Sr Marketing Specialist - Cardiac Surgery Therapies

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Aug 2026Careers 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 LifeAt Medtronic, our Global Cardiac Surgical Therapies business is transforming the future of surgical heart care through an innovative portfolio spanning heart valve replacement and repair, coronary artery bypass surgery, surgical ablation, and left atrial appendage management. Every day, our technologies help cardiac surgeons treat some of the world's most complex cardiovascular diseases, improving outcomes for patients across the globe.As our business continues to grow through new product launches, geographic expansion, and an increasingly diverse portfolio, operational excellence has become a strategic competitive advantage. Successfully commercializing life-saving technologies requires seamless collaboration across Global Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Clinical, Finance, Regional Marketing, and Sales.This is a newly created role designed to strengthen the marketing operations capabilities of the Global Cardiac Surgical Therapies organization as our portfolio, global footprint, and launch cadence continue to accelerate.As the Senior Marketing Operations Specialist, you will build the operational foundation that enables our business to scale. You'll partner across Product Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Clinical, Finance, Regional Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure our commercialization strategies are executed with speed, precision, and consistency.Rather than simply managing processes, you'll design better ones. If you enjoy creating order from complexity, influencing across organizations, and building capabilities that make an entire business stronger, you'll thrive in this role.Impact You’ll MakeYou'll help build the marketing operations engine behind one of Medtronic's fastest-growing businesses.By creating scalable operational capabilities, you'll enable faster launches, stronger cross-functional execution, improved customer experience, and more efficient commercialization across our global portfolio.Most importantly, your work will help expand patient access to life-saving cardiac surgical therapies around the world.Key Responsibilities:Lead Global Marketing Operations Excellence· Lead marketing operations planning across new product launches, geographic expansion, portfolio growth initiatives, and product lifecycle transitions.· Translate commercial strategies into scalable operational execution plans that enable successful global commercialization.· Drive launch readiness through forecasting, inventory deployment, cross-functional planning, and operational alignment.· Identify commercialization risks early and lead mitigation planning to ensure successful execution.· Continuously improve marketing operations processes that accelerate execution and enhance customer experience.·Lead Commercial Planning & Supply Operations· Serve as Global Marketing's primary commercial partner to Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Customer Service, and Regional Commercial organizations.· Lead Marketing participation in Supply & Operations Execution (S&OE), Portfolio Rationalization Reviews (PPR), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and other cross-functional planning forums.· Own commercial forecasting, allocation planning, inventory optimization, and global supply communications.· Partner with regional teams to optimize inventory deployment while balancing customer demand, launch readiness, and business priorities.· Develop operational recommendations that improve business continuity, supply resiliency, and commercial performance.Build the Marketing Operating SystemOwn operational execution supporting the Global Marketing organization, including:· Commercial forecasting and forecast approvals· Global product allocation management· Product launch readiness and inventory deployment· Product lifecycle transitions and phase-outs· Global product and inventory transfers· Marketing systems administration (MAP Agile and Allego)· Demo inventory planning· Commercial asset fulfillment and logistics· Marketing collateral production and distribution· Operational support for physician education programs, congresses, wet labs, and customer eventsDevelop standardized processes, dashboards, and business insights that improve visibility, simplify execution, and enable data-driven decision making across the organization.Lead Through Influence· Build trusted partnerships across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Clinical, Contracting, and Regional Commercial organizations.· Influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and operational excellence.· Champion continuous improvement initiatives that simplify complexity and strengthen commercialization execution.· Support senior leadership through operational insights, business recommendations, and performance reporting.Must Have: What It Takes· Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.· Experience in marketing operations, product management, supply chain, business operations, commercialization, or a related function.· Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.Nice to Have:· MBA or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.· Experience supporting global commercialization, new product launches, or portfolio lifecycle management.· Experience working within medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.· Working knowledge of forecasting, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply & Operations Execution (S&OE), demand planning, inventory management, and commercialization processes.· Demonstrated ability to simplify complexity, improve organizational effectiveness, and build scalable business processes.· Comfortable navigating ambiguity while balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.· Collaborative leadership style with a track record of influencing without direct authority.· A growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for helping teams perform at their highest level.· Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.· Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders and drive alignment within highly matrixed organizations.· Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.· Strong analytical mindset with experience translating data into actionable business decisions.· Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across functions and geographies.· Passion for operational excellence and creating scalable solutions that enable commercial success.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 RequirementsThe 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. ‌Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io. ‌Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$90,400.00 - $135,600.00This 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 plansIt 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. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.SummaryLocation: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States of AmericaType: Full time