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At Medtronic, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare. Within U.S. Surgical, we are undergoing a period of transformation to accelerate growth, enhance execution, and strengthen our commercial model.
We are seeking a U.S. Commercial, Strategic Planning Principal to support the U.S. Surgical commercial team. This role will play a critical part in driving cross-functional initiatives, enabling operating rhythms, and ensuring disciplined execution of key priorities.
This role serves as a central connector across the U.S. Surgical commercial organization—driving communication strategy, commercial alignment, operating rhythms and field enablement.
Commercial Communications & Alignment
Lead internal communication strategy and content development for the U.S. commercial organization
Drive alignment and coordination across Sales, Marketing, Commercial Capabilities, PACE, Commercial Operations and other key stakeholders
Support governance and consistency of communications across the commercial organization
Partner with Marketing to translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable messaging for the field
Drive day-to-day email, newsletters and internal social messaging, as well as other recurring communication cadences
Commercial Planning & Operating Rhythms
Partner with Chief of Staff, Marketing and Sales to support annual and quarterly commercia planning processes
Coordinate commercialization priorities and field focus areas across the organization
Maintain governance processes, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to monitor execution against key priorities
Track key actions, risks, dependencies, and organizational priorities to ensure follow-through and accountability
Commercial Enablement & Training
Lead planning and execution of major commercial events including National Training Meetings (NTM), People Leader Summits
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure readiness and consistency of messaging for field-facing initiatives
Help translate strategic priorities into actionable field engagement and enablement plans
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience commercial project management or communications (or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience)
Practical knowledge in leading the execution of processes, projects and tactics
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced transformation environment with evolving priorities, organizational change, and high leadership visibility
Nice to Have
Experience supporting commercial organizations or field sales teams
Experience leading executive communications or organizational communications
Experience managing large-scale meetings, training, or commercial events
Strong facilitation and organizational alignment skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple stakeholders
Healthcare or medical device experience preferred but not required
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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).
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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
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