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Associate MDR/Vigilance Specialist
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Mounds View, Minnesota, 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 roles3 certified filings for “Senior Risk Management Specialist” (Mechanical Engineers) in MN: $109k–$126k, median $109k. Most were filed at wage level III (67%) — 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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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 - 16 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 Associate MDR/Vigilance Specialists are responsible for the intake, documentation, Medical Device Reporting, and investigation of complaints for Endoscopy products in accordance with applicable internal procedures (work instructions) and external requirements (regulations or guidance from all regulatory bodies). At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Primary Responsibilities: • Receive and assess product comments to determine need for complaint handling record. • Document required information in Global Complaint Handling (GCH). • Assess complaint file for missing required information. If information is missing, initiate attempts to gather information. Steps may include contacting: • Medtronic Field Personnel • Health Care Providers • Patients or other initial reporters • Communicate with outside parties in a professional and customer-focused manner that is in following with our Mission and enhances the Medtronic brand. • Evaluate incoming product events to determine MDR and Vigilance reporting eligibility. • Initiate and complete regulatory reports for timely submission to FDA and other regulatory bodies. • Determine if investigation is necessary. If investigation is necessary, determine: • Potential cause and contributing factors to the alleged event. • Device relationship. • If formal device investigation is necessary. • Summarize the results of any investigation. • Escalate complex issues to management. • Execute other projects as assigned. Required Qualifications: • Bachelors degree with 0 years’ experience in healthcare or medical device/pharmaceutical industry in safety or clinical data evaluation Preferred Qualifications: • High level of computer proficiency (e.g. Microsoft Office, SAP, Siebel, Oracle Clinical, etc.) • 0-2 years’ experience in healthcare or medical device/pharmaceutical industry in safety or clinical data evaluation • Degree in Health Care, Sciences, or Bio-Medical Engineering • Strong attention to detail • Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology • Knowledge of: • 21CFR, Section 820, Quality System Regulation • 21CFR Section 803, Medical Device Reporting • ISO 13485, Quality Systems, Quality Management Systems • 45CFR, Parts 160 and 164, Patient Privacy Rule- HIPPA Regulations • AIMD Directive: 90/385/EEC • IVD Directive: 98/97/EC • MDD Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices) • PC 1998-783 - Canadian Medical Device Regulation (CMDR) • Complaint handling experience or customer service/technical support experience (0-2 years) • Strong analytical skills (problem solving, critical thinking) • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with strong organizational and analytical skills • Ability to work independently or in a team setting For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that sati