Senior R&D Data & Analytics Lead

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join its ACM division. This role is crucial for building tools and models to interpret data, analyze results, and provide ongoing reports that track and analyze R&D performance. The successful candidate will need a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The position offers a life-long career of exploration and innovation, contributing to healthcare access and equity.

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.
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

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.

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 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.