Principal Statistician

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Apr 2026

 

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 LifeOur Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. It is comprised of three key businesses including Conduction Pacing Therapy (CPT), Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services (CDS), and Defibrillation Solutions (DS). We also support Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS). Together, we will transform the lives of people with cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 
This position will be based in Mounds View, MN.

In this exciting role as Principal Statistician, you will be responsible for statistical aspects of study design and analysis of data from clinical studies conducted for regulatory approval or marketing purposes. This includes responsibility for design of studies, calculation of sample size and power, writing of statistical portions of protocol and statistical analysis plan, review of protocol and case report forms, analysis and interpretation of data, and preparation of relevant sections of regulatory submissions, reports, and manuscripts. Work will generally be self-directed but will be reviewed by the Manager at key time points.

Role and Responsibilities:

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

• Designs, plans and executes biostatistical components of plans for research and development projects that establish the conditions essential for determining safety, efficacy, and marketability of pharmaceutical and/or biological products.
• Uses sound statistical methodology to conduct studies relating to the life cycle of the product.
• Oversight of statistical support and deliverables for ensuring adherence to study specific requirements as well as consistent applications of relevant methods across the portfolio.
• In development-phase projects, prepares the statistical component of protocols which meet project objectives, health authority guidelines, and clinical trial methodology standards.
• Researches, develops and/or applies statistical theories, methods, and software.
• Summarizes and interprets data into tabular and graphical formats amenable to principles of statistical inference and is responsible for the statistical component of reports describing studies, outcomes and methods used.
• Provides specifications and directions to the clinicians/statistical programmers.
• Supports the regulatory review and approval of the experimental therapies.
• Partners in trial design and in establishing standards for clinical conduct, and the collection, management and/or reporting of data.

Other responsibilities

• Applies statistical knowledge and experience to the design of clinical studies, ensuring that study objectives can be met.  This requires calculation of sample size and power, as well as possible determination of appropriate design assumptions from published literature.
• Assists in development and review of case report forms, ensuring data will be collected efficiently and accurately.
• Identifies potential threats to study credibility, validity, and data integrity and works with study team to prevent, track, and manage potential problems.
• Takes a leadership role in responding to relevant questions from FDA, FDA Advisory Panels, and/or other regulatory agencies, and in negotiations with regulatory agencies regarding study design and interpretation. 
• Uses a variety of statistical methods and software tools to analyze and display data from clinical and other studies, including more advanced methods.  Methods must be appropriate for the kind of data collected and required assumptions must be tested.
• Validates and provides clear documentation of analysis programs.
• Writes Results and Methods sections of reports and manuscripts as needed and ensures interpretation of statistical and clinical findings in regulatory submissions, reports, and manuscripts accurately reflect the data collected.
• Leads development of policies and procedures for process improvements and standardization for the department and the statistics group.

Must Have (Minimum Requirements):

To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume. 

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of statistical experience in clinical trial design and data analysis within healthcare, OR
• Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of statistical experience in clinical trial design and data analysis within healthcare

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s Degree or PhD in statistics/biostatistics
• 8+ years of statistics experience within medical device industry or pharmaceutical industries
• Intrinsic curiosity and keen interest in medical research
• Experience as a biostatistician in clinical studies from the design through approval stages in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries
• Strong applied statistical skills, including survival analysis, regression modeling, adaptive trial designs, group sequential methods, longitudinal analysis (including mixed models), interim analysis, Bayesian methods, missing data strategies and multiple testing strategies
• Advanced knowledge of and/or experience with statistical programming packages, including SAS, R, or another statistical analysis package
• Experience in handling large complex datasets from various sources

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$143,200.00 - $214,800.00

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.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
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