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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

At Medtronic, we pioneered neuromodulation with first-of-their-kind innovations, including spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, and implantable drug delivery systems (TDD). More than 40 years later, we continue to challenge what’s possible—advancing science through bold thinking and collaboration to develop technologies that transform patient care.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the patients and communities we serve. By bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and remain a global leader in medical technology.

Within Neuromodulation R&D, we develop cutting-edge therapies that modulate the nervous system. The Pain Interventions Research Manager leads research and technology strategy across SCS, TDD, and Interventional Pain (INTV), aligning with business priorities and R&D roadmaps. This role is responsible for designing and executing early-stage global studies, generating and disseminating insights, and advancing evidence and technology concepts to inform key portfolio decisions.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop core scientific and technical expertise in Pain Interventions therapies

• Evaluate, select and develop R&T personnel to ensure success of the function

• Provide leadership for the conduct of research and in the development of technology for Pain Interventions therapies as it applies to product lifecycle

• Design and execute preclinical and premarket clinical studies to evaluate scientific, clinical and technical feasibility of applying new therapy and technology concepts to current products and new innovations

• Direct the Pain Interventions R&T team in the development and execution of research and technology projects including analyzing data, writing research reports, preparing and delivering presentation on the research, submitting patent disclosures, and publishing abstracts and high-quality peer-reviewed manuscripts

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, and Clinical Research teams to support development of new therapies, products and features

• Represent Medtronic Neuromodulation externally and build a strong network with our Customers and Key Opinion Leaders for collecting critical input and feedback

Location: Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position requires onsite presence 5 days per week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require <20% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering or related field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR

• Advance degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineer or related field with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with 3–5 years of industry experience preferred

• Prior people management experience strongly preferred

• Proven experience collaborating with clinicians on research initiatives

• Strong background in laboratory and clinical research, including experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation

• Knowledge of neural systems and pain mechanisms

• Experience with neuromodulation technologies and product development

• Expertise in translational neuroscience and/or neuromodulation, with a solid publication record in regulated environments

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills for complex scientific and engineering challenges

• Collaborative team player with strong leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional partnership skills

• Familiarity with business development, market research, and voice-of-customer insights

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

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):$148,800.00 - $223,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.