Research Manager

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

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 Medtronic’s Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) business is looking for a Sr. Systems Integration Engineer to be part of a high-performing team in the definition, design and development of oximetry monitoring device systems. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to accelerate the design and development of next generation medical devices. The work you do will impact patients globally and help support Medtronic’s mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Directs the activities of a scientific group in the research and/or development of an organization's products, projects, and programs. Collaborates with others on the direction of basic research and development relevant to long-term objectives and concerns. Writes and approves manuscripts for publication. Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives. Monitors and evaluates completion of tasks and projects. Oversees interdepartmental activities and research efforts. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONAL CAREER STREAM: Management and supervisory professionals with one or more employees who are focused on tactical, operational and some strategic activities within a specified area. Levels within the management career stream typically have six or more direct reports. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing performance, developing talent, engagement and inclusion, communicating business and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of direct reports. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. A key responsibility of roles in this career stream is managing people. which includes: accountability for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting/exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives, providing leadership to staff ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Manages subordinate supervisors and/or experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Provides tactical and / or operational leadership and coaching. Receives assignments in task and objective oriented terms. Organizational Impact: Establishes operational plans and implements policies and strategies. Decisions impact program schedules, customer satisfaction levels, or allocation of time, material resources, expenditures and funds. May have budget or P&L accountability for a department, function or geography. Strive for continuous improvement and consistency in deliverables. Innovation and Complexity: Proposes modifications to functional operating policies and day-to-day processes. Problems and issues faced are complex, difficult and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Communication and Influence: Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors regarding ongoing operations. Uses information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties . May interact on issues that have externally shared objectives. Leadership and Talent Management: Manages a team consisting of supervisors and / or experienced professionals in the Specialist career stream. Leads, directs and reviews the work of a team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Authorizes hiring, firing, promotion and reward within own area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of a scientific group in the research and/or development of an organization's products, projects, and programs.
Collaborates with others on the direction of basic research and development relevant to long-term objectives and concerns.
Writes and approves manuscripts for publication.
Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives.
Monitors and evaluates completion of tasks and projects.
Oversees interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

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
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)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.