About the Role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 3 Nov 2026.
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
A Day in the Life
Medtronic Neuroscience is focused on transforming care for patients with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Through meaningful innovation and strong clinical partnerships, we help clinicians deliver therapies that improve lives and expand what is possible in-patient care.
Cranial & Spinal Technologies advances surgical care for patients with spine and cranial conditions. We develop innovative solutions that help clinicians plan, navigate, and deliver procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes in mind.
This role provides international (INTL) portfolio leadership for the Spine Hardware & Biologics portfolio, with a primary focus on portfolio phase-in/phase-out (lifecycle) planning, surgeon Voice of Customer (VOC) collection to inform upstream development, and downstream launch readiness. The position works across multiple time zones and builds strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing, and Sales, while serving as a key link between INTL regions and US-based project teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Regional surgeon Voice Of Customer (upstream support)
•Lead the collection of surgeon VOC for assigned region to support upstream development projects, including identifying priority customer segments, designing VOC approaches, and synthesizing insights into actionable inputs for US project teams and other stakeholders
•Partner with regional clinical, sales, and marketing stakeholders to ensure VOC is representative, timely, and aligned to portfolio strategy needs
Portfolio management & lifecycle planning (phase-in/phase-out)
•Own INTL portfolio lifecycle planning for assigned products/SKUs, including phase-in/phase-out guidance to regions and coordinated execution planning
•Drive strategy alignment across INTL regions for lifecycle decisions, ensuring consistent guidance, timing assumptions, and readiness expectations
•Lead structured, proactive communication to project teams to ensure upstream and life-cycle decisions reflect INTL market needs, constraints, and timing
Downstream launch readiness & cross-functional alignment
•Support downstream launch readiness planning to enable successful launches across INTL regions
•Align cross-functional partners (Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing, and Sales) around launch readiness deliverables, timelines, risks, and mitigation plans
•Coordinate readiness workstreams to support regional execution, including planning materials, enablement needs, and operational/regulatory constraints that may impact launch timing
Regional enablement & strategic marketing support
•Provide focused enablement and strategic marketing support to regional marketing teams, including guidance on messaging adaptation, launch sequencing considerations, and lifecycle transition communications
•Facilitate best-practice sharing across regions to improve consistency and speed of execution
Working Conditions
•Travel: Quarterly international travel (Singapore, Australia and Japan), 1x monthly travel within US as needed
•Work schedule: Requires flexible work hours due to support across time zones
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree
•Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience in spine/CST with an understanding of the marketplace, INTL regions, and key market trends to support regions strategically
•Experience working across INTL cultures and navigating the human element to the work environment
•Experience partnering with commercial teams (Sales/Marketing) and operational teams (Operations/Supply Chain) to execute time-bound transitions across regions
•Experience managing surgeon relationships related to upstream product development feedback and downstream commercialization efforts
•Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional planning and executing complex transitions or programs end-to-end (e.g., product lifecycle, launch readiness, supply-to-commercial coordination, or portfolio operations)
•Strong project management capability: building integrated plans, driving accountability, managing risks/issues, and delivering measurable outcomes
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $125,600.00 - $188,400.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.
Benefits available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
Benefits available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
