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A Day in the Life

At CAS, we are developing next generation medical technologies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Our technologies save lives and improve the quality of living for millions of patients across the world by advancing innovation for the diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and enabling clinicians to perform procedures with superior outcomes. Our growing and innovative portfolio provides solutions that advance and enhance care.


We are looking for a VP of New Product Development. This role will be responsible for the strategic growth and success of the CAS new product pipeline overseeing the definition, development, qualification and release of new CAS products into the market.


This is an onsite role based in either our Mounds View, MN, or Galway, Ireland locations.

         

         

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Sets long term NPD direction and aligns decisions to Medtronic’s long-term profitability and growth.

· Serve as a key member of the CAS LT and member of the MDT R&D Council, defining and owning solutions to business challenges and opportunities.

· Drive alignment across the Portfolio and MDT to showcase the full value proposition of the CAS technology ecosystem.

· Deliver on Medtronic Enterprise Excellence Initiatives through the achievement of on-time/on-budget delivery of new products: set and enable NPD business objectives, drive innovation, and accelerate product introduction.

· Accelerate EP acumen within the NPD team to drive speed of integration for Affera Engineering and Software work processes.

· Collaborate across functions, business units, and external experts to advance NPD priorities.

· Understand and apply regulatory standards in the medical device industry, to minimize risk and ensure quality and safety.

· Interact frequently with customers and KOLs in the development of product roadmaps.

· Build and develop an NPD functional organization that drives product Ideation through Market Release for all therapies and product lines in the CAS Operating Unit.

· Invest in talent and capability development and drive a culture of innovation.

· Adoption of DRM, Agile, DevOps, etc to continuously improve development capabilities.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 15+ years of medical device experience or related healthcare industry experience

· Minimum 13+ years leadership experience

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (optional)

· Experience optimizing Electrophysiology (EP) innovation and product development execution through process, metrics and best practice implementation

· Strategic thinker, strong business acumen, thinks broadly, experience partnering with other business and functional leaders to drive portfolio optimization

· Highly influential leader who can navigate the matrix. Demonstrated ability to effectively work across the matrix and to collaborate and influence cross functionally

· Experience optimizing organizations through change mgmt and org design. Ability to set visionary direction for R&D team.

· Proven Engineering/Technology/R&D leadership, both program and function

· Strong track record of execution and respect for project governance and delivery of predictability

· Adept communication and demonstrated ability to create followership

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.

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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):$330,000.00

 

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. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. 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

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