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To learn more about our employees featured here, specific career opportunities, and how you can help us change the way the world treats chronic disease, visit www.medtronic.com/careers.
“Being an equities trader just wasn’t fulfilling. Now I’m helping improve people’s lives.” George | Territor y Manager | Diabetes | Texas
“I had been in medicine and academia, but wanted to help increase healthcare options. I sought out Medtronic because of the cutting-edge technology here.” Sandeep | Clinical Research Manager | CardioVascular | California
Imagine playing a role in changing what it means to live with chronic disease. At Medtronic, you can. We’re creating innovative technologies that treat chronic diseases in new ways so people can live better, longer. In the process, we’re changing the way the world thinks about healthcare. That kind of global leadership requires bold thinkers and original ideas. We’re actively involved in shaping the industry and continually transforming technologies so physicians have what they need to help their patients move forward with life. If you want a career that’s challenging, energizing, and rewarding, we hope you’ll consider joining us as we push the boundaries of medical technology.
Powerful Motivator A Patient Focus That Inspires Us to Excel
No matter where you work at Medtronic, you’ll quickly discover the common commitment that unites all 38,000 employees worldwide: The Medtronic Mission, which is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our Mission is what drives us to continually re-imagine medical technology: to look comprehensively at how people with chronic disease want to live and then work with physicians to deliver new technologies that make it possible.
The Medtronic Mission To contribute to human welfare by the application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of products that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
At Medtronic, we get to see how our technologies improve the lives of millions of patients a year. One of them is Yui Zenke, pictured here. Her Medtronic pacemaker keeps her heart beating regularly so she can run and enjoy the everyday activities of a typical Japanese college student.
Countless Possibilities Opportunities to Gain Expertise and Change Lives
Here, your career is limited only by your imagination. When you work at the world’s largest medical technology company, you can help advance life-changing technologies, including electrical stimulation, mechanical devices, drug and biologics delivery, diagnostics, and remote monitoring. Our therapies treat more than 30 chronic conditions covering many areas of the body. So whether you work in engineering, manufacturing, sales, or operations, you can make a difference in the lives of people suffering from cardiac rhythm disorders; cardiovascular disease; spinal conditions; musculoskeletal trauma; neurological disorders; diabetes; urological and digestive disorders; or ear, nose, and throat conditions. At Medtronic, you can gain broad experiences while helping people with chronic disease gain a new outlook on life.
“I moved up through the ranks in Quality as a design assurance engineer, but then got the opportunity to move into Human Resources and help recruit diverse high-potential talent. It’s a great match for my functional and business skills.” Cathy | Strategic Talent Sourcing Consultant | Human Resources | Minnesota
New Frontiers Entrepreneurial Culture Encourages Bold Thinking
Our innovations are driven by fresh ideas and courageous thinkers. If you have a great idea, you’ll be encouraged to explore it. Your contributions could result in the next medical breakthrough, a more efficient manufacturing process, or new legislation that makes it easier for patients to get our life-changing therapies. At Medtronic, there’s no shortage of innovations to work on. We continually improve our existing products to make them less invasive and more effective, as well as explore new technologies and therapies. At any one time, we’re conducting hundreds of clinical trials.
RestoreULTRA™ Neurostimulator
MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time System
Prestige® Cervical Disc
Amy | Senior Scientist | Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management | Minnesota
Consulta™ Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator
Endeavor® Drug-Eluting Stent
Mosaic® Tissue Valve
“I can’t imagine a better place for my career than Medtronic. I get to devote 10% of my time to innovative projects of my choosing, I can be myself, and I know
To learn about our many innovative products and the conditions they treat, go to www.medtronic.com/mdt_com/our-therapies.
I’m making a difference in people’s lives.”
Global Connections Worldwide Opportunities to Expand Your Skills
Success is not a solo endeavor at Medtronic. Our achievements are the result of many dynamic collaborations with partners around the world. These global interactions give you a broader perspective and a multitude of cross-cultural opportunities to grow. Whether you’re meeting with physicians from another country, collaborating with peers as part of an international team, or working with worldwide agencies on policy issues, you can benefit from our rich, multicultural environment. We have more than 250 Medtronic facilities, 38,000 employees, and thousands of partners around the world. You could be part of this diverse, global team that’s transforming healthcare.
“I’m based in Hong Kong, but last year I worked with a CardioVascular team in California for 4 months, broadening my understanding of the business and what it takes to succeed on a global scale.” Elizabeth | Group Marketing Manager | Coronary Vascular | Greater China
Empowered to Excel The Inspiration to Make Your Mark
Our success depends on the strength of our employees. So we help optimize your individual talents and interests. Want to lead a global team? Get physicians to adopt a new technology? Develop a therapy that will help millions? At Medtronic, you’ll find those opportunities and more. You’ll also find leaders eager to help you pursue your dreams. Creating the right solutions means starting with the right people—then giving them the tools and freedom to make their mark. We’re proud of our reputation for attracting and developing some of the brightest leaders in the medical technology industry. We work hard at it, because millions of lives depend on it.
“I was doing well as an international corporate banker, but I really wanted to contribute to the well-being of others. I was drawn to Medtronic because of the Mission-driven culture.” Pim | Business Director for Western Europe | Gastroenterology-Urology | Switzerland
Individual Value Recognizing the Personal Worth of Employees
To change the face of chronic disease, we need new ideas and diverse insights. So we seek out and welcome people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Those differing views are a powerful asset, because they reflect the diverse nature of our global marketplace, customers, and patients. Fostering a culture that respects and values individual strengths is the right thing to do—for our business and society.
Valerie | Financial Analyst | Spinal and Biologics | Tennessee
“I like that we help people from diverse walks of life with so many diverse products. This is a meaningful career.”
Solid Foundation The Support to Be Your Best
Our ambitious vision requires all of us to work at peak performance. To support that, we help you find balance, because we know that being there for family, laughing with friends, and giving to your community are important to feeling satisfied. We provide comprehensive and well-rounded benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family—however you define family. And we offer ample opportunities to take care of your community through our Mission in Motion program. You can choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back while gaining new skills and leadership experiences.
“I work long and hard when I’m traveling, which is okay because I really enjoy my job and working with customers. To balance that, I leave the office at a decent time when I’m home, so I can spend time with my family, run, and volunteer.” Brad | Senior Director | Navigation in Surgical Technologies | Colorado
Worldwide Recognition Awards and Acknowledgements #12 of 20 Best Global Companies for Leaders Hewitt Associates, in partnership with The RBL Group and FORTUNE magazine (2007) America’s Most Admired Companies FORTUNE magazine (2008, 11th consecutive year) Great Place to Work in Italy, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden The Great Place to Work Institute (2008) Best Employer Award in Australasia and Japan Hewitt Associates (2007) #63 of 100 Best Companies to Work For The (UK) Sunday Times (2008) Corporate Circle Award U.S. National Medical Association (2008) Innovation Company of the Year Engineers Ireland professional organization (2008) Best Diversity Company Readers of Diversity/Careers magazine and website (2008) Employer of Choice for Women Australian government (2007, second consecutive year) Excellence in Community Communications (Medtronic Foundation) Philanthropy Journal’s Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Programs (2008) Medtronic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce.