Principal EHS Systems & Data Analyst

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

You will be responsible for advancing enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and sustainability performance through data analytics, information management systems, and performance reporting. You will support global EHS and sustainability programs by managing EHS data frameworks, ensuring data quality, and transforming operational data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.

You will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing the EHS Information Management System (EHSIMS) and associated analytics platforms to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and enterprise EHS & sustainability objectives.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This role can be based at any of our Minnesota locations

• •Develop and maintain enterprise EHS performance dashboards and visualizations for leadership reporting
• •Analyze EHS data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities
• •Translate complex environmental and safety datasets into clear insights and executive-level reporting
• •Support development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics aligned with corporate EHS strategy
• •Utilize advanced analytics tools (Power BI, etc.) to perform trend analysis, forecasting, and performance benchmarking
• •Leverage AI-enabled analytics (e.g., anomaly detection, predictive insights, natural language querying) to enhance EHS trend identification, risk prediction, and reporting efficiency
• •Provide leadership teams with data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and risk management
• •Manage and optimize enterprise EHS Information Management Systems.
• •Establish and maintain data governance frameworks for EHS metrics
• •Ensure data integrity, governance, and quality control across EHS data sources
• •Support system configuration, user support, and data validation processes
• •Collaborate with IT and EHS stakeholders to improve digital tools and reporting capabilities
• •Develop automated reporting processes and system integrations to improve data efficiency
• •Provide training and guidance to system users across global teams
• •Support preparation of sustainability disclosures and regulatory reporting aligned with frameworks
• •Document data methodologies, assumptions, and calculation approaches to ensure transparency and audit readiness

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years of experience OR Associate's Degree and 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience
• •Environmental compliance or EHS data management experience
• •Strong experience with data analytics platforms and visualization tools (Power BI, etc.)
• •Working knowledge of AI concepts and AI-enabled analytics tools to support automation, forecasting, and insight generation

Preferred Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline
• •Demonstrated experience in multinational operations and supply chains. Self-motivation with ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and multiple requests.
• •Understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, and information security principles when handling EHS and sustainability data (including appropriate use of AI tools)
• •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• •Ability to communicate complex data insights to technical and non-technical audiences
• •High integrity, strong documentation discipline, and compliance mindset
• •Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across global teams

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):$115,200.00 - $172,800.00

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 th