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“Being an equities trader just wasn’t fulfilling.Now I’m helping improve people’s lives.”

George | Territor y Manager | Diabetes | Texas

To learn more about our employees featured here, specific career opportunities, and how you can help us change the way the world treats chronic disease, visit www.medtronic.com/careers.

Sandeep | Clinical Research Manager | CardioVascular | California

Imagine playing a role in changing what it means

to live with chronic disease. At Medtronic, you can.

We’re creating innovative technologies that treat

chronic diseases in new ways so people can live better,

longer. In the process, we’re changing the way the world

thinks about healthcare. That kind of global leadership

requires bold thinkers and original ideas. We’re actively

involved in shaping the industry and continually

transforming technologies so physicians have what they

need to help their patients move forward with life.

If you want a career that’s challenging, energizing,

and rewarding, we hope you’ll consider joining us as

we push the boundaries of medical technology.

“I had been in medicine and academia, but wanted to

help increase healthcare options. I sought out Medtronic

because of the cutting-edge technology here.”

Powerful MotivatorA Patient Focus That Inspires Us to Excel

No matter where you work at Medtronic, you’ll quickly

discover the common commitment that unites all 38,000

employees worldwide: The Medtronic Mission, which is

to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Our Mission is what drives us to continually re-imagine medical

technology: to look comprehensively at how people with

chronic disease want to live and then work with physicians

to deliver new technologies that make it possible.

The Medtronic MissionTo contribute to human welfare by the application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of products that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

At Medtronic, we get to see how our technologies improve the lives of

millions of patients a year. One of them is Yui Zenke, pictured here. Her

Medtronic pacemaker keeps her heart beating regularly so she can run and

enjoy the everyday activities of a typical Japanese college student.

Cathy | Strategic Talent Sourcing Consultant | Human Resources | Minnesota

Countless PossibilitiesOpportunities to Gain Expertise and Change Lives

Here, your career is limited only by your imagination.

When you work at the world’s largest medical technology

company, you can help advance life-changing technologies,

including electrical stimulation, mechanical devices, drug and

biologics delivery, diagnostics, and remote monitoring.

Our therapies treat more than 30 chronic conditions covering

many areas of the body. So whether you work in engineering,

manufacturing, sales, or operations, you can make a difference

in the lives of people suffering from cardiac rhythm disorders;

cardiovascular disease; spinal conditions; musculoskeletal

trauma; neurological disorders; diabetes; urological and

digestive disorders; or ear, nose, and throat conditions. At

Medtronic, you can gain broad experiences while helping

people with chronic disease gain a new outlook on life.

“I moved up through the ranks in Quality as a design

assurance engineer, but then got the opportunity to move

into Human Resources and help recruit diverse high-potential

talent. It’s a great match for my functional and business skills.”

Amy | Senior Scientist | Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management | Minnesota

“I can’t imagine a better place for my career than

Medtronic. I get to devote 10% of my time to innovative

projects of my choosing, I can be myself, and I know

I’m making a difference in people’s lives.”

New FrontiersEntrepreneurial Culture Encourages Bold Thinking

Our innovations are driven by fresh ideas and courageous thinkers.

If you have a great idea, you’ll be encouraged to explore it. Your

contributions could result in the next medical breakthrough, a

more efficient manufacturing process, or new legislation that

makes it easier for patients to get our life-changing therapies.

At Medtronic, there’s no shortage of innovations to work on. We

continually improve our existing products to make them less invasive

and more effective, as well as explore new technologies and therapies.

At any one time, we’re conducting hundreds of clinical trials.

To learn about our many innovative products and the conditions

they treat, go to www.medtronic.com/mdt_com/our-therapies.

RestoreULTRA™ Neurostimulator

MiniMed Paradigm®REAL-Time System

Prestige® Cervical Disc

Consulta™ Cardiac Resynchronization

Therapy-Defibrillator

Endeavor® Drug-Eluting Stent

Mosaic® Tissue Valve

Elizabeth | Group Marketing Manager | Coronary Vascular | Greater China

“I’m based in Hong Kong, but last year I worked with

a CardioVascular team in California for 4 months,

broadening my understanding of the business and

what it takes to succeed on a global scale.”

Global ConnectionsWorldwide Opportunities to Expand Your Skills

Success is not a solo endeavor at Medtronic. Our achievements

are the result of many dynamic collaborations with partners

around the world. These global interactions give you a broader

perspective and a multitude of cross-cultural opportunities to grow.

Whether you’re meeting with physicians from another country,

collaborating with peers as part of an international team, or

working with worldwide agencies on policy issues, you can

benefit from our rich, multicultural environment. We have

more than 250 Medtronic facilities, 38,000 employees, and

thousands of partners around the world. You could be part of

this diverse, global team that’s transforming healthcare.

Empowered to Excel The Inspiration to Make Your Mark

Our success depends on the strength of our employees.

So we help optimize your individual talents and interests.

Want to lead a global team? Get physicians to adopt a new

technology? Develop a therapy that will help millions? At

Medtronic, you’ll find those opportunities and more. You’ll

also find leaders eager to help you pursue your dreams.

Creating the right solutions means starting with the right

people—then giving them the tools and freedom to make their

mark. We’re proud of our reputation for attracting and developing

some of the brightest leaders in the medical technology industry.

We work hard at it, because millions of lives depend on it.

“I was doing well as an international corporate banker, but I

really wanted to contribute to the well-being of others. I was

drawn to Medtronic because of the Mission-driven culture.”

Pim | Business Director for Western Europe | Gastroenterology-Urology | Switzerland

Valerie | Financial Analyst | Spinal and Biologics | Tennessee

“I like that we help people from diverse walks of life with

so many diverse products. This is a meaningful career.”

Individual ValueRecognizing the Personal Worth of Employees

To change the face of chronic disease, we need new ideas

and diverse insights. So we seek out and welcome people

with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Those differing

views are a powerful asset, because they reflect the diverse

nature of our global marketplace, customers, and patients.

Fostering a culture that respects and values individual strengths

is the right thing to do—for our business and society.

Brad | Senior Director | Navigation in Surgical Technologies | Colorado

“I work long and hard when I’m traveling, which is okay

because I really enjoy my job and working with customers.

To balance that, I leave the office at a decent time when I’m

home, so I can spend time with my family, run, and volunteer.”

Solid FoundationThe Support to Be Your Best

Our ambitious vision requires all of us to work at peak performance.

To support that, we help you find balance, because we know

that being there for family, laughing with friends, and giving

to your community are important to feeling satisfied.

We provide comprehensive and well-rounded benefits to help

you take care of yourself and your family—however you define

family. And we offer ample opportunities to take care of your

community through our Mission in Motion program. You can

choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow you to

give back while gaining new skills and leadership experiences.

Worldwide Recognition Awards and Acknowledgements

#12 of 20 Best Global Companies for Leaders Hewitt Associates, in partnership with The RBL Group and FORTUNE magazine (2007)

America’s Most Admired Companies FORTUNE magazine (2008, 11th consecutive year)

Great Place to Work in Italy, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden The Great Place to Work Institute (2008)

Best Employer Award in Australasia and Japan Hewitt Associates (2007)

#63 of 100 Best Companies to Work For The (UK) Sunday Times (2008)

Corporate Circle Award U.S. National Medical Association (2008)

Innovation Company of the Year Engineers Ireland professional organization (2008)

Best Diversity Company Readers of Diversity/Careers magazine and website (2008)

Employer of Choice for Women Australian government (2007, second consecutive year)

Excellence in Community Communications (Medtronic Foundation) Philanthropy Journal’s Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Programs (2008)

Medtronic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce.