Sr. Strategic Planning Associate

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Aug 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 Life

As a Senior Strategic Planning Associate for the Surgical Operating Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medtronic's global strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including senior executives and partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. Your work will directly influence high-level decision making and the direction of Medtronic's largest Operating Unit.

This role offers unique visibility and the opportunity to make a global impact, driving the next generation of minimally invasive surgery.

As a Senior Strategic Planning Associate for the Surgical Operating Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medtronic's global strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including senior executives and partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. Your work will directly influence high-level decision making and the direction of Medtronic's largest Operating Unit.

This role offers unique visibility and the opportunity to make a global impact, driving the next generation of minimally invasive surgery.

A Day in the Life

* Drive and organize robust end-to-end Strategic Planning process across Surgical's business units, regions, and functional partners

* Engage directly with Surgical OU LT to support planning, deployment, and measurement of strategic programs and performance indicators

* Plan, execute, and present analyses influencing leadership decision-making and the strategic direction of the Surgical Operating Unit.

* Support key Senior Leadership discussions (BOD, ExCom, Portfolio QBRs) and manage Surgical Governance mechanisms

* Conduct and present robust analysis in support of Surgical portfolio management, including prioritization, ROI / NPV, and strategic assessment across R&D, Commercial, and functional programs and unfunded opportunities

* Collaborate closely with finance to align and reconcile long-term revenue and P&L planning with strategic objectives

* Ad-hoc strategy work as needed, e.g. product strategy development, M&A support, financial modeling, market and competitive analysis, and leadership presentations

* Global travel up to 30%

Core Skills and Competencies:

* Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and financial models

* Proficiency creating and delivering executive-level presentations

* High degree of intellectual curiosity with a proactive approach to work; focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving organizational success

* Proven ability to influence and partner effectively across functions, geographies, and levels in a highly matrixed, cross functional environment

* Familiarity with market research, competitive intelligence, and business case development for organic and inorganic growth opportunities

Must Have:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree Required

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have:

* Direct experience in management consulting, strategy, business development, or a related strategic role

* Prior experience in medical device industry

* Familiarity with strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, Porter's Five Forces)

* Proficiency with analytics systems such as PowerBI and Tableau

* Proficiency with generative AI tools

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