• Lead Enterprise Intelligent Automation capability responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling AI-enabled automation solutions • Oversee the development of automation strategies, governance, and delivery of intelligent solutions to improve operational efficiency • Partner closely with business and technology leaders to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable solutions • Define and execute the enterprise intelligent automation strategy to support internal business operations • Identify high-value automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives based on business impact • Design and oversee the development of intelligent automation solutions leveraging relevant technologies • Establish automation architecture, standards, and governance frameworks • Lead the end-to-end automation lifecycle: opportunity assessment, solution design, development, deployment, monitoring, and optimization • Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and enterprise architects

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 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 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 Medtronic Clinical and Regulatory Solutions (MCRS) business is looking for a motivated Senior Program Manager with strong Lean Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt preferred) to be part of a high-performing team driving organizational transformation and excellence in the regulatory and clinical functions. In this role, you will leverage your project management expertise, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and leadership skills to establish and optimize processes across teams, evolve organizational structure, and drive maturity in support of more efficient and compliant operations. You'll lead initiatives like establishing shared service centers and centers of excellence that transform how our organization operates. The work you do will impact patients globally and help support Medtronic's mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions. This role requires a results-driven leader with deep process improvement expertise and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. The ideal candidate has a Lean mindset, thrives in ambiguous environments, and is passionate about driving measurable operational efficiencies through data, process mapping, and structured problem-solving. A strong background in business transformation, value stream design, and stakeholder engagement is essential. The ideal candidate will have an unrelenting desire to improve our business and an ability to take leadership in ambiguous environments with minimal SME support. The candidate will be motivated and must have exceptional soft skills that will be used to work with various cross-functional teams while engaging senior-leader (Dir, Sr Dir, VP) stakeholders. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end process transformation initiatives across Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality functions, focusing on shared service optimization, standardization, and scalability. - Facilitate cross-functional value stream mapping and process redesign workshops to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and create integrated, future-state processes. - Apply Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose root causes, implement sustainable improvements, and quantify business value. - Manage large projects or processes with considerable latitude in determining deliverables, with limited oversight from manager - Coach, review and delegate work to lower-level specialists, acting as a team leader for organizational change initiatives - Work cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and others, to drive more effective interactions between various parts of the business and build integrated processes - Structure organizational needs by documenting clear milestones and driving actions to meet those milestones - Quickly discern competing needs of stakeholders and negotiate solutions that bring about the best value to Medtronic overall - Identify how data may be used to identify and/or track opportunities, detect broad trends, and communicate meaningful stories to stakeholders - Navigate ambiguity and complex, technical processes with limited support from subject-matter experts - Maintain engagement with senior leaders across the organization through regular communications that bring clarity and momentum on actions needed - Identify potential programs or opportunities, quantify the possible return on investment, and present proposals to senior leaders - Support business model innovation as a strategic-thinking advisor and contribute to defining the direction for strategic initiatives, new businesses, and operational plans Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of relevant program management experience (advanced degree with 5+ years relevant experience) - Lean Six Sigma certification - undefined Nice to Have: • 2+ years of experience operating at a senior manager level • Preferred background in manufacturing, operations, or other process-intensive environments. • Experience applying Lean in regulated or complex domains (e.g., medical device, pharma, healthcare). • Strong experience with value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving • Demonstrated success in organizational transformation initiatives, particularly establishing shared service centers or centers of excellence • Proven track record negotiating and implementing strategic solutions to meet anticipated business needs with predictability • Using project management tools to manage scope, cost, resources, and schedules • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask critical questions without being the subject matter expert • Ability to lead, influence, and elevate the performance of team members outside direct line of reporting • Black belt certified • Experience with regulatory or clinical processes and/or requirements • Working knowledge of financial principles, quality systems requirements, and medical device regulations 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):$143,200.00 - $214,800.00 Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 104,080.00 EUR - 156,120.00 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. 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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 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 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 Medtronic Clinical and Regulatory Solutions (MCRS) business is looking for a motivated Senior Program Manager with strong Lean Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt preferred) to be part of a high-performing team driving organizational transformation and excellence in the regulatory and clinical functions. In this role, you will leverage your project management expertise, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and leadership skills to establish and optimize processes across teams, evolve organizational structure, and drive maturity in support of more efficient and compliant operations. You'll lead initiatives like establishing shared service centers and centers of excellence that transform how our organization operates. The work you do will impact patients globally and help support Medtronic's mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions. This role requires a results-driven leader with deep process improvement expertise and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. The ideal candidate has a Lean mindset, thrives in ambiguous environments, and is passionate about driving measurable operational efficiencies through data, process mapping, and structured problem-solving. A strong background in business transformation, value stream design, and stakeholder engagement is essential. The ideal candidate will have an unrelenting desire to improve our business and an ability to take leadership in ambiguous environments with minimal SME support. The candidate will be motivated and must have exceptional soft skills that will be used to work with various cross-functional teams while engaging senior-leader (Dir, Sr Dir, VP) stakeholders. