Drive operational excellence by analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes across the organization.
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and ensure sustainable change.
Lead and facilitate process improvement activities using continuous improvement methodologies.
Provide strategic guidance and direction in the absence of leadership, leveraging functional expertise to support decision-making.
Perform as subject matter experts for critical business requirements and process quality guidelines.
Gather and recommend process and system change requirements related to workflow enhancements, program pilots, new products, and overall customer experience improvements.
Provide oversight and governance for workflow processes throughout the review and approval lifecycle of change submissions.
Utilize critical thinking and analysis tools to clarify information, identify root causes, and provide solutions or alternative recommendations.
Develop, align, and maintain detailed documentation and process maps for business processes and workflows.
Evaluate internal processes for compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Prepare and document business cases, progress updates, and recommendations to support sustaining or new initiatives.
Facilitate, monitor, and report on assigned process improvement workstreams.
Create and update processes based on new project and clinical study information.
Communicate research findings, status updates, and actions clearly.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and communicate the success of implemented changes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field and of 4+ years experience in business process improvement, operations analysis, or a similar role.
Advanced Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field and of 2+ years experience in business process improvement, operations analysis, or a similar role.
Previous experience leading projects in the medical device, healthcare, or regulated industry.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.).
Salesforce development and administration experience.
Change management and project management experience (PMP certification a plus).
Technical writing experience.
Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) related experience.
Experience with development of system and user interface requirements.
Experience with use of JIRA or other ticketing systems.
Extensive knowledge of Medtronic systems, products and therapies.
Flexibility to schedule change to meet business needs, inclusive of days and hours.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Experience with process mapping and documentation tools.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies (Green Belt/Black Belt certification preferred).
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to take initiative and execute projects efficiently and on time.
Ability to observe program and system deficiencies, create an improvement plan.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable results.
Benefits
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
business process improvementoperations analysisprocess mappingtechnical writingchange managementproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsworkflow enhancementskey performance indicators