Upstream Product Manager

A Day in the Life

Embark on an exciting journey with Medtronic’s Digital Technologies Business Unit, where we are at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge technology that provides real‑time support to surgeons in the operating room. At Digital Technologies, we are transforming operating room experiences through advanced surgical analysis systems powered by state‑of‑the‑art artificial intelligence.

We are seeking an experienced Upstream Product Manager to lead strategy and early‑stage development for next‑generation Touch Surgery ecosystem—a connected, AI‑powered platform transforming surgical data into actionable insight. This role requires deep expertise in AI algorithms, edge computing, or software marketing, with a focus on translating emerging technologies into scalable, commercially viable products.

• Define and drive short‑ and long‑range product strategies for AI‑enabled and edge‑based software solutions
• Identify and prioritize unmet clinical, operational, and economic needs across surgeons, hospital administrators, and health systems
• Shape product vision, roadmap, and positioning across the full product lifecycle
• Lead market research, segmentation, and competitive analysis across digital surgery and AI ecosystems
• Translate customer and user insights into differentiated product requirements and value propositions
• Evaluate product viability, business cases, and long‑term growth opportunities
• Partner with engineering and data science teams to define AI applications, edge deployment strategies, and data pipelines
• Ensure alignment between technical capabilities and real‑world clinical workflows
• Influence product specifications, prioritization, and development trade‑offs
• Develop upstream marketing strategies that enable successful downstream execution
• Define core messaging, positioning, and evidence strategy for hospital and executive audiences
• Partner cross‑functionally (R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial) to ensure successful product launches and adoption at scale
• Act as a subject matter expert across AI‑enabled surgical solutions and digital ecosystems
• Engage with internal leadership and external stakeholders to shape strategy and drive alignment
• Support strategic partnerships, key accounts, and innovation initiatives

• 7+ years in product management, upstream marketing, or strategy roles within software, AI, medtech, or digital health
• Demonstrated experience in software or platform‑based product marketing or edge computing or distributed systems
• Strong track record of bringing complex, technical products to market
• Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, data science, and commercial teams
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling customer value propositions

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.

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Pay range:
United Kingdom: 87,600.00 GBP -  GBP. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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 representatives 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.