Principal Business Process Improvement Analyst – Cranial & Spinal Technologies

Medtronic plc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Sydney is seeking a Principal Business Process Improvement Analyst for Cranial & Spinal Technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply Lean or Six Sigma to optimize processes, and develop metrics to drive efficiency across Sales, Marketing, and commercial operations.

The role requires a degree with 7+ years in medical devices, strong project management, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree plus 7 years relevant experience in medical devices.
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Demonstrated experience driving transformational change through cross functional collaboration.
• Valid driver's license and own transport and willingness to travel as required for work.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
• Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
• Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
• Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Collects data to identify root cause of problems.
• Measures performance against process requirements.
• Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
• Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
• Delivers presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control.
• Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.
• Communicates team progress to stakeholder groups.
• Performs cost and benefit analyses.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Principal Business Process Improvement Analyst – Cranial & Spinal Technologies

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

We're excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity for a Senior Business Process Improvement Analyst based in our Head Office in Sydney. This role will play a critical part in strengthening the collaboration and support for the Sales and Marketing Team with various commercial operations inclusive of spine set SPS creation and management, small and large capital logistics, co-ordination of various functional stakeholders, processes and procedures to drive efficiencies in the ANZ Cranial & Spinal Technologies business.

Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) portfolio is the market leader in spinal implants, robotics, and navigation. We are redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes with the goal of restoring long- term quality of life for more patients. We are the first company to offer an integrated solution that includes artificial intelligence-driven surgical planning, personalized spinal implants, and robotic-assisted surgical delivery to make patient care more customized.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
• Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
• Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
• Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Collects data to identify root cause of problems.
• Measures performance against process requirements.
• Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
• Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
• Delivers presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control.
• Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.
• Communicates team progress to stakeholder groups.
• Performs cost and benefit analyses.

Required Qualifications

• Degree plus 7 years relevant experience with medical devices industry
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Demonstrated experience driving transformational change through cross functional collaboration
• Valid driver's license and own transport and willingness to travel as required for work

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.

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).