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Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.\nA Day in the Life\nAcross our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST\nYou will be on the cutting edge of cloud software, data and AI technologies for spine and cranial treatment and intervention. In this global role, you will work with leading surgeons and clinicians along with Medtronic scientists and engineers. From concept to delivery, you will lead cloud software for treatment, surgery and analytics. You will define product strategy, financials (ROI), competitive set, feature priorities, commercial model, roadmap, and value proposition.\nYou will manage product programs, virtual team performance, set priorities, communicate operational developments and manage stakeholder relations. You will prioritize and / or direct the responsibilities of virtual program team members. You will achieve your goals through the performance of the program team. Your expertise in cloud software, data and AI technologies and their commercialization will be important in influencing and driving internal alignment on strategy and priorities. You will be a leading voice across CST and advocate for adoption and investment in data and AI business models and mindset.\nPrimary responsibilities:\nResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.\nProduct Strategy & Upstream Definition\nDefine and drive short- and long-range product strategies for AI-enabled and cloud SaaS solutions\nIdentify and prioritize unmet clinical, operational, and economic needs across surgeons, hospital administrators, and health systems\nShape product vision, roadmap, and positioning across the full product lifecycle\nMarket & Customer Insight\nLead market research, segmentation, and competitive analysis across cranial and spine surgery, and AI ecosystems\nTranslate surgeon and market insights into differentiated product requirements and value propositions\nEvaluate product viability, business cases, and long-term growth opportunities\nAI Product Development Partnership\nPartner with engineering and data science teams to define AI applications, deployment strategies, and data pipelines\nEnsure alignment between technical capabilities and real-world clinical workflows\nInfluence product specifications, prioritization, and development trade-offs\nGo-to-Market & Commercialization\nDevelop upstream marketing strategies that enable successful downstream execution\nDefine core messaging, positioning, and evidence strategy for surgeon and hospital administrator audiences\nPartner cross-functionally (R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial) to ensure successful product launches and adoption at scale\nThought Leadership & Stakeholder Influence\nAct as a subject matter expert across AI-enabled surgical solutions and digital ecosystems\nEngage with internal leadership and external stakeholders to shape strategy and drive alignment\nSupport strategic partnerships, key accounts, and innovation initiatives\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree\nMinimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.\nDemonstrated experience in AI / machine learning-driven products and cloud SaaS applications\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in product management, upstream marketing, or strategy roles within software, AI, or digital health \nStrong track record of bringing complex, technical products to market Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and commercial teams \nAbility to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling customer value propositions\nFor Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.\nPhysical Job Requirements\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nU.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship\nAt Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:\nApply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.\nMedtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.\nIf you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.\nIf you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at .\nBenefits & Compensation\nMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package\nA 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.\nSalary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$178,400.00 - $267,600.00This 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).\nThe 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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).\nRegular 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.\nFurther details are available at the link below:\nMedtronic benefits and compensation plans\nIt 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.\nIf you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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