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Careers that Change LivesThe Surgical R&D Instrument Center of Excellence (CoE) Director of Engineering Support is a leadership role for critical technical competencies and capabilities that enable the conceptualization, design, development, and commercialization of instrument type medical devices for all the Surgical BUs. This role is critical part of the cross site CoE leadership team, and must collaborate effectively with peers, staff and the cross functional organization.What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. 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 LifeThe Instrument CoE Engineering Support Director is responsible for the management and execution of technical competencies and capabilities such as testing and prototyping as well as lab spaces and equipment. This includes direct people management, proposing/managing budgets and timelines, ensuring support across a range of stakeholders, and developing/implementing continuous improvement plans that improve the quality, consistency and efficiency of the CoE s execution. To be effective in this role, candidates would need significant experience in instrumentation type new product development as well as various testing and prototyping methods and best practices, along with the ability to embrace change and collaborate with peers while also driving accountability.
Responsibilities
may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems.May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONAL CAREER STREAM:
Management and supervisory professionals with one or more employees who are focused on tactical, operational and some strategic activities within a specified area. Levels within the management career stream typically have six or more direct reports. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing performance, developing talent, engagement and inclusion, communicating business and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of direct reports. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. A key responsibility of roles in this career stream is managing people. which includes: accountability for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting/exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives, providing leadership to staff ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals.
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORSAutonomy:
Manages department (s) or small unit that includes multiple teams led by managers and / or supervisors. Provides motivational leadership for the area managed. Provides thought and technical leadership . Performs work without appreciable direction.
Organizational Impact:
Leads the development of the strategy for own department or business area, ensuring links to the company s aims and objectives. Management authority to make large business decisions and some strategic decisions. Decisions impact the financial performance, employees, or public image of the operational unit and/or company. Typically has budget or P&L accountability for a department, broad functional area or geography.
Innovation and Complexity:
Drives innovation across the business area, encouraging best practice and knowledge sharing. Significantly improves, changes or adapts own department or business area s processes, systems, products or services. Problems and issues faced are complex, difficult and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.
Communication and Influence:
Develops long term strategic relationships and alliances with key internal and external stakeholders. Communicates and conducts briefings with senior or executive leadership regarding ongoing operations and strategic initiatives. Influences across functions and businesses to negotiate and gain cooperation on operational issues and internal divergent objectives.
Leadership and Talent Management:
Directs and leads a department, broad functional area or geography, including one or more teams led by managers and / or supervisors. Determines supervisory relationships, and creates workforce and staffing plans to accomplish business results. Authorizes hiring, firing, promotion and reward within own area.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple job areas, and detailed functional and operational expertise. Typically has mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.
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Requirements
Bachelors degree requiredMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experienceAbout MedtronicTogether, 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)Salary and benefits 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. Learn more about our benefits here. The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here. This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here