We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Nov 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

Medtronic Diabetes is seeking a dynamic and strategic Trade Operations Program Director to lead global trade compliance and operational excellence initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and executing trade strategies across key areas such as HS classification, Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreements, and trade management systems. The Director will oversee a high-performing team, ensure regulatory compliance across global geographies, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive efficiency and alignment with business objectives. This is a high-impact leadership role that supports Medtronic’s mission to improve lives through innovative healthcare technology.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

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

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Develop and implement global strategies for HS classification, Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreements, and trade systems.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of trade professionals supporting regional and functional trade groups.

• Provide strategic recommendations and updates to senior leadership to align trade operations with business goals.

• Plans, schedules and routes imports and exports, including monitoring the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations, ensuring related customer service, brokerage and customs transaction compliance.

Compliance Oversight & Execution

• Design and execute trade procedures, training programs, and data validation processes and global policies.

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations across geographies and content areas.

• Manage trade audits, investigations, and corrective actions related to key trade compliance areas.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with corporate stakeholders including Tax, Regulatory, Finance, Data & Analytics, IT, and Logistics.

• Collaborate and lead cross functional teams on Trade related policy developments and program execution.

• Develop and maintain performance metrics to enhance visibility and accountability

Training & Change Management

• Create and implement training materials to ensure global adherence to trade requirements.

• Lead change management initiatives across imports, exports, and regional/functional teams.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant trade operations experience and 7+ years of managerial experience,

OR

Advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant trade operations experience and 7+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have

• Deep expertise in global Trade Operations & Compliance (Import, Export, Sanctions, Export Controls).

• Experience with trade regulations, audits, and corrective action planning.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams.

• Strategic mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.

• Experience engaging external stakeholders, including government officials.

• Ability to anticipate risks and opportunities using internal and external insights.

Physical Job Requirements

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