VP, Legal – Surgical Operating Unit

 

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

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Surgical Operating Unit is the customer-centric partner on your journey of improving patient outcomes, blending human expertise with technology. Our connected pre-, intra-, and post-operative ecosystem of leading instrumentation and AI-driven insights advances surgical specialties beyond the limits of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

Reporting to the President of the Surgical Operating Unit and functionally to the Vice President, Legal, Medical Surgical Portfolio, this individual will strike a balance between business and functional leadership and commercial success.  This position requires (1) a seasoned corporate generalist attorney adept at advising company management on the broad spectrum of legal and business issues affecting a global healthcare enterprise, as well as (2) a strong people leader to lead the Surgical Operating Unit Legal Team.

LEADERSHIP

Business Leadership.  This position will participate on the Surgical Operating Unit Global Leadership Team (LT), serving not only as a functional expert but also a strategic thought partner on all matters affecting the ~$6B global surgical business.  The position requires a demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with business leaders regarding business strategy and related legal and compliance issues.  Given the complexity of the Operating Unit portfolio, comprised of products at various stages of their lifecycle and each playing a critical role in the overall One Surgical strategy, creativity, flexibility, and openness to others’ ideas and solutions is a must for achieving success in this role.  This requires open and productive collaboration with other Medtronic functions, including: Finance; Human Resources; Regulatory Affairs; Quality Assurance; Information Services; Internal Audit; Marketing; Sales; Communications; Logistics; Procurement; Business Development; and Mergers & Acquisitions.  A successful candidate will have a keen ability to efficiently assess and effectively calibrate legal and business risk, including identifying issues and finding solutions while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.  A strong sense of urgency and a track record of efficiently handling multiple priorities while aligning with the Medtronic Mindset and Mission will be essential for achieving success in this role. 

Legal Functional Leadership. The position also serves as a people leader to the Surgical Operating Unit Legal Team, a high functioning team of direct and indirect reports supporting the four (4) distinct Surgical business units:  Advanced Surgical Technologies; Surgical Robotics; General Surgical Technologies; Digital Technologies.  A successful candidate will have strong people leader skills and a desire to coach, mentor, and drive accountability for results through others.  Comprehensive team leadership capabilities include:  leading by example; developing the talent; communicating effectively; delegating tasks; being decisive; clarifying roles and responsibilities; communicating goals; and time management.  Demonstrated ability to manage a legal budget and make spending trade-offs throughout the fiscal year as necessary to ensure the business financial goals are met and necessary legal support is achieved.  Strong interaction and collaboration with other Legal Department team members, including Legal Centers of Expertise (COEs) and Regional Legal team members, as well as effective management of outside counsel is essential. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

This position will be located at a Medtronic location, ideally;  Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; Lafayette, CO; or North Haven CT.  This position reports to the President of the Surgical Operating Unit and functionally to the Vice President, Legal, Medical Surgical Portfolio. 

This leader will:

• Manage and deliver legal advice and counsel to legal, business, function, and regional stakeholders;

• Coordinate and manage outside counsel, ensuring high quality work product and effective cost management;

• Engage appropriate stakeholders across the enterprise to drive consistency in approach as appropriate;

• Lead stakeholders in development and implementation of relevant training and knowledge management programs;

• Manage partnerships with the COEs, Regions and other global stakeholders;

• Implement continuous improvement of operating mechanisms;

• Manage work allocation across the global Legal Department;

• Guide, develop, and support junior Legal Department team members; and

• Build consensus and navigate cutting-edge legal issues.

MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized U.S. law school or the equivalent from a foreign accredited law school;

• Admitted to one or more U.S. state bars or if currently a foreign licensed/registered legal counsel, must have specific authorization from a U.S. state bar to provide in-house legal advice to Medtronic;

• Be a member of the bar in the state in which the position is based or be eligible to waive into such state bar or otherwise be eligible to practice in such state (e.g., authorized in-house counsel program); and

• 13+ years of legal experience with a preference for at least 5 years of healthcare law experience.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the following cultural norms:  act boldly; compete to win; move with speed & decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way;

• Medical device industry experience;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Demonstrated strong analytical thinking ability;

• Flexibility, adaptability, pragmatism, responsiveness and collegiality;

• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time;

• Superior common sense and judgment;

• Integrity and strong ethical center;

• Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills; and

• Capable of inspiring trust and confidence in business partners.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

We look for strategic, results-oriented colleagues who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers.

• 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;

• 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;

• Travel is varied (likely, less than 25%) and will be primarily to Medtronic facilities to provide on-site support as needed.

OUR COMMITMENT

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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about our benefits Medtronic Incentive Plans (MIP).

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico). Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. 

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):$360,000 - $380,000This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for 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, 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

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