Job Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Jun 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 Life

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.  ​
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Why This Role. Why Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM)

This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the center of an Operating Unit, partnering directly with the ACM President and leadership team to shape strategy and drive execution at scale. The Senior Director will have broad visibility across the business and the ability to influence priorities, decisions, and outcomes that matter—combining strategic thinking, operational leadership, and people development in one role.

For candidates looking to expand enterprise impact, this position provides exposure to senior leaders across Medtronic and the opportunity to lead high‑profile initiatives that advance growth, transformation, and operating excellence. The role is well‑positioned for leaders who enjoy working across functions, navigating complexity, and turning strategy into action.

ACM is a critical and growing Operating Unit within Medtronic, delivering innovative technologies that support clinicians and patients across the continuum of care. The business operates in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where clarity of strategy, disciplined execution, and strong operating processes are essential to success.

Joining ACM means contributing to a mission‑driven organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation, while helping shape how a complex global business operates, scales, and evolves. This role offers the chance to build lasting impact—on the business, on people, and ultimately on patients worldwide.

The Senior Director, Global Strategy, Governance & Business Process is a senior leadership role that drives strategic direction, operating effectiveness, and business process excellence across the ACM Operating Unit. Reporting directly to the Operating Unit President, this role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, aligned, and executed with discipline.

This position is also a people leadership role, responsible for leading and developing a small, high‑impact team of business process and strategy experts. The role balances enterprise‑level thinking with hands‑on execution, enabling the ACM organization to operate more effectively while supporting growth and transformation.

This role is based onsite in Lafayette, CO.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Planning

• Partner with the ACM OU President and leadership team to shape and evolve the Operating Unit’s strategy, priorities, and multi‑year roadmap aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Translate strategy into clear initiatives, milestones, and KPIs; track progress, identify risks and opportunities, and drive course correction as needed.
• Lead strategic analyses related to market trends, competitive dynamics, portfolio optimization, and growth opportunities, both organic and inorganic.
• Support executive decision‑making through insights, scenario planning, and recommendations on investments and resource allocation.

Governance, Chief of Staff & Executive Enablement

• Serve as Chief of Staff to the ACM OU President, acting as a strategic thought partner and extension of the President’s office.
• Lead the operating rhythm of the ACM Leadership Team, including meeting agendas, materials, decision tracking, and follow‑through.
• Drive alignment and accountability across functional leaders to ensure clarity of decisions and execution against commitments.
• Act as a connector between the Operating Unit, enterprise partners, and key stakeholders.

Business Process & Operational Excellence

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of core business processes to improve speed, clarity, and execution effectiveness.
• Sponsor and lead cross‑functional initiatives that simplify ways of working, strengthen governance, and improve business outcomes.
• Develop and manage executive dashboards and performance management processes that provide visibility to business health and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with functional leaders to embed sustainable process improvements and change management practices.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of business process professionals, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Build team capability in strategic problem‑solving, process design, analytics, and executive communication.
• Foster a “Play to Win” culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resource planning and talent development to meet evolving business needs.

Portfolio, Program & Communication Leadership

• Establish portfolio management processes to prioritize initiatives based on strategic value, capacity, and impact.
• Provide governance and visibility across critical initiatives, enabling effective trade‑off decisions.
• Lead development of executive‑level communications, including presentations and strategic narratives for internal and external audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree and at least 13 years of relevant experience

10+ years of experience working in finance/strategy/marketing (i.e. competitive analysis, market models, strategic plans and financial models)

!0 years of experience in a leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will bring an external lens, drawing on insights from industries such as fintech, telecom, industrial automation, and digital health where software platforms have redefined customer engagement and operational models. This role will also play a key part in supporting business development initiatives.

• Knowledge of medical device industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Previous work experience from management consulting firm
• Works and champions ideas at the regional and global level

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, finance, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience partnering closely with senior executives in a Chief of Staff, strategy, or enterprise leadership role.
• Proven success leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to execution.

Key Attributes

• Strategic, enterprise‑minded leader with strong executive presence.
• Trusted advisor with sound judgment and the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Execution‑focused and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across functions and geographies.

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):$229,600.00 - $344,400.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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

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 95,000+ 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.