Senior Human Centered Design Researcher

As a Senior Human Centered Design Researcher at Medtronic, you will work with designers, strategists, and cross-functional partners to lead research sprints, build deep user empathy, and translate insights into actionable direction. The role focuses on early-stage research—such as contextual inquiry, interviews, and concept evaluation—to uncover unmet needs and inform product design.

What You Will Do

You will lead and execute multiple concurrent research sprints in partnership with OU teams, working independently in the field and/or providing strategic guidance for execution. You will synthesize complex qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and research outputs, with a strong emphasis on linking findings to user experience implications, product strategy, and Medtronic business objectives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a candidate with 4+ years of experience in Human Centered Design Research, with a strong ability to independently lead end-to-end research initiatives, including scoping, method selection, field execution, synthesis, and delivery of actionable insights. You will be empowered to shape your own career and will be encouraged and supported by Medtronic to grow and develop your skills.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience with an advanced degree
• Experience working in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated environments with exposure to healthcare systems, clinical workflows, and medical device regulatory context
• Consulting experience desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Design Research, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Psychology, Marketing, Anthropology, Sociology, Biomedical Engineering, Service Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Master's degree in human-centered design or behavioral science discipline
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead end-to-end research initiatives
• Strong familiarity and execution of human centered and qualitative research methods
• Proven ability to synthesize qualitative data into clear insights
• Professional experience conducting qualitative design research within product, service, or experience design teams
• Familiarity with front end innovation, upstream product development, early phase concept exploration, and identifying emerging trends in medical practice and technology
• Ability to influence decision-making through clear and compelling communication
• Ability to communicate ideas and insights visually through deliverables

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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
• Capital Accumulation Plan