Clinical Director, Cranial and Spinal Technologies

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Jun 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.

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid drivers license is essential for this role.

Across our global Neuroscience organization we advance care for some of medicines most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology data-driven insights and deep clinical expertise we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants navigation and robotic guidance systems advanced imaging and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision streamline workflows and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.

The CST Clinical Director is responsible for leading the US CST Clinical organization. This involves developing processes to recruit hire train and nurture employees to possess superior knowledge of Medtronics Stealth Axis navigation and robotic solutions O-Arm imaging procedural solutions service solutions and service support. This leaders organization is responsible for the ongoing clinical support of our CST capital and service business as well as the support of growth in enabling technology supported procedural include but are not limited to planning developing and organizing team strategies execution plans and performance management as they relate to account strategies.

This is afield based position that will require up to 75% travel.

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

- Drives consistency in our approach to advancing Medtronic technology-enabled procedures through CST with Medtronics Navigation and Stealth Axis technologies.

- Communicates and reinforces corporate Mission CST strategy and key initiatives goals and activities.

- Ensures team members complete comprehensive field training initiatives to increase overall navigation imaging and robotics competencies.

- Determines overall direction for strategic accounts in alignment with Stealth Axis account strategies.

- Oversees the creation of solutions proposals and presentations for our customers.

- Attends surgical cases trains surgeons and manages the ongoing sale of implant business components.

- Leverages relationships and insights to convert business unit-specific opportunities into CST opportunities that deliver incremental value to both Medtronic and the customer.

- Identifies and acts upon cross-business cross-functional opportunities and issues related to targeted account growth.

- Establishes and supports Medtronics executive-level relationships with targeted accounts at the physician and C-Suite level.

- Develops ongoing (vs. transactional) peer relationships with senior healthcare executives in targeted accounts.

- Coordinates executive-level Medtronic activities relationships and transactions within targeted accounts.

- Works to maintain a strong diverse personnel bench of candidates for future hiring opportunities.

- Addresses development opportunities through coaching and executing specific measurable projects.

- Drives awareness of market and competitive conditions for strategic planning.

We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leaderthats why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric passionate and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic click here.

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

• Bachelors degree and 10 years of relevant experience with 7 years of managerial experience; or

• Advanced degree and 8 years of relevant experience with 7 years of managerial experience

• Ability to analyze complex business issues and lead the development of customized high value-added solutions

• Ability to cultivate and leverage physician/executive-level relationships with both customers and Medtronic personnel to achieve business objectives

• Exceptional relationship management organizational and structural skills

• Demonstrated success in complex negotiations and customer performance management

• Strong cross-organizational collaboration skills; ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment

• Strong knowledge of hospital and healthcare economics environments

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work with little direction; Flexibility; Creativity

• Leadership and people management skills

• Willingness and ability to institute change

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others

• Strong track record of operating and leading within complex organizations

• Human and financial resource management experience

• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills; ideal candidate with background in complex selling situations and ability to cultivate and maintain executive relationships

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.

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):$170000.00 - $170000.00

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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).

In addition to Base Salary this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

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.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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