Senior R&D Data & Analytics Lead

Medtronic

Data Analyst at Medtronic building tools to track R&D performance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering insights through data analysis.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeLafayette • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $81,600 - $122,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from multiple different sources to monitor and track the performance of a large R&D organization.
Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders, including engineering teams, cross-functional project teams, and upper management.
Develop and maintain Excel models and Excel databases to build the business cases for our various R&D investments and model out different investment scenarios.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders/ users to understand their current data needs and translate that into technical requirements and/or create data-driven solutions to address these needs.
Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to influence decision-making and discover opportunities to improve product development performance and operational efficiency.
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity by designing and implementing robust data collection and validation processes.
Stay current with latest tools and best practices in data processing, analytics, and visualization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of proven experience in data analysis
Proficiency in building dashboards and advanced visualizations in PowerBI, Tableau, and Excel while using tools like Alteryx and Knime to process the underlying data.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience building Digital Ecosystems by integrating data and visualizations across multiple tools, including SharePoint, to create a cohesive and collaborative business system.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SQL, DAX, R, Python, and other software languages for advanced data analysis, including developing complex queries, creating data models, and performing statistical analysis.
Experience in utilizing Microsoft Advanced data tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, Power Pages, etc. to streamline workflows, enhance data management, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Familiarity with AI tools and ability to leverage these capabilities for preforming advanced or predictive analytics.
Knowledge of R&D processes and key metrics used to track performance of new product development, released product management, and portfolio management
Familiarity with Medtronic's products and services.
Advanced degree or relevant certifications in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisPowerBIExcelSQLDAXRPythondata modelingstatistical analysisdata visualization

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsattention to detailteamworkindependencecollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Data ScienceBachelor's degree in StatisticsBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineeringadvanced degree in Data Scienceadvanced degree in Statistics