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As a Senior Field Clinical Engineer (FCE), you will play a critical role in supporting clinical studies and advancing neuromodulation technologies. This position serves as a technical bridge between engineering, clinical research teams, and physicians to ensure successful study implementation, high-quality data collection, and effective use of investigational and commercial devices. The primary focus of the role is supporting clinical trials while providing clinical insights that help improve existing products and guide development of new technologies.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Support all phases of clinical research studies, including investigator identification, site nomination, activation, training, enrollment support, and study close-out.
• Provide on-site technical support during clinical procedures and initial product implants, evaluating device performance in the clinical setting.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, clinical research teams, and physicians to ensure proper device use and protocol adherence.
• Monitor study progress and support sites in maintaining high-quality data collection and documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and clinical teams to understand capabilities, research interests, and patient needs.
• Provide feedback to engineering and R&D teams to support product improvements and development of new technologies.
• Collaborate with clinical research partners on study protocols, execution, and documentation.
• Educate internal teams, sales partners, and customers on technology, clinical applications, and best practices, particularly during product launches.

Location: Remote within US
Remote: We are seeking a committed professional to join our team, required to reside within the region and drive or fly to multiple accounts throughout the US. A valid driver's license is essential for this role, which also involves 70% - 75% amount of travel outside the region, presenting opportunities for broader engagement.Occasional work across multiple time zones .
Ability to travel up to: 70-75% domestically with some international travel
Must Have (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in clinical research/clinical or as a clinical specialist/field clinical engineer/clinical sales rep or
• Advanced degree and 2 years of experience in clinical research/clinical or as a clinical specialist/field clinical engineer/clinical sales rep

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience at Medtronic or within the medical device industry
• Experience in the management of clinical devices
• Neuromodulation or Pelvic Health device training strongly preferred
• Experience in biomedical engineering, hospital/clinic and/or medical sales
• 2+ years of experience in clinical research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
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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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$108,000.00 - $162,000.00
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).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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