Senior Strategic Therapy Manager (Brain) - NM - Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

2d • 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 Join Medtronic’s Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health team as a Sr. Strategic Therapy Manager, where you’ll shape the clinical evidence strategy that drives therapy innovation, adoption, and access. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges science, strategy, and execution, developing clinical roadmaps and incorporating AI and real-world evidence (RWE) to transform patient outcomes. Onsite At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of clinical research, strategy, or program management experience OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of clinical research, strategy, or program management experience
• Requires comprehensive management expertise and the ability to lead project teams within a department

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MBA) or PhD in life sciences, engineering, or public health
• At least 1 year of leadership experience (e.g., leading programs, workstreams, or cross-functional teams)
• Experience in a healthcare environment, preferably within medical devices or regulated clinical research
• Knowledge of neuromodulation, pelvic health, pain, or neuroscience therapy areas
• Strong familiarity with real-world evidence (RWE), AI/ML applications, or digital health
• Experience influencing upstream pipeline and downstream reimbursement/market access strategy
• PMP certification or formal project/program management training
• Excellent stakeholder communication and scientific writing skills

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Evidence Planning Translate business and therapy strategies into clinical evidence plans to enable clinical insights which drive evidence generation Own the development and lifecycle of integrated evidence roadmaps Drive upstream and downstream alignment with R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs
• AI & RWE Innovation Identify and apply real-world datasets (EMR, claims, registries) and AI/ML tools to enhance clinical strategy Collaborate with Data Science to explore digital biomarkers and AI-enabled clinical insights Guide integration of digital health tools into study design or strategy
• Execution & Program Oversight Support cross-functional core teams with clinical strategy expertise from concept to post-market Monitor progress, resolve risks, and adapt plans based on closed study insights and market feedback Review and prioritize External Research Program (ERP) and Collaborative Research Studies
• Stakeholder Engagement Partner with key opinion leaders and scientific advisors to validate strategy direction Collaborate with Medical Affairs and publication teams to drive timely, impactful dissemination Ensure regional evidence needs are captured and incorporated into global strategy

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$161,600.00 - $242,400.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees