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The Global R&D Data and Privacy Counsel serves as the primary legal support for the corporate and OU Research organizations with respect to data and privacy issues.This role is a key legal resource and strategic partner for R&D and a resource for colleagues directly supporting Medtronic’s Operating Units (OU) and Functions and other teams in the Data & Privacy COE, OU customers, as well as partner functions such as Intellectual Property, Regulatory, Clinical and Contracting COE. The R&D counsel may also lead enterprise negotiations with key novel business arrangements with customers, non-traditional commercial partners, and other entities.

This position can reside in Fridley, MN or one of our CA locations (Santa Rosa, Northridge or Irvine) and will work per the hybrid guidelines.

A Day in the Life

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

• Providing expert advice on secondary use of heath data under global privacy laws (HIPAA and GDPR in particular).
• Supporting global digital health initiatives and novel innovations.
• Counseling for R&D community regarding data use and access.
• Advising on AI-related data and privacy issues
• Promoting and supporting Privacy by Design resources and processes to assist in integration into OU and corporate R&D processes.
• Supporting advocacy efforts relating to AI, data use, data transfers, and other global regulatory developments for legislation that may impact Medtronic technologies.
• Serving as a primary contact point for the R&D counsel, including providing training, communicating priorities, and connecting relevant team members within the global Data and Privacy organization
• Serving as a R&D business partner expert, to support and facilitate creating of impactful training, processes, and client service from the global COE.
• Serving as a point of contact to support Medtronic’s Global Technology and Innovation Team.
• Providing expert advice on deal matters and general business matters. This may involve new business and product development, material changes to existing products, third party partnerships and data acquisitions, and business consultation requests.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to advise on privacy, AI and data enablement.
• Working as a team member building consensus on cutting-edge legal issues, including interpreting and providing guidance on legal and regulatory requirements and developments regarding privacy, AI, data enablement and use impacting Medtronic businesses.
• Collaborating with the Global Data & Privacy Program team in providing guidance to functional and business leads for implementation of identified requirements.
• Serving as an active member of the Data and Privacy leadership team, contributing to all strategic decisions.
• Providing legal advice, counsel and service to internal business clients concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges.
• Keeps current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies, with a particular focus on emerging AI and data localization efforts.
• May develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs.
• May work with outside counsel to direct activities.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor from nationally recognized law school
• Admitted to one or more state bars
• 8+ years of legal experience

Nice to Have

• Medical industry experience (device, phrama, bio)
• Expertise on secondary use of health data for R&D under global privacy laws/
• Broad business unit/operating unit legal experience
• Strong working knowledge in diverse legal fields, including privacy and complex agreements
• Strong understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the following cultural norms: act boldly; compete to win; move with speed & decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical thinking ability
• Flexibility, adaptability, pragmatism, responsiveness and collegiality
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Superior common sense and judgment
• Courage, integrity and strong ethical character
• Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills
• Capable of inspiring trust and confidence in business partners

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

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).