Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Company: Medtronic
Location: Watford
Posted: May 7th, 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youu2019ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
We are seeking a Principal Clinical Research Specialist to serve as a Study Manager supporting Pelvic Health clinical studies across Europe, including the UK, France, Belgium, and Germany. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the execution of meaningful clinical research that directly impacts patient care. As a Study Manager, you will take ownership of multi-site studies from startu2011up through closeu2011out, working closely with investigators, crossu2011functional partners, and external vendors to deliver highu2011quality, compliant clinical evidence in a dynamic, global environment.
This is a remote position that will partner closely with the Pelvic Health clinical team based in Minneapolis, MN. Travel up to 20% is expected to support site engagement and study execution across Europe.
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:**
Lead the design, planning, and execution of registered and nonu2011registered Pelvic Health clinical studies, including authorship of clinical protocols, case report forms, and related study documents
Provide endu2011tou2011end operational oversight of multiu2011site clinical trials, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GCP, and countryu2011specific regulations, and supporting clinical trial budget development as needed
Interpret and oversee clinical investigation data to support medical evidence generation, regulatory submissions, and new or expanded device applications
Manage key operational components of clinical studies, including clinical supply operations, site and vendor selection, and crossu2011functional coordination with internal and external partners
Serve as a clinical research representative within the assigned region, building strong relationships with investigators, customers, and regulatory authorities, while driving local evidence dissemination and incorporating regional feedback into study execution
**Required Knowledge and Experience:**
Extensive experience managing multiu2011site, international clinical studies within the medical device or regulated healthcare industry, with demonstrated Study Manageru2013level accountability
Strong working knowledge of ICHu2011GCP, ISO 14155, EU MDR, UK clinical research requirements, and applicable countryu2011specific regulations, with handsu2011on application in study execution
Prior experience authoring and reviewing clinical study documentation, including protocols, CRFs, and clinical reports, and interpreting clinical data to support evidence generation and regulatory needs
Demonstrated ability to manage clinical trial operations, including vendor and site oversight, clinical supplies, budgets, and crossu2011functional collaboration in a global environment
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote role
**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.u202f
**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.
Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 64,800.00 GBP - 97,200.00 GBP |
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
**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 u2014 to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life u2014 unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heartu2014 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 (http://www.medtronic.com)
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission u2014 to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life u2014 unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heartu2014 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.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. Thatu2019s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you willu2026
**Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
**Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
**Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, itu2019s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
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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