We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 May 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

Core Team Leader for aDBS / Nexus 2.0

PD Program Director: DBS Core Team Leader - Neuromodulation

 

Medtronic pioneered the field of neuromodulation with groundbreaking innovations, including the first commercially available spinal cord stimulator for chronic pain, the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) system for movement disorders, and the first implantable drug pump for targeted medication delivery to the intrathecal space of the spine. More than 40 years later, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, constantly challenging ourselves to disrupt the markets we created. By advancing science with bold thinking and collaboration, we bring together the right expertise to engineer groundbreaking therapies and technologies that transform patient care. 

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.  

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Core Team Leader (CTL) is responsible for the management direction of all phases of design and development of new medical device systems, software, and user experience from product definition through development, manufacturing process characterization, production ramp, and global commercialization.

For more background on Medtronic DBS Therapy:

• https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/specialties/neurology/therapies-procedures/deep-brain-stimulation.html
• https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/c/patients-caregivers/neurological/discover-dbs.html?cid=SOC:LI:sharediscoverdbs:PAM25
• https://www.facebook.com/MedtronicParkinsons

This role requires a blend of strengths in three key areas:

• Program Leadership of a complex multi-functional program, with strong interpersonal skills
• Clinical Acumen: understanding of the clinical and market value the new product brings into the market in the context of the current Standard of Care.
• Business Acumen with strong ties to partners in commercialization of products (Operations, Marketing, Customers, etc.)

Day in the Life:

• Program Leadership. The DBS Core Team Leader will coordinate all program efforts among multiple functions through Core Team Members and Functional Leaders to facilitate high quality, comprehensive, and efficient on time/on budget development, stakeholder management, program management, verification/validation strategy, clinical benefits, evidence, claims generation, regulatory submissions, production ramp, and partnership with marketing for commercialization. They will ensure the right extended team members are included within the planned budget and available when needed by the team. Regular communication with the DBS Therapy Director and functional leadership is critical to ensure issues are resolved and alignment of priorities are clear to maintain schedule milestones and adhere to expense and capital allocation. Recommend program decisions affecting scope/cost/schedule to higher level management.
• Clinical Acumen. The DBS Core Team Leader will work closely with clinical, marketing, and research & technology organizations to ensure that the commercial features, workflows, and customer and patient exper