We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Mar 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 We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.At Medtronic, the Clinical Specialist, supports the Neuromodulation Pain and Target Drug Delivery as well as Interventional Therapies (in some districts) in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service and education.  This person will be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory and district.   This is a field based role. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: - Represents Medtronic as device specialist during surgical procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and products required are available, providing technical support and device selection, and performing programming and testing of all device systems - Manages patients through all phases of the clinical process as well as educate them on the features and benefits of Medtronic products - Provides clinical support in surgeries, re-programmings, trouble-shooting and follow ups in hospitals and clinics - Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products and therapies. This is expected by, but not limited to, coordinating one on one teaching sessions, formal in-services, education programs, seminars and/or outside symposia (based off quarterly Plan of Action as directed by Leadership) - Responds promptly and professionally to device-related inquiries by customers and patients - Ability to be flexible with schedule while working and/or attending clinical events, possibly outside of normal business hours to include weekends and after hours and at the discretion of Clinical Specialist Manager - Adheres to company policies and complies with required event reporting and documentation, utilizing Medtronic technology tools - Responsible for managing inventory provided for case coverage, including:  timely transactions when product is used, sold or transferred, maintaining a required level of cycle count accuracy, executing product retrievals as instructed, turning over inventory in a reasonable time frame, not implanting expired product or product that is on hold - Contributes to the achievement of quarterly goals associated with specific initiatives at the district, regional and/or national level by partnering with colleagues and communicating effectively and regularly    with Leadership - Maintains a working knowledge of competitive products - Regularly visits accounts to establish/maintain relationships with office staff and Health care providers - Accountable for placing orders with customer service for pending purchase orders and product replacement - Expected to work with materials management to collect POs for cases covered within the territory/district - Ensures personal understanding of all quality policies/system items that are personally applicable - Assists Management and Sales Training department in education/training of new employees within the district - Effectively utilizes Excel, a mobile phone, an IPAD, a laptop, and/or a Samsung tablet regularly - Manages business expenses and budget effectively and in given timeframe  - Mentors Associate Clinical Specialists - Completes all new hire therapy trainings as directed by medical education - Completes all corporate compliance training prior to date due - Travels to cover district cases as needed in the district, and occasionally to other districts at the discretion of Clinical Manager   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.    We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.   To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here Qualifications Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure these minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. -  A High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or -  An Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or -  A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience. Nice to Have: Preferences -  Bachelor's degree in a health care related field -  Master’s degree -  Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment -  Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care -  Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use -  Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery,  orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care - Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment - Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure - Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience   Additional Job Requirements: •  Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation •  Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts •  Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events •  Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested •  Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs  protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room •  Ability to lift up to 40 lbs •  Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day •  Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently •  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.   **Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.       Business Description: Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives for our patients. We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.​ The Neuromodulation Operating Unit offers solutions — from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies — that treat chronic pain as well as pain from spinal fractures, cancer, and severe spasticity.​ Our key Pain Therapies include: Spinal Cord Stimulation, Drug infusion for Chronic Pain / Drug infusion for severe Spasticity,  and RF Nerve Ablation. Our key Interventional Therapies include: Balloon Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, RF Ablation (for bone) and Microwave Ablation (for soft tissue).   Click here to learn more about our entire Neurological product portfolio. #LI-MDT 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):$76,000.00 -$95,000.00 - $114,000.00 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). In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

• Frame business problems into analytical and machine learning use cases. • Engineer features and develop predictive and prescriptive models. • Train, evaluate, validate, and deploy models for production use. • Monitor model performance, drift, and retraining needs. • Collaborate with Data Engineers and MLOps to ensure scalable deployments. • Automate ML workflows (CI/CD) and manage Mlflow registry. • Ensure compliance with data governance, ethical AI, and responsible AI standards. • Communicate insights, assumptions, and outcomes to business stakeholders.

• Collect, organize, process, and analyze data, identifying patterns and trends that can support strategic decision-making; • Support the development of statistical analyses (descriptive and inferential); • Understand our clients' business needs by leading discussions with users and translating identified needs into requirements for development teams.

