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Sr Principal Professional Affairs & Clinical Education Specialist
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Lafayette, Colorado, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in CA: $97k–$113k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level III (71%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 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 Life The Medical Education function within the Surgical business develops and delivers healthcare professional education programs that support the safe and effective adoption of Medtronic surgical technologies. This team partners with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Commercial teams, clinical experts, and physician faculty to design evidence-based learning experiences that align with clinical practice, emerging evidence, product innovation, and educational needs across the surgical portfolio. This position is a remote role within the United States and requires approximately 50% travel to support educational programs, faculty engagement activities, conferences, meetings, and other business needs. The Senior Principal Professional Affairs & Clinical Education Specialist leads the strategy, design, development, and execution of healthcare professional education programs that support clinical adoption of surgical technologies. This role partners with physician faculty, clinical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop curriculum frameworks, educational content, and learning strategies that address healthcare professional education needs across the surgical portfolio. Primary Responsibilities • Lead the development and maintenance of curriculum frameworks, learner pathways, learning objectives, and program success metrics. • Develop and execute multi-year education strategies that support product launches, portfolio expansion, and emerging clinical evidence. • Identify and prioritize educational gaps through analysis of field insights, learner feedback, and program performance data. • Design and oversee creation of compliant educational content, including clinical presentations, case-based learning modules, facilitator guides, and digital learning assets. • Partner with physician faculty, clinical experts, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Commercial teams to develop and validate educational curricula and content. • Facilitate healthcare professional education programs focused on procedural training, technology adoption, and clinical best practices. • Lead physician engagement activities, consulting programs, and professional education initiatives that strengthen clinician relationships and educational impact. • Represent educational programs through participation in scientific meetings, conferences, symposia, and other professional education activities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years OR Advanced degree with 8+ years of experience developing healthcare professional education programs, medical education curricula, clinical training initiatives, or learning pathways. • Experience developing curriculum, training materials, or educational content for healthcare professional or clinical audiences. • Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with physicians, faculty members, key opinion leaders, or healthcare stakeholders. • Clinical, sales, or marketing experience supporting hernia, colorectal, gynecology, urology, bariatric, thoracic, robotic, or related surgical specialties. • Ability to travel approximately 50% within the United States. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting physic