We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 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

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 onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

The person in this role will work from Medtronic’s Operational Headquarters (OHQ) in Fridley, Minnesota.

The Senior Principal Scientist and Senior Manager of Metals, Electrochemistry, and Corrosion leads a team of highly skilled scientists within the Global Technology and Innovation – Core Technologies group. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and strategic execution capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and advancing the enterprise-wide strategy for metals, electrochemistry, and corrosion science in support of both current and future technology platforms.

In this role, you will interface broadly across Operating Unit (OU) Research, Technology, and Development teams to identify emerging challenges and opportunities, guiding development of core capabilities, new technologies, technical problem solving, and collaborative research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong scientific credentials in metallurgy, electrochemistry, and/or corrosion science, as well as a demonstrated track record of leading high-performing technical teams and influencing across organizational boundaries.

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 to achieve 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

STRATEGIC AND TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the Core Technologies Metals team, aligning efforts with enterprise-wide technology and business priorities.
• Serve as a key technical authority and advisor on complex metallurgy, electrochemical, and corrosion-related challenges across product lifecycles.
• Shape and evolve the group’s capabilities in advanced materials characterization, corrosion mechanisms, coatings, and failure analysis.

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Act as a key liaison between the Core Technologies group and Operating Unit R&D organizations to identify needs, share best practices, and embed core materials knowledge into development programs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with adjacent functions such as Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external research institutions.

TEAM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

• Provide people leadership, mentorship, and career development for a team of highly technical individual contributors and potential future leaders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, scientific rigor, and inclusion.

PORTFOLIO EXECUTION AND GOVERNANCE

• Oversee a portfolio of research and technology development programs from inception through implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project execution and ensure high technical standards, proper resource allocation, and clear