Sr. Strategic Planning Associate
Medtronic
Summary
As a Senior Strategic Planning Associate for the Surgical Operating Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medtronic's global strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including senior executives and partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. Your work will directly influence high-level decision making and the direction of Medtronic's largest Operating Unit. This role offers unique visibility and the opportunity to make a global impact, driving the next generation of minimally invasive surgery. This position is Onsite and can be based at our office in Boston/New Haven CT/Colorado or Minneapolis.
Job description
A Day in the Life
As a Senior Strategic Planning Associate for the Surgical Operating Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medtronic's global strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including senior executives and partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. Your work will directly influence high-level decision making and the direction of Medtronic's largest Operating Unit. This role offers unique visibility and the opportunity to make a global impact, driving the next generation of minimally invasive surgery. This position is Onsite and can be based at our office in Boston/New Haven CT/Colorado or Minneapolis.
- Drive and organize robust end-to-end Strategic Planning process across Surgical's business units, regions, and functional partners
- Engage directly with Surgical OU LT to support planning, deployment, and measurement of strategic programs and performance indicators
- Plan, execute, and present analyses influencing leadership decision-making and the strategic direction of the Surgical Operating Unit
- Support key Senior Leadership discussions (BOD, ExCom, Portfolio QBRs) and manage Surgical Governance mechanisms
- Conduct and present robust analysis in support of Surgical portfolio management, including prioritization, ROI / NPV, and strategic assessment across R&D, Commercial, and functional programs and unfunded opportunities
- Collaborate closely with finance to align and reconcile long-term revenue and P&L planning with strategic objectives
- Ad-hoc strategy work as needed, e.g. product strategy development, M&A support, financial modeling, market and competitive analysis, and leadership presentations
- Global travel up to 30%
Primary Responsibilities
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and financial models
- Proficiency creating and delivering executive-level presentations
- High degree of intellectual curiosity with a proactive approach to work; focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving organizational success
- Proven ability to influence and partner effectively across functions, geographies, and levels in a highly matrixed, cross functional environment
- Familiarity with market research, competitive intelligence, and business case development for organic and inorganic growth opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree Required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience in management consulting, strategy, business development, or a related strategic role
- Prior experience in medical device industry
- Familiarity with strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, Porter's Five Forces)
- Proficiency with analytics systems such as PowerBI and Tableau
- Proficiency with generative AI tools
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and financial models
- Proficiency creating and delivering executive-level presentations
- Proven ability to influence and partner effectively across functions, geographies, and levels in a highly matrixed, cross functional environment
- Familiarity with market research, competitive intelligence, and business case development
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required (roles below Principal level)
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Dependent Daycare Account
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Matching
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Incentive Plans
Company overview
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology leader and one of the world's largest medical device companies, founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates in over 150 countries and employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. Medtronic's mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life through innovative medical technologies. The company develops and manufactures devices and therapies to treat more than 70 health conditions, including cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. With a rich history that began with the invention of the battery-powered pacemaker, Medtronic has grown into a diversified healthcare technology company with four main business units: Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, Diabetes Group, Restorative Therapies Group, and Cardiac and Vascular Group. The company's therapies help approximately 72 million people annually and represent a significant force in advancing medical technology to address some of humanity's most challenging health problems.