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Medtronic

VP Product Management, Diabetes

Medtronic, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview We are seeking a visionary

Vice President of Product Management

to lead our product strategy and execution. You will be the architect of our product vision, the voice of the customer, and the champion of collaboration across teams. From concept to retirement, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring our solutions deliver value to patients, providers, and the business.

This opportunity will stand up a new function, Product Management, designed to address critical global and cross-functional needs within our business. The goal is to elevate the voice of the customer and business to ensure we are developing a portfolio of products and solutions. The function will work to create transparency in product portfolio decision-making with data-driven business cases aimed at exceeding our financial objectives. If you’re interested in turning Diabetes’ vision into a winning product roadmap, this is the place for you.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

Shape the Vision: Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with company objectives and market opportunities.

Champion Customer-Centricity: Incorporate VOC insights and data into product decisions to meet customer expectations and market demands.

Drive Portfolio Excellence: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to retirement, ensuring alignment with business goals. Support portfolio management by aligning product scope changes with broader system impacts and business growth goals.

Drive Innovation and Growth: Identify and implement innovative solutions that differentiate Medtronic in the market and deliver meaningful impact to patients and stakeholders. Lead trade-off decisions and go-to-market strategies to ensure portfolio success.

Foster Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Customer Support, to drive seamless execution.

Lead and Develop Teams: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing product management team to deliver exceptional results.

Must-Have Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of experience in Product Management and/or Product Design, including a minimum of 10 years in managerial roles. Alternatively, an advanced degree with at least 13 years of relevant experience and 10+ years of managerial experience.

Experience working collaboratively with engineering, research, design, and marketing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

A track record of building and executing winning product strategies.

Willingness to understand the needs of people living with diabetes and the providers who serve them.

Advanced management and leadership expertise to lead cross-functional teams and drive results across multiple functions.

A strong technical aptitude to identify risks, understand technical trade-offs, and make informed decisions.

Business acumen to manage product P&L, understand business cases, and balance trade-offs effectively.

Proven experience in commercial customer marketing, with a track record of close collaboration and interaction with customers.

A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

Exceptional communication skills to effectively articulate product strategies and updates to stakeholders.

A collaborative leadership style that fosters teamwork and drives alignment across diverse teams.

Physical Job Requirements The above statements describe the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills. The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. For office roles, the role commonly requires independent mobility and computer usage; specific work conditions may vary by role.

Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We provide comprehensive compensation plans to support you at every career and life stage, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, and incentive programs. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $311,000 – $346,000. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and annual long-term incentive plan. Base pay varies by factors such as job knowledge, skills, and experience. Details pertain to candidates hired in the United States.

Additional benefits include health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with employer contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more. Some benefits may vary by location.

About Medtronic: We lead global healthcare technology and strive to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our mission unites a global team of 95,000+ people who engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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