Job Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Lets change the world together. Medtronic is committed to achieving net zero by FY45 with ambitious targets across energy water waste and the transition to a circular economy. We are seeking a Senior Sustainability Professional to help advance our sustainability strategy through data-driven insights analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration.

You will be responsible for sustainability performance measurement across energy carbon water and waste and providing analytics support to the sustainability team within Global Operations & Supply Chain. You will manage the accuracy of our methods & data frameworks and perform data quality assurance to ensure compliance with incoming sustainability and ESG regulations.

This role offers the opportunity to shape sustainability outcomes at one of the worlds leading medical technology companieswhere your work directly supports patient health environmental responsibility and long-term business resilience. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams and help translate ambitious sustainability commitments into measurable results.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were 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 role can be based at any US location near a Medtronic site with a preference for CA and Mountain Time locations.

• Develop methodologies to estimate air and GHG emissions waste generation and water consumption for multiple functions and at the site- level

• Collect and analyze data from various sources to ensure accurate calculations addressing anomalies and/ or gap-filling data

• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and end users/ customers and share insights to enable-decision making

• Summarize data in a visually appealing and intuitive manner for effective communication

• Demonstrate ownership and independence in managing projects and meeting deadlines

• Contribute to the overall sustainability by coordinating project-based reductions across multiple functions

• Review capital / OPEX budgets for these projects in order drive meaningful results

• Identify data relationships and dependencies to enhance accuracy of calculations

• Manage enterprise GHG inventory (Scopes 1 2 & 3) according to GHG Protocol; support third-party verification

• Create and maintain dashboards for environmental sustainability performance

• Support global sustainability goals (zero waste carbon reduction water stewardship circularity)

• Excellent communicator and influencer; proactive self-motivated and effective at balancing strategic vision with hands-on problem-solving

Must Haves

• Bachelors Degree and 4 years of environmental compliance or sustainability program management OR advanced degree and 2 years of experience

• Expertise or working knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies and databases

• Experience processing and analyzing large datasets with proficiency in coding (R Python and/or SQL) and hands-on experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with sustainability disclosures aligned with the GHG protocol ISSB/IFRS SASB TCFD CDP CSRD/ESRS and SBTi Guidelines
• Experienced with life cycle assessments including product carbon footprints
• Advanced degree ( Masters preferred) in Environmental Science Data Analytics Engineering Sustainability Computer Science or related field with relevant professional certifications (e.g. CEM LEED CEP ENV-SP)
• In-depth knowledge of global regulations (EU CSRD CARB SB253) and experience in multinational operations and supply chain
• Strong organizational documentation and compliance skills; able to manage complex cross-functional projects across time zones

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$96000.00 - $144000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Long-term disability leave Dependent daycare spending account Tuition assistance/reimbursement and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match Short-term disability Paid time off Paid holidays Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can find a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Full time, H1b, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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