Sr Strategic Product Specialist - Aortic - Remote

Medtronic in; Santa Rosa (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Sr. Global Strategic Product Specialist to enhance aortic patient care. In this remote role, you will lead product management and connectivity, ensuring life-saving devices are available globally. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive data-driven strategies and optimize product lifecycle management. Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping the future of aortic healthcare. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a significant impact on patient lives through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in product management and lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of product strategy for life-saving aortic devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability.

Skills

Product Management

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Master's Degree (Nice to Have)

Job description

Sr Strategic Product Specialist - Aortic - Remote (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 May 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

Join our global Aortic Strategic Marketing Team!

We are seeking a driven, passionate, and global-minded Sr. Global Strategic Product Specialist to support the transformation of our Aortic business. This role will enable the future of our aortic business and reports directly to the Global Strategic Marketing Sr Group Manager. You will lead global product management and connectivity, driving demand alignment, product risk mitigation, and product lifecycle execution to support our vision to advance aortic patient care globally. Your work will have a global impact by ensuring life-saving aortic products are available when and where patients need them. Your leadership will play a key role in advancing our Aortic Vision, ensuring clear, consistent communication across regions to support optimal patient care worldwide.

Why Join Us?

The Aortic Business is integral to Medtronic's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for patients with aortic disease globally. We are committed to advancing aortic patient care worldwide with evidence-based, intelligent solutions throughout the disease continuum.

A Day in the Life

• Lead Development of Product Strategy
• Define and communicate global product strategy for life-saving aortic devices, ensuring alignment with Medtronic's Aortic Vision and broader business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, marketing, regulatory, supply chain) to develop comprehensive strategies for product availability, demand forecasting, and lifecycle management.
• Drive data-driven decision-making by analyzing market trends, patient needs, and demand signals to shape and refine product strategies globally.
• Ensure strategic alignment between product development, supply chain operations, and commercial teams to deliver consistent messaging and maximize global reach.
• Refine and implement a global communication framework to keep internal stakeholders informed on product status, market conditions, and resource allocation.
• Leverage insights from product performance and market feedback to continuously adjust and optimize product strategies.
• Influence executive leadership and key stakeholders through strategic recommendations and presentations, driving alignment on product priorities and investments.

Develop Advanced Analytics and Market Insights

• Analyze market trends to anticipate product demand needs and communicate regularly with supply chain & operations.
• Develop predictive models and analytics frameworks to assess market share and product performance post-quarter, driving strategic adjustments.
• Provide actionable, data-driven insights to senior leadership, guiding product lifecycle management, resource allocation, and market positioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on data insights, driving operational execution and strategic decisions across regions.

Competitive Intelligence

• Integrate insights from market feedback and competitive intelligence to refine product strategies and adapt to market needs.
• Analyze the competitive landscape related to traditional and emerging global competitors.
• Stay current on clinical literature and competitive activities, communicating key findings to stakeholders.
• Keep informed on new and competitive technology offerings in the marketplace.

Foster Collaboration

• Build a stakeholder network for seamless cooperation.
• Align with key geographies and functional partners to create a strong product management community.
• Ensure regular alignment with cross-functional and geographic partners to share best practices and drive global coordination.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Regularly evaluate and improve process efficiency.

Additional Dimensions

• This role is remote but based in the US market.
• Physical office location is in Santa Rosa, CA, for candidates who wish to work in-office.
• May require >20% travel.

Must Haves

• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or related fields.
• More than 4 years of professional experience, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Product management expertise, including leading cross-functional teams and lifecycle management.
• Effective communication skills for impactful messaging and relationship building.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Leadership experience in leading teams to deliver results.

Nice to Haves

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop trust.
• Self-starter with adaptability and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Experience in market analysis and modeling.
• Strategic thinking and prioritization skills.

Join us in Medtronic Aortic as we advance aortic patient care globally with evidence-based, intelligent solutions throughout the disease continuum.