Sr Director, US Reimbursement Strategy
About The Position
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. The 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. 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. The 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. The role operates in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment, engaging with corporate and business unit leadership, external stakeholders, and cross-functional partners. It is preferred to be onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Washington, DC, but U.S. remote locations are also considered. Travel may be required based on business and stakeholder engagement needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in health policy, health services research, economics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public administration, clinical research, or a related discipline, and 15+ years of medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience in health policy, strategic reimbursement, or a related field, including 10+ years of managerial experience (people or program); OR an advanced degree and 13+ years of relevant industry experience, including 10+ years of managerial experience (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.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in health policy, health economics, public policy, healthcare administration, or business administration.
- Experience with OPPS, 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead U.S. Medicare reimbursement strategies for current and emerging technologies, including payment, coding, coverage, and market access pathways.
- Evaluate 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 HEPR 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Global well-being program (Simple Steps)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan with 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)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
