Sr. Strategic Planning Associate
About The Position
As a Senior Strategic Planning Associate for the Surgical Operating Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medtronic’s global strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including senior executives and partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. Your work will directly influence high-level decision making and the direction of Medtronic’s largest Operating Unit. This role offers unique visibility and the opportunity to make a global impact, driving the next generation of minimally invasive surgery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and financial models
- Proficiency creating and delivering executive-level presentations
- High degree of intellectual curiosity with a proactive approach to work; focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving organizational success
- Proven ability to influence and partner effectively across functions, geographies, and levels in a highly matrixed, cross functional environment
- Familiarity with market research, competitive intelligence, and business case development for organic and inorganic growth opportunities
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in management consulting, strategy, business development, or a related strategic role
- Prior experience in medical device industry
- Familiarity with strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces)
- Proficiency with analytics systems such as PowerBI and Tableau
- Proficiency with generative AI tools
Responsibilities
- Drive and organize robust end-to-end Strategic Planning process across Surgical’s business units, regions, and functional partners
- Engage directly with Surgical OU LT to support planning, deployment, and measurement of strategic programs and performance indicators
- Plan, execute, and present analyses influencing leadership decision-making and the strategic direction of the Surgical Operating Unit.
- Support key Senior Leadership discussions (BOD, ExCom, Portfolio QBRs) and manage Surgical Governance mechanisms
- Conduct and present robust analysis in support of Surgical portfolio management, including prioritization, ROI / NPV, and strategic assessment across R&D, Commercial, and functional programs and unfunded opportunities
- Collaborate closely with finance to align and reconcile long-term revenue and P&L planning with strategic objectives
- Ad-hoc strategy work as needed, e.g. product strategy development, M&A support, financial modeling, market and competitive analysis, and leadership presentations
- Global travel up to 30%
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 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
- Capital Accumulation Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
