Regulatory Affairs Program Manager

Medtronic • Northridge, CA

4d

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 The Regulatory Advocacy Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategies to advance Medtronic MiniMed’s interests in regulatory policy and advocacy. This role builds the framework for establishing relationships with regulatory agencies, trade associations, and industry partners, and collaborates across internal teams to ensure MiniMed’s priorities are reflected in regulatory policies and guidance. The Program Manager monitors regulatory developments, analyzes their impact, and leads initiatives to influence relevant regulations affecting medical devices and healthcare technologies. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public policy, law, or related field and 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, or advocacy within the healthcare or medical device industry.
• Or, advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, or advocacy within the healthcare or medical device industry.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of global regulatory environments (e.g., FDA, EMA, other major health authorities).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience engaging with external and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and standards.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regulatory advocacy strategies to support business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Ensure appropriate representation for MiniMed in interactions with regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, NB), trade groups, and industry coalitions.
• Track, analyze, and interpret regulatory developments, proposed rules, and guidance documents.
• Prepare position papers, comment letters, and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government affairs, legal, regulatory affairs, and other internal teams to align advocacy activities.
• Organize and lead advocacy campaigns, including stakeholder engagement and public comment submissions.
• Advise RS&C leadership on regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities for advocacy.
• Coordinate with global teams to ensure consistency in regulatory advocacy efforts.
• Support training and communication initiatives related to regulatory policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees