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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.

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Enabling Technologies - Together with our customers, we are moving spine and cranial surgery from an art to a science.

By integrating advanced technologies and a patient-centric approach, we can drive improvements in outcomes, efficiency, and overall well-being for millions of people around the world.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Careers That Change Lives

In this exciting role as the Sr. Principal Product Steward, you will partner closely with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing as a pro-active problem solver to help identify, document, mitigate and/or resolve issues while ensuring compliance with Regulatory requirements. You will work within a team environment.

The Product Steward is responsible for assessing the applicable regulations for device compliance with current and ongoing Global Product & Environmental requirements, including EU MDR, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Prop-65, etc.

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

+ Deep understanding of Materials/substances of Concern (MOC) in medical device regulations (EU MDR, CFR 820), requirements set by regulatory bodies (FDA, EU notified bodies etc.), and international standards.

+ Provide chemical safety expertise to various regulatory compliance teams

+ Independently determines task and steps related to MOC/medical device regulations applied to various products. Plays an integral role in the strategy and tactical operations of the applicable regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional team to manage the broad range of compliance with regulations for various products.

+ Guides and performs analytical testing for qualitative/quantitative characterization of extractable, leachable, and degradation products, in support of product development and sustaining commercial products.

+ Applies a broad range of knowledge in analytical technologies (e.g., FTIR, ICP/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS).

+ Educates internal/external teams in Materials of Concern compliance and testing. Demonstrates strong written/verbal communication skills including presentation skills. Has ability to tailor the information to the audience and answer with confidence and authority scientific questions

+ Create technical reviews and other mandatory documents for regulatory submissions

+ Update department technical procedures, work instructions, and other documentation as required

+ Be professional, concise, and sensitive in accomplishing objectives. Be able to diplomatically negotiate with a requester regarding what they want in design, process, scope or timetable

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

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

+ Requires a Baccalaureate degree in a technically related field

+ Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

+ OR advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

+ Deep subject matter knowledge and application of the ISO 10993-1 series of biocompatibility standards

+ Advanced Knowledge of Global MOC Regulations: Expertise in navigating the complexities of Materials/Substances of Concern (MOC) regulations across multiple regions, including EU MDR, CFR 820, REACH, and other international standards.

+ Proven ability to provide strategic chemical safety guidance to regulatory compliance teams, ensuring alignment with FDA, EU Notified Bodies, and other global regulatory requirements.

+ Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to implement robust compliance strategies for MOC across diverse product portfolios.

+ Extensive experience conducting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative analyses of extractable, leachable, and degradation products using advanced analytical techniques such as FTIR, ICP/MS, GC/MS, and LC/MS.

+ Strong track record of optimizing testing methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy in the characterization of materials for regulatory compliance.

+ Ability to independently develop and execute strategic plans for addressing MOC regulatory compliance challenges, ensuring timely and effective product support.

+ Experience performing toxicological risk assessments for materials, extractables, and leachables to support regulatory submissions.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex scientific and regulatory information to diverse audiences, including regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.

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):$168,000.00 - $252,000.00

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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic)

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 (http://www.medtronic.com) .

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here (https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-states/employee-support-services/careers/la-county-legal-notice.pdf) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities

+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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 setting is 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.

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