Job Posting Title Director Global Real Estate and Facilities Engineering

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary ranges USD (US locations)

STI incentive program

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

MiniMed, a Medtronic company, seeks a Director of Real Estate & Engineering Facilities to lead global facilities strategy, real estate portfolio, and engineering infrastructure for GMP manufacturing, warehousing, labs, and distribution. You will partner with senior leaders to optimize space, drive capital investments, and ensure compliant, safe operations across multiple sites.

The role oversees capital programs, vendor management, and multi-site teams, with up to 25-30% travel, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, real estate, or related field with 10+ years in facilities engineering, real estate, or capital projects.
• Advanced degree with 8+ years in facilities engineering, real estate, or capital projects.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing teams, major capital projects, or multi-site facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global real estate and facilities strategy across manufacturing, distribution, and corporate sites.
• Oversee facilities engineering, utilities, maintenance, and infrastructure reliability.
• Govern capital investments including expansion projects and workplace modernization.
• Coordinate with project management teams and leadership to align with business goals.
• Prepare executive reports on capital projects and infrastructure investments.
• Drive risk mitigation and cost optimization across facilities operations.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to support ramp plans and product transfers.
• Lead long-term real estate planning and site capacity modeling.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Capital project management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

Facilities management software

Project management tools

ERP systems

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Nov 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

The Director of Real Estate & Engineering Facilities is responsible for leading the global strategy and operational management of MiniMed’s facilities, real estate portfolio, engineering infrastructure, standards, and change control process supporting GMP manufacturing, warehousing, laboratories, distribution, and back-office environments. This role ensures that all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards while supporting business growth and operational excellence. The Director partners closely with Integrated Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Finance, Commercial, Sales, HR, IT and Corporate leadership to develop and execute facility strategies that enable operational performance, optimize space utilization, and support long-term business needs. This leader will also oversee capital projects, facilities engineering initiatives, and vendor partnerships across the facilities portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global real estate and facilities strategy supporting manufacturing, distribution, and corporate sites to ensure operational readiness, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee facilities engineering, utilities, maintenance programs, and infrastructure reliability to ensure uninterrupted operations across manufacturing and operational sites.
• Establish governance and oversight for facilities capital investments, including expansion projects, infrastructure upgrades, and workplace modernization initiatives.
• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing facilities and infrastructure projects and serve as liaison between project management, planning teams, project teams, and operational leadership.
• Review project status, budgets, and schedules, and prepare executive-level reports on capital projects, facilities upgrades, and infrastructure investments.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction objectives.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and implement intervention strategies to address project risks, delays, and operational challenges.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Integrated Supply Chain leadership to ensure facilities capabilities align with production ramp plans, product transfers, and operational growth strategies.
• Lead long-term real estate planning, site capacity modeling, and facilities portfolio optimization across the organization.
• Ensure facilities operations comply with regulatory standards, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and industry best practices applicable to medical device manufacturing.
• Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to maintain safe, compliant, and audit-ready facilities.
• Oversee vendor management for facilities services, engineering contractors, real estate partners, and construction firms.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization across facilities operations through vendor management, asset lifecycle planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing facilities and engineering team across multiple locations, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing site expansions, technology upgrades, and operational transformation initiatives.

Organizational Impact / Scope

This role provides leadership for the organization’s facilities engineering and real estate portfolio supporting global manufacturing and operational sites. The Director is responsible for establishing long-term infrastructure strategies, overseeing capital investment planning, and ensuring operational reliability of critical facility systems. The position provides strategic oversight for multi-site facilities operations, including engineering infrastructure, capital programs, utilities management, and facilities services. The role also plays a key leadership role in enabling manufacturing expansion, product transfer readiness, and operational capacity planning. Through collaboration with Integrated Supply Chain and executive leadership, this role ensures that facilities capabilities align with long-term business strategy, operational performance goals, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Must Have

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience in facilities engineering, real estate management, construction management, infrastructure operations, or capital project leadership.
• Or, advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant professional experience in facilities engineering, real estate management, construction management, infrastructure operations, or capital project leadership.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing teams, major capital projects, or multi-site facilities operations.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale infrastructure or facilities capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of facilities operations, engineering systems, utilities infrastructure, and capital project execution.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments, preferably in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading multi-site global facilities operations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansion, product transfers, or large-scale operational ramp-ups.
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and smart facilities technologies.

Leadership Expectations

Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business priorities into facilities and infrastructure strategies that support operational performance and growth.

Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to influence stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and executive leadership.

Ability to lead complex capital programs and large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Strong financial acumen with experience managing large capital budgets and operational expenditures.

Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Travel

This role may require up to 25-30% travel to support global sites, infrastructure projects, and facilities operations.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$167,000.00 - $285,000.00
• For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $186,000 - $316,000 USD.
• Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.
• Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
• This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.
• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
• Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it.

For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

MiniMed 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.

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it.

With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always‑on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they’re living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people‑first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We’re dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career‑building resources you might need. Our life‑transforming technologies.

No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day‑to‑day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms.

Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never‑ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting‑edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status.