We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Aug 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

Careers That Change Lives

Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is an Operating Units within the Cardiac portfolio at Medtronic. 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 an experienced Core Team Leader (CTL) to join the CAS R&D team. The Core Team Leader for the Heron project. The CTL is the cross-functional business leader, accountable for decision-making within development projects using the Core Team model. This role collaborates with senior leadership to develop strategies and business objectives and is accountable to ensuring business outcomes are delivered at all phases of product development programs, from conception to launch. The CTL also plays a significant partnering role in mentoring and developing Core Team Members so that they operate as an effective cross-functional team. They are the primary champion for overcoming barriers, implementing a culture of iterative and agile design, and building and empowering a team of innovators charting the next phase in CAS product innovation.

The key job responsibilities of the R&D Program Director (CTL) are as follows:
Business Leadership:
• Cast a compelling vision and define a strategy to meet it, including alignment with other Operating Unit functions.
• Lead and coordinate Core Team(s) actions required for all business planning cycles.
• Accountable for all Core Team communications with key sponsors and stakeholders.
• Champion DRM practices and drive the collection of high-quality VOX input to define solutions that optimize business outcomes.
• Effectively leverage the Core Teams(s) as the primary vehicle for working in a project-centric, cross-functional matrix.


Program Leadership:
• Accountable for the formation of high-performance, cross-functional core team
• Ensures that Core Team(s) are focused on predictability through rigorous planning and execution of project baselines including scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality.
• Provides leadership on key project decisions surrounding change control, trade-off’s, etc. - arbitrate and resolve escalated issues.
• Champions resource management discussions with functional organizations to ensure that all Core Teams are staffed to be successful.
• Ensures that the Core Team(s) achieve contracted commitments and performance metrics.
• Development and execution of market commercialization plans and releases to all markets that are in scope.
Talent Development Leadership:
• Mentor and coach team members to build a sustainable pipeline of talent.
• Create and cultivate an empowered culture where team members are encouraged to think critically and make decisions

Must Have: Minimum Requirements:  To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project management with 7+ years of managerial experience OR an advanced degree with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience

Nice to Have: 

• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• Medical Device industry experience- knowledge of new product development, DRM, clinical trial management, quality systems, global regulatory experience.
• Knowledge of electrophysiology/experience with EP products   
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Demonstrated executive leadership presence.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Financial acumen
• Knowledge of patient safety, quality, clinical research, strategic planning.
• Strong “influence management” skill set demonstrated in a corporate environment.
• Knowledgeable of U.S. Food and Drug Law and WW regulatory, device safety and/or