Senior Global Compliance Director - CQS at Medtronic

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Medtronic Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences or related fields required (or advanced degree with reduced experience)
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with external inspections (FDA, OUS notified bodies), product risk (assessing fielded products & making recall decisions) within a Medical Device or highly regulated Manufacturing / Operations environment (or 13 years with advanced degree)
  • 10+ years of managerial experience
  • Must maintain a current and valid Passport, with availability to travel up to 20% annually
  • Permanent address evident on resume for consideration (on-site role at specified Medtronic North America sites)

Responsibilities

  • Lead centralized Internal Audit function enterprise-wide, including audits of all sites, entity QMS (OU and Manufacturing sites), and functional enterprise audits (excludes clinical and regional)
  • Lead Audit Inspection Readiness Assessment (AIRA) program for external inspection readiness across the enterprise, including strategy development in partnership with OU’s/Platforms (Risk Burndown, defensibility, prioritization), owning Heat Map for enterprise sites and OUs, high risk field issues/field corrective actions/for cause inspections, understanding industry insights, and regulator consultancy
  • Process Owner: Manage Compliance process (enterprise-wide procedures for Internal and External Audit)
  • Data management and insights: Connect internal audit data, external audit data, and industry intelligence for trends and continuous improvement potential
  • Serve as Individual Contributor on Critical/High risk Inspections
  • Preparation and analysis of Metrics for Global QMR (involving CEO), Board of Directors meetings, and External Sustainability Reporting; prep and communication of key data to CQO and Executive Leadership monthly
  • Advocacy Presence: MDSAP Working Group, AdvaMed, Products councils
  • Case For Quality Steering Committee member

Skills

Internal Audit
Compliance
Quality Management System
QMS
Global Audit
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Leadership
Enterprise Audit
Manufacturing Audit
Cross-functional Collaboration

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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