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Sr. Simulation Prgram ManagerMedtronic Plc • Saint Paul, MN, US
Sr. Simulation Prgram Manager

Sr. Simulation Prgram Manager

Medtronic Plc • Saint Paul, MN, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Simulation Program Manager

The Senior Simulation Program Manager leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio of simulation projects supporting medical education, product development, and procedural training. This senior role is responsible for driving innovation, managing complex cross-functional teams and external vendors, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact simulation solutions that advance procedural adoption, technology understanding, and patient outcomes.

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for all simulation projects, including next-generation hardware / software simulators, anatomical models, and digital / AR / VR applications.
  • Lead cross-functional teamsincluding research and development, field engineers, and external vendorsto ensure organizational goals and timelines are met for simulation hardware, software, and anatomical models.
  • Lead or contribute to the creation of specifications, statements of work (SOW), and testing protocols for simulation projects.
  • Develop and execute program plans, set objectives, define milestones, and manage budgets for multiple concurrent projects.
  • Establish and refine program management processes, policies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and scalability.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary liaison for simulation vendors (e.g., Surgical Solutions, Mentice, Chamberlain Group, TQ, Medtronic 3D Print, Epicardio), managing contracts, deliverables, and performance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including global trainers, engineers, and clinical experts.
  • Gather, prioritize, and integrate feedback to inform simulation design, development, and continuous improvement.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies (e.g., AR / VR, advanced anatomical modeling) to enhance simulation effectiveness and educational impact.
  • Lead the testing and validation of simulation solutions with engineers, clinicians, and customers to ensure quality, relevance, and user satisfaction.
  • Identify opportunities for new simulation initiatives and drive feasibility assessments, scope definition, and resource planning.
  • Education & Training Enablement

  • Collaborate with training teams to define requirements and deliver simulation solutions that meet evolving educational objectives.
  • Oversee the development of training materials, user guides, and instructional videos for simulation products.
  • Facilitate physician-led education and consulting sessions utilizing simulation tools to promote procedural and product adoption.
  • Must Have, Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in program management, simulation development for medical device procedures, medical device training and education, or related field.
  • Or 5 years relevant experience in program management, simulation development for medical device procedures, medical device training and education with an advanced degree.
  • Nice To Have

  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Cardiac Device Implant Procedure experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and managing external vendors at a senior level.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with simulation technologies (hardware, software, AR / VR, anatomical models) highly desirable.
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • 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.

    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) : $141,600.00 - $212,400.00 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).

    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

    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 95,000+ 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.

    If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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