Strategic Clinical Research Program Manager​/Clinical Scientist - PH - Rice Creek, MN; Onsite

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 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 The Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health business develops therapies that address chronic pain, bladder and bowel control disorders, and other conditions that significantly impact quality of life. This team generates the clinical evidence needed to support therapy innovation, regulatory strategies, market access, and physician adoption. Working across Clinical Research, Research & Development, Regulatory, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Medical Affairs, and Marketing, the function translates business priorities into evidence strategies that drive product and therapy success throughout the lifecycle.

This position is based onsite at the Rice Creek East location. Limited travel may be required to support business priorities, stakeholder meetings, and scientific engagements.

The Strategic Clinical Program Manager/Clinical Scientist develops and executes integrated clinical evidence strategies that support therapy development, commercialization, and market adoption. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to build evidence roadmaps, leverage real-world evidence and emerging analytical approaches, and guide clinical strategy from concept through post-market activities.

Primary Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Evidence Planning Translate business and therapy strategies into clinical evidence generation plans

Own the development and lifecycle of integrated evidence roadmaps

Drive upstream and downstream alignment with R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs AI & RWE Innovation Identify and apply real-world datasets (EMR, claims, registries) and AI/ML tools to enhance clinical strategy

Collaborate with Data Science to explore digital biomarkers and AI-enabled clinical insights

Guide integration of digital health tools into study design or strategy Execution & Program Oversight Support cross-functional core teams with clinical strategy expertise from concept to post-market

Monitor progress, resolve risks, and adapt plans based on closed study insights and market feedback

Review and prioritize External Research Program (ERP) and Collaborative Research Studies Stakeholder Engagement Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategy direction

Collaborate with Medical Affairs and publication teams to drive timely, impactful dissemination

Ensure regional evidence needs are captured and incorporated into global strategy

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical strategy, program management, or related healthcare disciplines OR advanced degree with 3+ years of experience in the same areas.
3+ years of experience leading programs, major work streams, or cross-functional teams.

Experience in a healthcare environment, medical device industry, or regulated clinical research setting.

Experience developing or executing clinical evidence generation strategies and programs.

Experience collaborating across multiple functions to achieve business and clinical objectives.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MS, MPH, MBA) or PhD in Life Sciences, Engineering, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline.

Knowledge of neuromodulation,…