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The Sr. Compliance Specialist is an individual contributor reporting to the VP, Operating Unit (“OU”) Compliance Officer. In this newly created position, the Sr. Specialist will support the OU Compliance Officers on special projects that span one or more OUs to help ensure the OU Compliance Officer team delivers on its strategic priorities. The Sr. Specialist will also serve as Compliance Officer for one or more OUs.

This position closely collaborates with the OU Compliance Officers and OUs to identify emerging risk areas as well as areas needing further compliance support; suggests tools and other solutions to support standardization and optimization of the CO roles; provides the initial compliance analysis and recommendation for risk-calibrated solutions; uses data to enable valuable insights; collaborates with colleagues in the Office of Ethics and Compliance (“OEC”) and in the businesses to implement best-in-class guidance and tools; and enables the OU Compliance Officers to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Medtronic Ethics and Compliance program while supporting the OUs in achieving their strategies.

The ideal candidate for this role should be able to take initiative, execute despite complexity and lack of clarity, have a strong analytical mindset, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. We are seeking someone with previous legal or compliance experience.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

This position will reside in our Operational Headquarters in Fridley, MN and will work per the hybrid guidelines.

A Day in the Life

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

The Senior Compliance Specialist provides expertise and a broad range of support for the OU Compliance Officer team and OUs. Key responsibilities include:

• With a goal of consistency or “informed inconsistency,” collaborate across OEC to identify opportunities to further standardize and streamline the roles of OU Compliance Officer and Associate Compliance Officer;

• Support governance, schedules, agendas and reporting across the team;

• Support the development, execution, and tracking of annual and long-term plans that address ongoing strategic compliance programs and initiatives in the OUs; help track OU Compliance Officer activities and performance against annual plans; establish and provide routine and ad-hoc metrics and reporting to leadership;

• Identify opportunities to better leverage data insights and help implement them;

• Identify emerging risks and trends as well as gaps or areas not well-calibrated to risk and make suggestions for addressing such matters, including proposing, developing, and implementing improvements;

• Support the OU Compliance Officers with projects spanning more than one OU;

• Provide direct Compliance Officer support to one or more OUs;

• Lead by example to model a culture of ethics and integrity; exercise sound judgment and courage as a trusted advisor to the team.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of legal or compliance expertise; or, an advanced degree with 2+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting ethics and compliance initiatives within a large organization;

• Consistent demonstrated success in executing on projects;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously with demonstrated experience influencing action through others;

• Strong analytical skills; and

• Demonstrated experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including with employees, senior management, external parties/authorities and customers.

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Min Salary

82400.0

Max Salary

123600.0

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.