We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Dec 2024

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

In Medtronic Neuromodulation R&D, we focus on the development of cutting-edge medical devices and therapies that modulate the nervous system. The Brain Modulation product portfolio includes MRI-Guided Laser Ablation Technology for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery (Visualase; VSL) and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).  This Senior Scientist role contributes to the research and development of innovative new products, procedures, therapies, and technologies in Brain Modulation.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop core technical expertise in VSL and DBS
• Develop core expertise in medically refractory epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic brain disorders
• Design and execute preclinical and premarket clinical studies to evaluate the scientific, clinical, and technical feasibility of applying new therapy and technology concepts to current products and innovations
• Analyze data, write research reports, prepare and deliver presentations on the research, submit patent disclosures, and publish abstracts and manuscripts
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, and Clinical Research teams to support the development of new therapies, products, and features.  
• Represent Medtronic Neuromodulation externally with our Customers and Key Opinion Leaders

Required Knowledge and Experience: 
Requires a Baccalaureate degree

Minimum of 4 years of research and development experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years experience.

Nice to Have

• PhD, or equivalent; 5 years of relevant experience with Masters degree
• Proficiency in standard statistical methods with strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills for addressing complex technical challenges.
• Deep experience with large data set processing for modeling and algorithm development using computing environments such as Matlab and Python
• Experience working with different image modalities including MRI, CT, Ultrasound
• Working knowledge of neuroscience, neuroanatomy and histology
• Ability to learn and follow policies and procedures that comply with regulations
• Dynamic team player with strong interpersonal, leadership, and team skills who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams
• History working in regulated medical industries and with US FDA and EU MDR regulations and standards
• Experience with Thermal Device technology and product development (RF, Ultrasound, Laser)
• Experience in animal model development and GLP studies
• Experience in business development, market research, user needs, voice of customer
• Experience working directly with clinician researchers and CROs

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.

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):$106,400.00 - $159,600.00This 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).

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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 90,000+ 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.

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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.