship.

• Demonstrated ability in working within a matrix of cross functional stakeholders including project management skills and experience with related tools

• Familiarity with ICMJE guidelines and Good Publication Practices Knowledge in the areas of neurology and/or psychiatry

• Understanding of clinical research study design, Good Clinical Practices, and global clinical regulations (e.g., FDA, ICH guidelines) for medical devices, biologics, and/or pharmaceuticals.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands, and maintain composure in difficult circumstances

• Ability to provide performance feedback and to appropriately respond to feedback from customers and coworkers

• Willingness to accept challenging assignments and engage in professional developmental activities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

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 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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$131,200.00 - $196,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.