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Medical Director, Medical Safety
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Irvine, California, 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 roles1 certified filing for “Sr. Director – Global Supply Mgmt & Contract Manufacturing” (Supply Chain Managers) in FL: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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 - 23 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 Neurovascular Medical Safety team provides medical leadership and patient safety oversight across the product lifecycle for neurovascular therapies. The team partners with Research & Development, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Affairs to assess product safety, evaluate risks, support clinical and post-market activities, and inform decision-making that advances patient outcomes and product performance. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. As a part-time Medical Safety Director, you will serve as the physician lead for patient safety within the Neurovascular Operating Unit. You will provide medical expertise across product development, clinical studies, risk management, regulatory activities, and post-market surveillance while partnering with cross-functional teams to assess safety information, support benefit-risk evaluations, and guide patient safety decisions. Primary Responsibilities • Serve as the Medical Safety lead and physician advocate for patient safety across Neurovascular therapies. • Evaluate safety signals, adverse events, complaint trends, and emerging risks to support benefit-risk assessments and patient safety decisions. • Provide medical expertise across product development, clinical studies, risk management, post-market surveillance, and field corrective actions. • Assess the clinical impact of product performance, quality, manufacturing, and design issues on patients and healthcare providers. • Review and approve safety, clinical, and regulatory documents supporting product development and lifecycle management activities. • Represent Medical Safety in governance, quality, risk management, and leadership forums. • Engage with healthcare professionals, investigators, regulators, and professional societies regarding device safety and performance. • Monitor scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments and provide medical input on new products, acquisition opportunities, and emerging safety considerations. Required Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or international equivalent medical degree. • Board certification (or international equivalent) in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, or a related interventional specialty. • Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience in neurovascular intervention or a closely related specialty, or a combination of clinical and industry experience with substantial neurovascular expertise. • Minimum of 5 years of independent patient care experience following residency or fellowship training. • Experience interpreting clinical research, medical, and safety data to support patient safety and benefit-risk assessments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Medical Safety, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or Research & Development within the medical device or life