Sr Director, US Reimbursement Strategy

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A Day in the Life
The Health Economics, Policy, and Reimbursement (HEPR) function partners across Medtronic to shape healthcare policy, reimbursement, and market access strategies that support patient access to medical technologies. This team assesses evolving payment and coverage policies, develops reimbursement strategies, and engages with government, industry, and internal stakeholders to address access barriers and support sustainable adoption of current and future therapies.

This position is preferred to be onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Washington, DC. Also open also to a U.S. remote location.

The role operates in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment requiring engagement with corporate and business unit leadership, external stakeholders, and cross-functional partners. Travel may be required based on business and stakeholder engagement needs.

As Senior Director, US Reimbursement Strategy, you will lead the development and execution of Medicare reimbursement strategies that support Medtronic's portfolio of technologies and future innovation pipeline. This role serves as a senior reimbursement policy expert and strategic advisor, translating Medicare payment and regulatory developments into business strategies that support patient access, product adoption, and enterprise objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

- Lead U.S. Medicare reimbursement strategies for current and emerging technologies, including payment, coding, coverage, and market access pathways.

- Evaluate Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed and final rules, payment methodologies, and policy changes to identify business impact and strategic responses.

- Advise business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on reimbursement considerations for product development, launch planning, commercial strategy, and investment decisions.

- Develop strategies to address reimbursement and payment barriers affecting patient access and technology adoption.

- Collaborate with Health Economics, Policy, and Reimbursement leadership to align reimbursement priorities with enterprise and portfolio objectives.

- Build and maintain relationships with CMS, industry associations, and healthcare policy stakeholders to advance reimbursement priorities.

- Lead development of reimbursement policy positions, regulatory comments, and advocacy efforts supported by clinical, economic, and policy evidence.

- Translate complex reimbursement and policy issues into executive-level recommendations and escalate significant risks and opportunities as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in health policy, health services research, economics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public administration, clinical research, or related discipline and 15+ years of medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience in health policy or strategic reimbursement or related field (including 10+ years managerial - people or program) OR advanced degree and 13+ years of medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience in health policy or strategic reimbursement or related field (including 10+ years managerial - people or program).

- Experience developing and executing Medicare reimbursement strategies, including payment, coding, coverage, and patient access pathways.

- Expertise interpreting CMS regulations, Medicare payment systems, and reimbursement policy developments.

- Experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across complex matrix organizations.

- Experience translating reimbursement policy developments into business strategy and actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree in health policy, health economics, public policy, healthcare administration, or business administration.

- Experience with Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), physician coding and payment, national and local coverage processes, and new technology payment pathways.

- Experience with CMS rulemaking, reimbursement advocacy, regulatory comment development, and government stakeholder engagement.

- Prior experience at CMS or another government agency with Medicare reimbursement or healthcare policy responsibilities.

- Established relationships within the U.S. reimbursement, healthcare policy, and CMS stakeholder communities.

- Experience developing reimbursement strategies for novel technologies, digital health solutions, or therapies with complex evidence and payment requirements.

- Experience mentoring reimbursement, policy, or market access professionals within a matrixed organization.

- Experience applying artificial intelligence tools to reimbursement, policy, market access, or operational workflows.

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
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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):$253,600.00 - $380,400.00

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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 those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance ,   Health Savings Account ,   Healthcare Flexible Spending Account ,   Life insurance, Long-term disability leave ,   Dependent daycare spending account ,   Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and   Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:   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 (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and   Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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