Senior Global Upstream Product Manager – Visualase

Medtronic

Global upstream product manager shaping Medtronic’s Visualase neurosurgical platform strategy. Translating clinical, customer, and market insights into product roadmaps and growth investments.

Posted 8/27/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,600 - $200,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in upstream marketing, product planning, and innovation strategy within the medical device and healthcare sectors. Proficient in translating customer insights into actionable product requirements and business cases while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Upstream MarketingProduct PlanningVoice-Of-Customer ResearchMarket ResearchHealthcare Innovation

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentPortfolio StrategyCompetitive AnalysisCustomer SegmentationBusiness Case Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceNeurosurgeryNeuromodulationOncologyEpilepsyImagingCapital Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support upstream strategy and product planning for the Visualase franchise, including roadmap planning, product enhancements, and future growth opportunities
Lead or support voice-of-customer activities, including physician interviews, advisory boards, surveys, field feedback, and customer journey mapping
Translate customer and market insights into unmet needs, product requirements, value propositions, and roadmap recommendations
Conduct market, competitive, clinical, and technology assessments to inform franchise strategy and investment priorities
Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to support feasibility discussions, trade-off decisions, design inputs, and development priorities
Support business case development, forecasting inputs, product prioritization, and portfolio recommendations for future Visualase investments
Develop clear, executive-ready communications that summarize insights, decisions, risks, and next steps
Collaborate with downstream marketing, regional teams, Clinical, Regulatory, Medical Education, and field partners to align upstream planning with customer and business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
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
MBA, advanced degree, or formal training in marketing, strategy, engineering, clinical research, or healthcare innovation
Experience in upstream marketing, product planning, product development, innovation strategy, or portfolio strategy
Experience in medical device, healthcare, neurosurgery, neuromodulation, oncology, epilepsy, imaging, or capital equipment markets
Experience conducting voice-of-customer research, market research, competitive analysis, or customer segmentation
Experience translating customer needs into product requirements, business cases, value propositions, or roadmap recommendations
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and leadership-ready materials
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan