R&D Engineering Director - Wound Management - Surgical
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Overview

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Sep 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.

At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position is on-site, 4+ days/week in North Haven, CT.

Medtronic's North Haven, Connecticut facility is renowned as a key hub for the Surgical Innovations (SI) business within the Medical Surgical portfolio. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical devices used in minimally invasive procedures, including surgical staplers, sutures, specialty needles, energy-based tools, and soft tissue repair technologies. These devices support general, bariatric, colorectal, thoracic, and robotic-assisted surgeries, helping to improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times.

Known for its manufacturing excellence, innovation in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, and commitment to quality, the North Haven site plays a critical role in advancing global surgical care while contributing to sustainability and the local economy.

R&D Engineering Director - Wound Management - Surgical

As the R&D Engineering Director - Wound Management - Surgical, you will manage a team of approximately 16 to 20 employees (engineers, scientists and technicians of all levels) who are focused on tactical, operational and strategic activities within the Wound Management/Sutures area. This leadership role oversees a department comprising multiple teams, primarily focusing on the R&D area of responsibility. The position emphasizes managing performance, fostering talent development, promoting engagement and inclusion, and communicating business and operational updates. It drives strategic project execution aligned with company objectives, with decision-making authority impacting financial performance, employees, and public image. A key aspect of the role is managing people, including mentoring, coaching, and guiding staff to meet and exceed performance expectations and defined objectives. Responsibilities include setting performance goals, conducting reviews, holding 1:1s, and ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and strategic initiatives. The role fosters innovation, builds strategic relationships with key stakeholders, communicates with senior leadership, and influences cross-functional collaboration while addressing complex challenges through detailed analysis.

A focus on new products development projects' execution is required; knowledge of good project management practices is desired.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the Wound Management design and development of new medical device products (sutures).
• May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.
• Oversee the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies relevant to the portfolio of products.
• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.
• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.
• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended. Deep knowledge of good engineering practices is a must; Good knowledge of DRM practices is a plus.
• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.
• Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Science is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant R&D and Engineering experience in medical device with 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant R&D and Engineering experience in medical device with 7+ years of managerial experience.
• This position is on-site, 4+ days/week in North Haven, CT.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Medical, Pharmaceutical or highly regulated product industry.
• DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.
• Good knowledge of DRM practices.
• Mastery of chemistry/polymers/sutures is a plus.
• Project Management experience / PMP certification.
• Proven strategic acumen is appreciated.
• Additional experience in manufacturing functions is helpful.
• Strong leadership, change management, and transformation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and talent management skills.

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.

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): $194,400.00 - $291,600.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and 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. 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; 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; 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 summary of Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (summary unavailable here).

About Medtronic

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.

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