Careers that Change Lives

The Surgical portfolio strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions across the care continuum. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Surgical sets the standard for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) by creating innovative surgical products and services that focus on obesity and diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, abdominal wall, pelvic region, and the head and neck.

Reporting to the Global Upstream Marketing Director this role will play a key part in shaping the direction and execution of product development efforts within the Advanced Stapling portfolio to demonstrably increase the value of our product pipeline and drive growth. Portfolio responsibilities will include both robotic and handheld solutions. This person will serve as the marketing core team lead and will have ownership in evaluating market trends, gathering, and assessing customer needs, generating sound business cases, and leading all aspects of marketing deliverables throughout the product development process.

This role will partner closely with other cross functional teams to drive future growth for the Advanced Stapling portfolio to deliver a healthy product pipeline of new potential programs.

This position can be based in either Boston, MA or North Haven, CT.

A Day in the Life

Product Management: Support product development decisions for current and future Advanced Stapling products through deep understanding and analysis of the market and customers, Be able to articulate future steps needed to continue the growth trajectory of the business. Generate business plans, market requirements, and supporting materials to align all functional groups behind a common vision for the product portfolio.
Voice of Customer: Conduct market research to uncover customer and business insights. Translate those insights into products and programs that deliver growth for the product category. Provide feedback and insight on the commercial viability of new concepts in the new product development process as well as represent customers in future innovation endeavors. Execute strong research methodology and elevate customer insights across key stakeholders with effective organizational communication.
Product Launch Excellence: Partner with downstream marketers to develop best in class product launch plans and packages. Champion product to market and provide support to all regions for successful execution of product launch metrics and revenue.
Anticipated travel is approximately 30% travel time (domestic & international)

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in marketing or product management or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in marketing or product management
Medical device/Healthcare industry experience

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or Similar
MBA
Incredible Analytical skills and proficiency in building financial models and assessing strategic opportunities
Strong understanding of surgical procedures and product performance.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and achievement of business goals.
Demonstrated ability to learn technical information and apply technical concepts
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a matrix organization.
Exercises superior judgment in planning, organizing, and executing work, monitors performance and reports program status
Proven ability to work effectively as a team member across cross-functional teams
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated prioritization and organizational skills
Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
Previous product launch and upstream marketing experience
Knowledge of product development process, and demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment
Experience in BD&L or strategic planning demanding a sophisticated approach to understanding strategic needs, financial/market models, competitive trends and business impact
Ability to manage concurrent, complex assignments under limited direction
Proficiency with a variety of personal computer software applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

Medtronic Benefits And Compensation

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.

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Annual Salary and Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on Page 6 here .