We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Mar 2026

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

The Cardiac Surgery Operating Unit is a highly specialized, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to the surgical treatment of complex heart and great vessel conditions. The unit brings together cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses, and technologists who work in close coordination to deliver procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, and advanced structural heart interventions. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and supported by rigorous safety and quality protocols, the unit operates with a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and optimal patient outcomes.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This position will be based in Mounds View, MN. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for developing regulatory strategies, preparing U.S. and global submissions, and obtaining and maintaining approval for C S products globally. Additionally, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for assessing device changes for regulatory implications and for performing regulatory activities in support of implementing these device changes.

Role / Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Operating Unit Regulatory Affairs Specialists and regulatory affairs specialists globally to provide regulatory support for new products/therapies and changes to existing products. Actively work with cross-functional teams to address questions from regulatory agencies.
• Provide support to currently marketed products as necessary. This includes reviewing labeling, product or process changes as well as supportive documentation for changes requiring regulatory agency review. Prepare submissions and reports for FDA or provide support and documentation for global submissions.
• Maintain proficiency in worldwide regulatory requirements. Obtain and distribute updated information regarding worldwide laws, guidelines, and standards.
• Establish and maintain good relationships within the RA department, cross functional teams and assist in developing and maintaining positive relationships with device reviewers through oral and written communications.
• Support regulatory compliance activities, including internal or external audits, post-market surveillance activities, etc. as needed.
• Support product development programs as an extended core team member.
• Assist in negotiations with the FDA or other regulatory agencies for assigned projects.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the medical device industry
• Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the medical device industry.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working with Class II/III medical devices
• Experience with regulatory support for device submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with FDA requirements, guidance documents, Medical Device Directive (MDD), Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and/or other global regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Effective negotiation and written/oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask, support multiple projects, prioritize, conduct team meetings, and meet project deadlines.
• Effective and respectful team member.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently with guidance from team.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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): $73,600.00 - $110,400.00

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.

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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 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.

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.

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