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.
As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.
Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE™ connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.
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In this exciting Therapy and Technology leadership role, you will lead product, platform, and core technology roadmap planning, forecasting, and portfolio alignment in support of the business AOP and long-term strategic objectives. You will provide technical leadership and strategic input for proposals, investment decisions, trade-off analyses, portfolio prioritization, and technology budget planning. In addition, you will synthesize insights from KOLs and clinical experts across therapies to help shape product development and portfolio strategy, while serving as the technical voice of the business. The role also drives research and technology scouting across procedures, therapies, and emerging technologies to identify and evaluate organic and inorganic partnership opportunities that support innovation and long-term growth.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Provides engineering support for new product development, product enhancements, process design, process optimization, and performance evaluation initiatives.
Develops and tests prototypes based on design specifications, establishes manufacturing and assembly processes, and drives process optimization efforts.
Establishes realistic timelines for critical project activities, communicates milestones to the project team leader, and updates project schedules as needed.
Proactively identifies and communicates potential resource constraints, availability issues, or competing priorities to minimize project schedule impacts.
Prepares and provides technical documentation, including test reports, drawings, and supporting materials required for regulatory submissions such as 510(k)s, PMAs, and international technical files.
Authors technical justifications supporting product design decisions, process selections, and proposed modifications.
Analyzes technical data, monitors industry and competitive trends, and shares relevant findings with appropriate stakeholders.
Delivers technical training to Laboratory and Production personnel and provides process and systems training to cross-functional teams as needed.
Identifies, evaluates, and coordinates with process, equipment, and laboratory service subcontractors to assess capabilities and recommend solutions to project leadership.
Recognizes safety concerns within the work environment and recommends corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
Conducts reviews of technical literature and research to support project assignments and engineering activities.
Performs additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Location: Fort Worth, Texas (Onsite)
Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 25% - 30% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Minimum Requirements (Must Haves):
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Technical discipline with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR
Advanced degree in Engineering Technology or Technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Nice To have:
Advanced degree preferred.
Extensive R&D experience with high-speed surgical drill systems, including integration with enabling technologies such as robotics and navigation platforms.
Strong systems engineering background with experience leading complex technical programs, functions, and cross-site initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
Broad knowledge of hardware, software, and firmware development lifecycles and their integration within medical device systems.
Experience conducting and supporting preclinical and translational research activities, including cadaveric and animal laboratory studies, in compliance with applicable ethical, regulatory, and institutional standards.
Demonstrated success in intellectual property development, including invention disclosures, patent filings, and collaboration with legal and cross-functional teams on IP strategy.
Deep understanding of cranial and spinal therapy areas, including clinical practice, scientific foundations, market dynamics, regulatory considerations, and competitive landscapes.
Proven ability to translate strategic vision into actionable implementation plans and drive execution in complex, matrixed, and multi-cultural organizations.
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills across physicians, patients, hospital administrators, sales leadership, and senior management.
Data-driven and process-oriented decision maker with strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Demonstrated success in people leadership, project management, and cross-functional coordination across matrixed organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear strategies, documentation, and executive-level presentations.
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.
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):$152,000.00 - $228,000.00This 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, 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
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.
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