Senior Scientist, Pain Interventions - Onsite

Medtronic plc; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Neuromodulation seeks a Senior Scientist to translate complex neural data into actionable insights and advance next-generation therapies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You will apply AI, machine learning, and signal processing to neural recording datasets generated across research, preclinical, and clinical studies, shaping evidence for new therapies and product features.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams across research, engineering, regulatory, and commercial functions, you will

Qualifications

• Requires a degree plus several years of experience in neural engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, data science, ML, or signal processing.
• Experience applying statistics, experimental design, and data analytics to complex problems.
• Experience developing ML/AI models and working with neural data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale neural recording datasets to identify patterns, biomarkers, and opportunities for therapy.
• Design and implement ML/AI, statistical, and signal processing methods for studies.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and project teams to translate findings into product decisions.
• Communicate results to cross-functional leadership and external partners.
• Support creation of scientific evidence for new therapies and platform development.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Signal processing

Neural data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-Learn

Git

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 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 Medtronic Neuromodulation develops implantable therapies and technologies that help treat chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurologic conditions. The operating unit combines expertise across neural engineering, data science, clinical research, and product development to advance therapy innovation and generate insights from neural signals that inform future treatment approaches. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions

This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and requires an onsite presence.

The role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders across research, engineering, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions to support development of next-generation neuromodulation therapies and technologies.

No travel is required.

This role applies advanced data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and signal processing techniques to neural recording datasets generated through research, preclinical, and clinical activities.

The Senior Scientist will translate complex neural data into actionable scientific insights, support development of novel therapeutic concepts, and contribute to evidence generation that advances neuromodulation therapies.

Primary Responsibilities

Analyze large-scale neural recording datasets to identify clinically meaningful patterns, biomarkers, and therapy opportunities. Develop machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical, and signal processing algorithms to generate predictive and diagnostic insights. Design and execute data analysis strategies supporting research, preclinical, and clinical studies. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and project teams to define technical questions and translate findings into product and therapy development decisions. Evaluate novel neural engineering concepts and assess feasibility for current and future neuromodulation technologies. Communicate technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. Support development of scientific evidence for new therapies, product features, and technology platforms.

Represent scientific work with external clinical partners, researchers, and key opinion leaders.

Required Qualifications

Requires a Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience in neural engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, data science, machine learning, signal processing, or a related technical field. Experience applying statistical methods, experimental design, and data analytics to complex technical problems. Experience developing machine learning and/or artificial intelligence models. Experience processing large datasets and developing analytical models using Python and/or MATLAB. Experience analyzing physiological signals and applying signal processing techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic pain and other indications Experience analyzing neural signals at scale. Experience implementing machine learning solutions using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, or similar frameworks. Experience translating published scientific research into analytical methods and validated workflows. Experience with software development practices including object-oriented programming and version control. Experience collaborating directly with neurologists, neurosurgeons, or clinician researchers.

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):$112,800.00 - $169,200.00

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
• 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)
• 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

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.

We 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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is 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.

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