We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 May 2026

 

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

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 a minimum of 4 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. 

         

         

Careers that Change Lives

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Product Specialist to join the Anterior/Lateral Lumbar Global Marketing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Cranial and Spinal Therapies by supporting the development, training, and launch of new products across the portfolio. You will partner with leading spine surgeons and internal stakeholders to support innovation and global commercialization efforts across a portfolio of advanced spine products.

Working cross-functionally with global partners across R&D, clinical, sales, regulatory, operations, and other functions, you will help advance solutions that address the complex needs of spine surgery. This role supports both upstream and downstream marketing activities, including portfolio strategy, early-stage product development, launch execution, field support, customer education, and commercialization planning. Responsibilities also include supporting cadaveric development labs, engaging with customers at conferences and society events, assisting the sales organization with customer support activities, and collaborating with cross-functional internal teams.

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

• Develop an understanding of the market, competitive landscape, and customer needs through research and field insights to support product strategy and commercialization activities.

• Support customer adoption and education initiatives through the development of materials, collection of feedback, and coordination of logistics for training programs and events.

• Support Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives, including advisory boards, customer education events, technology roadshows, validation studies, conference tech suites, and tech expos, by coordinating schedules, preparing materials, and documenting customer feedback.

• Support product launch planning and execution by tracking deliverables, consolidating inputs, and identifying opportunities to advance portfolio growth.

• Support engagement with physician customers and key stakeholders by coordinating communications, maintaining contact lists, and preparing materials that promote the safe and effective use of Medtronic spine procedure products.

• Provide ongoing support to the sales organization and surgeon customers to address product, training, and procedural needs.

• Support cadaver labs and hands-on training events through setup and teardown of stations, staging of instruments and implants, and organization of materials to ensure readiness for use.

• Provide on-site event support, as needed, including support for conference tech expos, tech suites, and demonstration logistics.

• Perform physical responsibilities associated with lab and event support, including lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs., repeated bending and stooping, and standing for extended periods.

• Support cross-functional project teams, including R&D, clinical, regulatory, and operations, by consolidating inputs and helping ensure marketing deliverables remain on track.

• Support technical discussions and product demonstrations with sales and surgeon customers by preparing demonstration materials and coordinating required equipment.

• Travel up to 25–30%, as required.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, product management, or a related field; or 1 year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.

• Knowledge of the global healthcare and medical device market, including market development principles.

• Spine clinical experience preferred, particularly within the lumbar segment.

• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical personnel.

• Demonstrated success in building relationships with customers and industry partners.

• Proven ability to work effectively within, lead, and influence cross-functional teams.

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):$62,400.00 - $93,600.00

 

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

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.