Sr. Sales Administration Manager - Neurovascular Commercial Excellence

Medtronic plc; Minnesota; Remote; USD 143,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Sales Administration Manager to lead the U.S. Neurovascular operations team, driving issue resolution, order support, and inventory coordination.

You will own the AOP inventory target process with cross-functional partners and guide daily commercial activities across functions. The role demands strong leadership, experience with field sales support in regulated or medical device environments, and the ability to travel up to 25% to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; 7+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years of people or program managerial experience (advanced degree acceptable).
• Experience in sales administration, order management, or medical devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. Neurovascular field operations team to support customers and field teams.
• Set and monitor Annual Operating Plan (AOP) inventory targets with cross-functional leaders.
• Oversee daily commercial operations, providing leadership and development to staff.
• Coordinate customer care, order management, inventory, and system issue resolution across functions.
• Partner with Commercial Execution to align for account and field needs.
• Provide operating insights to pricing, contracts, and deal rules teams.
• Collaborate with Commercial Platforms to improve tools, reports, and workflows.
• Establish escalation paths and ensure follow-through across functions.
• Identify risks and implement scalable process improvements, including Scientia integration.

Skills

People management

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Nov 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 Neuroscience is focused on transforming care for patients with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Through meaningful innovation and strong clinical partnerships, we help clinicians deliver therapies that improve lives and expand what is possible in-patient care. Medtronic Neurovascular is focused on improving outcomes for patients affected by stroke and cerebrovascular disease. We develop innovative technologies that support fast, precise treatment and help clinicians make a meaningful difference in critical moments. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Neurovascular

Senior Sales Administration Manager – Role Overview

The Senior Sales Administration Manager leads the operations team supporting U.S. Neurovascular customers and field teams. This role coordinates complex operational issues, establishes clear ownership, improves processes, and provides leaders with visibility into performance and risk. The U.S. Neurovascular Commercial Excellence function supports customers and field teams through sales administration, customer and order support, inventory and consignment coordination, and operational improvement. The team is also helping integrate Scientia and build scalable, reliable processes as the business grows. In partnership with cross-functional leaders and the Sales Leadership Team, the Senior Manager owns the process for setting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) inventory targets and helps the field execute against and achieve those targets throughout the year. This remote role supports Medtronic’s patient-first mission through cross-functional collaboration and requires up to 25% travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead field support, customer issue resolution, order support, and inventory and consignment coordination.
• Own the process for setting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) inventory targets in partnership with cross-functional leaders and the Sales Leadership Team; monitor inventory deployment efficiency, identify gaps, and strategically coordinate levers with the field and partner teams to achieve AOP.
• Manage and develop the team responsible for daily commercial operations support.
• Coordinate customer, order, inventory, process, and system issues across Customer Care, Supply Chain, field leadership, Finance, and Information Technology.
• Partner with Commercial Execution to prepare for account and field needs.
• Provide operating insights to Commercial Strategy & Governance, which leads pricing, contracts, and deal rules.
• Collaborate with Commercial Platforms to improve operational tools, reports, and workflows.
• Establish clear issue ownership, escalation paths, and follow-through across functions.
• Identify operational risks and recurring problems, then implement scalable process improvements, including those supporting the Scientia integration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of people of program managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of people of program managerial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business integration or organizational change.
• Experience with order management, inventory, consignment, or customer service operations.
• Experience with commercial systems, reporting tools, or data analysis.
• Experience supporting field sales teams in a regulated or medical device environment.
• 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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Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$143,200.00 - $214,800.00

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). 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, and 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), and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.

In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 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. To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email [e-mail].