Compliance/Audit Advisor - Mounds View, MN
About The Position
The Compliance/Audit Advisor is part of Medtronic’s Quality and Regulatory Compliance function, supporting enterprise compliance, audit, and risk management activities. The team works with business and functional leaders to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, advance continuous improvement, and strengthen quality system effectiveness through audits, investigations, training, and corrective action programs. Based onsite in Mounds View, Minnesota, the position requires 25–40% travel for internal audits, site assessments, business meetings, and compliance activities. The role serves as a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance, audit execution, and risk management. It leads complex initiatives, provides strategic guidance to business partners, and influences quality and compliance practices across multiple functions. The position requires advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive corrective actions that improve organizational effectiveness and regulatory readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 15 or more years of experience in compliance, auditing, quality, regulatory affairs, or related regulated-industry functions; or an advanced degree and 13 or more years of such experience.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
- Ability to work onsite in Mounds View, Minnesota, and travel 25–40% for audits, site assessments, business meetings, and compliance activities.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar professional certification.
- Experience leading internal audits, regulatory inspections, compliance investigations, and enterprise risk assessments within a regulated industry.
- Experience partnering with U.S. and international regulatory agencies, including audit readiness and regulatory response activities.
- Experience developing compliance training programs, driving corrective action plans, and presenting compliance strategy, audit findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex internal and external compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inspections across multiple functions and sites.
- Develop and implement audit strategies, compliance programs, and operational plans aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and quality system standards and translate them into actionable business processes and controls.
- Investigate compliance issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution through corrective and preventive action plans.
- Analyze audit findings, compliance metrics, and risk data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements.
- Present audit results, compliance assessments, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
- Coach and influence business partners on compliance requirements, audit readiness, and remediation activities.
- Develop and deliver compliance communications, education, and training programs to increase organizational awareness and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- Incentive plans.
- 401(k) plan with 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.
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
