Sr. Strategic Director, ICT Integration Lead

Medtronic; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an ICT Integration Lead to drive a cohesive, end-to-end Interventional Cardiology Therapies integration. The role balances near-term delivery with long-term value, coordinating across R&D, regulatory, clinical, and commercial teams.

It requires senior leadership alignment, structured phasing, and accountability for portfolio integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, minimum of 10+ years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Define a clear, phased integration approach for ICT with near-, mid-, and longer-term priorities.
• Protect therapy execution by not disrupting core product development, clinical milestones, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate ICT leadership team meetings, quarterly business reviews, and operating norms.
• Develop the future-state operating model and governance to enable phased, integrated capabilities across ICT.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

15+ years experience

10+ years managerial

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Oct 2026Careers 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 LifeCareers That Change LivesThe ICT Integration Lead is accountable for advancing a cohesive, end-to-end Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) business over time, while aligning to leadership direction on pacing and prioritization. The role ensures the organization maintains strong execution within individual therapy areas in the near term, while deliberately building toward a more integrated operating model and customer experience.The Integration Lead balances two critical objectives: protecting delivery and performance within each therapy area and preserving line of sight to the long-term opportunity to unlock greater value across the combined ICT portfolio.Key Responsibilities:Integration Strategy and Phasing:Define a clear, phased approach to ICT integration, including near-, mid-, and longer-term prioritiesEstablish what integration activities should occur now versus later, based on business readiness and valueContinuously assess and adjust the integration roadmap in alignment with leadership direction, execution progress, and organizational capacityProtection of Therapy Execution:Ensure integration efforts do not disrupt delivery of core business commitments, including product development, clinical milestones, and commercial performanceMaintain clarity of ownership and accountability within therapy areasEvaluate and prioritize integration activities based on impact to execution risk and business outcomesIdentification of Targeted Integration Opportunities:Identify and advance high-value, low-disruption integration opportunities across the ICT portfolioEnable collaboration where it improves performance, without introducing unnecessary complexity or coordination overheadFocus on “no-regret” moves that create immediate value while laying the groundwork for future integrationLeadership Alignment and Communication:Support leadership alignment on the integration approach, including rationale for pacing and sequencingMaintain a consistent narrative that balances near-term execution priorities with long-term integration objectivesReinforce shared accountability for advancing the overall ICT business, in addition to individual therapy performanceCoordinate ICT leadership team meetings, quarterly business reviews, operating norms, and other critical LT prioritiesFuture-State Operating Model Development:Define the long-term vision for an integrated ICT operating model, including how the organization will collectively serve interventional cardiologistsDevelop future-state scenarios and pathways without forcing premature implementationEnsure alignment between innovation, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions over timeOperating Model and Governance:Define and implement decision-making structures and operating mechanisms that reflect both current autonomy and future integrationClarify decision rights across therapy areas and functionsEnable effective escalation and resolution of cross-functional issuesCross-Functional Alignment:Facilitate alignment across enabling functions, including R&D, clinical, regulatory, marketing, quality, finance, and HRClarify where coordination is required versus where independent execution is appropriateManage interdependencies to ensure progress without over-integrationProgram Leadership and Integration PMO:Establish and lead the integration program and associated PMO structureProvide visibility into progress, milestones, dependencies, and risks across integration initiativesEnsure disciplined execution against agreed priorities, aligned to the phased integration approachRole PrinciplesIntegration is advanced deliberately and in alignment with business readiness, not driven prematurelyNear-term performance and commitments take priority, with integration efforts designed to support—not disrupt—deliveryFocus is placed on high-value integration opportunities that improve outcomes without introducing unnecessary complexityThe long-term vision for an integrated ICT business is maintained, even as execution remains phasedExpected ImpactSustained performance and delivery within individual therapy areasClear, coordinated progress toward an integrated ICT operating model over timeImproved alignment across functions without loss of focus or accountabilityPositioning of the ICT business to deliver a more connected and effective experience for interventional cardiologists in the futureMust Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum r equirements are evident in your applicant profile:Bachelors degree requiredMinimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, minimum of 10+ years of managerial experience.About Medtronic:Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job Requirements: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. (ADA-United States of America). 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. Learn more about our benefits here .LTI Eligible: This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here .The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.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 RequirementsThe 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. 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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):$229,600.00 - $344,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.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. 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