Senior Director of Strategy, Chief of Staff

Medtronic

Chief of Staff for CST President at Medtronic, overseeing operational cadence and strategic alignment. Leading communications and strategy development within the healthcare technology sector.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $229,600 - $344,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, business performance management, and effective communication across diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives in the medical devices sector, particularly in orthopedics or spine.

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Strategic PlanningBusiness Performance ManagementComplex Problem-SolvingStakeholder CommunicationTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Business Strategy DevelopmentQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisKPI ManagementOKR TrackingMeeting FacilitationPresentation PreparationProject ManagementPerformance ReportingTransformation Agenda Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative TeamworkAdaptability in AmbiguityPersuasive SpeakingLow Ego Working Style

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAPhDRelevant Master’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesDigital SurgeryProduct DevelopmentOrthopedicsSpineConsulting ExperienceCorporate Development ProcessesEnterprise KPIsCST StrategyTransformation Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the operational cadence and rhythm for CST LT, i.e., Weekly check-ins, Monthly Operating Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, Extended Leadership Reviews, and Strat plan summits.
Design the agenda, meeting planning, and post-meeting follow-ups for operating mechanisms and meetings.
Own a business performance management scorecard, including a report-out of key enterprise and OU KPIs, and follow up to drive progress against key KPIs and OKRs
Serve as a liaison between the CST OU President and other senior leaders, employees, portfolio, corporate, and external stakeholders.
In partnership with the VP of Strategy, CST CFO, VP of HR, and Communications leader, prepare presentations, reports, and other communications on behalf of the President or other key leaders at CST LT.
Facilitate effective communication across the business unit to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Own and advance the CST Strategy and Transformation agenda: Lead the development of longer-term strategic and business plans, in alignment with Medtronic's corporate strategic planning process. Support the overall CST Transformation agenda and monitor the progress of key strategic initiatives in support of the transformation agenda, including key metrics and milestones.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years prior relevant experience, minimum of 10+ years of managerial experience
MBA or PhD or relevant Master’s degree (Nice to Have)
3+ years in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent experience in business strategy focused on growth, strategy or commercial (Nice to Have)
5+ years of domain experience in Medical Devices, digital surgery, product development, specifically in orthopedics or Spine is highly desirable (Nice to Have)
Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to perform complex qualitative and quantitative analysis
Successful track record in strategy development, analysis and planning, strong understanding of strategic planning and corporate development processes
Highly collaborative, teamwork-oriented, low ego working style, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a hands-on manner
Excellent communication skills; articulate and persuasive when speaking; able to convey ideas effectively to any audience.
Experience navigating ambiguity within a complex organization.

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
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan