Sr Director, US Reimbursement Strategy

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Senior Director, US Reimbursement Strategy leads the development and execution of Medicare reimbursement strategies for Medtronic’s current technologies and future innovation pipeline. Serving as a senior reimbursement policy expert and strategic advisor, the role translates Medicare payment and regulatory developments into business strategies that support patient access, product adoption, and enterprise objectives. The position is part of Medtronic’s Health Economics, Policy, and Reimbursement function, which works across the company on healthcare policy, reimbursement, and market access strategies. The role operates in a collaborative, matrixed environment and engages with corporate and business unit leaders, external stakeholders, and cross-functional partners. The preferred locations are Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Washington, DC; U.S. remote work is also an option. 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, plus 15 or more years of medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience in health policy, strategic reimbursement, or a related field, including 10 or more years of managerial experience (people or program); OR an advanced degree plus 13 or more years of such industry experience, including 10 or more 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 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.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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 or reimbursement.
Simple Steps global well-being program.
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.