At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll 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.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Design and Develop Leadership Curricula – Design and develop scalable leadership curricula for over 10,000 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 maintaininghigh 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 Medtronic’s 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.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Overall 7+ year's experience with Bachelor's degree in instructional design, graphic design, multimedia design, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in instructional design, or a related field, with a focus on enterprise leadership development.
- 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.
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.
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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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 90,000+ 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
