We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Jun 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

The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota.

We are seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Vice President of the Operating Unit Strategy, Healthcare IT, Product Innovation (OSHPI) Business Capability and Delivery Center of Medtronic’s Global IT organization. In this role, your primary responsibility is to provide executive-level support to the OSHPI VP, with occasional assistance given to the OSHPI Leadership Team during face-to-face meetings or onsite visits by members of the IT Leadership Team (ITLT) to Minneapolis-area Medtronic facilities. Daily guidance and direction will be provided by the VP of OSHPI.

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

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Anticipate and proactively address challenges, often resolving issues before they reach the OSHPI VP.
• Strong expertise in managing global travel logistics, including handling cancellations and delays with ease.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with Board members, ExCom, peer executives, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt communication style to fit the audience.
• High-level autonomy and strategic support skills, offering an elevated scope of assistance when compared to standard administrative support roles.
• Serve as a key point of contract, communicating professionally and effectively with fellow ExCom Executive Assistants and peer executives.
• Produce clear, professional correspondence while demonstrating adeptness for “reading between the lines” and tailoring responses to various audiences.
• Assess and handle incoming communications, including phone calls, email, and mail, crafting responses or redirecting as appropriate.
• Provide executive support by maintaining the VP of OSHPI’s calendar, arranging executive meetings, and compiling relevant reports and documents.
• Act as liaison between VP of OSHPI and internal/external stakeholders, cultivating and fostering open and communicative partnerships.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCRETION

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion
• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel, and sensitive matters

GENERAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Oversee and maintain equipment for the VP of OSHPI’s office, including ordering and managing their desktop, laptop, monitor, cell phones, and other equipment. 
• On occasion, facilitate supply and equipment orders in support of broader Global IT initiatives.
• Coordinate with Global IT teams and facilities for any office-related needs or issues.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Serve as a point of contact between the OSHPI VP and internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Build and foster positive rapport with key stakeholders, including senior executives, department heads, and external partners.
• Represent OSHPI and Global IT, fostering positive relationships with ExCom, internal executives, and external stakeholde