Sr. Global Upstream Product Manager –… at Medtronic · Lafayette

Sr. Global Upstream Product Manager – Visualase (Onsite in Minneapolis, MN)
Location: Lafayette, Colorado, United States of America
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 Sep 2026

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This role supports long-range product planning for the Visualase franchise by shaping roadmap inputs, product enhancements, lifecycle planning, and future platform opportunities. You will gather customer, market, and competitive insights; engage healthcare professionals and field partners to identify unmet needs and workflow challenges; and partner with cross-functional teams to translate those insights into product requirements, business cases, and roadmap recommendations.
This is an opportunity to work on a differentiated neurosurgical platform with meaningful clinical impact and visible growth potential. We are looking for an analytical, customer-focused marketer who can translate clinical insights, market trends, and business priorities into clear product strategy and actionable recommendations. In this role, you will help influence the future direction of Visualase by connecting customer needs, clinical workflows, competitive dynamics, and technology opportunities to strategic product decisions. You will work closely with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Medical Education, downstream marketing, regional teams, and physician customers to support franchise growth and bring forward solutions that better serve patients and care teams. If you are energized by customer discovery, strategic problem solving, and advancing innovation in a highly collaborative medical technology environment, this role offers the chance to make a direct impact on an important growth franchise.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Support upstream strategy and product planning for the Visualase franchise, including roadmap planning, product enhancements, and future growth opportunities.
Lead or support voice-of-customer activities, including physician interviews, advisory boards, surveys, field feedback, and customer journey mapping.
Translate customer and market insights into unmet needs, product requirements, value propositions, and roadmap recommendations.
Conduct market, competitive, clinical, and technology assessments to inform franchise strategy and investment priorities.
Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to support feasibility discussions, trade-off decisions, design inputs, and development priorities.
Support business case development, forecasting inputs, product prioritization, and portfolio recommendations for future Visualase investments.
Develop clear, executive-ready communications that summarize insights, decisions, risks, and next steps.
Collaborate with downstream marketing, regional teams, Clinical, Regulatory, Medical Education, and field partners to align upstream planning with customer and business needs.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have
MBA, advanced degree, or formal training in marketing, strategy, engineering, clinical research, or healthcare innovation
Experience in upstream marketing, product planning, product development, innovation strategy, or portfolio strategy
Experience in medical device, healthcare, neurosurgery, neuromodulation, oncology, epilepsy, imaging, or capital equipment markets
Experience conducting voice-of-customer research, market research, competitive analysis, or customer segmentation
Experience translating customer needs into product requirements, business cases, value propositions, or roadmap recommendations
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and leadership-ready materials
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
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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):$133,600.00 - $200,400.00
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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.
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