IT Manager - Clinical & Medical

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

• Recruit and develop the best Clinical and technical talent in the market
• Partner closely with US based managers, analysts, technologists and architects to deliver and support Clinical IT technology platforms
• Manage experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments
• Develop early career professionals who require direction and coaching in assignments
• Receives assignments in task and objective oriented terms.
• Establishes operational plans and implements policies and strategies
• Manages budget and labor recovery costs where applicable
• Strive for continuous improvement and consistency in deliverables.
• Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors regarding ongoing operations
• Works with and advises stakeholders, project teams, and peers in areas assigned on project needs and design.
• Understand and use standard tools, processes, designs, and methodologies for project management, documentation, system development, and implementation.
• Partner with the US based Clinical IT Managers and Program/Project Managers to ensure alignment and execution of plans with project deliveries.
• Ensure Medtronics systems and information are protected in accordance with Medtronics Information Protection Policies and Standards, as well as best Information Protection practices.

Other duties responsibilities aligning to Medtronic s culture include:

• Contribute to and cultivate a culture which promotes the development of business capabilities, process excellence, and shared best practice execution
• Gather, review, assess and partner to drive new ideas, initiatives and projects through innovation, demand and global portfolio processes.
• Foster a positive, engaging and challenging team-focused global work environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement, and optimal performance.
• Act as role model by living and demonstrating the Medtronic Core competencies and values.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience with implementing large scale enterprise Clinical Research technologies (e.g. Electronic Data Capture, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Data Warehouses, etc.)
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Strong technical acumen, decision making, and influence skills across all levels of an organization
• Strong communication skills, including with employees, clients, senior management and vendors
• Solid presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical information into business terms (e.g., ability to explain complex technical solutions and architecture strategies to non-technical resources)
• Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively and partner with employees, leaders, clients, and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to work in a global, virtual organization
• Work experience in the Medical Device Industry, or other regulated industry
• Ability to mentor and develop business, architecture, and technical resources
• Able to work independently as well as cooperatively