Medtronic
Product Development Director (Finance)
A Day in the Life
Product Development Director
Careers That Change Lives
At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
The Product Development Director / ECLS R&D Therapy Leader is a member of the Cardiac Surgery R&D Staff, responsible for leading the ECLS (Extracorporeal Life Support) R&D organization in our Dexter (MI) facility, and reporting to the VP of CS R&D. The ECLS portfolio is a strategic growth driver for Cardiac Surgery and provides a key platform to the overall Cardiac Surgery operating unit.
The Product Development Director / ECLS R&D Therapy Leader is a member of the Cardiac Surgery R&D Staff, responsible for leading the ECLS (Extracorporeal Life Support) R&D organization in our Dexter (MI) facility, and reporting to the VP of CS R&D. The ECLS portfolio is a strategic growth driver for Cardiac Surgery and provides a key platform to the overall Cardiac Surgery operating unit.
This role combines functional leadership responsibilities, with strategic innovation/ therapy leadership of our ECLS (Extracorporeal Life Support) portfolio. This position will manage multiple technologies within the ECLS platform (i.e., disposable and capital equipment), while continuously seeking innovation in data, analytics, information sharing, and best practices, while focusing on design quality improvement initiatives, as well as defining a cadence of innovative products to bring meaningful benefits to patients, geographies, and the business. Additionally, this person will lead their team to execute product development, maintenance and product design excellence / initiatives, team effectiveness and coaching, and continuous improvement. This leader will also be responsible for transitioning the team to the Medtronic Product Development Process, including Design Controls and business procedures, as well as incorporation of the Design Reliability Manufacturability (DRM) strategy.
As the ECLS R&D Therapy leader, this role requires extensive communication with internal and external stakeholders, managing strategic discussions and negotiations with medical advisors and commercial leaders. This effort is key for Cardiac Surgery strategic cadence and involves continuous updates and reporting to the CS OU Sr Leadership team. The role will also be responsible for maintaining state-of-the art levels of technology including- continued innovative of the ECLS cannula and oxygenator platforms, updated integrated features to the circulatory console system, enhanced system reliability and continue support of commercially released products.
The Cardiac Surgery Operating Unit develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
This position is in Dexter, MI. within the Cardiac Surgery (CS) Operating Unit and requires on-site presence a minimum of four (4) days a week.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
A Day in the Life
In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Product Development Director role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Qualifications -
Must Have - Minimum Requirements
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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
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)
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):190,400.00 - 285,600.00
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).
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 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 .
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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