Sr. Group Manager - Carotid Neurovascular (Onsite)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 May 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

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.          

Careers that Change Lives

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our Neurovascular operating unit advances treatment of stroke, brain aneurysms, and vascular disorders through innovative endovascular technologies. With devices designed for revascularization, embolization, and precise intervention, we support clinicians in delivering timely, effective care for complex neurovascular conditions. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Neurovascular

The Carotid Senior Group Manager will play a critical role within the Neurovascular marketing organization, with responsibility for leading both upstream and downstream marketing for the carotid disease state. This individual will help drive the connection between strategy and execution — ensuring the business is making smart portfolio decisions, developing compelling product and disease-state strategies, and translating those strategies into strong commercial execution.

This role will oversee carotid-related product management across the full continuum, including market assessment, customer and competitive insight, segmentation, product positioning, innovation support, launch readiness, sales enablement, physician adoption, and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and day-to-day execution. Success in this role will require someone who can think beyond the product itself and help shape how the business wins in the carotid space. This individual will work closely with Sales, Medical Education, Clinical, R&D, regional marketing partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure priorities are aligned, execution is disciplined, and marketing efforts drive real business impact.

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

Carotid Portfolio Leadership

• Lead product management for the carotid portfolio, with responsibility across both upstream and downstream marketing activities.

• Support development of the disease-state and product strategy for carotid, ensuring plans are grounded in customer needs, competitive dynamics, market trends, and business priorities.

• Help identify opportunities to strengthen market position, accelerate adoption, and expand the impact of the carotid portfolio.

• Ensure product and marketing strategies are connected to commercial realities and field needs.

• Up to 30–40% travel, including field visits, physician engagement, conferences, business reviews, and internal planning meetings.

Upstream Product Management

• Gather and translate market insights, customer feedback, clinical evidence, and competitive intelligence into actionable recommendations.

• Support portfolio planning, market segmentation, business case development, and roadmap recommendations for carotid-related products and initiatives.

• Partner with R&D, Clinical, and leadership to help inform product requirements, innovation priorities, and future investment decisions.

• Help define differentiated value propositions and positioning for the carotid portfolio.

Downstream Marketing & Commercial Execution

• Lead downstream marketing efforts across messaging, campaigns, sales tools, physician engagement, training support, and market activation for the carotid portfolio.

• Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure materials and programs are practical, differentiated, timely, and aligned to field needs.

• Support launch planning and execution with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability.

• Ensure commercial materials and initiatives help increase awareness, confidence, utilization, and adoption.

Lifecycle Management

• Support lifecycle management across the carotid portfolio, including positioning refinement, competitive response, line extensions, and market development opportunities.

• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve market impact and business results.

• Help ensure the carotid portfolio remains strategically aligned and commercially competitive.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of people or program managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of people or program managerial experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting both upstream and downstream marketing activities.

• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Clinical, Medical Education, and R&D.

• Neurovascular, vascular, cardiovascular, or other complex procedural medical device experience

• Carotid disease-state experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product and marketing plans.

• Product management and marketing expertise across both upstream and downstream disciplines.

• Strong commercial orientation and understanding of how marketing supports sales success and business growth.

• Technical and clinical fluency sufficient to engage credibly with physicians and internal stakeholders.

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):$160,000.00 - $240,000.00

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

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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
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