We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Feb 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 committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role. Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), the largest and most successful medical technology company in the world is entering the market of Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) and digitizing surgery. We are seeking an established Robotics Startup Specialist Manager that is eager to use all skills and competencies to deploy quickly our groundbreaking robotic assisted surgical solutions to patients, surgeons and hospitals. As part of our Medtronic mission, we believe that patients around the world deserve access to the best quality of care and improved outcomes in order to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our aim is to expand access to Robotic Assisted Surgery and reduce clinical variability through a portfolio of surgical robotic technologies and analytical solutions. If you are: + A highly motivated professional towards best clinical practices and the world of minimal invasive surgery. + You have a successful track record of leading, coaching and motivating a high performing clinical and technical team. + You are comfortable within clinical and industrial knowledge and leading people across multiple countries. + You are energized by a highly challenging environment and promoting change towards best clinical practices. + You are attracted by a start-up atmosphere within a large multi-national organization. We are looking for a colleague that is attracted by, and can subscribe to the Medtronic mission: + To contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. + To direct our growth in the areas of biomedical engineering where we display maximum strength and ability; to gather people and facilities that tend to augment these areas; to continuously build on these areas through education and knowledge assimilation; to avoid participation in areas where we cannot make unique and worthy contributions. + To strive without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products; to be the unsurpassed standard of comparison and to be recognized as a company of dedication, honesty, integrity, and service. + To make a fair profit on current operations to meet our obligations, sustain our growth, and reach our goals. + To recognize the personal worth of all employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company's success. + To maintain good citizenship as a company. A Medtronic Robotic Startup Specialist Manager (RSUSM) leads a team of Start-up Specialists (SUS) that are responsible for the utilization of the Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery Systems to a selected list of our existing hospitals clients. The RSUSM is responsible for achieving a high and growing robotic system utilization in the assigned area. The RSUSM will lead a team of highly qualified and motivated SUS in an assigned geography, The RSUSM is expected to attend meetings with hospital clients, together with the SUS, to lead conversations around hospital robotics programs, with clinical and managerial stakeholders. The operating unit of Surgical Robotics is going to be a major growth contributor to Medtronic, and it will develop fast. This is a unique opportunity to start in a leadership position and take part in launching an innovative new soft tissue robotics technology to compete in a high growth, multi-billion dollar market. **Position Responsibilities** + Be out in the field and travel frequently to meet with members of your team, clients and other colleagues. Occasionally you work from home. + You start every day with the success of your team in mind, it is all about them. + You work independently in the region you cover, and you keep a close alignment with your manager on the most critical points. + You invest and prioritize the team you manage to be and become highly qualified, motivated and supported in the field. + You work closely with other Medtronic leaders in both the Americas region and in the Global Surgical OU + You engage with surgeon teams and KOLs to develop Hospital Robotics Programs to promote a high utilization of our robotic assisted surgery technology. You engage and to convince clinical leaders and hospital executives in looking to expand the use of our RAS technology. + You are able to structure and develop presentations, actions plans and wrap-around proposals of best clinical practices, according to RS Utilization portfolio. + You are able to lead negotiations in the most complex meetings with hospital leaders. **Must Haves** + Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience in technical, clinical or hospital commercial work, with experience leading negotiations with a proven track record of success + Proven leadership experience with leading teams, or projects within a technical, clinical or hospital environment **Nice to Have:** + Advanced Degree (MBA, MA Ed, MA, or PhD). + You are an expert in the world of surgery, possess active and deep know-how about open-, minimal invasive- and robotic assisted surgery. + Your leadership style is one of facilitating your team, caring deeply about the wellbeing and development of your direct reports, making them successful before yourselves. + Willing to help by nature and a keen team player, you want the best service quality, you are full of energy, you have a passion to clinical best practices and a passion to increase access to RAS and manage clinical variability. + You are a winner, but in the right way. You play by the rules and you respect and adhere to company policies. You make sure, your team plays by the rules. + Have the ability to express your ideas in a straightforward and a clear manner. You enjoy in engaging in thoughtful, intelligent, and factual debates, you enjoy critical thinking and are curious and eager to learn. + Speak English and one or more other languages relative to the geographical location of your job. + Modern computer literacy and solid digital skills **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):$180,000 - $180,000 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). In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. 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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic) **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 (http://www.medtronic.com) . 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here (https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-states/employee-support-services/careers/la-county-legal-notice.pdf) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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. **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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) . For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com