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 LifeWe are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.
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 develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE™ connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.
The CST Clinical Director is responsible for leading the US CST Clinical organization. This involves developing processes to recruit, hire, train, and nurture employees to possess superior knowledge of Medtronic’s Stealth Axis navigation and robotic solutions, O-Arm imaging, procedural solutions, service solutions, and service support. This leader’s organization is responsible for the ongoing clinical support of our CST capital and service business, as well as the support of growth in enabling technology supported procedural solutions. Duties include but are not limited to planning, developing, and organizing team strategies, execution plans, and performance management as they relate to account strategies.
This is a field based position that will require up to 75% travel.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Drives consistency in our approach to advancing Medtronic technology-enabled procedures through CST with Medtronic’s Navigation and Stealth Axis technologies.
- Communicates and reinforces corporate Mission, CST strategy, and key initiatives, goals, and activities.
- Ensures team members complete comprehensive field training initiatives to increase overall navigation, imaging, and robotics competencies.
- Determines overall direction for strategic accounts in alignment with Stealth Axis account strategies.
- Oversees the creation of solutions, proposals, and presentations for our customers.
- Attends surgical cases, trains surgeons, and manages the ongoing sale of implant business components.
- Leverages relationships and insights to convert business unit-specific opportunities into CST opportunities that deliver incremental value to both Medtronic and the customer.
- Identifies and acts upon cross-business, cross-functional opportunities and issues related to targeted account growth.
- Establishes and supports Medtronic’s executive-level relationships with targeted accounts at the physician and C-Suite level.
- Develops ongoing (vs. transactional) peer relationships with senior healthcare executives in targeted accounts.
- Coordinates executive-level Medtronic activities, relationships, and transactions within targeted accounts.
- Works to maintain a strong, diverse personnel “bench” of candidates for future hiring opportunities.
- Addresses development opportunities through coaching and executing specific measurable projects.
- Drives awareness of market and competitive conditions for strategic planning.
We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader—that’s why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.
To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic, click here.
Qualifications Must Have: Minimum RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience; or
Advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
Ability to analyze complex business issues and lead the development of customized, high value-added solutions
Ability to cultivate and leverage physician/executive-level relationships with both customers and Medtronic personnel to achieve business objectives
Exceptional relationship management, organizational, and structural skills
Demonstrated success in complex negotiations and customer performance management
Strong cross-organizational collaboration skills; ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment
Strong knowledge of hospital and healthcare economics environments
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Ability to work with little direction; Flexibility; Creativity
Leadership and people management skills
Willingness and ability to institute change
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
Strong track record of operating and leading within complex organizations
Human and financial resource management experience
Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills; ideal candidate with background in complex selling situations, and ability to cultivate and maintain executive relationships
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 & CompensationMedtronic 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 an annual long-term incentive plan.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).
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.
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 MedtronicWe 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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
- Advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents is positioned as notably generous, with additional Family Care Leave available for a range of caregiving needs. Fertility, adoption, donor, and surrogacy support adds depth for different paths to family-building.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan are presented as meaningful long-term savings tools. Scholarship and tuition programs further reinforce financial security beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as a strong part of the total rewards package. Mental health resources, critical illness coverage, and wellness supports broaden the overall health offering.
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
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