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Senior Product Development Program Director (CAS), Mounds View, MN
MedtronicMounds View, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026
💰 $315,600/yr($210,400/yr – $315,600/yr)
About the role
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 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 as the Core Team Leader for the Yeti 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.
Yeti is a Core Team that will partner with a Business Development target to integrate ICE to our portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
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 in your applicant profile:
- Baccalaureate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in years in FP&A, strategic finance, forecasting, and analytics with 10+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience in years in FP&A, strategic finance, forecasting, and analytics with 10+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
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