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end process transformation initiatives across Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality functions, focusing on shared service optimization, standardization, and scalability. - Facilitate cross-functional value stream mapping and process redesign workshops to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and create integrated, future-state processes. - Apply Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose root causes, implement sustainable improvements, and quantify business value. - Manage large projects or processes with considerable latitude in determining deliverables, with limited oversight from manager - Coach, review and delegate work to lower-level specialists, acting as a team leader for organizational change initiatives - Work cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and others, to drive more effective interactions between various parts of the business and build integrated processes - Structure organizational needs by documenting clear milestones and driving actions to meet those milestones - Quickly discern competing needs of stakeholders and negotiate solutions that bring about the best value to Medtronic overall - Identify how data may be used to identify and/or track opportunities, detect broad trends, and communicate meaningful stories to stakeholders - Navigate ambiguity and complex, technical processes with limited support from subject-matter experts - Maintain engagement with senior leaders across the organization through regular communications that bring clarity and momentum on actions needed - Identify potential programs or opportunities, quantify the possible return on investment, and present proposals to senior leaders - Support business model innovation as a strategic-thinking advisor and contribute to defining the direction for strategic initiatives, new businesses, and operational plans Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of relevant program management experience (advanced degree with 5+ years relevant experience) - Lean Six Sigma certification - undefined Nice to Have: • 2+ years of experience operating at a senior manager level • Preferred background in manufacturing, operations, or other process-intensive environments. • Experience applying Lean in regulated or complex domains (e.g., medical device, pharma, healthcare). • Strong experience with value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving • Demonstrated success in organizational transformation initiatives, particularly establishing shared service centers or centers of excellence • Proven track record negotiating and implementing strategic solutions to meet anticipated business needs with predictability • Using project management tools to manage scope, cost, resources, and schedules • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask critical questions without being the subject matter expert • Ability to lead, influence, and elevate the performance of team members outside direct line of reporting • Black belt certified • Experience with regulatory or clinical processes and/or requirements • Working knowledge of financial principles, quality systems requirements, and medical device regulations 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):$143,200.00 - $214,800.00 Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 104,080.00 EUR - 156,120.00 EUR | This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). 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.

Manager - IDEA ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development The Manager, IDEA is primarily responsible for data monitoring committee and endpoint adjudication projects and project team oversight. This position oversees multiple projects and is responsible for establishing strong positive working relationships and processes with clients in order to secure future business opportunities. This position oversees project staff resources and study personnel training. This position serves as a direct line manager for Project Assistants, Clinical Reviewers, and Project Managers. Responsibilities - Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance. - As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs. - Travel (approximately 30%) domestic and/or international. - Provides line management to department staff consisting of Project Managers, Clinical Reviewers, and Project Assistants. - Keeps Director and/or Senior Director apprised of any potential/actual study or staffing issues and provides solutions for the same. - Coordinates and implements department training and identifies training needs. Provides data monitoring committee and event adjudication training to other departments as requested - Ensures staff training records are in compliance. - Serves as a mentor and role model for all team members. - Provides support to Project Manager in the development of project processes, workflows, and training materials as needed. - Provides support to Project Manager regarding their collaboration with internal and external study team members as needed. - Establishes and maintains strong positive working relationship with clients to improve process efficiencies across protocols, and increase future business opportunities. - Provides oversight, leadership, and structure for customer service interface from proposal generation, bid defense, service delivery, to trial closeout - Provide project process and financial oversight and support to project team members. - Evaluates and secures project departmental staff resources. - Serves as subject matter expert to support team members in identifying and overcoming project related challenges - Develops and implements department initiatives to improve client satisfaction, process efficiency, cost savings, quality improvement, and staff satisfaction. - Maintains quality metrics and attends project quality review meetings as required - Attends bid defense meetings and provides input on new business proposals. - Ensures audit readiness and participates in internal, client, vendor, and regulatory audits - Participates in the development and revision of departmental standard operating procedures and work instructions. - Other activities as identified and requested by Director and/or Senior Director - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Prior relevant clinical trial experience - Basic knowledge of applicable global, regional, local clinical research regulatory requirements; ie Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or the ability and willingness to gain this knowledge. - Previous clinical trial and managerial experience required - Previous Project Management experience required - Demonstration of professional demeanor, judgment and discernment in interactions with Clients, colleagues, and other ICON staff - Ability to interact effectively and professionally with various levels of staff for both internal and external departments, vendors, or Sponsors - Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience working with electronic data capture and transfer methods - Knowledge of medical terminology - Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills - Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills - Strong sense of responsibility and dedication - Attentiveness to detail and accuracy; ability to maintain quality standards - Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative and work independently - Proven ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and timelines - Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employees location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers license. Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree, or local equivalent, in medicine or science. - Licensed professional nurse or similar medical/scientific certification #LI-CL1 What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: - Various annual leave entitlements - A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs. - Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. - Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being. - Life assurance - Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here. Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply