Product Development Program Director

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Oct 2026

 

Careers that change lives start here. 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.

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve outcomes and transform lives for people living with neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions.

Medtronic Neuromodulation delivers life-changing therapies that restore function and improve quality of life. We help patients find relief, regain control, and live with confidence.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions

This position is based in Fridley, Minnesota and operates in an onsite work environment. The role partners closely with teams across Research & Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Reimbursement, and Commercial functions to advance next-generation therapy platforms from concept through global launch. Travel up to 20% is required.

The Core Team Leader (CTL) is accountable for the management, direction, and execution of all phases of system development and commercialization, from product definition through development, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and global launch. Success in this role requires a strong balance of Program Leadership, Clinical Acumen, and Business Acumen to guide complex cross-functional programs while aligning technical innovation, customer needs, and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional product development programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment on objectives, milestones, resources, and deliverables.
• Provide Program Leadership by establishing program vision, execution strategy, schedules, budgets, risk management plans, and governance processes to achieve business objectives.
• Apply Clinical Acumen to translate customer, clinician, and patient needs into product strategies, release priorities, workflows, and evidence-generation plans.
• Partner with Clinical, Marketing, Research & Technology, and Reimbursement teams to support product adoption, market access, and long-term commercial success.
• Demonstrate Business Acumen by aligning program execution with revenue, investment, commercialization, and return-on-investment objectives.
• Represent the program with leadership, key opinion leaders, customers, and external stakeholders, communicating product vision, technology capabilities, and competitive positioning.
• Drive execution of development, verification, validation, regulatory submission, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp activities.
• Monitor program performance, proactively manage issues and risks, and recommend scope, schedule, and investment decisions to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 10+ years of technical experience with 7+ years of leadership, program management, or managerial experience; OR advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 8+ years of technical experience with 7+ years of leadership, program management, or managerial experience.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional product development programs through multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Experience managing program scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation activities.
• Experience collaborating across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Operations, Marketing, and Finance organizations.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and driving decisions within matrixed organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Scientific field or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience leading software development programs using Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) development in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting global product commercialization programs in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of medical device development, clinical evidence generation, reimbursement strategy, and regulatory processes.

For 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.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At 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.

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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):$201,600.00 - $302,400.00

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

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.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.

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