Research Director – Interventional, Surgical, and Physiological Services (ISPS) (Finance)

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 Life
The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The Director, Interventional, Surgical, and Physiological Research will report directly to the Global PRL Senior Director and will lead preclinical operations. This position will have advanced knowledge and expertise of non-clinical research in large animals and human cadavers. This position requires strong operational leadership skills, real world animal research experience and regulatory expertise. This position is highly collaborative, working cross-functionally in a high matrix organization.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.

Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions - we're a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.
CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

• Lead and direct the activities of all staff responsible for preclinical operations. The team is comprised of managers/supervisors, surgeons, veterinarians, study directors, coordinators, and animal and cadaver research staff.
• Support and collaborate with PMO on a strategy plan for non-clinical research growth at PRL.
• Collaborate with others on non-clinical research and development relevant to long-term company objectives and concerns.
• Assume financial stewardship of the department. Budget and manage operating expenses and enforce appropriate cost controls and financial discipline.
• Ensure the quality policy/system is planned, understood, implemented, and maintained by ensuring compliance within the department.
• Provide functional and department leadership to organization and oversee organizational plans, performance management, salary administration, and employee relations issues to ensure effective achievement of objectives.
• Recruit, hire, develop and manage staff to be agile and responsive to customer needs. Actively assure the retention, recognition, and development of team members throughout the organization.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the department and organization.
• Collaborate with peers on PRL leadership to ensure organizational goals are achieved.
• Foster strong relationships with our customers and ensure that the department understands how they contribute to Medtronic research, product development and medical education and training
• Network within and outside Medtronic to provide industry expertise related to research operations.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree
• 7+ years of managerial experience

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:
  • Previous Medtronic experience
  • Experience with large animal Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Extensive knowledge of preclinical research and GLP quality requirements
• Working knowledge of MDT products with strong HCP experience
• Development and implementation of global strategies within large corporation
• Experience in a director level role, or significant experience (8+ years) in a Senior manager role
• Significant experience directly managing large, multi-level organizations. Experience managing managers
• Strong business acumen, ability to think and act from an overall "best for the business" perspective
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness -- ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees
• Influence management skills; ability to work cooperatively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals
• Strong demonstrated ability to work strategy as well as hands-on and detail oriented when needed
• Demonstrated ability to show high integrity and gain the respect of peers and subordinates

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.

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):$200,000.00 - $300,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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