Sr. Director CRMA Chief of Staff

Senior Director, Chief of Staff to the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (CSMO) Application window closes on 23 Jul 2026. As Senior Director, Chief of Staff to the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (CSMO), you will serve as a strategic partner helping connect scientific, medical, and regulatory priorities with key enterprise initiatives that drive innovation, growth, and impact. Enterprise Strategy & Leadership Operations Partner with the CSMO to drive alignment of strategic priorities across the organization and ensure strong connectivity to enterprise growth and innovation objectives. Lead the annual strategic planning process and translate enterprise strategy into clear priorities and execution plans for the function. Design and manage leadership operating mechanisms, including functional reviews, leadership forums, and strategic communications that improve alignment, speed, and execution. Strengthen connectivity across the leadership team and enterprise partners to enable effective cross‑functional collaboration. Planning, Coordination & Execution Coordinate planning activities across the organization to ensure alignment of priorities, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress across key initiatives and programs, surfacing interdependencies, risks, and opportunities to leadership to help maintain alignment and accelerate execution. Partner with functional teams and program leaders to synthesize inputs, prepare leadership materials, and ensure clear communication and follow‑through on leadership decisions. Serve as a central point of coordination for cross‑functional workstreams, helping connect efforts across teams and ensuring initiatives remain aligned and moving forward. Support executive readiness by coordinating input from subject matter experts and developing integrated materials for senior leadership and enterprise‑level discussions. Enterprise Initiatives & Transformation Coordinate the function’s engagement in major enterprise initiatives, including digital and AI‑enabled transformation, innovation programs, and growth strategies. Facilitate coordination across CMRA and enterprise initiatives to connect scientific, medical, and regulatory efforts and synthesize an integrated view for leadership and enterprise discussions. Support organizational transformation initiatives by helping align priorities, teams, and operating approaches as the organization evolves. Portfolio, Investment & Strategic Growth Work closely with CMRALT, Finance, HR, and other partners to support key functional processes such as annual operating planning (AOP), annual strategic planning, resource planning, and organizational priorities. Coordinate with Business Development and the CMRA leadership team to support M&A, divestiture, and business development activities, helping to ensure alignment and preparation across strategy, operations, and integration planning. Track progress across key strategic initiatives and provide insights to leadership to support decision‑making and execution. Executive Engagement & Decision Support Develop strategic insights and executive materials for senior leadership discussions, including portfolio reviews, enterprise strategy forums, and board‑level engagements. Enable effective decision‑making by ensuring leaders have clear, integrated perspectives across complex initiatives. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CSMO and leadership team, helping strengthen organizational effectiveness, communication, and execution. Qualifications & Experience Requires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross‑department project teams or manage across multiple functions. Typically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines (e.g., finance, IT). Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience), or advanced degree with a minimum 13 years of relevant experience and 10+ years of managerial experience. Key Attributes Strategic thinker who is highly organized, adaptable, and an effective communicator. Skilled in stakeholder management and aligning business and financial objectives. Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to demonstrate extreme flexibility, shaping priorities and navigating complex, evolving environments. Adept at establishing operational mechanisms, integrating across complex organizations, and able to dive into details when needed. 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. 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. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $212,800.00 – $319,200.00 This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long‑term incentive plan. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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. Legal Notice For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medtronic