Principal Product Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Sep 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. Our mission is to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are on their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide patients with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their diabetes.

MiniMed is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Principal Strategic Planning Associate to support our Global Product Strategy & Marketing Operations team. This individual contributor role is ideal for someone who is an energetic, data-driven self-starter who thrives in a "Company of Owners" environment, balances strategic thinking with operational rigor, and consistently drives results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting
• Lead market modeling and demand planning for future product launches and new market channels
• Develop and execute forecasting models, including demand planning, revenue projection, and pipeline analysis
• Maintain and enhance forecasting tools and templates, ensuring they are accurate, repeatable, and aligned to business planning cycles
• Analyze historical performance data to identify trends and patterns that improve forecast accuracy and product launches over time

Strategic Initiatives & Workstreams

• Participate in business review preparation and follow-up actions, synthesizing data into executive-ready presentations, including Board of Directors and Growth Day reviews
• Support tracking and operationalization of FY27 Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the global marketing organization, ensuring team execution and performance
• Support the development and synthesis of the comprehensive 5-Year Global Marketing Strategic Plan, translating long-term business vision into actionable, growth-oriented roadmaps and financial models
• Develop and lead new business model innovations to maximize value generation and meet patient needs

Commercial Programs

• Develop market-expansion programs focused on new-patient acquisition, attrition reduction, and margin improvement across global markets
• Scale successful local practices across global markets to amplify impact
• Implement advanced, data-driven patient segmentation models globally to sharpen targeting, optimize messaging, and drive localized commercial execution
• Work closely with global and regional partners to ensure localized marketing efforts are harmonized with the overarching global strategy and operational frameworks

Global Product Launch Planning & Execution

• Support the global product launch planning lifecycle, ensuring alignment between upstream product development and downstream regional commercial toolkits
• Partner with regional marketing leads to establish key performance indicators (KPIs), standard operating models, and commercial readiness metrics for new product introductions (NPIs) serving patients globally
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on commercial performance — including sales trends, territory performance, customer segmentation, market penetration, and competitive dynamics
• Document lessons learned and assist in updating procedures for improving product launch processes and tools. Market & Competitive Intelligence
• Monitor diabetes market trends and competitor activity to anticipate and counter competitive moves
• Conduct and present robust analyses in support of market dynamics and competitive intelligence

Cross-Functional Team Participation & Leadership

• Cultivate deep collaborative relationships with stakeholders to maintain absolute alignment on strategic priorities and resource deployment
• Apply structured problem-solving, strategic frameworks, and creativity to navigate complex, ambiguous business problems

Must Have Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of marketing and or strategy experience

OR

Advanced degree with 5+ years of marketing and or strategy experience

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Finance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industry
• Direct experience in management consulting, strategy, business development, or a related strategic role
• Familiarity with strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Proficiency creating and delivering executive-level presentations
• High degree of intellectual curiosity with a proactive approach to work; focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving organizational success
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively across functions, geographies, and levels in a highly matrixed, cross functional environment
• Familiarity with market research, competitive intelligence, and business case development for organic and inorganic growth opportunities

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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$121,000.00- $205,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000.00 - $205,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed 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.