Pain Intervention Senior Scientist – NMPH – Rice Creek/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. As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Neuromodulation operating unit delivers advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and nervous system conditions, offering SCS, DBS, and targeted drug delivery. Through proven technology, clinical evidence, and innovation, we provide personalized solutions that restore function and enhance quality of life. Medtronic pioneered neuromodulation through landmark innovations - from the first spinal cord stimulator (SCS) for chronic pain to deep brain stimulation systems (DBS) and implantable targeted drug delivery (TDD) - continuing a 40+ year legacy of advancing patient care through bold science and collaboration. Within this space, Medtronic Neuromodulation R&D develops cutting-edge therapies that modulate the nervous system; the Pain Interventions Senior Scientist plays a key role on this team, reporting to the Pain Interventions Research Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuro-engineering, Neuroscience or related field with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in regulated industry, OR Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuro-engineering, Neuroscience or related field with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in regulated industry, OR PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuro-engineering, Neuroscience or related field with 0 years of relevant experience in regulated industry
• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates below Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Deep expertise in the neuroscientific mechanisms underlying chronic pain
• Experience contributing to first-in-human and/or clinical feasibility studies
• Strong proficiency in statistical methods, with demonstrated analytical thinking, experimental design, and problem-solving capabilities
• Extensive experience handling large datasets and developing algorithms using tools such as MATLAB or Python
• Working knowledge of neural signal analytics and neuro-engineering principles
• Experience partnering with chronic pain clinician-researchers
• Background in developing or working with preclinical animal models
• Familiarity with Medtronic Inceptiv™ closed-loop SCS technology
• Working knowledge of Medtronic Neuromodulation products and therapies
• Experience operating within regulated medical device environments

Responsibilities

• Develop core scientific and technical expertise in SCS for chronic pain and other indications
• 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
• 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 development of new therapies, products and features
• Represent Medtronic Neuromodulation externally with our Customers and Key Opinion Leaders

Benefits

• 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• 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: Senior