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General Surgical Technologies Business Unit (GST BU) is one of four new Business Units established within Medtronic's new Surgical OU in 2023. Surgical was previously known as Surgical Innovation and Surgical Robotics.

GST BU is a diverse business unit with 4 different areas of focus: Hernia, Wound Management - which includes sutures - Access & Instruments (A&I) and Smoke / Electrosurgery. GST is the foundation of our Surgical OU and delivers products touching 50 million of patient every year, which is more than one patient every second. This BU is growing by focusing on a strong portfolio but also delivering innovative products.

As a Senior Marketing Product Manager within the GST BU Upstream Marketing team you will focus on the A&I portfolio and support innovative projects to grow this business. You will work closely with our Core Team Lead, Global Downstream Marketing and Regional Marketing, R&D, Project Management and other cross-functional departments to develop new products. Your activities will include customer needs establishment, business case evaluation, product testing organization and product selection to grow the business. In coordination with Marketing leadership, you will determine the business strategy of the segment and the long-term vision by analyzing competitors' strategies, pricing and market trends in the in market. You will conduct and interpret market research results to make sure our strategy and positioning truly reflects our customers' needs. You will analyze competitive information and recommend product enhancements or developments. You will interface with customers in development of surgical A&I product plans.

We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
This role is open to remote in the United States.

A Day in the Life

• Develop and implement overall A&I product strategies and product integration into various market segments.
• Analyze market opportunities and risks on a continuous basis. Present analysis to management team and develop strategies for improvement.
• Provide and represent business leadership for A&I Product Development teams to create performance and launch requirements for each product.
• Create accurate forecasts, working cross-functionality ensure availability of products within acceptable inventory levels.
• Create strategic direction of international product and competitive positioning. Drive brand message through internal and external communications.
• Build relationships with key physicians and KOL's regarding market research, potential projects to complement product development and positioning strategies.
• Coordinate communication strategy with key physicians, sales organization and Medtronic corporate communications/investor relations.
• Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work.
• Travel approximately 15%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a marketing, product management, engineering or similar role with a Bachelors degree, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a marketing, product management, engineering or similar role
• Marketing experience is required

• MBA from a top 10 program
• Consulting firm experience
• Related experience and knowledge of medical products and processes.
• Experience in surgical instruments business would be a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude while working under pressure.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills.
• Experience in managing across multiple geographies.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing principles and clinical/technical understanding of company products.
• Proven influence management skills and ability to work effectively in matrixed environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical skills. Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and execute a project.
• Proven experience of achieving results through influence and leadership. Project management expertise. Creative and strong interpersonal skills.

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

Medtronic Benefits and Compensation

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 Annual Salary and Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on Page 6 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 location.