Senior Program Manager, Medical Science - Structural Heart & Aortic (hybrid) at Medtronic in Santa Rosa, California

Job Description:

Senior Program Manager, Medical Science - Structural Heart & Aortic (hybrid)

The Structural Heart and Aortic (SH&A) integrated operating unit offers minimally-invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aorta. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves-aortic, pulmonic, mitral, tricuspid-and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the body's largest artery, the aorta.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, unique backgrounds, and experiences to work every day. We work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Preferred location for this role is: Santa Rosa, CA or Minneapolis, MN

Careers That Change Lives

This position is responsible for the management and leadership of the Medical Science Programs within the SH&A Medical Science group in the Clinical Research & Medical Science organization.

A Day In The Life

Comprehensive Medical Science Therapy and Communication Plan and Execution

• Develop Medical Science Therapy-specific Strategic plan to reflect strategic alignment across Medical Science, Clinical Research, Global Marketing, and Regional Marketing specific therapy area/product line.
• Incorporate strategic milestones specific to clinician needs, evidence development, and business alignment.
• Inform broader SH&A organization and appropriate stakeholders to progress on key tasks and current issues.
• Ensure alignment with and communicate progress on plans to cross-functional and global business partners on regularly scheduled basis.
• Disseminate information about significant developments in the assigned therapeutic area to internal customers, providing analysis and interpretation regarding how the development may affect the interests of the business
• Present and represent Medical Science team and perspective to stakeholders, partners, and on key initiatives

KOL Interactions and Engagements:

• Develop and maintain a network of leading medical physicians (Key Opinion Leaders; KOLs).
• Establish long-term medical-scientific / strategic relationships with key thought leaders and with related medical associations.
• Engage with thought leaders in scientific forums in relevant professional areas (i.e. society meetings, conferences, symposia, study groups, advisory boards, etc).
• Conduct advisory boards and steering committees.
• Maintain company relationships with KOLs, academic centers, scientific societies, policy makers, and other organizations responsible for practice guideline recommendations.
• Communicate relevant information from key thought leaders to internal stakeholders and business

Technical Knowledge

• Stays up to date on medical and scientific developments in the assigned therapeutic area by reviewing current literature, monitoring competitor activities, and networking with experts
• Attends key scientific conventions to obtain the most up to date medical scientific data (including competitive information)

People Leadership

• Develops, connects, and motivates individuals and teams by encouraging effective teamwork and collaboration with other functional groups
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance internal and external guidelines relevant to the position are followed
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of medical science & education or clinical research experience with
• Or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of medical science & education or clinical research experience

Nice to Have

• Medical / scientific background and doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) preferred
• 8+ year of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry preferred
• 5+ years of managerial / leadership experience,
• Personnel management and program management and leadership experience preferred
• Proven understanding of the medical device or pharmaceutical arena and healthcare system requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and ethical obligations.
• Proven ability to establish working relationships with all levels of clinical / technical / marketing people in corporate, clinical, and academic settings
• Experience providing medical and scientific training to internal stakeholders
• Ability to work self-directed, independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse cultures
• Experience developing targeted Key Opinion Leader (KOL) networks
• Demonstrated ability to design and direct scientific or business advisory boards
• Analytical skills and capability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific information
• Insight to determine sales and customer communication / education needs during product life cycle
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to use MS Office applications

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)

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 .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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