Principal Business Relationship Analyst - Cranial and Spinal Technologies IT

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Oct 2026

 

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeAt 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 onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. In your role, you may work from one the following Medtronic sites:
• Mounds View, Minnesota
• Lafayette, Colorado
Working within the Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) IT organization offers a unique opportunity to partner with teams working on groundbreaking advancements in spinal and cranial surgery. This is an exciting environment where your contributions directly impact the ability to deliver new, innovative solutions to the healthcare market. Our IT organization is collaborative, fast paced and focused on continuous improvement, where your skills and ideas will be embraced and valued. We work on complex problems, making sure our technology systems support cutting-edge medical devices that ultimately help improve patient outcomes. If you're passionate about technology's role in healthcare and want to make a tangible impact, this is the place for you!
We are seeking a Business Relationship Analyst to join our IT team supporting the CST operating unit. In this role, you will partner with business leaders, IT teams, and external stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet business needs and strategic goals. You will act as a liaison between the IT department and business functions, providing insights and translating business requirements into actionable IT solutions.
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. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications to achieve long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.
Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career in IT that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT

         

         

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

• Shape and execute IT strategies for the CST business, translating business priorities into a forward-looking technology roadmap aligned with enterprise direction.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner and senior IT liaison to assigned Operating Units, Regions, and Functions, building a deep understanding of business objectives, operating models, and transformation priorities.
• Lead the joint prioritization of the IT portfolio, balancing business value, risk, regulatory requirements, technical feasibility, capacity, and investment constraints.
• Establish and communicate investment cases, expected benefits, and return-on-investment measures for major initiatives; monitor outcomes and adjust priorities as business needs evolve.
• Facilitate alignment among business and IT decision-makers, helping stakeholders make timely, transparent decisions across competing priorities and organizational boundaries.
• Orchestrate the delivery of IT products, platforms, services, and capabilities across the enterprise to enable business outcomes and reduce complexity, duplication, and operational risk.
• Drive end-to-end requirements discovery and analysis, converting complex business needs into clear capabilities, solution requirements, acceptance criteria, and measurable success outcomes.
• Lead or influence cross-functional transformation initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring effective governance, execution discipline, stakeholder engagement, and realization of intended benefits.
• Proactively identify, connect, and resolve business and technology issues, dependencies, risks, and escalations; bring the right partners together to achieve durable solutions.
• Provide thought leadership and mentoring in business relationship management, business analysis, and technology decision-making, strengthening collaboration and capability across the IT organization.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• 7+ years of progressive experience in business relationship management, strategic business analysis, product or portfolio planning, or comparable IT advisory roles supporting enterprise transformation.
• Demonstrated experience translating business strategy into IT roadmaps, investment priorities, capabilities, and measurable business outcomes across multiple functions, Operating Units, or regions.
• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or another complex and highly regulated global industry.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT ecosystems, including business applications, integrations, data, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC); able to connect technology choices to business value.
• Proven experience leading or influencing complex, cross-functional IT initiatives and multi-workstream projects from strategy and planning through implementation and benefits realization.
• Experience with IT portfolio governance, demand management, prioritization, investment planning, resource or capacity management, and tracking of expected benefits.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level facilitation and the ability to translate complex technical, operational, and regulatory concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, systems-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and build alignment without relying on formal authority.
• Working knowledge of applicable healthcare, medical-device, privacy, security, and quality regulations and standards, such as FDA requirements, HIPAA, and ISO 13485; able to translate them into practical technology and delivery considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and improve business relationship management, business analysis, governance, and/or technology decision-making practices.

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.

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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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$118,400.00 - $177,600.00

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

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.

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