Global Product Manager Pediatric Procedures, Cranial and Spinal Technologies - Multiple Locations

Medtronic plc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in California seeks a Product Manager for Global Pediatric Marketing to shape solutions for children with spine deformities and other complex conditions.

You will work across upstream and downstream marketing, collaborating with surgeons, cross-functional leaders, product development teams, and the commercial organization to identify needs and translate insights into requirements and commercialization plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years in marketing/product management/sales/engineering/clinical, or an advanced degree with 0 years.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, spine, orthopedics, or surgical technologies preferred.
• Experience supporting upstream and downstream marketing across the product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting new product development, product launches, and commercialization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the pediatric spine market, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform portfolio strategy.
• Build relationships with pediatric spine surgeons, key opinion leaders, physician customers, and industry partners to support education and therapy adoption.
• Collaborate with Sales leadership to develop customer-facing tools and training for adoption and portfolio growth.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the pediatric portfolio, performing product demonstrations and training for surgeons and sales reps.
• Translate customer insights into product requirements, market strategies, and commercialization plans across lifecycle stages.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support product development and lifecycle activities.
• Plan and execute Voice of Customer activities, including advisory boards, validation studies, and conference engagements.
• Develop and execute product launch and market development strategies to drive adoption.
• Continuously analyze market trends to recommend portfolio improvements and future opportunities.
• Travel up to 30%.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Oct 2026

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

Few marketing roles offer the opportunity to influence both the future of medical technology and the lives of the patients it serves. As a Product Manager on Medtronic’s Global Pediatric Marketing team, you will help shape solutions for children with spinal deformities and other complex spine conditions.

This role offers broad experience across both upstream and downstream marketing activities for Medtronic’s pediatric spine portfolio. Working closely with leading pediatric spine surgeons, cross-functional business leaders, product development teams, and the commercial organization, you will help identify unmet clinical needs, translate customer insights into product requirements, support new product development, and bring innovative technologies to market.

With responsibility across the full product lifecycle, you will support portfolio strategy, product development, commercialization, forecasting, inventory management, customer engagement, and ongoing portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with global teams across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to address the complex and often underserved needs of pediatric spine patients.

This highly visible role offers meaningful engagement with key opinion leaders, senior leadership, and strategic growth initiatives within Medtronic’s Cranial and Spine Technologies business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of the pediatric spine market, competitive landscape, emerging trends, and customer needs to inform portfolio strategy and business decisions.
• Build strong relationships with pediatric spine surgeons, key opinion leaders, physician customers, and industry partners to support innovation, education, and therapy adoption.
• Collaborate closely with Sales leadership and field teams to develop customer-facing tools, training programs, and commercialization initiatives that drive product adoption and portfolio growth.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the pediatric portfolio, performing product demonstrations and supporting education and training for surgeons, sales representatives, and customers.
• Contribute across upstream and downstream marketing activities by translating customer insights and unmet clinical needs into product requirements, business cases, market strategies, and commercialization plans.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support product development and lifecycle activities from concept through commercialization.
• Plan and execute Voice of Customer activities, including surgeon advisory boards, validation studies, technology evaluations, customer education programs, and conference engagements.
• Develop and execute product launch and market development strategies to drive adoption and expand therapy utilization.
• Continuously analyze market trends and competitive information to recommend product enhancements, portfolio improvements, and future development opportunities.
• Manage product sales forecasting, inventory planning, and supply coordination to align customer demand with business objectives.
• Provide ongoing customer and field support, gathering feedback and coordinating with internal partners to address product and service needs.
• Track key performance indicators and provide insights and recommendations to support portfolio performance, strategic decision-making, and annual operating plan development.
• Support budget planning and financial forecasting for assigned products and programs.
• Travel up to 30%

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in marketing, product management, sales, engineering, clinical, or a related field experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, spine, orthopedics, or surgical technologies
• Experience supporting upstream and downstream marketing activities across the product lifecycle
• Experience supporting new product development, product launches, and commercialization initiatives
• Demonstrated success developing relationships with physicians, key opinion leaders, customers, and commercial teams
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes
• Experience in pediatric deformity or pediatric spine

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.

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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00

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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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