Medtronic a global leader in medical technology is seeking a Director of Investor Relations Business / Operations to join its award-winning investor relations (IR) team and lead the development and execution of its global investor relations strategy related to business and operations communications. This high-impact role which will report to the Vice President Head of Investor Relations will also serve as an interface between Medtronic and the investment community responsible for communicating the companys vision strategy and financial performance to institutional investors analysts and other key stakeholders.

The Director will oversee IR-related business and operations communications related to global operations and supply chain quality reimbursement and sustainability. The position will coordinate the collection of business-related catalysts across the enterprise. The position will coordinate with internal teams and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. This position will play a critical role in shaping Medtronics narrative and strengthening relationships with the investment community.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in IR capital markets and financial communications as well as a proven ability to manage relationships with senior executives investors and analysts. The position requires an articulate and analytical professional leader who can provide work direction and develop talent including managing one or more people as well as making significant individual contributions while also strategically leveraging the broader organization for relevant information and insight into key issues. The ideal candidate should either already possess or have the capacity to quickly develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the companys activities and strategies competitive landscape financial reporting and financial disclosure regulations. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build cross-functional relationships work effectively with others and think strategically globally and addition the ideal candidate will need to think and act quickly under a variety of high pressure time sensitive situations and needs to be able to make clear rational decisions compliant with all applicable rules and regulations in a very dynamic environment. This position interacts regularly with all levels of management and must be able to earn the respect and trust of senior leadership based on demonstrated performance.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a company spokesperson with institutional investors and equity research analysts participating in investor meetings (in-person and virtual) roadshows financial conferences and trade shows and responding to inbound questions.

• Manage business and operations communications ensuring bi-directional flow of information between investors and Medtronic leadership.

• Collaborate closely with and serve as the IR contact for non-finance corporate functions including Global Operations and Supply Chain Quality Reimbursement R&D IT and Sustainability.

• and serve as a key contact for non-finance corporate functions including GOSC Quality Reimbursement and ESG initiatives.Maintain and update Q&A documents and handle ad-hoc requests from investors and analysts.

• Maintain a catalyst list across the enterprise tracking key events such as clinical studies product launches and other significant developments.

• Prepare IR-related communication materials for ad-hoc events such as product recalls or other significant business developments.

• Oversee certain earnings-related communications including development of portfolio slides and Q&A as well as other corporate Q&A documents.

• Monitor and analyze investor sentiment market trends stock performance and competitor activity to provide insights for executive leadership and inform corporate strategy.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries.

• Support executive management by providing strategic support relevant financial and operational background information as well as real-time advice candid feedback and constructive criticism

• Serve as IR liaison to one of Medtronics Portfolios: develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of their businesses and provide IR feedback to their leadership team

• Serve as a leader within the high-performing IR team mentoring and developing other team members to support their professional growth and drive team success

• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and excellence in IR.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree plus 10 years of relevant experience (or 8 with an advanced degree) with 7 years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have:

• In-depth understanding of financial and investment markets; established relationships with investors/analysts preferred.

• Experience in medical devices or healthcare sector.

• Background in equity research investment management investor relations strategy or finance.

• Exceptional financial and investment analysis oral and written communication and presentation skills; able to distill complex concepts into clear messages.

• Demonstrated experience working with investors senior executives or other high-touch client groups.

• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience collaborating cross-functionally.

• Strong interpersonal skills: poised persuasive confident diplomatic and discreet.

• Flexible quick learner and thrives in a fast-paced high-growth and ambiguous environment.

• Accountable to high standards; delivers results at a high-performance level.

• Track record of attracting and developing elite talent and creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Proven experience with process innovation and continuous improvement.