Principal strategist job description

The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, MN; however, the individual may also work
remotely within the US or onsite at another US-based Medtronic facility.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

INTRODUCTION
The Innovation Lab (IL) is an internal experience, design, and strategy consulting team. We use methods of empathy building and needs definition along with creative ideation and prototyping/testing practices to deliver best in class value for Medtronic business partners globally.

IL Strategists are curious, creative and empathteic individuals who guide Medtronic teams to create customer-centric business strategies by fusing human-centered design (HCD) and strategy frameworks. We reconcile customer desirability with business viability in service of better strategic choices.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
As a Principal Strategist on the Innovation Lab team, you will work alongside experienced designers, researchers, and facilitators on projects that span Operating Units within Medtronic to provide best in class service and deliverables to our internal stakeholders. This role also champions the Innovation Lab's mission to activate a HCD discipline within medical device design. You will work at the intersection of HCD, healthcare, and strategy by leading strategy development projects for cross-functional teams and leaders.

Candidates are expected to present their work via portfolio, case studies, or other examples.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Scoping strategy and HCD SOWs (statement of work) that include problem/opportunity framing, activities, timelines, and deliverables for internal stakeholders. Generate internal stakeholder and/or customer research materials such as recruitment processes, screeners, interview stimuli, discussion guides, etc; Conduct interviews Synthesize data and generate research reports; Emphasis on actionable insights and the impact from research outcomes on operating unit strategy and/or strategy development process. Design and lead in-person and/or virtual strategy workshops for cross-functional teams and leaders by applying and adapting business strategy frameworks like 'Playing to Win'. Cleary defining and communicating vision, strategy, customer needs, technological roadmaps, and dependencies for cross-functional and leadership teams. Create and present final strategy deliverables in a compelling way that meet and exceed SOWs.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Formulates and reviews corporate short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for specific product or product line. Conducts competitive product analysis and market research of product consumer behavior and professional audience. Determines the profitability and viability of new products or product enhancements. Develops production and marketing strategies and tactics to ensure effective product placement relative to market opportunity, working closely with product development for a specific product, brand, or product area over its entire life cycle. Works with other functions to finalize product specifications. Provides advertising with core brand equity. Serves as technical adviser, demonstrating products and troubleshooting product issues.



Must Have: Minimum Requirements


Bachelors degree in business and a minimum of 7 years of strategy development or related experience, or advanced degree in business with a minimum of 5 years strategy development or related experience


Nice to Have
MBA or previous consulting experience Human Centered Design experience Healthcare and/or Medical Device experience Desire to improve healthcare delivery, experience, and outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clincians Compelling verbal and/or visual communicator Strong critical thinking and pattern recognition skills Curious, empathetic, and loves to learn Is self-motivated and proactive, always thinking ahead for the team Is dissatisfied with mediocrity and wants to be one-of-the-best in their field Enjoys the benefit of working with a diverse and highly skilled team Skilled facilitator who loves guiding groups through intellectually risky and uncomfortable scenarios by creating a safe space for collaboration and breakthroughs. Ability to work within a self-directed culture and navigate ambiguity Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PPT, Word, Excel)


About Medtronic


Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge:

* Master's degree or equivalent experience

* Experience with call center, telecom, or digital customer journey data and/or operations preferred

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Hours*Minimum Compensation:*80.00*Maximum Compensation:*88.00

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EEOC:
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