What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central SMO Support Manager position at MiniMed?
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Aug 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
This role will support our Diabetes Separation Management Office (SMO) in the post-IPO execution of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) exit plans to achieve full business independence globally. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for individuals interested in post-IPO operationalization of a SplitCo business.
We are looking for a team member to sit in the co-pilot seat with our Sr. Director of Corporate Development & Strategy overseeing the Diabetes Separation Management Office (DSMO). In this role, you will be accountable for providing insight into Minimed’s post-IPO separation program to the most senior leaders at both Minimed and Medtronic as well as resolving one-off issues to keep separation on schedule. This role will entail a mix of core, global program management as well as strategic consulting projects to bridge gaps or issues that arise during the 2-year separation.
This is a unique role for an accountable and driven individual seeking early exposure to a General Management skillset in a highly regulated industry – no function, country/market, or capability is out of scope or beyond the purview of the Separation Management Office.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
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):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00
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).
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
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.
About MiniMed
MiniMed Benefits Overview
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.
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
This role will support our Diabetes Separation Management Office (SMO) in the post-IPO execution of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) exit plans to achieve full business independence globally. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for individuals interested in post-IPO operationalization of a SplitCo business.
We are looking for a team member to sit in the co-pilot seat with our Sr. Director of Corporate Development & Strategy overseeing the Diabetes Separation Management Office (DSMO). In this role, you will be accountable for providing insight into Minimed’s post-IPO separation program to the most senior leaders at both Minimed and Medtronic as well as resolving one-off issues to keep separation on schedule. This role will entail a mix of core, global program management as well as strategic consulting projects to bridge gaps or issues that arise during the 2-year separation.
This is a unique role for an accountable and driven individual seeking early exposure to a General Management skillset in a highly regulated industry – no function, country/market, or capability is out of scope or beyond the purview of the Separation Management Office.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Track and evaluate the execution of TSA exit plans across 12 functions and 10 cross-functional teams
- Oversee and manage the operational aspects of the SMO program, serving as liaison between the DSMO leadership and various project teams
- Own discrete, short-term strategy engagements as an ‘accelerator’ or ‘fire-fighter’ for issues without ownership or with abnormal complexity
- Serve as a trusted advisor and shared resource across several critical SMO workstreams including Legal Entity Operationalization, Commercial Distributor Operationalization, Contract Separation, Offer to Cash, and Commercial Business exit planning.
- Develop key materials used for internal SMO operating mechanisms, Joint SteerCo presentations, and Quarterly MMED Board of Director briefings
- Review status of projects and budgets; managing schedules and preparing status reports
- Hold teams accountable to their timelines and results, serving as the first line of inquisition and risk assessment
- Assesses TSA exit issues and partner across the MMED global business to find creative solutions to meet our timeline, cost, and patient goals
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- Bachelors Degree and 5 years experience in program management.
- Experience and comfort with Smartsheets
- 3 years in Management Consulting with material focus on large program mgmt.
- Mastery of Smartsheet and demonstrated comfort as an administrator
- Demonstrated experience in divestitures (spin-offs, preferred)
- Domain expertise or exposure in healthcare with working knowledge of regulatory dynamics and the commercial selling motion
- Executive presence and presentation capabilities
- Change management and/or corporate communications experience
- Bias for action and accountability
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):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00
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).
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
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.
About MiniMed
MiniMed Benefits Overview
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.
Salary : $121,000 - $205,000