Senior Clinical Strategy Program Manager - Fridley, MN; Onsite

Position: Senior Clinical Strategy Program Manager - Fridley, MN (Onsite)
Location: Minneapolis

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Jul 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

Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.

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As a Senior Clinical Strategy Program Manager within our Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health team, you'll play a critical role in shaping how innovative therapies are clinically validated, adopted, and accessed worldwide.

This is a high impact role for a clinical strategy leader who thrives at the intersection of science, data, and execution. You'll translate complex clinical and real world evidence into actionable strategies that influence product development, reimbursement, and patient outcomes - working closely with global, cross functional teams.

Onsite Requirement:

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

As Senior Clinical Strategy Program Manager, you will:

Shape Clinical & Evidence Strategy

* Translate therapy and business goals into clear, integrated clinical evidence strategies

* Lead the creation and lifecycle management of evidence roadmaps across development and post‑market phases

* Identify and address evidence gaps to support regulatory, reimbursement, and market adoption needs

Lead Through Collaboration

* Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Affairs, HEOR, Medical Affairs, and Marketing teams to drive alignment

* Influence decision‑making across highly matrixed global teams-from early innovation through commercialization

* Provide clinical strategy leadership to core teams across multiple programs

Advance Real‑World Evidence & AI‑Enabled Insights

* Apply real‑world data (EMR, claims, registries) to inform clinical and access strategies

* Collaborate with Data Science to explore AI/ML‑driven insights and digital biomarkers

* Integrate digital health and advanced analytics into evidence generation and study design

Drive Program Execution

* Operationalize strategy into executable clinical programs with defined milestones

* Monitor progress, proactively manage risks, and adapt plans using emerging insights

* Evaluate and prioritize External Research Program (ERP) and collaborative research proposals

Engage the Scientific Community

* Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategy direction

* Support high‑impact publications and scientific communications

* Ensure global and regional evidence needs are reflected in unified strategies

MUST HAVE (Required Qualifications)

* Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in clinical research, evidence strategy, or program leadership OR

* Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience in clinical research, evidence strategy, or program leadership

* Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence cross‑functional teams in regulated environments

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Experience & Skills)

* Master's degree (MS, MPH, MBA) or PhD in life sciences, public health, engineering, or related field

* Experience in medical devices, digital health, or regulated clinical research

* Familiarity with real‑world evidence, AI/ML applications, and digital health

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