Senior R&D Data & Analytics Lead

Medtronic • Lafayette, CO

2d • $81,600 - $122,400 • 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 We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join our ACM division at Medtronic. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in building tools and models to interpret data, analyze results, and provide ongoing reports that track and analyze R&D performance. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in data analysis
• Proficiency in building dashboards and advanced visualizations in PowerBI, Tableau, and Excel while using tools like Alteryx and Knime to process the underlying data.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience building Digital Ecosystems by integrating data and visualizations across multiple tools, including SharePoint, to create a cohesive and collaborative business system.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SQL, DAX, R, Python, and other software languages for advanced data analysis, including developing complex queries, creating data models, and performing statistical analysis.
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft Advanced data tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, Power Pages, etc. to streamline workflows, enhance data management, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with AI tools and ability to leverage these capabilities for preforming advanced or predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of R&D processes and key metrics used to track performance of new product development, released product management, and portfolio management
• Familiarity with Medtronic's products and services.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields are a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from multiple different sources to monitor and track the performance of a large R&D organization.
• Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders, including engineering teams, cross-functional project teams, and upper management.
• Develop and maintain Excel models and Excel databases to build the business cases for our various R&D investments and model out different investment scenarios.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders/ users to understand their current data needs and translate that into technical requirements and/or create data-driven solutions to address these needs.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to influence decision-making and discover opportunities to improve product development performance and operational efficiency.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity by designing and implementing robust data collection and validation processes.
• Stay current with latest tools and best practices in data processing, analytics, and visualization.

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