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A Day in the Life

Medtronic ENT, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of medical innovation with the Global leader in ENT solutions, where you can make a tangible impact on the lives of patients worldwide. Join our team and be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to transforming patient care and enhancing quality of life for millions of patients across the globe.

ENT is part of the Neuroscience Portfolio. Our therapies are used in the treatment of head and neck cancers, chronic rhinosinusitis and otology. Our portfolio includes large capital, small capital, specialty surgical instruments, drills, drug coated sinus stents, disposables and many more ENT products. In addition to our medical devices, Medtronic ENT has the only NDA pharmaceutical product in all of Medtronic.  

Medtronic ENT is seeking a seasoned corporate generalist attorney adept at advising company management on the broad spectrum of legal and business issues affecting a global healthcare enterprise.  Reporting to the President of the ENT OU, you will partner closely with executive-level business leaders as a member of the ENT Leadership Team, engaging in discussions related to business strategy, as well as legal and compliance matters across all functional areas of our growing ENT business.

The role requires significant experience in all areas impacting a global medical device manufacturing business – sales and marketing, compliance, regulatory, quality, HR, business development, intellectual property, etc. The ideal candidate will be solution-oriented and possess the executive presence and leadership capabilities to manage and work collaboratively on complex matters that are typical in our highly regulated industry.

A successful candidate must be ethical, inspirational, disciplined, bold, decisive and creative. You should also be a leader who is kind, leads with empathy and finds ways to positively impact the lives of those you lead, work with, and those we serve (i.e., our patients).

You should possess a keen ability to identify issues and find practical and compliant solutions, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. Demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and a track record of efficiently handling multiple priorities while aligning with the Medtronic Mindset and Mission will be essential for achieving success in this role.

Medtronic’s legal model supports our internal clients with various legal Centers of Expertise (COE’s) who support the Chief Counsel and the business at large. You will collaborate closely with the COE attorneys and other legal professionals to deliver the highest quality legal advice and counsel to our internal clientele.

The ideal candidate will be located in Jacksonville, Florida and will office in the Jacksonville, ENT facility; however, ENT will also consider candidates who will be located in either of the following strategic hubs, Rice Creek, MN or Lafayette, CO.

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

• • Commercial Legal Counsel:  Reporting to the President of the ENT Operating Unit, the Chief Legal Counsel represents the legal interests of the OU working collaboratively the OU leadership team and corporate legal and compliance partners.   
  • Legal Strategy: Develop and implement legal strategies to safeguard the Company's interests, mitigate risks and support business objectives while identifying areas for continuous improvement. 
  • Business Partner: Develop strong relationships with business leaders to advance complex and impactful business initiatives.  This role requires not only a sharp legal mind but well-developed business acumen.  You will be expected to always offer insight and opinion as a business leader, not just your legal judgment.  We are looking for a solution oriented legal leader who will creatively and compliantly assist the business to compliantly address problems while