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

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

4d•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.

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.
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).