Core Team Lead, Digital, Data & Ecosystem in London

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A Day in the Life

The Digital, Data & Ecosystems Business Unit is part of the Surgical Operating Unit and focuses on digital, data and ecosystem capabilities that support surgical care. The organization brings together analytics, artificial intelligence, connected solutions, platform integration and digital technologies designed to improve clinical and operational workflows while enabling scalable delivery across healthcare environments.

Two positions are available, This position is based in London, United Kingdom and follows a Flex work model, combining remote and in-office work. This is a Director level role.
Travel may be required based on programme and business needs.

Job Description:

The Core Team Leader serves as the cross-functional business and programme leader for strategically important digital, data and ecosystem initiatives. This role is responsible for leading matrixed Core Teams, aligning stakeholders across functions, and driving programmes from concept through development, implementation and commercialization while ensuring delivery, quality, compliance and business objectives are met.

One CTL will focus on leading select AI and Analytics programmes in Surgical; the other will focus on digital and data integration across Surgical platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

· Lead complex digital, data and ecosystem product development programmes as the cross-functional business leader.

· Build and lead matrixed Core Teams, establishing clear objectives, governance, accountability and decision-making processes.

· Own programme planning and execution across scope, budget, schedule, resources, risk, quality and commercialization objectives.

· Translate customer, clinical, technical and business requirements into development priorities and executable programme plans.

· Drive investment planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, change management and portfolio trade-off decisions.

· Partner with Research & Development, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Medical, Operations, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance and Commercial teams to align execution.

· Ensure solutions support interoperability, scalability, cybersecurity, data governance and lifecycle management requirements.

· Lead implementation and commercialization readiness activities while providing programme updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree with significant experience leading cross-functional product development, software, digital health, data platform or connected technology programmes.

· Experience leading large matrixed teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

· Experience in programme governance, integrated planning, budget management, risk management, change control and commercialization.

· Experience delivering digital products, analytics platforms, artificial intelligence solutions, system integrations or connected ecosystem technologies.

· Experience working within regulated industries and managing quality and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

· Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Programme Management or a related discipline.

· Experience with medical devices, digital health technologies or healthcare software development.

· Knowledge of design controls, verification and validation, clinical evidence, regulatory requirements and data governance practices.

· Experience translating customer, clinical and market needs into product strategy and development roadmaps.

· Experience partnering across global teams and international stakeholders.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 124,000.00 GBP - 186,000.00 GBP |

The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).