ICT Lead Legal Counsel (Digital)

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

8d•$191,200 - $286,800•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. This role provides legal support for the Interventional Cardiology Therapies Business, with a particular focus on the Business’s digital health portfolio. The position requires collaboration with business leaders, digital health program leaders, software development core teams, and other internal departments such as marketing, sales, regulatory affairs, quality, R&D, business development, clinical, office of medical affairs, finance, human resources, communications, information security, and operations. The role also involves close interaction with other Legal Department team members, including Legal, Privacy, and Compliance Centers of Expertise (COEs) and Regional Legal teams. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency while upholding Medtronic's Mindsets and Mission.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admitted to one or more state bars
8+ years of experience as an Attorney
Be a member in good standing of the bar in the state in which the position is based or be eligible to waive into such state bar or otherwise be eligible to practice in such state (e.g., authorized house counsel program)
Demonstrated experience providing legal business advisement on digital health programs, data privacy and protection, and/or software development core teams in a regulated environment

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the following cultural norms: act boldly; compete to win; move with speed & decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way
Medical device, digital health, or other heavily regulated industry experience
Demonstrated experience advising digital programs and software development core teams, including working alongside product and engineering teams in an advisory legal capacity
Working knowledge of global privacy and data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws) and their application to medical devices and digital health products
Familiarity with Privacy by Design principles and integrating privacy and legal requirements into product development lifecycles
Experience advising on artificial intelligence / machine learning governance and software as a medical device (SaMD)
Working understanding of medical device cybersecurity regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., FDA pre- and post-market cybersecurity guidance, ISO 13485, IEC 81001-5-1)
Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements, consent frameworks, and third-party / vendor risk provisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and technical information in a clear and engaging way to diverse audiences
Demonstrated strong analytical thinking ability
Flexibility, adaptability, pragmatism, responsiveness and collegiality
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Superior common sense and judgment
Courage, integrity and strong ethical character
Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills
Capable of inspiring trust and confidence in business partners

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for the Interventional Cardiology Therapies Business, with a focus on the digital health portfolio.
Collaborate and partner with business leaders on business strategy and related legal and compliance issues.
Partner directly with digital health program leaders and software development core teams.
Manage and deliver legal advice and counsel to legal, business, function, and regional stakeholders.
Maintain a trusted seat at leadership team meetings and operating mechanisms for the business.
Serve as the legal advisor to digital health programs and software development core teams, supporting advisement on regulatory, privacy, data protection, and commercial risk throughout the product development lifecycle.
Advise R&D and product teams on Privacy by Design legal requirements, data protection impact assessments, and privacy/data-handling controls.
Assist with drafting and negotiating privacy- and data-related contractual terms, including data processing agreements, consent language, and third-party/vendor risk provisions.
Provide connection with privacy partners, information security, and regulatory affairs on incident response, customer privacy and security inquiries, and medical device cybersecurity regulatory expectations.
Ensure appropriate privacy documentation is completed and maintained within the OPIC Privacy system of record.
Coordinate and partner with COEs, regional partners, and outside counsel to ensure high quality legal support.
Engage appropriate stakeholders across the enterprise to drive consistency in approach.
Lead stakeholders in the development and implementation of relevant training and knowledge management programs.
Serve as legal counsel for business development projects involving due diligence, acquisitions, joint ventures, and integrations.
Implement continuous improvement of operating mechanisms.
Guide, develop, and support Legal Department team members.
Engage in knowledge sharing with other legal leaders across the Enterprise.
Build consensus and navigate cutting-edge legal issues.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)