Sr. Product Manager - Clinical Software and AI (Onsite in Lafayette, CO)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Aug 2026

# A Day in the Life

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

You will be on the cutting edge of cloud software, data and AI technologies for spine and cranial treatment and intervention. In this global role, you will work with leading surgeons and clinicians along with Medtronic scientists and engineers. From concept to delivery, you will lead cloud software for treatment, surgery and analytics. You will define product strategy, financials (ROI), competitive set, feature priorities, commercial model, roadmap, and value proposition.

You will manage product programs, virtual team performance, set priorities, communicate operational developments and manage stakeholder relations. You will prioritize and / or direct the responsibilities of virtual program team members. You will achieve your goals through the performance of the program team. Your expertise in cloud software, data and AI technologies and their commercialization will be important in influencing and driving internal alignment on strategy and priorities. You will be a leading voice across CST and advocate for adoption and investment in data and AI business models and mindset.

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

Product Strategy & Upstream Definition

• Define and drive short- and long-range product strategies for AI-enabled and cloud SaaS solutions
• Identify and prioritize unmet clinical, operational, and economic needs across surgeons, hospital administrators, and health systems
• Shape product vision, roadmap, and positioning across the full product lifecycle

Market & Customer Insight

• Lead market research, segmentation, and competitive analysis across cranial and spine surgery, and AI ecosystems
• Translate surgeon and market insights into differentiated product requirements and value propositions
• Evaluate product viability, business cases, and long-term growth opportunities

AI Product Development Partnership

• Partner with engineering and data science teams to define AI applications, deployment strategies, and data pipelines
• Ensure alignment between technical capabilities and real-world clinical workflows
• Influence product specifications, prioritization, and development trade-offs

Go-to-Market & Commercialization

• Develop upstream marketing strategies that enable successful downstream execution
• Define core messaging, positioning, and evidence strategy for surgeon and hospital administrator audiences
• Partner cross-functionally (R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial) to ensure successful product launches and adoption at scale

Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

• Act as a subject matter expert across AI-enabled surgical solutions and digital ecosystems
• Engage with internal leadership and external stakeholders to shape strategy and drive alignment
• Support strategic partnerships, key accounts, and innovation initiatives

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in AI / machine learning–driven products and cloud SaaS applications

Nice to Have

• Experience in product management, upstream marketing, or strategy roles within software, AI, or digital health
• Strong track record of bringing complex, technical products to market
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and commercial teams
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling customer value propositions

Physical Job Requirements

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

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# Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$133,600.00 - $200,400.00