Global Standards Advisor

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Feb 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Target start date is May 2025 and position is open to a US remote worker.

The Global Standards Advisor is primarily responsible for leading and managing an enterprise-wide program to ensure that Medtronic business units are able to comply with regulatory requirements regarding international standards.  This role provides leadership by establishing and coordinating  an enterprise-wide working group on standards, ensuring that policies are in place to meet compliance; and provide focus and leadership to Medtronic Standards global activities. Additionally, this role will drive global standards-related activities, acting as the primary corporate contact and strategic internal consultant interacting with all

Medtronic functions in need for expert advice and training on all relevant activities related to Standards. The Global Standards advisor is also responsible for developing and implementing appropriate means of internal communications of issues, changes and best practices related to Standards across the corporation. This role influences the development of standards through participation in external standards organizations and other affiliated industry organizations as Medtronic’s primary representative, along with coordinating with other internal standards experts across the organization. 

* Position is a Senior Manager level role
 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain the Medtronic global standards strategy. 

• Establish and lead a cross-functional Standards Working Group to oversee the Medtronic standards management process. 

• Establish, update, and maintain policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding standards. 

• Establish and maintain electronic libraries and other resources to ensure Medtronic-wide access to the most up-to-date standards. 

• Recommend budget for Medtronic standards activities, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. 

• Provide leadership, expert advice and assistance to all Medtronic functions regarding the development and use of standards relevant to the Medtronic business. 

• Develop, execute, and maintain internal communication programs to ensure all Medtronic functions have up-to-date information on standards and best practices. 

• Influence and contribute to the development of standards through active participation in external standards organizations and other affiliated industry organizations to advance Medtronic as a thought leader in standards. 

• Lead, collaborate, and coordinate with internal Standards experts to align and represent Medtronic position in external standards organizations and regulatory discussions. 

• Develop educational programs on use, interpretation and implementation of standards for employees across Medtronic.  

• Partner with process owner to execute enterprise-wide standards assessment process.  

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 7+ of regulatory experience including standards management experience within a regulated industry  (5+ years with an advanced degree)

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree or 10+ years of standards management experience within a regulated industry 

• Prior Medical device experience 

• Experience with developing strategic work plans, Proven ability to work in a cross functional team and interact with all levels. 

• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills. 

• Ability to multi-task, support multiple small projects and functions on a global basis. 

• Solid understanding and application of business concepts, procedures and practices. 

• Detail and result oriented. 

• Experience managing global programs/projects 

• Demonstrated ability to understand regulatory affairs requirements and incorporate into business decisions and practices. 

• Comfortable with minimal supervision while maintaining good communication.  

• Solid collaborative, consultative and negotiating skills.  

• Strong analytical abilities coupled with creative problem solving skills. 

• Ability to influence change and implement change management. 

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):$143,200.00 - $214,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

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.