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Regulatory Affairs Director
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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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 roles2 certified filings for “Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in MN: $94k–$110k, median $102k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 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 - 9 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 Electro Physiology Technologies business unit is focused on advancing innovative solutions that support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders. The team works collaboratively to develop, deliver, and improve technologies that help clinicians provide effective patient care. Operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, the business unit emphasizes quality, innovation, cross-functional partnership, and continuous improvement to support both customer needs and long-term business success. 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 4 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. This position will be based in Mounds View, MN. Medtronic is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Director to lead regulatory strategy and execution across Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services (CDS) and Patient Care Services (PCS) in the Electrophysiology Therapies (EPT) Operating Unit (OU). This role is responsible for directing regulatory submission activities, supporting compliance initiatives, and leading regulatory interactions tied to global approvals, registrations, audits, and inspections. The role combines deep regulatory expertise with strong people leadership. This leader will support and guide regulatory matters for the General Manager’s team in CDS, the EPT staff member who leads PCS, as well as influence cross-functional stakeholders, and help shape strategies that support timely regulatory outcomes and business objectives. Key responsibilities • Direct or perform coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions for CDS/PCS, internal audits, and inspections. • Lead or compile all materials required in submissions, license renewals, and annual registrations. • Recommend changes for labeling (indications), manufacturing, marketing, and clinical protocol to support regulatory compliance. • Monitor and improve tracking and control systems. • Keep abreast of regulatory procedures and changes. • Direct interaction with regulatory agencies on defined matters, as applicable. • Recommend strategies for the earliest possible clearance or approval of hardware devices and software as a medical device. Leadership responsibilities • Provide motivational leadership for the team. • Provide thought and technical leadership to all areas of the business. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through creative problem solving, process innovation, and executive sponsorship. • Manage performance, employee development, and departmental priorities through direct and/or indirect reports. • Determine supervisory relationships and create strategic workforce staffing plans to achieve business results. • Authorize hiring, promotion, reward, and other people decisions within the area of responsibility. Scope and impact • Lead the development of strategy for the CDS/PCS teams and ensure alignment to company aims and objectives. • Make large busi