Associate Clinical Research Specialist (ACRS) at Medtronic in Northridge, California

Job Description:

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
Careers that Change Lives

We are excited to be hiring an Associate Clinical Research Specialist (ACRS) to join the Medtronic Diabetes Operating Unit. In this role, you will be providing support to a Medtronic Diabetes clinical research study team. The Associate Clinical Research Specialist will independently perform diverse administrative and project duties. This position will be HYBRID at Northridge Facility.

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

Join our diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

The Associate Clinical Research Specialist (ACRS) supports multiple activities for the conduct of clinical research studies, clinical operations and special projects in compliance with applicable regulations, Medtronic standards, guidelines, policies, procedures and department requirements. Coordinate operations activities related to clinical research system and process administration and project management. Basic understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) desired (e.g., clinical trial management systems, document management and reporting systems). This position works with moderate supervision in consort with the department and study management.

• Execute Clinical Operations Process Management strategies
  
  
  • Clinical study registration coordination, documentation, tracking, analysis, reporting
  
  
  • Clinical study data request coordination, documentation, tracking, analysis, reporting
  
  
  • Technical Support review coordination, documentation, tracking, analysis, reporting
  
  
  • Clinical study record retention coordination, documentation, tracking, analysis, reporting
  
  
  • Document control coordination, documentation, tracking, analysis, reporting
  
  
  
  


• Execute Clinical Operations Project Management strategies
  
  
  • Clinical research system project as assigned
  
  
  • Clinical research process project as assigned
  
  
  • Support development/revision and implementation of workflow efficiencies and procedure improvements aligned with relevant global regulations and standards
  
  
  
  


• Applies knowledge of and experience in company operations to assist in the implementation and administration of program/system guidelines and procedures


• Builds and maintains optimal relationships and effective collaborations with various internal and external parties


• Attend and support clinical study meetings and Operations meetings (e.g., meeting facilitation, minutes, action item follow-up, arrangements, ad hoc assignments)

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required, 0+ year of experience

Desired/ Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device clinical trials/clinical trial setting


• Familiarity of Operations and Quality processes


• Experience in Project management and database systems (e.g., MS Project, Access, CTMS, Agile)


• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets applications (e.g., MS Word and Excel)


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical and problem solving skills


• Able to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and specifications


• Able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals effectively


• Able to work effectively on cross-functional teams


• Able to frequently use general knowledge of industry regulations, practices, techniques, and standards


• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity


• Willing to be flexible with work hours

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):$62,400.00 - $93,600.00

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

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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 90,000+ 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.

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