Project Specialist II — Medical Device (Hybrid — Maple Grove, MN) Possible Temp-to-Hire

Our Fortune 500 Medical Device client has an exciting opportunity for a Project Specialist II. 

Job Summary:  

The Project Specialist II will support the Interventional Spine Team within the Neuromodulation Division, which focuses on advancing solutions for chronic pain through the Intracept® Procedure — a minimally invasive, implant-free therapy designed to target and relieve chronic vertebrogenic low back pain by ablating the basivertebral nerve. 
 
This dual-role position (Analyst / Project Specialist) is responsible for managing analytics and reporting activities, coordinating vendor and compliance processes, and developing high-quality presentation materials. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Purchasing, Vendor & Compliance Coordination: 
o Manage purchasing and vendor processes in alignment with company compliance requirements. 
o Support vendor documentation and approval workflows to ensure operational efficiency. 
• Market Research Management (Quantitative & Qualitative): 
o Lead both quantitative (data-based) and qualitative (insight-driven) market research initiatives. 
o Coordinate project timelines, vendor activities, and deliverables to ensure timely completion. 
o Summarize findings and deliver insights in clear, presentation-ready formats. 
• Analytics & Reporting: 
o Generate and analyze data from Salesforce and Tableau to support business decisions. 
o Maintain and refresh monthly and quarterly dashboards and reports 
• Presentation Development & Slide Refinement: 
o Translate analytical outputs into professional PowerPoint presentations. 
o Apply high standards of design and accuracy to create polished, executive-level materials. 
o Manage ongoing updates and refinements to ensure consistency across deliverables. 
• Project & Operational Support: 
o Provide analytical and project coordination support to the Interventional Spine commercial team. 
o Manage ad hoc tasks and requests to support the team’s evolving business needs. 
 
Quality Systems Responsibilities: 
Incorporate quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with applicable quality system requirements and company standards. 
 
Qualifications Required: 
• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0–1 year of experience. 
• Experience in market research (both quantitative and qualitative) or consulting environments. 
• Proficiency in analytic toolkits such as Excel and Pandas. 
• Background in data analytics or computer science (Python experience a plus). 
• Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to create refined, presentation-ready materials. 
 
Preferred: 
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) preferred. 
• IRB experience 
• Experience with compliance and vendor coordination processes. 

Other Details: 

Schedule: 08:00:AM - 04:30:PM 

Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week in Maple Grove, MN 

Contract Length: 12 Months (11/17/2025 - 11/16/2026)