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Sr. Program Manager - Clinical Software and… at Medtronic · Lafayette
Job Description
Sr. Program Manager - Clinical Software and AI
Location: Lafayette, Colorado, United States of America · Onsite
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST
You will be on the cutting edge of cloud software, data and AI technologies for spine and cranial treatment and intervention. In this global role, you will work with leading surgeons and clinicians along with Medtronic scientists and engineers. From concept to delivery, you will lead cloud software for treatment, surgery and analytics. You will define product strategy, financials (ROI), competitive set, feature priorities, commercial model, roadmap, and value proposition.
You will manage product programs, virtual team performance, set priorities, communicate operational developments and manage stakeholder relations. You will prioritize and / or direct the responsibilities of virtual program team members. You will achieve your goals through the performance of the program team. Your expertise in cloud software, data and AI technologies and their commercialization will be important in influencing and driving internal alignment on strategy and priorities. You will be a leading voice across CST and advocate for adoption and investment in data and AI business models and mindset.
Primary responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Product Strategy & Upstream Definition
- Define and drive short- and long-range product strategies for AI-enabled and cloud SaaS solutions
- Identify and prioritize unmet clinical, operational, and economic needs across surgeons, hospital administrators, and health systems
- Shape product vision, roadmap, and positioning across the full product lifecycle
Market & Customer Insight
- Lead market research, segmentation, and competitive analysis across cranial and spine surgery, and AI ecosystems
- Translate surgeon and market insights into differentiated product requirements and value propositions
- Evaluate product viability, business cases, and long-term growth opportunities
AI Product Development Partnership
- Partner with engineering and data science teams to define AI applications, deployment strategies, and data pipelines
- Ensure alignment between technical capabilities and real-world clinical workflows
- Influence product specifications, prioritization, and development trade-offs
Go-to-Market & Commercialization
- Develop upstream marketing strategies that enable successful downstream execution
- Define core messaging, positioning, and evidence strategy for surgeon and hospital administrator audiences
- Partner cross-functionally (R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial) to ensure successful product launches and adoption at scale
Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
- Act as a subject matter expert across AI-enabled surgical solutions and digital ecosystems
- Engage with internal leadership and external stakeholders to shape strategy and drive alignment
- Support strategic partnerships, key accounts, and innovation initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in AI / machine learning–driven products and cloud SaaS applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in product management, upstream marketing, or strategy roles within software, AI, or digital health
- Strong track record of bringing complex, technical products to market Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and commercial teams
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling customer value propositions
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.
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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.
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.
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