Core Team Leader (Program Director) - Digital Technologies at Medtronic-Switzerland

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Program Management, Talent Development, Customer Centricity, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Innovation, Regulatory Knowledge, Clinical Research, Quality Systems, Project Planning, Resource Management

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

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 The Core Team Leader (CTL) for Digital Tech for NV is the cross-functional business leader, accountable for decision-making within DT portfolio R&D team using the Core Team model. This particular position will provide leadership on the planned adaptation of Touch Surgery platform for the Neurovascular OU. In that capacity, they will manage refinement of the strategy, business case development, and full ideation to market release cycle of Surgical OU’s digital technologies offering into the Neurovascular market. The CTL is accountable for all aspects of the Core Team project(s), including the formation of high-performance teams that are adept at project planning and execution for the predictable delivery of reliable solutions for commercial release. The CTL also plays a significant partnering role in mentoring and developing Core Team Members so that they operate as an effective cross-functional team. They are the primary champion for overcoming barriers, driving decisions and creating a culture of empowerment in the broader organization. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Business Leadership: Strategic planning - Cast a compelling vision and define a strategy to meet it, including alignment with other Operating Unit functions. Operational planning – Lead and coordinate Core Team(s) actions required for all business planning cycles. Stakeholder Management - Accountable for all Core Team communications with key sponsors and stakeholders. Best Practice Process Leader - Champion DRM practices and drive the collection of high-quality VOX input to define solutions that optimize business outcomes. Cross-Functional Leader - Effectively leverage the Core Teams(s) as the primary vehicle for working in a project-centric, cross-functional matrix. Program Leadership: Accountable for the formation of high-performance, cross-functional Core Teams Accountable for ensuring that Core Team(s) are focused on predictability through rigorous planning and execution of project baselines including scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality. Accountable for providing leadership on key project decisions surrounding change control, trade-off’s, etc. - arbitrate and resolve escalated issues. Accountable for championing resource management discussions with functional organizations to ensure that all Core Teams are staffed to be successful. Accountable for ensuring that the Core Team(s) achieve contracted commitments and performance metrics. Accountable for the development and execution of market commercialization plans and releases to all markets that are in scope. Talent Development Leadership: As part of Core Team development, leverage the talents of individual Core Team Members through role definitions within the team. Mentor and coach Core Team Members as part of a cross-functional partnership with functional organizations to build a sustainable pipeline of talent. Create and cultivate an empowered culture where Core Team Members are encouraged to think critically and make decisions – build competency and capability across the core team. Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and / or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. Most of the time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members. Differentiating Factors Autonomy: Manages multiple major, strategic programs and initiatives across the organization that require strong influence outside of immediate program stakeholders. Is accountable for overall program portfolio success. Assesses business strategy and recommends new programs or program changes. Organizational Impact: Establishes program portfolio objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple interconnected programs. Identifies business need and establishes new policies and procedures that affect program management. Has budget accountability for one or more strategic programs. Program decisions are made independently with strategic or costly decisions recommended to higher level management. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are complex, undefined and impact multiple businesses, functions, or programs, where information is typically difficult to obtain and extensive investigation to understand the root cause of problems is required. Responsible for changing or improving upon entire processes or systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills. Communication and Influence: Communicates and conducts briefings with senior or executive leadership regarding new strategic program proposals and critical program outcomes. Serves as principal spokesperson for multiple programs, interacting with leaders and executives on highly significant matters. Influences across functions, businesses and with external stakeholders to gain support of strategic programs where there are competing objectives and perspectives. Leadership and Talent Management: Leads a matrixed large unit that typically includes multiple teams led by Program Managers and/or vendors. Approves tasks and schedule necessary for successful program execution. Not directly responsible for hire or fire decisions and people management. Required Knowledge and Experience: Strong and proven background in software and/or software centric products. Demonstration of high degree of customer centricity with speed of innovation. Requires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple functions. Typically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines. Demonstrated executive leadership presence. Proven oral and written communication skills. Proven analytical and critical thinking skills. Desired/Preferred Qualifications Medical Device industry experience- knowledge of new product development, DRM, clinical trial management, quality systems, global regulatory experience. Experience developing solutions for surgeons – specifically using open, laparoscopic, endoscopic and/or robotic approaches. Advanced degree such as MS, MBA, with strong financial acumen Knowledge of portfolio management, patient safety, quality, clinical research, strategic planning. Strong “influence management” skill set demonstrated in a corporate environment. Demonstrated success in effectively managing teams, executing on projects, and communicating expectations. Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively in a diverse, global, matrixed organization. Knowledgeable of U.S. Food and Drug Law and regulatory, device safety and/or regulatory/clinical research. 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. 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. 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. 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 95,000+ 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 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 95,000+ 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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com

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Responsibilities

The Core Team Leader is accountable for decision-making within the Digital Technologies portfolio R&D team and will lead the adaptation of the Touch Surgery platform for the Neurovascular Operating Unit. They will manage strategy refinement, business case development, and oversee the ideation to market release cycle of digital technologies in the Neurovascular market.