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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
For over a decade, Medtronic has been at the forefront of transforming stroke care, leading the fight against both acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and hemorrhagic stroke. By equipping physicians with innovative technologies, we empower their expertise to improve patient outcomes and redefine neurovascular care. Our commitment extends beyond medical device development—we actively collaborate with the medical community to drive meaningful advancements in stroke treatment. Together, we are changing the way stroke is managed worldwide, making a lasting difference for the millions of patients affected every day.
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
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Careers That Change Lives
The Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) is the primary Operations interface to the New Product Development (NPD) Core team. This is a highly visible and impactful role in the operations networks and to the business. The CTOR will lead international teams and is responsible for value stream selection, planning, execution, and implementation of new products.
Autonomy: A PD Program Manager in the CTOR role is responsible for small to medium scale programs. A successful candidate will need to bring clarity, refine plans, and drive team execution through ambiguously defined situations. Guidance from peers and stakeholders is readily available.
Organizational Impact: The candidate will own and ensure overall Operations project execution with respect to schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk management, issue resolution and compliance to internal quality requirements. Results are accomplished by leading up to 10 Extended Operations functions including Supply Management, Component Engineering, Process Development, Contract Manufacturing, Self-Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Sterilization, Global Supply Chain, and Distribution functions.
Influence and Complexity: A successful candidate will be able to: 1) Apply best practices and lead meetings with internal/external stakeholders, 2) Communicate effectively to higher level management, 3) Solve issues through information exchange and influence, and 4) Gain cooperation of other functions on program objectives and plan execution.
Flexibility: A successful candidate will need to work with international teams so work schedule flexibility is possible if all project needs are met. Travel is required for this role and is usually planned to meet project needs with up to 25% domestic/international travel.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the Extended Operations Team (up to 10 functions) to ensure on-time and on-budget performance through the new product development cycle.
Ensure scope, cost, resource and schedule alignment between operations and core team functions
Follow compliance processes for New Product Development
Ability to influence and negotiate requirements to meet program outcomes.
Execute pre-established Operations Strategies.
Ensure structured problem methods and predictive engineering principles are consistently and rigorously applied, such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar concepts.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask critical questions without being the subject matter expert
COMMUNICATIONS & INFLUENCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Active and effective listener
Ability to lead and Influence between Extended Operations Team and Core Team
Effective written and spoken communicator
Coach and develop extended Operations members, to help individuals advance their skills and careers. Provide performance feedback.
Recognize teams and individuals for exceptional performance
Location: Irvine, CA
Ability to travel up to: 25%
Must Have (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience,
Or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field); MBA preferred.
Experience with vascular products and therapies, including catheters, stents, and polymer/metal processing.
Strong background in medical device product development with thorough knowledge of FDA regulations and relevant industry standards.
Expertise across the entire product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.
Certified in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Proven operational experience with deep expertise in at least one Operations function and strong program management capabilities.
Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, avionics, or automotive.
Skilled in problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.
Experience working in cross-functional, virtual teams.
Hands-on experience in new product development initiatives.
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):$136,000.00 - $204,000.00
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition 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 match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-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 95,000+ 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.
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