We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Mar 2025 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** Careers that Change Lives This is an exciting opportunity to join Medtronic's Structural Heart and Aortic operating unit to work with a passionate team focused on early phase technology strategic exploration, exploratory proof of principle work and product development excellence. This role serves the long-term needs of multiple therapy areas across the portfolio including transcatheter aortic valve intervention, mitral & tricuspid valve intervention and aortic endovascular repair. In this role, the successful candidate will understand the IP goals/needs of SH&A and develop plans to enable and support IP generation from conception to patent application, which involves strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will have both depth and breadth in the technical and therapy aspects across Structural Heart and Aortic. Good understanding of IP development process and methodology are required, along with a strong interest in learning patent law concepts, IP strategy, and using IP to achieve SH&A’s business objectives. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills are a must. Overall responsibility will be for engineering program management of IP development and creation for SH&A operating units, which involves chairing weekly team meetings assessing status, milestones, advising and partnering with IP attorneys in SH&A, and completeness of plans with regular program updates to business stakeholders and technical leadership. + High visibility role with R&D, IP, and OU leadership to influence the IP strategy of multiple high growth therapies and lead the engineering organization’s execution of IP strategy. + As a member of the Research & Technology team, engage in technology roadmap creation and execution strategies to facilitate fast learning and experimentation in transformational technology assessment. + Represent engineering organization to OU IP legal team, and collaborate closely with OU IP legal team, to ensure engineering IP activities are strategically aligned with overall OU IP strategy. + Actively identify, develop, and recommend new IP-related initiatives that add value to the IP process and/or strategy, and bring to OU R&D and IP leadership for alignment. + Synthesize multiple information sources to develop recommended actions and priorities. + Work with R&D leadership team to lead, plan, and implement IP incentive and recognition efforts across the OU to foster a culture of IP creation. + Work with R&D project teams to harvest patentable innovation through understanding of development programs, collaboration with team leaders, and attending technical reviews. + Interview engineers and technical staff and observe early-stage innovation reviews to identify protectable innovation. + Facilitate internal patent review board meetings and planning to help manage the submission process from disclosure to final acceptance by IP Legal. + Ensure follow up with contributors to revise high value submissions through to application completion. + Collaborate with our Patent Attorneys and engineering team to review and prioritize submissions based on portfolio and innovation strategy. + Assist inventors in completing and submitting invention disclosures, patent applications, and related paperwork. Review relevant materials for disclosure and application, including drawings, and double-check for accuracy as needed. + In collaboration with OU IP Legal, develop and deliver IP education sessions and material + Work closely with OU R&D and IP leadership to identify meaningful metrics and data to assess IP processes. **Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:** + Bachelors degree required. + Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience at the Engineering Program Management Level. **Nice to Have:** + Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering. + Master’s degree in Business (MBA). + Project Management Certification is a plus (PMP, SMC, CSM, DASM, PMI-ACP). + Proven leadership experience organizing and directing multiple teams, delegating tasks and responsibilities. + Demonstrated aptitude for assessing emerging technologies. + Demonstrated business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills. + Proven skills in quantitative analysis and data-driven decision making. + Demonstrated skills in influence and project management. + Experienced in intellectual property fundamentals and strategic planning. + Ability to understand complex technologies and clinical applications to facilitate invention assessment process + Strong interest in [learning / deepening knowledge of] patent law concepts, IP strategy, and using IP to achieve SH&A’s business objectives + Proficient communicator to engage technical discussions and achieve business requirements in global environments. + Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English. + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. + Proven Project Management applicable methodologies and business acumen. + Experience with conducting strategic brainstorm sessions and ideation activities + Self-starter and driver – able to execute effectively with strategic mindset. + Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment **About Medtronic** Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. **Physical Job Requirements** 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. (ADA-United States of America). 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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic) **_._** This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) _here_ _._ The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.  Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. **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):$179,200.00 - $268,800.00 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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic) **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 (http://www.medtronic.com) . 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. 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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. **We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. **We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. **This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… + **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world + **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities + **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: **Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. **Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. **Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. **Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) . For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com