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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

A career at Medtronic offers a distinctive and purpose-driven environment. Guided by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of individuals globally, we are committed to innovation and valuing unique perspectives. Medtronic fosters an inclusive workplace that encourages problem-solving, progress, and meaningful advancements in medical technology. Our workforce is intentionally diverse, reflecting the patients and partners we serve, as we believe this is essential for advancing healthcare and maintaining our position as a global leader.

The Senior Director of EHS&S - Global Safety reports to the VP of EHS&S and will be based at Medtronic Operational Headquarters (OHQ - South) located in Fridley, Minnesota.

At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose, and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

         

         

The Senior Director EHS&S - Global Safety is the enterprise owner of Medtronic’s global safety strategy and operating framework across all businesses and work environments. This role establishes the long‑term vision, governance, standards, and assurance model for safety, ensuring consistent and effective risk management across manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, clinical environments, commercial operations, and the mobile workforce.

This leader designs, deploys, and continuously improves Medtronic’s Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability Management System (EHS&S-MS) aligned with ISO 45001, including leadership accountability, worker participation, risk‑based auditing, and enterprise performance review. The role has global ownership of safety standards, contractor safety, construction and CapEx project safety governance, and enterprise learning from injuries, serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), and significant incidents.

Regional EHS&S Directors and business leaders are accountable for implementation; this role provides strategic direction, standards, assurance, and executive‑level visibility to enable consistent global execution and prevention of serious harm.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Director EHS&S – Global Safety include:

Enterprise Safety Strategy & Direction

• Own and articulate Medtronic’s enterprise‑wide global safety strategy across all businesses and geographies.

• Define a 3–5+ year safety roadmap aligned to enterprise risk, growth strategy, and operational priorities.

• Serve as the global safety thought leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership, including active participation in Manufacturing & Supply Chain leadership forums.

• Lead a team of safety professionals to develop global safety strategy and programs. 

• Serve as the Corporate EHS&S point of contact for the Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization.

ISO 45001/14001 EHS&S - Management System

• Support the design, deployment, and maturity of Medtronic’s ISO 45001/14001 ‑ aligned Management System.

• Ensure safety is integrated into enterprise management processes through:

  • Leadership accountability and governance.

  • Management review cadence and escalation.

  • Risk‑based planning and performance evaluation.

  • Worker participation and consultation mechanisms.

• Continuously strengthen system effectiveness using a Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act approach.

Global Safety Standards & Minimum Requirements

• Develop, maintain, and govern enterprise global safety standards (minimum required expectations) and enabling tools.

• Ensure standards comprehensively address risk across:

  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations.

  • R&D and laboratory environments.

  • Clinical and healthcare settings.

  • Commercial and mobile workforce activities.

• Establish lifecycle governance for standards (approval, review, exception, and change management).

Contractor Safety & Construction / CapEx Project Safety

• Own global contractor safety strategy, standards, and assurance expectations.

• Establish enterprise requirements for:

  • Contractor prequalification and onboarding.

  • Contractor oversight and performance management.

  • Integration of contractors into site safety systems.

• Provide global guidance and assurance frameworks for construction and CapEx project safety, including:

  • Design‑for‑safety principles.

  • Contractor and construction risk controls.

  • Project safety reviews and assurance expectations.

• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Procurement to embed safety expectations into contracting and capital execution.

• Support OI and automation departments in ensuring both internal and consensus standards for worker protection are implemented correctly on new products and processes. 

Global Assurance: Audits, Assessments & Verification

• Support a risk‑based global audit and assurance program, aligned with ISO 45001 and Medtronic standards.

• Establish enterprise governance for corrective actions, including:

  • Timely closure.

  • Risk‑based escalation.

  • Verification of effectiveness.

• Support external regulatory and certification audits as needed.

Incident Learning, SIF Prevention & Executive Reviews

• Own Medtronic’s enterprise SIF prevention strategy, emphasizing high‑energy hazards, critical controls, and verification.

• Lead enterprise governance for:

  • Serious injuries and fatalities (actual and potential).

  • Severe and systemic incidents.

  • Enterprise‑wide incident learning and knowledge transfer.

• Ensure consistent, high‑quality investigations focused on systemic root causes, not individual blame.

Regional Enablement & Enterprise Capability Building

• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and governance to Regional EHS&S Directors who are responsible for local execution.

• Build global communities of practice and learning networks.

• Define “what good looks like” through tools, metrics, expectations, and examples.

Must Have Minimum Requirements:

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Safety or related technical discipline.

• 15+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in complex, multi‑site organizations with a minimum of 10 years of managerial experience.  Or an advanced degree and 13+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in complex, multi‑site organizations with a minimum of 10 years of managerial experience.

• Demonstrated experience leading:

  • Enterprise safety strategies.

  • ISO 45001/14001/Z10 or equivalent management systems.

  • Global standards and assurance programs.

• Strong executive communication and influence in matrixed organizations.

• Leadership experience – teams and program management.  Proven track record of execution.

• CSP, or equivalent recognized professional safety certification.

• Must maintain a current and valid Passport, with availability to travel up to 30% annually.

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Safety or related technical discipline.

• Experience spanning manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, clinical, and commercial/mobile workforce environments.

• Demonstrated leadership of contractor safety and construction / CapEx safety governance.

• Experience operating at enterprise or global COE level.

• ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.

• Enterprise and systems thinking.

• Executive presence and risk storytelling.

• Prevention‑focused, not compliance‑only.

• Ability to lead through influence and governance.

• Technical credibility combined with people leadership.

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.

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. 

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$201,600.00 - $302,400.00

 

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

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.