VP Implant Engineering - ICT

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the global implant engineering strategy aligned to ICT and therapy-level business priorities.
• Lead large, geographically distributed implant engineering teams, including talent strategy and succession planning.
• Provide functional oversight of Structural Integrity and Valve Test Labs to ensure technical rigor and regulatory compliance.
• Own site leadership responsibilities for the Santa Ana, CA facility, supporting growth and infrastructure needs.
• Partner with Therapy Teams and Product Development Leads to align technical execution with portfolio priorities.
• Ensure consistent application of design controls, risk management, and verification/validation practices across all implant platforms.
• Represent Implant Engineering with senior executives, physicians, and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including leading large, complex, regulated product organizations.
• 13 years of managerial experience.
• Deep expertise in implantable medical devices and regulated Class III product development.
• Deep expertise in Structural Heart valve design and therapy.
• Demonstrated success leading through organizational scale, transformation, and site growth.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across functions and therapy teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term and long-term incentive plans.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About the Company

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. We employ a global team of over 95,000 passionate people working to solve the most challenging health problems facing humanity through engineering excellence and innovation.