We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Feb 2026

 

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

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Research and Development (R&D) Manager to oversee the development of technology and products in Acute Care and Monitoring. In this role, you will manage a team of scientists and engineers, guiding their success in the development of new products from concept to market, and ensuring that all projects align with Medtronic’s strategic goals and regulatory standards. You will foster a collaborative and inclusive environment by building trust within the team and across departments. Additionally, you will support and empower your team through mentoring, coaching, and developing their decision-making skills to align with both project and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing electrical engineering R&D team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
• Manage resources and budgets to ensure project timelines are met and delivery of milestones achieved.

Project Development:

• Support the design, development, and testing of new medical devices and technologies.
• Ensure that all R&D activities comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance.
• Improve processes, methods, and procedures through continuous improvement activities.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement R&D strategies that align with the company’s business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, trends, and opportunities in the medical device industry.
• Prepare and present project proposals, progress reports, and technical documentation to senior management.

Innovation and Improvement:

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the R&D team.
• Implement best practices in research methodologies and product development.
• Drive the patenting process for new inventions and technologies.
• Support the submission of scientific articles and presentations both internal and external to the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering with Electrical emphasis, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in R&D with 1 – 2 years of management experience, or: Advanced degree and 3+ years R&D experience.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Medical device development experience, design control, FDA and MDR regulations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, IEC, ISO) and quality management systems.
• Experience in small-signal, low-noise embedded hardware development
• Experience with Agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Demonstrated skills in “systems thinking” – ability to consider problems, implementations, and impacts at a higher system level
• Experience implementing safety and cybersecurity risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in taking design requirements from concept through final design
• General knowledge of related principles including electromechanical, tissue optics, physiological signals, etc.
• Experienced in design for six sigma or similar engineering practices
• Experience with pulse oximetry/light-based sensing

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be indepen