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Data Science Manager, Digital Technologies

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At Medtronic, you can start a lifelong 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

The Digital Technologies Business Unit (DTBU) at Medtronic is implementing cutting-edge AI technology, computer vision, and augmented reality in the operating room (OR) to augment surgical coaching and performance. Our goal is to deliver safer surgery worldwide.

Our Touch SurgeryTM Video solution is an innovative video management and data analytics platform for hospitals, including the DS1 Computer, our first OR device, allowing surgeons, OR team members, and trainees to securely access videos of their procedures shortly after surgery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of data scientists within the Surgical Operating Unit at Medtronic.
  • Lead advanced analytics initiatives to foster a data-driven culture.
  • Design and develop data infrastructure and models as a key stakeholder.
  • Apply statistical and predictive methods to analyze customer behavior and product performance.
  • Oversee development and productization of data products, delivering actionable insights.
  • Support professional development of team members and enhance their technical skills.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data practices and analytics strategies.

Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in a STEM subject.
  • Experience managing teams of data scientists.
  • Solid grounding in SQL and best practices in software engineering and data engineering.
  • Practical object-oriented programming experience in Python, including packages like Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, Pytorch.
  • Deep knowledge of statistical and machine learning models and experience with end-to-end delivery cycles.
  • Experience writing clean, maintainable code and using version control tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
  • Self-starter mindset with proactive issue and opportunity identification.
  • Experience with cloud-native data science tools.
  • Extensive experience with Tableau and dbt or similar tools.

Ideally, candidates will also have knowledge of data compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, experience integrating heterogeneous data streams such as IoT data, customer interactions, and product metrics, and domain knowledge in health technology or surgical practice.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work but are not exhaustive of all responsibilities and skills required.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, with a commitment to employee well-being. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology, aiming to solve the most challenging health problems. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our team of over 95,000 passionate individuals works across R&D, manufacturing, and corporate functions to innovate and improve lives.


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