Senior Director, US Regulatory and Global Digital Health Policy

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 21 Jul 2026. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Senior Director, US Regulatory and Global Digital Health Policy is responsible for leading the development and execution of integrated regulatory policy and advocacy strategies across the U.S. regulatory environment and global digital health domains. This role shapes external regulatory frameworks—particularly for software, AI, and other emerging technologies—by influencing policy development, engaging with regulators and industry stakeholders, and translating regulatory intelligence into enterprise-level strategic insights. This position collaborates closely with leaders of Cybersecurity Policy and Global Harmonization/International Policy, including with respect to approaches for Digital Health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and advance a cohesive regulatory policy strategy spanning U.S. regulatory frameworks and global digital health domains. Shape the evolution of regulatory expectations for AI/ML, software, and emerging technologies. Serve as a primary interface with the FDA and US-facing industry associations with respect to regulatory policy. Lead development of advocacy strategies, comments, and external policy engagement. Monitor and interpret regulatory trends and translate into actionable strategic insights. Identify first‑mover opportunities and strategic implications for the business based on policy direction. Coordinate enterprise alignment across Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Government Affairs, and business units. Lead cross‑functional initiatives through a global, matrixed organization.

COLLABORATION MODEL

This role operates in close partnership with complementary policy and strategy leaders, including the Senior Director of Cybersecurity Policy and the Senior Director of Global Harmonization and International Policy.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Manages multiple major, strategic programs and initiatives across the organization that require strong influence outside of immediate program stakeholders. Is accountable for overall program portfolio success. Assesses business strategy and recommends new programs or program changes. Organizational Impact: Establishes program portfolio objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple interconnected programs. Identifies business need and establishes new policies and procedures that affect program management. Has budget accountability for one or more strategic programs. Program decisions are made independently with strategic or costly decisions recommended to higher level management. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are complex, undefined and impact multiple businesses, functions or programs, where information is typically difficult to obtain and extensive investigation to understand the root cause of problems is required. Responsible for changing or improving upon entire processes or systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation skills. Communication and Influence: Communicates and conducts briefings with senior or executive leadership regarding new strategic program proposals and critical program outcomes. Serves as principal spokesperson for multiple programs, interacting with leaders and executives on highly significant matters. Influences across functions, businesses and with external stakeholders to gain support of strategic programs where there are competing objectives and perspectives. Leadership and Talent Management: Leads a matrixed large unit that typically includes multiple teams led by Program Managers and/or vendors. Approves tasks and schedule necessary for successful program execution. Not directly responsible for hire or fire decisions and people management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND 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. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)) and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum 13 years of relevant experience and 10+ years of managerial experience. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside 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 describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $221,600.00 - $332,400.00. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and for an annual long‑term incentive plan. Benefits include 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). Additional benefits include 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, and Capital Accumulation Plan.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

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. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medtronic