We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jan 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

We are seeking a highly skilled Risk Management Expert with deep knowledge of ISO 14971 to lead risk management strategy for our medical device products (Capital and disposable). This role is pivotal in ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation throughout the product lifecycle.

 

Develop and maintain comprehensive strategies for risk management activities, including:

• Creating and managing risk management plans and reports, as well as conducting regular risk reviews.

• Performing thorough hazard analyses to identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation measures.

• Leading Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) in collaboration with project teams to systematically evaluate potential failure modes and their impacts.

• Analyzing and reviewing product complaints to anticipate and prevent future issues.

• Conducting detailed risk analyses in conjunction with the system engineering team to ensure all potential risks are identified and addressed.

• Implementing and maintaining robust product security measures to protect against potential vulnerabilities.

• Developing and managing post-market surveillance plans to monitor product performance and safety in the field.

• Maintaining and curating risk logs to ensure accurate and up-to-date risk documentation

 

Other potential responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance processes and standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, NPD and regulatory affairs, to define and implement systems engineering processes that ensure product quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO, and other international standards, and participate in regulatory audits and inspections.

• Oversee validation and verification activities, including the development of test plans, protocols, and reports to ensure that products meet specified requirements.

• Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of quality assurance activities, including test results, risk assessments, and compliance reports.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and other relevant standards.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex information to stakeholders.

• Leadership: Proven leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience: Experience in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Capital equipment

• Industry Experience: Medical device industry.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in quality assurance practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

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.

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):$147,200.00 - $220,800.00

 

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.

 

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.