Sr. Compliance Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Careers that Change Lives This individual will be part of a corporate Global Trade Legal & Compliance team in the Global Operations and Supply Chain Legal Department composed of lawyers and compliance professionals that combine deep substantive expertise in global trade areas core to Medtronic’s business with in‑house understanding of Medtronic’s businesses. Team members work across business units and geographies to advise on complex trade legal and regulatory issues. The Sr. Compliance Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Medtronic’s global trade compliance program across businesses and geographies. The role will oversee enterprise policies, procedures, training, and controls governing import compliance, export controls, and sanctions, while advising senior business and functional leaders on material trade risks and effective mitigation strategies. This position could reside in either Minneapolis, MN; Washington, D.C.; or near a Medtronic site in the U.S. This position reports to the Director of Global Trade Legal & Compliance. Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise global trade compliance program, driving accountability for import, export control, and sanctions compliance. Maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, standards, training, and governance mechanisms to reflect current legal requirements and business risks. Direct cross‑functional identification, assessment, and mitigation of material trade compliance risks in partnership with Global Trade Operations, Supply Chain, the Office of Ethics & Compliance, regional experts, and business leaders. Establish and monitor controls, remediation plans, and program metrics that strengthen program effectiveness, audit readiness, and sustained compliance. Lead or coordinate the compliance response to significant investigations, litigation, potential violations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective actions in alignment with legal counsel and relevant stakeholders. Provide strategic trade compliance advice for business development activities, including risk‑based due diligence, escalation of material findings, and integration planning. Deliver concise, decision‑ready guidance to senior leaders and facilitate consistent execution and information sharing across businesses and regions. Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of global trade compliance experience in a large, complex corporate environment, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience, including substantive responsibility for import compliance, export controls, sanctions, investigations or disclosures, and compliance program governance. Nice to Have Experience in the healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industry and a strong understanding of the associated legal, regulatory, and business risk environment. Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional compliance initiatives and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders in a global, matrixed organization. Executive‑level written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance issues into clear decisions and actions. Experience with change management, process improvement, compliance technology, or data‑driven program monitoring. Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and drive timely execution in a fast‑paced environment. 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) 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 _. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)_ here _. 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. 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):$144,000.00 - $216,000.00 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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 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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