Pain Intervention Research Manager - NM - Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 At Medtronic, we pioneered neuromodulation with first-of-their-kind innovations, including spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, and implantable drug delivery systems (TDD). More than 40 years later, we continue to challenge what’s possible—advancing science through bold thinking and collaboration to develop technologies that transform patient care. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the patients and communities we serve. By bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and remain a global leader in medical technology. Within Neuromodulation R&D, we develop cutting-edge therapies that modulate the nervous system. The Pain Interventions Research Manager leads research and technology strategy across SCS, TDD, and Interventional Pain (INTV), aligning with business priorities and R&D roadmaps. This role is responsible for designing and executing early-stage global studies, generating and disseminating insights, and advancing evidence and technology concepts to inform key portfolio decisions. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering or related field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR Advance degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineer or related field with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with 3–5 years of industry experience preferred
• Prior people management experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience collaborating with clinicians on research initiatives
• Strong background in laboratory and clinical research, including experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
• Knowledge of neural systems and pain mechanisms
• Experience with neuromodulation technologies and product development
• Expertise in translational neuroscience and/or neuromodulation, with a solid publication record in regulated environments
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills for complex scientific and engineering challenges
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional partnership skills
• Familiarity with business development, market research, and voice-of-customer insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Develop core scientific and technical expertise in Pain Interventions therapies
• Evaluate, select and develop R&T personnel to ensure success of the function
• Provide leadership for the conduct of research and in the development of technology for Pain Interventions therapies as it applies to product lifecycle
• Design and execute preclinical and premarket clinical studies to evaluate scientific, clinical and technical feasibility of applying new therapy and technology concepts to current products and new innovations
• Direct the Pain Interventions R&T team in the development and execution of research and technology projects including analyzing data, writing research reports, preparing and delivering presentation on the research, submitting patent disclosures, and publishing abstracts and high-quality peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, and Clinical Research teams to support development of new therapies, products and features
• Represent Medtronic Neuromodulation externally and build a strong network with our Customers and Key Opinion Leaders for collecting critical input and feedback

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• 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).
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees