Senior Principal R&D Engineer

Senior Principal R&D EngineerLocation:Plymouth, Minnesota, United StatesRequisition #:21000T7BPost Date:10 hours agoCareers that Change LivesIn this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and leading key strategic opportunity assessments and Phase 0 projects in the Peripheral Vascular Health business, with a focus on the embolization product portfolio. These early phase programs are complex due to their high level of ambiguity, but are critical for supporting the PV businesss strategic decision making process.Research Technology Group Mandate: Cross functionally Identify, Enable, De-Risk and Develop or Acquire technologies or solutions that lead to significant incremental revenue growth for the PVH business.You can grow your career with us; we hope youll consider joining our team!A Day in the LifeIdentify key business opportunities and clearly define the customer needs and problem statementGuide the conceptualization of new technologies, methods, materials, machines, processes or productsLead small cross-functional team to demonstrate feasibility and utility of potential solutionsCreate and validate project assumptions necessary to understand the risk and cost of new development projectsFormulate strategic recommendations to business leadership regarding funding decisions of new development projectsPartner closely with marketing and business-development to create and validate the business case of each opportunityOversee the investigation and evaluation of new and existing technologiesDirect the development of new concepts from initial design to funded PDP kick-offManage feasibility studies (bench and pre-clinical) of potential solutions to determine if capable of meeting key performance requirementsCoordinate the activities of outside suppliers, vendors, and consultants to meet unique project needs unable to be filled by Medtronic resourcesResponsible for multiple programs simultaneouslyMust HavesBachelors Degree and 10+ years of Engineering experience OR Advanced Degree and 8+ years Engineering experienceNice to HaveExperience in the embolization marketMedical device developmentExperience leading cross-functional teamsExperience in new product development for medical devicesRecord of critical thinking (problem identification/solving) and innovationIn-depth knowledge of endovascular procedures and technologiesIn-depth knowledge of medical device regulationsExcellent (oral) communication skillsAbility to create structure and processes where none existsAbility to formulate credible technical and business recommendationsEager to learn (technology, clinical, competitive landscape)Understanding of basic business acumenAbout MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. (ADA-United States of America)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.