Product Development Program Director

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fridley, MN
Salary
$201,600–$302,400 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

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Similar $242k
This role $252k
$181k most similar roles pay here $315k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $205,000–$278,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $252k versus about $242k for comparable roles.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 48 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 47 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Product Development Program Director

Product Development Program Director The Product Development Program Director joins the Neuromodulation team to provide end-to-end leadership for next-generation therapy platforms, managing all phases from initial product definition through manufacturing process characterization and global commercialization. This role serves as a Core Team Leader, coordinating cross-functional teams across Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Reimbursement to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. The successful candidate will manage program risks, develop roadmaps, and oversee verification and validation activities while communicating strategic recommendations to leadership. Ideal candidates possess a degree in an Engineering or Scientific field and experience in regulated industries, specifically within medical devices or implantable technology. Preferred skills include managing software development using Agile methodologies and navigating Software as a Service environments to solve complex problems for patients with neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions.

What you'll do

  • Lead complex cross-functional product development programs from initial concept through global commercialization.
  • Establish and execute program strategies, including roadmaps, resource plans, budgets, and key milestones.
  • Manage program risks, dependencies, critical path activities, and proactive issue resolution for stakeholders.
  • Oversee verification, validation, manufacturing process characterization, and production ramp activities.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align technology capabilities with customer needs and clinical evidence.
  • Communicate program status, business impacts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Represent the program’s vision and competitive positioning to internal stakeholders and key opinion leaders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 10 years of technical experience and 7+ years of managerial experience.
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 8 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional product development programs through multiple phases, regulatory execution, and commercialization.
  • Experience managing program budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and cross-functional deliverables.
  • Experience collaborating with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Engineering functions within a regulated industry.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Scientific field, or MBA (preferred).
  • Experience leading software development programs using Agile methodologies and managing multiple release cycles (preferred).
  • Work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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