St Jude Medical Jobshttp://jobs.sjm.com2012-05-24 00:22:28.406795USAMaple GroveSenior Manager Packaging & Labeling Development Job Requisition #: 13250 Date Posted: 05/16/2012 Category: Engineering Location: Maple Grove - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Maple Grove. Job Overview Position Summary: Manages the package design, product labeling, and technical publication functions to support both new product development and continuous improvement of existing packaging systems. Lead engineers, technical writers, and labeling specialists in the planning and completion of projects that impact new product introductions as well as global manufacturing and distribution center operations. Essential Functions: • Lead packaging and labeling design, testing, and validation efforts on all new product introductions. • Drive continuous improvement of packaging & labeling systems within both manufacturing operations and distribution centers. • Participate in or lead cross-functional product development and business system teams • Develop, implement, and monitor packaging & labeling systems and procedures to ensure compliance to FDA ( QSR / cGMP) and all other applicable global agency regulations • Prepare business and technical analysis, recommendations, reports, and presentations • Lead and develop to technical staff across multiple facilities and product lines. • Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools • Monitor, evaluate, and report project and department progress and results • Review and approve verification and validation protocols and reports • Prepare and manage departmental budgets • Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and St. Jude Medical Policies Qualifications: • BS in Packaging Engineering, Distribution/Logistics Management, or equivalent packaging & labeling related field; advanced degree preferred • 10 years packaging & labeling related experience, with 5 years of people management experience • Solid knowledge of GMP, ISO regulations. • Prior experience in medical device package design, validation, manufacturing, & distribution center functions. • Prior experience in medical device and/or pharmaceutical labeling requirements • Prior experience in medical device identification coding (UDI, GS1, etc...) • Experience with statistical techniques (e.g., DOE, SPC) • Solid people management and communication skills |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-05-16 19:41:42United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota13250MNMaple Grove, MN28738971http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28738971/jobUSAMaple GroveSenior Packaging Engineer Job Requisition #: 13117 Date Posted: 04/30/2012 Category: Engineering Location: Maple Grove - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Maple Grove. Job Overview Position Summary: Support packaging and labeling processes for established product lines. Develop packaging and labeling for new products. Essential Functions: •Select, procure, install, and validate packaging and labeling equipment •Conduct Process FMEAs •Identify and implement packaging/labeling process improvement projects •Design, develop and test a wide variety of packaging used for the protection, display, and handling of products. •Determine packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering •Design package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing and production techniques •Responsibilities include documentation management and an understanding of Good •Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) •Creation and management of change requests within the document control system (currently Windchill) Qualifications: •Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree •5+ years experience in packaging or material handling •Medical device experience required •Understanding of FDA, GMP, and ISO guidelines •Experience with equipment process validation principles as well as engineering documentation practices and statistical process control •Requires ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction •Requires excellent organization, problem solving, and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-04-30 18:47:48United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota13117MNMaple Grove, MN28273621http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28273621/jobUSAMaple GroveSr. Technician - R&D Job Requisition #: 12940 Date Posted: 04/12/2012 Category: Research Technician Location: Maple Grove - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Maple Grove. Job Overview Position Summary: Assist R&D engineers and/or teams in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. Essential Functions: • Coordinate and execute building of prototypes/products per engineering design and instructions. • Create fixtures for building and testing components and assembled products. • Develop test methods and create written test method documents. • Create and submit change requests into WindChill. • Use computers to operate various equipment and save data. • Test prototypes per engineering instructions and document test results. • Troubleshoot and suggest creative solutions to process, design, and testing issues. • Summarize and document test results. • Use internal and qualified external vendors to assist engineering teams to obtain supplies and services. • Support animal testing and clinical evaluations this includes working with animal tissue and animal blood. • Maintain QSR systems, including pre-production quality assurance procedures, pre-clinical testing programs, and post production QSR compliance in coordination with the Quality function. Qualifications: • Two year technical degree or equivalent experience • 5+ years experience • Mechanical aptitude • Experience developing and testing medical devices, preferably interventional cardiology devices or cardiac surgery devices • Prior experience in Nitinol and self expanding stent related technologies is