Senior Market Development Manager, Robotic Assisted Surgery at Medtronic

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 May 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 20-25% of global travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

At Medtronic, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical technology and improving lives through relentless innovation. Our Surgical Robotics division is at the forefront of developing robotic-assisted solutions that offer advanced surgical precision, enhanced safety, and improved patient outcomes. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare and impact lives around the globe.

Medtronic is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Market Development Manager to join our Surgical Robotics business unit. This individual contributor role, reporting to the Global Senior Marketing Director, is pivotal in driving the marketing strategy for specific surgical specialties, managing clinical claims, and promoting clinical evidence to maximize the impact and market penetration of our robotic systems. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the surgical and medical landscape, coupled with a proven track record in strategic marketing and evidence-based promotion.

Responsibilities include:

• Surgical Specialty Marketing: Develop and implement robust marketing strategies for the use of robotic technology in designated surgical specialties. Craft targeted messages, identify key market segments, and deploy marketing tactics to enhance brand visibility and adoption among healthcare professionals.

• Claims Management: Oversee the development and substantiation of claims related to our robotic systems. Work closely with legal, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure claims are accurate, compliant, and effectively support marketing strategies.

• Clinical Evidence Promotion: Lead initiatives to communicate and leverage clinical evidence that underscores the efficacy and safety of our robotic systems. Develop materials and campaigns to disseminate findings through various channels, including digital platforms, conferences, and direct engagements with key opinion leaders.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive awareness, customer engagement, and adoption of Medtronic's surgical solutions.

• Market Insights: Continuously gather and analyze market data, competitor activities, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and adjust marketing plans accordingly.

• Global travel approximately 20-25%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in marketing, market development or similar or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, market development or similar.

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree

• Strong understanding of clinical research and evidence-based marketing practices.

• Proven ability to develop and execute marketing strategies that align with complex regulatory landscapes and diverse customer needs.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$127,200.00 - $190,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

U.S. Pay Transparency (for SIP, Commission, Hourly Direct, Interns, Executives)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 plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
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.

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