Quality Systems Program Manager

Careers that Change Lives

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

In this exciting role as a Quality Systems Program Manager, you will have responsibility for the CRM Quality System including the Quality Manual, Quality Plan, and Quality Management Reviews. This role ensures the health of the CRM Quality System with responsibility for the annual CRM Quality Plan including KPIs and strategic initiatives. Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing quarterly Quality Management Reviews for CRM including process area governance, ongoing data monitoring, issue identification, and escalation. This role requires the ability to collaborate with leaders across the CRM organization, enterprise, and internal supplier organizations.

Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure.

We are comprised of three key businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies, Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services, and Defibrillation Solutions. Together, we will transform the lives of people with cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.

This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

A Day in the Life

In general, the following responsibilities apply to the Quality Systems Program Manager role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the CRM Quality Manual. Also responsible for the annual CRM Quality Plan including the process and governance that ensures the health of the quality system; in addition, responsible for ensuring compliance with procedures and policies and that the performance and quality of processes conform to established internal and external standards and guidelines.

• Responsible for managing and executing CRM Quality Management Review on a quarterly basis and collaborating with leaders across CRM and internal supplier organizations to ensure a thorough and compliant assessment of the CRM Quality System.

• Works directly with operating entities and other functions to provide process analyses oversight on a continuing basis to enforce regulations and meet requirements specifically for the CRM Quality Manual, Quality Plan, and Quality Management Review.

• Participates in audits and inspections as a subject matter expert for the CRM Quality Manual, Quality Plan, and Quality Management Review.

• Works cross-functionally with leaders to assess potential issues and take appropriate action as needed, including process changes, governance changes, and/or corrective and preventive action.

MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• Bachelor's Degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or technical discipline and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with quality planning and quality management review

• Experience in medical device, pharma, or combo products

• Experience leading organizational change

• Experience in quality system design

• Experience with Cardiac Rhythm Management products

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.

Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-relatedknowledge, skills, and experience .