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Senior Director, Talent and Organization Development
Senior Director, Talent and Organization DevelopmentInspire Medical Systems Inc. • Minneapolis, MN, US
Senior Director, Talent and Organization Development

Senior Director, Talent and Organization Development

Inspire Medical Systems Inc. • Minneapolis, MN, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

The Senior Director, Talent and Organization Development plays a pivotal role in shaping how Inspire supports, develops, and engages our people. Leading a small but high-impact team, this role oversees learning and development and the build out of talent management and employee experience to drive performance, growth, and belonging.

This is a highly collaborative position that partners closely with HR and business leaders to craft and execute strategies that help employees thrive. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands-on leader—able to zoom out to shape vision and direction and zoom in to contribute to program design and delivery. They'll act as a trusted advisor, coach, and thought partner, while also rolling up their sleeves to build meaningful learning, culture, and engagement experiences. They can lead others through ambiguous, complex, and sensitive situations to set a direction and deliver solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Employee Learning and Development (Strategy, Build, and Delivery)

  • Consult with leaders to understand needed behavior or skill changes, which may result in a variety of solutions (not necessarily training).
  • Design and deliver learning programs that build critical capabilities and position-based skills across Inspire, empowering employees to perform at their best.
  • Use a collaborative and consultative approach to identify learning needs and tailor solutions that effectively address those needs and support organizational goals.
  • Ensure training remains relevant and forward-looking, especially in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Bring forward and experiment with new technologies and delivery methods.
  • Ensure training programs meet regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the medical device industry, in a practical manner.

Leadership Development

  • Support the development and implementation of leadership strategies for emerging, new, and experienced leaders that align with Inspire's growth and culture.
  • Strengthen the leadership pipeline through targeted development experiences and coaching.
  • Collaborate with and empower leaders to foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning.
  • Talent Strategy

  • Partner with HR and business leaders to anticipate future capability needs and build programs that prepare Inspire's workforce for what's next.
  • Leverage data in strategy formation and decision making. Measure impact through engagement scores, development metrics, and business outcomes.
  • Talent Management

  • Evolve Inspire's talent processes – including assessments, talent reviews, performance reviews, goal setting, development planning, and check-ins – to support employee development, performance, engagement and career satisfaction.
  • Lead annual talent processes with a focus on meaningful conversations, supported by streamlined tools and "just-enough" process and structure.
  • Employee Experience & Culture

  • Champion initiatives that strengthen Inspire's culture and bring our values to life.
  • Build a strategy and programs focused on diversity, inclusion, and belonging to foster an inclusive workplace.
  • Drive employee engagement through thoughtful survey strategies, actionable insights, action planning, and follow-through.
  • Innovate new ways of thinking and approaches to building culture and belonging.
  • Team Leadership

  • Lead, empower, and coach Talent & Organization Development team members, resulting in a high-impact team that maximizes each team members' potential, contributions, and career satisfaction.
  • Set clear priorities aligned to business and HR strategy, focusing on delivering programs and tools that create meaningful impact. Be intentional about where the team invests its energy, determining the best solutions given capacity constraints and maximizing value-add.
  • Change Management

  • Build out foundational toolkit and best practices to support change management needs across the organization, encouraging employee learning and self-service where possible.
  • Build capability within the business and HR over time to lead larger change strategies in the future, ensuring smooth transitions and strong adoption.
  • Learning Management System (LMS) Strategy & Management

  • Own the strategy and ongoing optimization of Inspire's LMS platform.
  • Ensure the LMS supports learning, compliance, and development goals for both employees and external audiences (e.g., physicians and their teams).
  • Leverage the LMS to promote a self-driven learning culture through practical reporting tools and skill development learning paths.
  • Educational Requirements

    Required Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Preferred Education :

  • Master's degree preferred in related field.
  • Experience Requirements

    Required Experience :

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in learning & development, talent development, talent management, organizational effectiveness, or HR leadership with a focus on learning and talent.
  • 7+ years managing direct reports.
  • Preferred Experience :

  • Experience working in healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industry strongly preferred but not required.
  • Skill Requirements

  • Deep understanding of adult learning principles , instructional design, and modern learning methodologies.
  • Strategic thinker with strong consulting, planning, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Able to diagnose root causes of performance gaps and organizational opportunities. Translates vision into actionable programs.
  • Strong collaborator who builds trust and maintains close partnerships across HR and business teams; skilled in stakeholder engagement and influencing.
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide change and capability-building initiatives that drive measurable impact.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable leveraging digital tools, platforms, data, and metrics to enhance learning and employee experience.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts and tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Hands-on experience with LMS platforms and e-learning technologies, with a focus on usability, reporting, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience leading talent management, culture, and diversity programs strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Lean or organizational effectiveness programs a plus.
  • #LI-AH

    #LI-Onsite

    The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level.

    Salary

    $220,000—$250,000 USD

    BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

    Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including ( general description of the benefits and other compensation offered ) :

  • Multiple health insurance plan options.
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.
  • 401k plan + employer match.
  • Identity Protection.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance program.
  • All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

    Inspire Medical Systems is an  equal opportunity  employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

    Inspire Medical Systems participates in E-Verify.

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