Senior Program Manager – Global Lab Strategist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Mar 2026   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 Medtronic is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Global Lab Strategist to serve a transformational role in developing labs of the future for Medtronic. This role sits at the intersection of daily lab operations, facility specialization, and enterprise transformation, serving as a strategic partner to Medtronic’s senior leadership in enabling scalable, efficient, and compliant laboratory capabilities worldwide. In this high-impact role. You will evolve and execute on a global vision for Medtronic’s laboratory operations, enabling standardized processes, shared services, automated and optimized infrastructure that supports R&D innovation and strengthens enterprise growth. This key strategic role will work closely with individuals spanning the organization, from single lab owners to Medtronic’s operating unit VPs. This role requires a leader who is forward-thinking, a self-starter, and can drive change across a complex organizational landscape. This person will support the development of standards and best practices, deploy governance, ignite change, and use expertise to build a lab program that is future-focused, sustainable, and aligned with concepts pertaining to the labs of the future for continuous evolution. 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.  We are open to having someone based at one of these locations: Boston Fridley Irvine Memphis Tempe Collaborate and execute a global strategy Identify and drive synergies between lab types, infrastructure, and uses, across sites, regions and cultures Partner with cross-functional leaders in R&D, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Finance, and Facilities to ensure alignment with scientific priorities, regulatory requirements, and business goals Provide strong financial capabilities aligned with performing robust costs analyses, capital investment allocations, cost v. benefits scenario planning Exemplify a strong aptitude for strategic planning, and project management to ensure smooth transitions, the achievement of KPIs, and ultimately a successful and evolving platform for Medtronic’s R&D organization Foster a culture of innovation and change, as well as one that embraces adaptation Demonstrate proven leadership capabilities including effective communication, project planning, facilitation and multi-directional management tactics Prioritize adaptation and evolution to drive outcomes regardless of unanticipated delays, actors, etc. Read, assess and incorporate technical advancements and pull them into the fold of labs of the future and associated management to ensure continued evolution and the prioritization of R&D development Standardize processes, project planning, and delivery to maximize operational efficiency, scalability, and enable best-in-class outputs Implement data-driven monitoring, performance metrics, and reporting to provide visibility into lab operations, utilization, and continuous improvement opportunities Influence and guide executive-level decisions through concise, actionable reporting, presentations, and insights on delivery, operations, risk and return on investment Must Haves Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience leading laboratory operations, program management, strategic initiatives, project management, or change and process management OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience Nice to Have Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) in a technical or management field Progressive experience leading operations, strategy, and roadmaps for a collection of labs, facilities, sites or regions with a large, multinational corporation Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs across multiple sites or regions Strong intrapersonal and communication skills both verbally and written, including effective use of meetings (in-person and remote), and the ability to use data to support decision making Proven analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to translate technical and operational information into executive-level insights Experience with process improvement methodologies, continuous improvement, and global operational standardization Strong business acumen, including ability to balance scientific needs, operational efficiency, and strategic enterprise objectives Ability to travel up to 25% 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 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. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. 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):$160,000.00 - $240,000.00   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 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. 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