Senior Scientist, Pain Interventions - Onsite

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic Neuromodulation develops implantable therapies and technologies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. This Senior Scientist role applies data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and signal processing to neural recording datasets from research, preclinical, and clinical activities. The scientist will turn complex neural data into scientific insights, help develop therapeutic concepts, and support evidence generation for neuromodulation therapies and technologies. Based onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the position works closely with stakeholders across research, engineering, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions. No travel is required. The role contributes to next-generation therapies and technologies by analyzing neural recordings, developing analytical methods and models, assessing concepts, and communicating findings to internal and external partners.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience in neural engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, data science, machine learning, signal processing, or a related technical field.
Experience applying statistical methods, experimental design, and data analytics to complex technical problems.
Experience developing machine learning and/or artificial intelligence models.
Experience processing large datasets and developing analytical models using Python and/or MATLAB.
Experience analyzing physiological signals and applying signal processing techniques.
For a baccalaureate degree earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Candidates for roles below Principal level must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment; sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic pain and other indications.
Experience analyzing neural signals at scale.
Experience implementing machine learning solutions using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, or similar frameworks.
Experience translating published scientific research into analytical methods and validated workflows.
Experience with software development practices, including object-oriented programming and version control.
Experience collaborating directly with neurologists, neurosurgeons, or clinician researchers.

Responsibilities

Analyze large-scale neural recording datasets to identify clinically meaningful patterns, biomarkers, and therapy opportunities.
Develop machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical, and signal processing algorithms to generate predictive and diagnostic insights.
Design and execute data analysis strategies supporting research, preclinical, and clinical studies.
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and project teams to define technical questions and translate findings into product and therapy development decisions.
Evaluate novel neural engineering concepts and assess feasibility for current and future neuromodulation technologies.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
Support development of scientific evidence for new therapies, product features, and technology platforms.
Represent scientific work with external clinical partners, researchers, and key opinion leaders.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans for all regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for all regular employees.
Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for all regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for all regular employees.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for all regular employees.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.