The Insights & Advisory team at Cox Automotive is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to lead the development of advanced analytics and AI/ML models that power innovative products and inform strategic decisions. This role blends deep expertise in statistical modeling, econometrics, machine learning, and AI acceleration with strong business acumen to deliver actionable insights for internal teams and automotive OEM clients. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will work end-to-end on analytics projects - from data preparation and model development to deployment, governance, and stakeholder communication - with emphasis on market share modeling and reporting, macroeconomic forecasting, financial modeling and engineering, and strategic analytics. You'll work independently across all phases of analytics projects, from data preparation and model development to deployment and stakeholder communication, while championing responsible AI practices and mentoring junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Advanced Analytics & AI/ML Development - Design, develop, and implement predictive, prescriptive, and optimization models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques. - Utilize AI tools for rapid ML prototyping, automated feature engineering, and hyperparameter optimization. - Integrate AI-enhanced models into production systems and establish automated monitoring frameworks. - Apply interpretability frameworks (e.g., SHAP, LIME) and AI-driven insights to communicate results effectively. Data Analysis & Modeling - Translate business problems into analytical solutions and select appropriate methodologies. - Perform data preparation, feature engineering, and validation for large, complex datasets. - Deliver production-ready code and collaborate with engineering teams for deployment. Market, Economic, and Business Modeling - Develop and maintain methodologies for estimating and reporting market share while also building models that leverage demographic, inventory, demand, pricing, and other relevant data sources. - Create macroeconomic and business forecasting models to anticipate trends and inform strategic decisions. - Design financial models and apply advanced techniques to evaluate incentives, pricing strategies, and profitability, while remaining adaptable to emerging business needs and diverse datasets. Strategy and Internal Consulting - Serve as an internal consultant, framing business problems and aligning solutions with strategic objectives. - Facilitate decision-making using structured approaches; leverage negotiation and conflict resolution skills to drive consensus. Data Engineering & Governance - Own data preparation, feature engineering, validation, and production-ready code in Python and SQL. - Partner with engineering to integrate models, automate monitoring, and ensure reliability. - Establish responsible AI practices including bias detection, interpretability, and compliance monitoring. Collaboration, Leadership & Communication - Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align models with strategic goals. - Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Mentor junior staff, contribute to team capability building, and engage in thought leadership. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 16 years' experience in a related field - Proven experience applying descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to real-world business problems. - Strong background in statistics and econometrics, including panel data analysis, time series modeling, and causal inference. - Hands-on experience with market share modeling and reporting. - Experience in macroeconomic forecasting and financial modeling/engineering. - Proficiency in Python and SQL, with ability to deliver production-quality code and manage the full ML lifecycle. - Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms and collaboration with engineering teams for deployment. - Ability to integrate models into enterprise systems and maintain production-ready code. - Experience operating as an internal consultant within a complex enterprise environment. - Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills - Advanced statistical techniques: GL GLMs, time series, forecasting, clustering, PCA; causal and panel methods. - Optimization methods: linear/mixed integer programming, heuristic approaches, network flow. - ML frameworks: scikit learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch; model interpretability with SHAP and LIME. - Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and compelling storytelling. - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, data governance, and Agile methodologies. - Market share modeling approaches: discrete choice, multinomial and nested logit, demand elasticity. - Financial engineering: risk models, Monte Carlo, scenario analysis, option style incentive evaluation. - AI accelerated development and agentic frameworks; CI/CD and Agile delivery. - Data visualization and storytelling with Tableau or Power BI. - Evidence of peer reviewed publications or conference presentations. Why Join Cox Automotive? At Cox Automotive, data science drives innovation. As a Sr Data Scientist, you'll shape the future of AI-powered analytics, deliver impactful insights, and mentor the next generation of data talent, all while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. USD 101,500.00 - 169,100.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Application Deadline: 03/19/2026