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Mark - University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School

Program Manager / CRM Patient Management / Minneapolis, MN.

• M.B.A., Marketing, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• Ph.D., M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
• B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University ( Canada )

Career Path within Medtronic

I joined the Strategy and Business Development Group in Patient Management full-time in August 2004 after interning with them the previous summer.

Why did you join Medtronic?

I was initially drawn by the opportunity to combine my interest in technology with the career satisfaction offered by working in healthcare. I joined full-time after discovering that my entrepreneurial experience and interests did indeed fit well with this ‘big' company, and that Medtronic offered impressive opportunities for career growth and exploration – not the least of which is to learn from its many talented and motivated employees.

How is Medtronic differentiated from its competitors?

The astounding breath of life-saving therapies that Medtronic provides – the largest of any medical device company – is the obvious differentiating factor. Combine this diversity with considerable growth and you create an array of career options the equal of which is hard to find.

What does Medtronic have to offer to new college graduates?

The diversity of career options mentioned above is strongly complemented by active leadership programs, domestic and international opportunities, and a strong, mission-driven culture. In sum, talented graduates of all backgrounds can find a position that provides great challenge, career growth, and personal satisfaction.

What are your other interests?

Travel, camping, snowboarding, windsurfing, design and architecture.