required • Requires solid computer (e.g. Microsoft Office), data analysis and report writing skills • Strong manual dexterity and eye hand coordination • SolidWorks experience a plus |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-04-12 20:21:33United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota12940MNMaple Grove, MN27852718http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/27852718/jobUSAMaple GroveProduct Marketing Manager Job Requisition #: 12618 Date Posted: 03/05/2012 Category: Marketing Location: Maple Grove - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Maple Grove. Job Overview The Senior Product Manager is responsible for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) products, including global new product development efforts and supporting the global sales divisions. Responsibilities - Represent Marketing on cross-functional product development teams. - Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) research and channel findings into product development programs. - Assist in the development of effective sales collateral to support TAVR products. - Develop and maintain product training on key messaging and competitive positioning - Develop KOL strategy for conferences and publications and in managing overall physician relations - Ensure Sales organizations are fully supported and prepared with the knowledge and tools necessary to capitalize on revenue growth opportunities. - Assist with planning and tactical implementation of the company's tradeshow activities (US and International). - Develop appropriate strategies and plans to monitor and respond to changes in the market place. - Provide rapid response to product issues and needs (i.e. competitive intelligence and approvals, clinical, regulatory and legal) Qualifications: - BS/BA in business or heath sciences - MBA preferred - 5+ years in medical device industry, with prior experience in Interventional Cardiology preferred - Ability to work with a cross-functional team and seek consensus/approval where needed - Ability to work independently and take direction from others - Able to help determine product positioning and create promotional/launch programs for our global customers - Strong interpersonal communication skills for both internal and external customers - Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc - Good basic understanding of anatomy, cardiology in particular - Leadership skills in persuasion, building consensus, and a company-wide view of initiatives. |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-03-05 23:41:45United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota12618MNMaple Grove, MN26938000http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/26938000/jobUSAMaple GroveIntern - Business Development Job Requisition #: 11921 Date Posted: 11/14/2011 Category: Internship Location: Maple Grove - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in our Cardiovascular Division: Job Overview Summary: Work closely with SJM business groups and cross-functional leadership to execute strategies that drive opportunities in SJM’s businesses. •Key responsibilities include financial analysis, market research and other support on a variety of business development projects including acquisitions, equity investments, strategic alliances, joint ventures, technology licenses, financings, analyst presentations and strategic planning. Essential Functions: •Provide financial analysis and competitor/market research support to functional and business group units. •Assist cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle of business development projects (including support roles with projects related to transaction screening/monitoring, financial analysis, due diligence, negotiation, integration and strategic planning). •Perform and present analyses of companies, projects and markets of potential strategic interest. Provide financial, competitor and market analyses for strategic planning processes. •Provide analytical support to legal and finance, including developing and analyzing transaction/project structures and developing analyses for transaction-related legal documents. •Serve as a focal point with third parties, including SJM business/functional units, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investment bankers. •Develop broad knowledge of SJM’s business units and technologies. Develop good working relationships with key opinion leaders across SJM and in the medical technology industry Education and/or Experience: •Four year degree in finance or marketing degree preferred. •Enrollment in accredited MBA program required. Prefer 1st year MBA student. •Must be a current student enrolled in the 2012 Spring and Fall Semesters. •A minimum of two years of investment banking, private equity or business development experience required. •Must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong strategic management skills. •Experience in medical device industry preferred. •Must have a high degree of initiative, motivation and passion for the business. •Must have strong analytical and prioritization skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. •Must be able to perform under pressure and in a very dynamic environment. •Must be able to work, direct, and take direction with all levels of management. •Must be able to perform in a diverse cross-functional team environment. •Must have ability to understand complex concepts including disease states/physiology and technical/product information. •Advanced personal computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office is required. Assignment: June-December 2012, with possibility of continuing Spring Semester of 2013 Please note: There is no housing or relocation available. |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2011-11-14 19:22:38United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota11921MNMaple Grove, MN24853532http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/24853532/job