Marketing Program Manager - International Spine Hardware & Biologics

Onsite Lafayette, Colorado, United States of America Los Angeles, California, United States of America Irvine, California, United States of America Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America Full time R80483 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on – 3 Nov 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 Medtronic Neuroscience is focused on transforming care for patients with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Through meaningful innovation and strong clinical partnerships, we help clinicians deliver therapies that improve lives and expand what is possible in-patient care. Cranial & Spinal Technologies advances surgical care for patients with spine and cranial conditions. We develop innovative solutions that help clinicians plan, navigate, and deliver procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes in mind. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST This role provides international (INTL) portfolio leadership for the Spine Hardware & Biologics portfolio, with a primary focus on portfolio phase-in/phase-out (lifecycle) planning, surgeon Voice of Customer (VOC) collection to inform upstream development, and downstream launch readiness. The position works across multiple time zones and builds strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing, and Sales, while serving as a key link between INTL regions and US-based project teams. Primary Responsibilities: Regional surgeon Voice Of Customer (upstream support) Lead the collection of surgeon VOC for assigned region to support upstream development projects, including identifying priority customer segments, designing VOC approaches, and synthesizing insights into actionable inputs for US project teams and other stakeholders Partner with regional clinical, sales, and marketing stakeholders to ensure VOC is representative, timely, and aligned to portfolio strategy needs Portfolio management & lifecycle planning (phase-in/phase-out) Own INTL portfolio lifecycle planning for assigned products/SKUs, including phase-in/phase-out guidance to regions and coordinated execution planning Drive strategy alignment across INTL regions for lifecycle decisions, ensuring consistent guidance, timing assumptions, and readiness expectations Lead structured, proactive communication to project teams to ensure upstream and life-cycle decisions reflect INTL market needs, constraints, and timing Downstream launch readiness & cross-functional alignment Support downstream launch readiness planning to enable successful launches across INTL regions Align cross-functional partners (Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing, and Sales) around launch readiness deliverables, timelines, risks, and mitigation plans Coordinate readiness workstreams to support regional execution, including planning materials, enablement needs, and operational/regulatory constraints that may impact launch timing Regional enablement & strategic marketing support Provide focused enablement and strategic marketing support to regional marketing teams , including guidance on messaging adaptation, launch sequencing considerations, and lifecycle transition communications. Facilitate best-practice sharing across regions to improve consistency and speed of execution Working conditions Travel: Quarterly International (Singapore, Australia and Japan)(1X) monthly travel within US as needed Work schedule: Requires flexible work hours due to support across time zones Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in spine/CST with an understanding of the marketplace, INTL regions, and key market trends to support regions strategically Experience working across INTL cultures and navigating the human element to the work environment Experience partnering with commercial teams (Sales/Marketing) and operational teams (Operations/Supply Chain) to execute time-bound transitions across regions Experience managing surgeon relationships related to upstream product development feedback and downstream commercialization efforts Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional planning and executing complex transitions or programs end-to-end (e.g., product lifecycle, launch readiness, supply-to-commercial coordination, or portfolio operations) Strong project management capability: building integrated plans, driving accountability, managing risks/issues, and delivering measurable outcomes 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. 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):$125,600.00 – $188,400.00 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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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. 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. 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