Sr. Engineering Director- Portfolio Leader- Cardiac Surgery (CS) and Aortic (A)

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Nov 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeThe Sr Engineering Director position has the primary responsibility, ownership and authority as the portfolio leader of the Cardiac Surgery (CS) surgical valve, ECLS and atrial fibrillation therapies. Reporting to the R&D VP, this position will partner with the CS leadership team to develop and implement an overarching vision and strategy for product development within CS. This individual manages the R&D therapy leaders in the Surgical Valve, Atrial Fibrillation and ECLS technology organizations and drive accountability, ownership and execution of the Product Development process and deliverables. This position will be critical in the development and deployment of strategy that aligns with the CS strategies and initiatives to ensure new products are delivered on time and meet functional and operational goals including Quality, Manufacturability, Performance, Cost and Flawless Launch. Key partners and stakeholders include Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Finance and other CS functions as required. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Director to lead the Cardiac Surgery (CS) portfolio focused on valve disease, atrial fibrillation and ECLS therapies.  Reporting to the R&D Vice President, this position will be responsible to develop and implement an overarching vision and strategy for CS product portfolio.  This individual will oversee the Surgical Valve, ECLS and AF technology organizations and drive accountability, ownership and execution of the product development process and deliverables, raising expectations on the application of DRM and EUMDR to anticipate and respond quickly to the needs of the business. As the Cardiac Surgery portfolio leader, you will serve as the strategic glue between development activities, programs, and business needs. You will develop and deploy strategies that aligns with the CS Objectives and its operations strategies and initiatives and ensure new products are delivered on time and meet functional and operational goals including Quality, Manufacturability, Performance, Cost and Flawless Launch. This requires you to navigate deep technical interdependencies, influence related business development cycle, product requirements, and provide the overarching coordination necessary to deliver the next generation of life saving cardiac devices. Key partners and stakeholders include Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Finance and other CS functions as required. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight: Plans, directs and implements all aspects of Cardiac Surgery product portfolio and development of medical device products.  Lead the R&D therapy leaders / teams through the evaluation, development, and lifecycle management of large-scale projects. Operational Excellence: Drive improved process development capabilities to support new product development and product launches. Serve as the primary liaison between project planning and execution teams to ensure seamless delivery across hardware and software disciplines. Portfolio Governance: Establish objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple therapies.  Assume Financial stewardship of the portfolio. Budget and manage operating expenses and enforce appropriate cost controls and financial discipline. Risk & Resolution: Identify complex, undefined issues that impact multiple business therapies. Use significant conceptualization and reasoning skills to develop resolutions that meet productivity and quality goals. Executive Influence: Act as a principal spokesperson for these therapies, conducting high-level briefings for senior R&D and CS leadership on critical outcomes and strategic proposals. Provide support for escalations within the therapy platforms. Process Innovation: Continuously improve entire systems and procedures that affect program management across the organization.  Drive a culture/environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Expectations: A Master of Complexity: You have a proven track record of managing multi-workstream programs where product development, compliance and clinical needs intersect. An Influencer: You excel at gaining support for strategic programs across multiple therapies and in environments with competing objectives and perspectives. A Visionary Leader: You can lead large, matrixed units and vendors, providing direction and accountability even without direct-report authority. A Strategic Thinker: You don't just execute; you assess business strategy and recommend strategics changes or new initiatives to stay ahead of the market. Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile: Baccalaureate with minimum of 15+ years of engineering experience with 10+ years of managerial experience with 10+ years of relevant functional management experience OR advanced degree with a minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, with 10+ years of relevant functional management experience. Minimum of 12+ years of strategic project development experience utilizing PDP process Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Engineering and/or scientific discipline MBA, PMP, or certification Understanding of the cardiac disease states Strong understanding of cross-functional business operations/operations. Mastery within a technical discipline or broad expertise across multiple related medical device disciplines Strong understanding of medical device regulations and Design Controls regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, etc.) Experience in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) or equivalent design/manufacturing process improvement initiative Highly skilled in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks Ability to effectively interface and communicate with employees at all organizational levels Ability to operate in a leadership capacity, handling high-pressure requirements and intricate organizational interdependencies Exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills, negotiating, managing change, resolving conflict About Medtronic: Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.  We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements: 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