Careers that Change Lives

At Medtronic, we're on a mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced US Market Access Director who shares our passion to expand access to innovative therapies for diabetes patients. In this role, you will lead a dedicated reimbursement and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) team to establish and implement access strategies for our portfolio of diabetes technologies. As our US Market Access Director, you'll have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the diabetes community.

To be successful in this role, you need deep subject matter expertise in the US health care reimbursement system, principles of HEOR evidence generation, and value communication. Understanding the foundational standards for coding, coverage, and payment will be necessary to inform early product development. In addition, you need to be an excellent communicator with a proven ability to drive change through influence. Strong problem-solving skills, a focus on execution, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of people with diabetes is imperative.  If you're ready to join a dynamic team who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to apply for our US Market Access Director position today.  Medtronic Diabetes is headquartered in Northridge, CA. The strong preference is for this role to be based in Northridge, but remote within the United States will be considered.

A Day in the Life Responsibilities may include the following: 

• Develop and implement market access and reimbursement strategies and programs to support patient access

• Understand the differentiation of our product offerings to obtain coverage, coding, and payment from payor/providers 

• Shape the health economics and outcomes research evidence plan to support initial product launch and long-term pricing and coverage objectives

• Provide market-access and reimbursement-related advice to product development teams, marketing, sales, regulatory, clinical, and business leaders. This includes ensuring payor requirements are identified, and appropriate HEOR evidence needs are included into product and clinical trial plans through the product development process 

• Identify payor, provider, or patient opportunities and barriers and implement programs to increase product adoption

• Work closely with internal functions like Governmental Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality and our commercial teams as well as external partners (payors, governments) to initiate and guide projects 

• Collaborate with external health policy leaders (CMS, Scientific Societies, trade associations) to influence and advance health policy and support access to innovative technologies

• Monitor and educate on industry trends, regulatory changes, and payor policies that impact reimbursement and commercial goals   

• Partner with global region reimbursement teams to share best practices and contribute to the overall diabetes reimbursement strategy

• Travel approximately 15-25% (variable based on office/remote location)

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant healthcare experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant healthcare experience (medical device preferred)

• 7+ years of managerial experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of US payors' system including Medicare, health insurance policies, payor/provider and billing procedures and regulations.

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful reimbursement strategies in the US

• Understanding of health economics and outcomes research and value communication

• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem-solving

• Excellent communication and presentation skills -- written and verbal 

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in health policy, public health services research, health economics, or related discipline

• Expert knowledge of the US healthcare and insurance system and their specific finance structure

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in market access, health insurance and as a surplus pharmaceutical industry in the area of funding, reimbursement and/or health economics application in healthcare environment. 

• Demonstrated expertise in securing coverage, coding and payment for a new product 

• Ability to maintain proactive relationship with payors, providers, and government agencies

• Track-record of building a deeply connected and highly engaged team by fostering employee inclusion, enhancing teamwork and benefit from diverse skills and experience  

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

Medtronic Compensation and Benefits

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. Learn more about our benefits here (http://benefits.medtronic.com/) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico). Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc.

Min Salary

190000

Max Salary

285000

It is the policy of Medtronic 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, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.