We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Sep 2025
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
The Chief Litigation Officer for Diabetes MiniMed will report directly to the General Counsel and lead the organization’s litigation strategy, ensuring alignment with Medtronic’s mission to transform diabetes care. This critical leadership role will oversee complex litigation matters, provide strategic legal counsel, and protect the company’s rights and reputation in a highly regulated medical device industry. The Chief Litigation Officer will play a pivotal role in mitigating risk, driving compliance, and influencing business decisions across the Diabetes MiniMed organization
This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.
This role requires you to work on-site at our Northridge, CA office at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Developing and leading litigation strategies that align with the Diabetes MiniMed business’s objectives, including product liability defense, intellectual property disputes, and commercial matters.
- Acting as the primary legal advisor on all litigation-related issues, providing strategic counsel to leadership and business teams.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, particularly those specific to medical devices and diabetes care.
- Managing high-stakes litigation cases, including evaluating the advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits, negotiating settlements, and representing the organization in legal proceedings.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with regulatory, quality, compliance, and business teams to proactively address legal risks and align litigation strategies with business priorities.
- Advising leadership on changes in global laws and regulations that impact litigation and risk management strategies.
- Championing innovative approaches to resolving complex legal issues, conceptualizing solutions to mitigate risk and protect the organization’s interests.
- Making significant decisions that directly impact the financial performance, public image, and operational success of the Diabetes MiniMed business.
- Building and maintaining strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, industry groups, and external legal counsel, to advocate for the organization’s priorities and compliance initiatives.
- Serving as the principal legal spokesperson for litigation matters, influencing leadership at all levels and driving alignment on strategic initiatives.
People Management Responsibilities
- Leading and developing a team of litigation professionals, fostering an inclusive and high-performing environment.
- Providing mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities for team members to meet and exceed performance expectations.
- Prioritizing team objectives and aligning them with broader business and legal department goals.
- Conducting regular performance reviews, setting clear performance goals, and guiding team members toward professional growth.
- Establishing organizational structure and talent strategies to support the Diabetes MiniMed business’s litigation objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of relevant legal experience, including 10+ years in managerial roles; extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and healthcare law strongly preferred
- Or, an advanced degree with 13 years of relevant legal experience, including 10+ years in managerial roles; extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and healthcare law strongly preferred
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in good standing.
- Significant experience with product liability and intellectual property litigation within the medical device or healthcare industry.
- Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional legal teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with executive management and making presentations to a board of directors.
- Broad experience with litigation/investigations across the spectrum of a public company’s functions: regulatory law/FDA interactions, government investigations, employment law matters, etc.
- Experience across the global stage with management of matters and people in Latin America, EMEA, and/or APAC regions.
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):$241,600.00 - $362,400.00This 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 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
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