Sr. Program Manager R&D Operations, Effectiveness & Innovation

Medtronic

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Lafayette, IN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 170400 - 255600
Posted on: 10 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Apr 2026


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

The Sr. Program Manager - R&D Operations Effectiveness & Innovation will serve as a dynamic member Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) OU R&D team. Total revenue of ACM is $2B and it will be the largest business at Medtronic.

The ACM OU is committed to excellence in innovation and commercialization to pursue our vision and long-term business growth. We believe that when people from different cultures genders and points of view come together innovation is the result and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

This role is based out of Lafayette CO

The Sr. Program Manager - R&D Operations Effectiveness & Innovations primary responsibility is to support the ACM R&D leadership team especially the VP R&D to accelerate our abilities to meet our goals.

This role will be instrumental in managing the operational cadence strategic alignment and communication within the ACM R&D function. This role includes overseeing key meetings and reviews designing agendas and driving timely follow through to enable operational excellence across the R&D function. Acting as a liaison between the VP R&D and various stakeholders the Sr. Program Manager- R&D Operations Effectiveness & Innovation will prepare essential communications in partnership with senior leaders.

Position Responsibilities

  • Strategic Implementation: Converting insights into measurable actions/ results
  • Serve as a liaison between theACMVP R&Dand other senior leaders employees portfolio corporate and external stakeholders.
  • In partnership withR&Dleaders and cross functional leadersprepare presentations reports and other communications on behalf of theVP R&Dor other key leadersin the ACM R&D LT.
  • Facilitate effective communication across theACM R&D functionto ensure alignment and collaboration.

  • Develop and track action items for ACMR&D LT.

  • Supportthe operational cadence and rhythm forACMR&DLT i.e.Weekly OperatingCommittee Monthly Operating Committee andR&DStrategic Committee

  • Support the planning and coordination of business reviews to enable alignment with and execution of the broader business strategy.

  • Design and manage meeting agendaslogistics andpost meetingfollow-upsfor business system forums and meetings.

  • Support ACMR&Dstrategic and process improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be highly motivatedproactivegoal driven customer-focused havean effective communication skill with ability to explain complexconceptsimply to senior leadershiphigh energy level and strong work ethic. Must be able to think strategically without losingsightof the details and act tactically to achieve desired results.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree with 10 years of work experienceleading and managing the execution ofstrategicprograms andprojectsOR Advanced Degree with 8 years of work experience inleading and managing the execution of strategic programs and projects

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Ability to work comfortably with ambiguity andoperateeffectively in whitespaces.

  • Ability to organize and synthesize complex information to communicate ina simple way.

  • Strong Business Acumen and clinical and product domainexpertise.

  • Familiarity withACMbusiness system.

  • Strong organizationalskills.

  • Excellent executive communication skills (written and oral).

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

  • Experience with business partnering.

  • Demonstrated competence inidentifyingand understanding healthcare and industry trends.

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and use business and financial measures.

  • Ability to partner with and influence stakeholders across the matrix.

  • Collaborative approach familiarity with matrix organizations and how to successfully work cross-functionally.

  • Strong strategic thinking skills.

Required Knowledge and Experience:Requires broad management knowledge and experience to lead project teams in one department.
Typically has mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

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.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach 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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$170400.00 - $255600.00

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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