Lead global standards management and product stewardship programs at Medtronic. Drive regulatory alignment and operational excellence across medical device product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive standards management strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices
Lead the feasibility assessment and foundational design of a centralized Product Stewardship program
Establish governance frameworks, decision models, and operating mechanisms that ensure consistent execution, accountability, and continuous improvement
Create and maintain integrated program plans, identifying key milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths to support timely and predictable delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align priorities, capacity, and sequencing with broader organizational objectives
Lead multi-year forecasting and planning for program resources, including staffing, tools, and operational capabilities
Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring alignment with program goals, financial constraints, and enterprise planning cycles
Monitor spend, identify variances, mitigate risks, and drive cost-effective execution
Oversee end-to-end execution of standards management activities, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory commitments
Proactively identify risks, issues, and constraints, driving resolution and maintaining program momentum
Engage stakeholders across functions and leadership levels to ensure alignment, transparency, and sustained commitment to program objectives
Deliver regular updates, dashboards, and leadership communications highlighting progress, risks, decisions required, and recommended actions
Define, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness, resource utilization, and financial performance
Translate data into clear, actionable insights that support operational and leadership decision-making
Continuously evaluate program processes to identify opportunities for simplification, scalability, and efficiency
Stay current on evolving standards, regulatory trends, and best practices in standards administration and program management
Requirements
Bachelors Degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, Or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
5 + years of experience working with or managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment (eg: R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing)
5 + years leading multiple projects at once of increasing complexity
5 + years of experience with budget management or financial tracking within projects and programs
5 + years leading stakeholder communications across various peer and leadership levels of an organization
Experience with product development in the medical device or related industry
Strong working knowledge of Standards and regulatory frameworks
Experience building or defining programs from early concept or pilot phase
Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous, evolving environments
Benefits
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Job title
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