Sr. Health Economics & Outcomes Research Specialist - Remote

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

4d•$104,800 - $157,200•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Health Economics & Outcomes Research Specialist at Medtronic Neuroscience designs and executes real-world evidence studies using healthcare data to support evidence generation, market access, and business strategy across the Pain Interventions portfolio. The role is fully remote in the United States and includes 5% travel. Medtronic Neuroscience focuses on improving outcomes for people living with neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions, while Medtronic Neuromodulation provides therapies intended to restore function and improve quality of life. The position involves analyzing claims, electronic health record, and linked datasets; developing study protocols, statistical code, and analysis plans; interpreting results; and contributing to scientific and business communications. The specialist also develops reusable analytical frameworks and standards, validates code for quality and reproducibility, and applies therapeutic-area knowledge to evidence planning and study design. The listed U.S. salary range, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations, is $104,800 to $157,200. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan. Medtronic describes a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, with specific benefits available to regular employees depending on weekly hours and employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience.
Proficiency in SAS.
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

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Economics, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, or Computer Science.
Experience analyzing administrative claims or electronic health record databases.
Experience with R or Python.
Experience preparing study reports, manuscripts, presentations, or data visualizations.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and National Drug Code (NDC) coding systems.
Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health insurance, hospital, or health system industries.
Experience with predictive modeling, econometrics, or machine learning using healthcare data.
Experience supporting peer-reviewed publications and scientific conference presentations.
Experience working in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct real-world evidence studies using claims, electronic health record, and linked datasets.
Perform retrospective analyses, including data preparation, cohort selection, dataset linkage, and outcome creation.
Develop study protocols, statistical code, and analysis plans.
Interpret results and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and conference presentations.
Create data visualizations and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop and maintain reusable coding frameworks and analytical standards.
Review and validate analytical code to ensure quality and reproducibility.
Apply therapeutic area knowledge to evidence planning and study design.

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 or reimbursement.
Global well-being program (Simple Steps).
Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan.
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.