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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 Pelvic Health Operating Unit advances care for patients living with bladder and bowel control conditions through targeted, minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies, including sacral and tibial solutions. Designed to modulate nerve pathways and restore communication between the brain and pelvic floor, these programmable therapies deliver personalized treatment supported by strong clinical evidence and long-term outcomes-helping improve confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do.We'reworking onsite 4 days a week at our Minnesota Rice Creek East facility to driveperformance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.

In collaboration with leading clinicians, researchers, and scientists worldwide, Medtronic offers the broadest range of innovative medical technology. The company strives to provide products and services of the highest quality that deliver clinical and economic value to healthcare consumers and providers worldwide.

Saving lives is part of our everyday DNA. Real people with debilitating conditions can nowbe givenback active lives through the restorative therapies that we provide. Therefore, we are looking fora passionateSenior Regulatory Affairs Specialistwho has direct experiencesubmittingregulatory submissions for both the Americas and the EU.

Role Overview

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist develops strategies for worldwide product registration with Medtronic Geography Regulatory partners and global regulatory agencies to introduce products and changes to the market. This role involves:

• Providingexpert advice on regulatory requirements

• Preparing submissions

• Negotiating their approval

• Assistingwith license maintenance, including annual reports, renewals, design/manufacturing change notifications, QMS audits, and manufacturing site registrations.

• Team with business unit Regulatory Affairs Specialists (RAS) and international regulatory staff to provide regulatory support for new products/therapies and changes to existing products.

• Collaborate with engineers and technical experts to resolve potential regulatory issues and questions from regulatory agencies.

• Prepare FDA, European, and Canadian submissions for product changes to ensuretimelyapproval for market release.

• Partner with geography partnersto develop regulatory strategy,submitsubmissions, or respond to regulators.

• Review significant regulatory issues with the manager as necessary, and resolve submission issues with engineering partners, geography regulatory partners, and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Support regulatory compliance activities, including manufacturing site registration, audits, post-market vigilance reporting, and product recalls.

• Provide regulatory support for currently marketed products, including reviewing labeling and changes to existing devices and documentation.

• Supportofmarketing claim development and review of advertising andpromotionmaterials.

• Regulatory strategies and support may also include clinical investigations in the US and worldwide.

• Provide feedback and ongoing support to product development teams for regulatory issues and questions.

• Interact directly with FDA and international regulatory agencies on most projects/products at the reviewer level, with significant issues reviewed with the manager.

To Be Successful in This Role

• Medical Device Experience:Direct experience in the medical device industry, particularly with Class III medical devices (PMA).

• Regulatory Submission Expertise:Proven experience preparing andsubmittingregulatory filings to the FDA, EU MDR, and other global regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements:In-depth understanding of FDA requirements, guidance documents, EU MDR, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and other global regulatory requirements and quality standards.

• Strong Communication Skills:Excellent negotiation, written, and oral communication skills to effectively interact with regulatory agencies and cross-functional teams.

• Organizational Skills:Strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask, support multiple projects, prioritize, conduct team meetings, and meet project deadlines.

• Independence and Initiative:Ability to work independently andundergeneral direction only.

• Computer Skills:Proficiencyin MS Office, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, and Agile.

Must Have:MinimumRequirements

• Bachelor's degree ina scientificdiscipline or equivalent

• Minimum 4 yearsof relevant experience, or an advanced degree with2 yearsof experience.

Nice To Have

• 5-8 yearsof industry experience, with at least2-3 yearsin regulatory,engineering,clinical, or quality roles.

• Advanced degreeand experienceina scientificdiscipline (engineering, physical/biological, or health sciences).

• Experience working in a regulated biotechnology environment, including extensive involvement with regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies.

• History of successful device submissions.

• Engineering orCybersecurity / Software/ AIexperience (strong plus)

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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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.

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):$92,000.00 - $138,000.00This 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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

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