We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Nov 2025
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
We are seeking a talented and creative Instructional Designer to join our Global Learning & Leadership Development team focusing on designing and developing innovative curricula courses and performance support resources for leadership development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for instructional design a strong understanding of the latest design software and technology and a commitment to creating engaging and impactful learning experiences across various modalities. While Medtronic is a leading medical device company this position is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of our managers and leadership teams. It is important to note that this role does not involve direct interaction with patients or medical products. Join us in shaping the future of leadership at Medtronic where your expertise will drive the success of our leaders across the globe.
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.
This is an onsite role and could work in one of the following Medtronic office locations: Minneapolis MN Irvine CA Lafayette CO Jacksonville FL or Boston MA.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Design and Develop Leadership Curricula Design and develop scalable leadership curricula for over 10000 leaders from supervisors to executives ensuring alignment with the Leadership Essentials model: Care Inspire Deliver.
- Incorporate Leadership Development Research Stay current on best practices models and frameworks in leadership development and apply them to learning solutions in a practical business-relevant way.
- Apply Adult Learning Principles Utilize evidence-based adult learning theories and methodologies to effectively transform leadership behaviors ensuring that learning experiences are engaging relevant and impactful for leaders at all levels.
- Develop Multi-Modal Learning Solutions Create and maintain effective engaging and interactive learning experiences across multiple modalities (workshops virtual instructor led training job aids toolkits simulations case studies etc.).Support Performance-Based Learning Design tools and resources that go beyond training events such as coaching guides on-the-job assignments action learning projects and peer learning experiences.
- Ensure High-Quality On-Time Delivery Manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards for instructional design learner engagement and business impact.
- Leverage Advanced Design Tools Utilize software and technology such as Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint Word Excel) Canva Articulate Storyline Camtasia and other digital authoring tools to create learning materials.
- Collaborate with SMEs - Work closely with subject matter experts to understand learning objectives and content requirements and translate complex information into clear and compelling learning materials.
- Align Visual Design with Medtronic Brand Ensure course materials presentations and digital assets adhere to Medtronics branding guidelines and visual identity for consistency and professionalism.
- Facilitate Train-the-Trainer Sessions Provide guidance and resources to facilitators managers and coaches to ensure effective program delivery.
- Leverage Data for Continuous Improvement Use learner feedback engagement metrics and business performance data to refine and enhance learning solutions over time.
- Ensure Scalability and Global Adaptability Design programs that can be adapted across geographies cultures and leadership levels within a global organization.
- Incorporate Industry Trends and Innovations Continuously research and integrate the latest industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in instructional design to enrich the visual and interactive elements of learning content ensuring it remains engaging and cutting-edge.
- Integrate AI Apply technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to the creation and implementation of learning and leadership development solutions.
MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree with 4 years (or masters degree with 2 years) of instructional design experience including work on enterprise leadership development programs
NICE TO HAVE:
- Bachelors degree in education instructional design or a related field
- Masters degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of leadership development research theories and business application.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles instructional design methodologies and the application of multimedia in learning.
- Proficiency in curriculum mapping and course design.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders around the globe.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Articulate Storyline Camtasia and Canva
- Visual and interactive design
- Project management
- Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Continuous learning and innovation
- Growing awareness to and experience with AI-driven technologies
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 independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$84800.00 - $127200.00
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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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