Senior Scientist, Pain Interventions - Onsite
About The Position
Medtronic Neuromodulation develops implantable therapies and technologies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurologic conditions. This Senior Scientist role supports the development of next-generation neuromodulation therapies and technologies by applying data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and signal processing to neural recording datasets from research, preclinical, and clinical activities. The position translates complex neural data into scientific insights, supports novel therapeutic concepts, and contributes to evidence generation for advancing neuromodulation therapies. The role is based onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and works closely with stakeholders across research, engineering, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions. No travel is required. The position represents scientific work with external clinical partners, researchers, and key opinion leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s 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 no 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 and 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 regular employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for regular employees.
- Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for regular employees.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for regular employees.
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for regular employees.
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
