We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Apr 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

The Cardiac Rhythm Management Group brings all of our cardiac businesses together into one cross-functional, collaborative operating unit to employ the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe. Cardiac Rhythm Management offers devices and therapies to treat abnormal heart rhythms, as well as cardiac diagnostic and monitoring solutions.

Be on the frontlines of the emerging area of medical device data protection and privacy as an integral member and technical leader within a team responsible for creating, deploying, and monitoring cybersecurity and privacy solutions for Medtronic’s medical devices and supporting IT infrastructure.

Work directly with R&D teams to ensure all relevant data protection and privacy risks are identified and evaluated, and appropriate and well-balanced solutions are implemented.

Develop project privacy management deliverables for regulatory bodies to comply with standards / guidance documents, and successfully communicate data protection policies, processes and solutions to customers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Lead and execute product data privacy activities, including data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and implementation of mitigation strategies.
Provide product privacy consultations and develop product-specific privacy policies and procedures.
Guide products through the Privacy by Design process in partnership with R&D teams; define and recommend appropriate privacy controls at the product and system level.
Lead and support product-specific data privacy investigations, including corrective actions, remediation, and risk mitigation efforts.
Manage privacy-related deliverables for regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, standards, and guidance.
Support responses to customer privacy and security inquiries in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Partner with regional business and legal stakeholders to provide guidance on product-specific privacy requirements.
Promote privacy awareness and drive compliance through training, consultation, and ongoing engagement.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:

Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR
Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience

Nice to Have:

CIPP or equivalent certification, or comparable experience/education in privacy and compliance
2+ years of experience in privacy compliance or related roles
Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess trade-offs and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
High attention to detail and accuracy in handling complex information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Proven ability to influence and drive behavioral change across stakeholders
Ability to communicate privacy risks effectively and support balanced, business-aligned decision-making
Strong business acumen with a commitment to delivering timely, high-quality support
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; able to break down complex work into manageable tasks
Experience managing privacy and security incidents
Solid understanding of data protection practices, risk management, cybersecurity principles, and incident response
Knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA and GDPR
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities
Ability to develop creative, compliant solutions to complex challenges
Experience working with customers and external stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industries preferred
Background in cybersecurity, information security, or IT preferred
Experience with contracts and legal interpretation preferred

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 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. (ADA-United States of America). 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. Learn more about our benefits here. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.  Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$125,600.00 - $188,400.00

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 62,320.00 EUR - 93,480.00 EUR |

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

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

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.

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.

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