Women who are looking to work for a company that adds value to society and contributes to communities around the world via volunteering, philanthropy and expanding healthcare, need look no further than Medtronic.
This article takes a look at the Medtronic Mission and the company’s aims when it comes to helping society through innovative work.
What is Medtronic’s Mission?
In 1960, Medtronic Co-Founder Earl Bakken penned the Medtronic Mission and created a powerful vision for the company.
Over a half-century later, the mission continues to serve as Medtronic’s ethical framework and inspirational goal for employees around the world.
The Mission is:
- to contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life
- to direct Medtronic’s growth in the areas of biomedical engineering where the company displays maximum strength and ability; to gather people and facilities that tend to augment these areas; to continuously build on these areas through education and knowledge assimilation; to avoid participation in areas where Medtronic cannot make unique and worthy contributions
- to strive without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in Medtronic's products; to be the unsurpassed standard of comparison and to be recognized as a company of dedication, honesty, integrity and service
- to make a fair profit on current operations to meet Medtronic’s obligations, sustain company growth, and reach company goals
- to recognize the personal worth of employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company's success
- to maintain good citizenship as a company
Omar Ishrak, Medtronic Chairman and CEO, says: “I truly believe bringing different perspectives to our work, as well as employing a workforce that represents our patients and customers, will create a stronger, better company.”
Contributing to companies around the world
As global citizens, Medtronic contributes to communities around the world through volunteering, philanthropy, and expanding healthcare access.
The Mission reminds Medtronic that its foremost priority is to contribute to human welfare.
Expanding healthcare access to more people
Medtronic cannot make the world a healthier place alone. That’s why collaboration with others is critical to multiply its efforts. With help from partners around the world, Medtronic is expanding healthcare access to more people through innovating technology, modernizing payment and delivery models, and re-imagining how it delivers care.
Many patients, families, and communities struggle to access the healthcare they need when they need it. Medtronic Labs is designing healthcare delivery service models with and for underserved communities that integrate digital and product technologies across the patient care continuum.
Giving back through Corporate Philanthropy
Medtronic philanthropic efforts - consisting of financial contributions (including funding of the Medtronic Foundation, volunteerism, third-party medical education, and product donations for patient assistance — is one way employees work to increase the company’s value to society.
Stepping up during times of need
Some of life’s toughest challenges follow catastrophic events brought about by nature. As a Mission-driven global company with 86,000 employees, Medtronic is well situated and highly motivated to lend a hand to individuals and communities.
Start a career that changes lives
Building and fostering a strong pipeline of female talent at all levels of the company, especially in leadership roles, is a key aim for Medtronic. If you want to be a part of a company which is making a real difference to people worldwide, search and apply for opportunities today.
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