--- title: Principal Corporate Development Associate at Medtronic description: Medtronic is hiring for the Principal Corporate Development Associate role in Minneapolis, MN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-corporate-development-associate-at-medtronic-01a13cb1-bae0-7ef9-9f60-107a141b3b24 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Medtronic as Principal Corporate Development Associate in Minneapolis, MN. Pays $133.6K–$200.4K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y6b14t.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Medtronic](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medtronic?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Minneapolis, MN | | **Salary** | $133.6K/yr - $200.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time, Temporary | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Medtronic sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 417 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Medtronic. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $79,000 – $138,000 a year (median $104,000). ## Description We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Dec 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 Principal Corporate Development Associate plays a key role in advancing Medtronic’s strategic growth initiatives through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic alliances, joint ventures, minority investments, technology licensing, and divestitures. This individual partners closely with Corporate Development leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities, execute transactions, and support strategic decision-making across the enterprise. The role requires strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking capabilities, as well as the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Principal Corporate Development Associate serves as a trusted advisor and representative of Medtronic in interactions with business leaders, functional partners, and external stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead and support strategic transactions, including acquisitions, partnerships, investments, joint ventures, licensing agreements, and divestitures. - Assess project requirements and identify the appropriate cross-functional resources needed to support transaction execution. - Conduct market, industry, competitor, and company analyses to evaluate strategic fit and growth opportunities. - Identify potential opportunities, risks, synergies, and integration considerations associated with proposed transactions. - Develop detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases to support investment recommendations. - Evaluate and recommend transaction structures in partnership with legal, tax, and finance stakeholders. - Coordinate and manage due diligence activities across functional teams, including finance, legal, human resources, operations, quality, regulatory, R&D, and information technology. - Serve as a primary point of contact for external parties, advisors, and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction process. - Support and participate in negotiations with counterparties under the guidance of Corporate Development leadership. - Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees. - Monitor emerging technologies, market trends, competitive dynamics, and organizations of strategic interest. - Build and maintain a broad understanding of Medtronic’s businesses, markets, and the medical technology landscape. - Manage multiple active transactions simultaneously, balancing changing priorities and stakeholder needs. Medtronic follows a flexible work model that includes a minimum of four days per week onsite as part of our commitment to professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering the extraordinary. **Must Have: Minimum Requirements** - Current enrollment in an MBA program (second year) - Ability to begin full-time employment in July 2027 following graduation - Minimum of 5 years full-time work experience - Demonstrated experience conducting financial, strategic, and market analyses. **Nice to Have** - Experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, strategic planning, private equity, or venture capital. - Advanced financial modeling and business valuation expertise. - Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations. - Medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or related industry experience. 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 impact. In 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. ‌ **Recruitment Fraud Alert** We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at . ‌ # **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):$133,600.00 - $200,400.00 ‌ 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: [Medtronic benefits and compensation plans](https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) 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 law. In 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 [here](https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-states/employee-support-services/careers/la-county-legal-notice.pdf) 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. ## Skills - C - Decision Making - Growth Strategies - Information Technology - Deal Structuring - Strategic Alliance - Divestitures - Due Diligence - Joint Ventures - Negotiation - Business Case Development - Valuation - Medical Devices - Financial Modeling - Mergers And Acquisitions - Private Equity - Corporate Development - Microsoft Dynamics - Collaboration - Banking - Deal Execution - Strategic Planning - Strategic Thinking - Corporate Transactions (M&a) - Licensing Agreements - Human Resources - Leadership - Venture Capital - IP Licensing - Medical Technology - Governance - Business Valuation - Market Analysis ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at Medtronic](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medtronic?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Finance, Banking & Insurance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Restructuring & Recovery jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/restructuring-and-recovery?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Transaction Advisory Associate jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/restructuring-and-recovery/transaction-advisory-associate?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Minnesota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 48027 jobs - [Medical Equipment Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-equipment-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 46981 jobs - [Minneapolis, MN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/minnesota/minneapolis?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8328 jobs - [Medtronic](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medtronic?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 601 jobs ## Related pages - [Minnesota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 48027 jobs - [Medical Equipment Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-equipment-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 46981 jobs - [Minneapolis, MN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/minnesota/minneapolis?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8328 jobs - [Medtronic](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medtronic?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 601 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)