Sr. Strategic Planning Associate

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

5d•$102,400 - $153,600•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Strategic Planning Associate for Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit, you will help shape the organization’s global strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, you will collaborate with senior executives and partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. The role supports high-level decision-making and the strategic direction of Medtronic’s largest Operating Unit, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive surgery. It is onsite and can be based in Boston, New Haven, Connecticut, Colorado, or Minneapolis, with global travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex information into actionable insights and financial models.
Proficiency in creating and delivering executive-level presentations.
Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach focused on measurable outcomes and organizational success.
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.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
For roles below Principal level, candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment; sponsorship is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in management consulting, strategy, business development, or a related strategic role.
Prior experience in the medical device industry.
Familiarity with strategic frameworks such as SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces.
Proficiency with analytics systems such as Power BI and Tableau.
Proficiency with generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

Drive and organize the end-to-end strategic planning process across Surgical business units, regions, and functional partners.
Engage with the Surgical Operating Unit Leadership Team to support planning, deployment, and measurement of strategic programs and performance indicators.
Plan, execute, and present analyses that influence leadership decision-making and the strategic direction of the Surgical Operating Unit.
Support senior leadership discussions, including Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Portfolio Quarterly Business Reviews, and manage Surgical governance mechanisms.
Analyze and present support for Surgical portfolio management, including prioritization, ROI/NPV, and strategic assessments across R&D, commercial, and functional programs and unfunded opportunities.
Collaborate with Finance to align and reconcile long-term revenue and P&L planning with strategic objectives.
Perform ad hoc strategy work, such as product strategy development, M&A support, financial modeling, market and competitive analysis, and leadership presentations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Global well-being program (Simple Steps).
401(k) plan with 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 for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.