Sr. Marketing Director, Spine Technologies

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 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.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants navigation robotics imaging and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision efficiency and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide.

We are looking for a results-driven senior biologics leader with extensive experience driving strategy development and commercialization of innovative therapies within highly regulated medical device and life sciences environments. Proven success leading cross-functional teams scaling biologics portfolios and aligning R&D quality regulatory and manufacturing operations to accelerate product delivery and business growth. Recognized for building strategic partnerships optimizing operational performance and advancing patient-centered solutions through data-driven decision-making and strong executive leadership. Passionate about fostering innovation developing high-performing teams and supporting Medtronics mission to improve patient outcomes through transformative healthcare technologies.

A Day in the Life:

• Leads the development of Medtronic Spine Biologics market requirements for allografts Growth factors/BMP synthetics cellular bone matrix and demineralized bone matrix.

• Focuses effort and drives team around biologic technology procedural integration proliferation brands.

• Leads and coordinates spine biologics product planning product launches product management market development and market research activities.

• Interactsdirectly with product managers to identify new marketing opportunities.

• In market biologics expertise and training program creation to simplify biologics for field teams.

• Works individually and with a team in recommending action scheduling and planning projects estimating cost and managing projects to completion.

• Review acquisition opportunities in the fusion and biologic space.

• Identifies unmet customer requirements and new business opportunities and provides vision and focus to move products from idea to market place.

• Facilitates and coordinates marketing activities with geographic areas to increase teamwork and build partnerships.

• Responsibilities may also include: coordinating trade show activities website development developing future e-commerce strategies and tracking of marketing campaigns to evaluate results and provide recommendations for future marketing promotions.

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Engineering or related field.

• 15 years combined or advanced degree with 13 years relevant experience in two or more of the following functions: marketing market development sales field training or other relevant areas

Nice to have:

• Masters degree/MBA in Business Marketing or related field strongly preferred.

• Strong people leadership collaboration communication presentation and execution skills focused on team patients and business success.

• Strong understanding of spine and biologics therapies.

• Excellent communication facilitation presentation and financial analysis skills.

• Experience with project management/project leadership excellent planning and organizational skills coupled with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently

• Experience in multicultural organizations

• Proven track record of ability to navigate and collaborate within a global matrix organization

• Excellent spoken and written English is required.

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):$228000.00 - $342000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

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

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