Compliance/Audit Advisor - Mounds View, MN
Medtronic · Mounds View, Minnesota, United States
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A Day in the LifeThis role is part of the Quality and Regulatory Compliance function, supporting enterprise compliance, audit, and risk management activities across the organization. The team partners with business and functional leaders to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthen quality system effectiveness through audits, investigations, training, and corrective action programs.
This position is based in Mounds View, Minnesota and requires an onsite work arrangement. It also requires 25 - 40% travel to support internal audits, site assessments, business meetings, and compliance activities.
The Compliance / Audit Advisor serves as a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance, audit execution, and risk management. This position leads complex audit and compliance initiatives, provides strategic guidance to business partners, and influences quality and compliance practices across multiple functions. The role requires advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive corrective actions that improve organizational effectiveness and regulatory readiness.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead complex internal and external compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inspections across multiple functions and sites.
- Develop and implement audit strategies, compliance programs, and operational plans aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and quality system standards and translate them into actionable business processes and controls.
- Investigate compliance issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution through effective corrective and preventive action plans.
- Analyze audit findings, compliance metrics, and risk data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements.
- Present audit results, compliance assessments, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
- Coach and influence business partners on compliance requirements, audit readiness, and remediation activities.
- Develop and deliver compliance communications, education, and training programs to increase organizational awareness and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, quality, regulatory affairs, or related regulated industry functions
- OR Advanced degree with 13+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, quality, regulatory affairs, or related regulated industry functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar professional certification.
- Experience leading internal audits, regulatory inspections, compliance investigations, and enterprise risk assessments within a regulated industry.
- Experience partnering with U.S. and international regulatory agencies, including audit readiness and regulatory response activities.
- Experience developing compliance training programs, driving corrective action plans, and presenting compliance strategy, audit findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
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.
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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):$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
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 (su