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A Day in the Life

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be responsible for monitoring clinical research conducted at investigational sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, applicable regulatory requirements, the policies of the ethics committee, and Medtronic procedures.

You will work closely with Medtronic study management teams as well as site staff to resolve issues and ensure the smooth conduct of clinical studies. You would ideally be based in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Monitors the progress of clinical trials at site or headquarters level, ensuring they are conducted, documented, and reported according to the protocol, SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Develops and maintains relationships with clinical investigators, CROs, affiliated hospitals, and research institutions to support the initiation and advancement of clinical studies
• Reviews adverse event cases with investigators and monitors study timelines, budgets, and schedules
• Prepares study documentation and issues status reports as needed
• Assists with the design, development, and monitoring of clinical evaluation projects
• Trains investigators and site personnel, including both headquarters and field clinical research associates
• Supports the clinical development strategy, identifies and recommends qualified investigators, initiates clinical trials, and helps ensure patient recruitment and retention

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Research, Engineering, or Life Sciences
• At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical researcher monitor in the Medical device industry
• Fluent in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a team
• Ability to identify priorities and manage deadlines across multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with IT tools, applications, and Microsoft Office
• One to four years of experience in clinical research, with knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, the healthcare industry, medical terminology, and problem-solving skills

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.

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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: Netherlands: 52,800.00 EUR - 79,200.00 EUR | This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).