Senior Scientist - Neuroscience at Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Dec 2024

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

In Medtronic Neuromodulation R&D, we focus on the development of cutting-edge medical devices and therapies that modulate the nervous system. The Neuromodulation Pain Interventions product portfolio includes the SynchroMed III Implantable Infusion System, which uses Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD) uses to deliver intrathecal drug therapies for treating Chronic Pain and Severe Spasticity. This Senior Scientist contributes to research and development of innovative new products, procedures, therapies and technologies in the TDD and Chronic Pain spaces

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop core technical expertise in TDD, Drug / Device Interactions and Chronic Pain


• Research, develop and test new methods and algorithms for treating Chronic Pain or other neurological conditions with TDD or other neuromodulation therapy modalities


• Design and execute preclinical and premarket clinical studies to evaluate scientific, clinical and technical feasibility of applying new therapy and technology concepts to current products and new innovations


• Analyze data, write research reports, prepare and deliver presentation on the research, submit patent disclosures, and publish abstracts and manuscripts


• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory and Clinical Research teams to support development of new therapies, products and features


• Represent Medtronic Neuromodulation externally with our Customers and Key Opinion Leaders

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Requires a bachelor in a technical field


• 4 years of relevant experience


• 2 years of experience Master's degree/PHD

Nice to Have - Core skills needed for success in the role and qualifications of highly qualified candidates.

• Requires a PharmD, Pharmacology PhD, or equivalent
  


• 5 years of relevant experience with Master's degree

• Deep understanding of chemistry, pharmacology and drug development


• Experience in pharmacology, chemistry/biochemistry and / or neuroscience research


• Experience with Drug / Device Combination Therapies and Drug / Device Interactions


• Understanding the principles of drug delivery, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion


• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex scientific and engineering challenges.


• Ability to learn and follow policies and procedures that comply regulations


• Dynamic team player with strong interpersonal, leadership and team skills who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional team


• History working in regulated medical industries and with US FDA and EU MDR regulations and standards


• Experience in neuromodulation device technology and product development


• Experience in business development, market research, user needs, voice of customer


• Experience working directly with clinician researchers and CROs

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):$106,400.00 - $159,600.00

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).

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 90,000+ 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 .

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.