Manager, Clinical Research (Remote)

Work Flexibility: Remote

Stryker is seeking a Manager, Clinical Research to join our Surgical Technology division. This is a U.S.-based remote position, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones.

As the Manager, Clinical Research you will join a highly integrated clinical research team supporting Surgical Technology (ST), where rigorous evidence generation and study execution are central to product development and commercialization. You will partner closely with US and international business leaders to plan, conduct, and publish clinical studies that support safety, efficacy, and reimbursement objectives.

What you will do

• Develop and implement clinical research strategies aligned with Surgical Technology priorities and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, and health economics teams to align clinical evidence with product claims and reimbursement requirements.
• Lead end-to-end clinical studies, including protocol development, site selection, contracting, monitoring, data collection, and study close-out to meet timelines and quality targets.
• Conduct investigator meetings and ensure protocol adherence and study readiness prior to trial initiation.
• Manage clinical research budgets, track spend vs. plan and deliver studies within approved financial and timeline parameters.
• Oversee and evaluate contract research organizations by monitoring deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Produce and review clinical documentation, including study reports, publications, and evidence-based materials supporting commercial activities.
• Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ISO 14155), applicable regulations, and internal procedures through audits, monitoring, and documentation control.

What you need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a science or research-based field (e.g., natural sciences, nursing, engineering).
• Minimum 8 years of clinical or basic research experience in a medical-related field.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ISO 14155) and medical device clinical study standards.
• Proven experience developing and managing clinical studies from initiation through publication.
• Documented experience with scientific publication and/or conference presentations.

Preferred

• Postgraduate degree (e.g., Master's or PhD) in a related discipline.
• Experience in medical device clinical research.
• Experience in surgical technologies, general surgery, obstetrics, or related clinical areas.
• Experience in scientific or medical writing for publications or regulatory documentation.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $126,500 - $210,700 USD Annual
• US5: $132,800 - $221,200 USD Annual
• US10: $139,200 - $231,800 USD Annual
• US15: $145,500 - $242,300 USD Annual
• US20: $151,800 - $252,800 USD Annual
• US30: $164,500 - $273,900 USD Annual

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Travel Percentage: 30%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.