We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jul 2025

 

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

Join us at Medtronic, where we are partnering across the industry to tackle systemic healthcare challenges with bold leadership. If you seek a challenging, energizing, and rewarding career that changes lives, we invite you to join our team. Become part of the next generation of life-changing medical technology, impacting patients worldwide.

At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.

This position is on-site in North Haven, CT, 4+ days/week.

Medtronic’s North Haven, Connecticut facility is renowned as a key hub for the Surgical Innovations (SI) business within the Medical Surgical portfolio. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical devices used in minimally invasive procedures, including surgical staplers, sutures, specialty needles, energy-based tools, and soft tissue repair technologies. These devices support general, bariatric, colorectal, thoracic, and robotic-assisted surgeries, helping to improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times.

Known for its manufacturing excellence, innovation in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, and commitment to quality, the North Haven site plays a critical role in advancing global surgical care while contributing to sustainability and the local economy.

As the R&D Engineering Director - Wound Management - Surgical, you will Manage a team of ~16 to 20 employees (Engineers, scientists and technicians of all levels) who are focused on tactical, operational and strategic activities within the Wound Management/ Sutures area.

This leadership role oversees a department comprising multiple teams, primarily focusing on the R&D area of responsibility. The position emphasizes managing performance, fostering talent development, promoting engagement and inclusion, and communicating business and operational updates. It drives strategic project execution aligned with company objectives, with decision-making authority impacting financial performance, employees, and public image. A key aspect of the role is managing people, including mentoring, coaching, and guiding staff to meet and exceed performance expectations and defined objectives. Responsibilities include setting performance goals, conducting reviews, holding 1:1s, and ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and strategic initiatives. The role fosters innovation, builds strategic relationships with key stakeholders, communicates with senior leadership, and influences cross-functional collaboration while addressing complex challenges through detailed analysis.

A focus on new products development projects’ execution is required, knowledge of good project management practices is desired.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the Wound Management design and development of new medical device products (sutures).

• May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.

• Oversee the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies relevant to the portfolio of products.

• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.

• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.

• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended. Deep knowledge of good engineering practices is a must; Good knowledge of DRM practices is a plus.

• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.

• Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.

• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in En