Strategy and Partnership Program Manager

Program Manager

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. We're actively involved in shaping the industry and transforming technologies so physicians can offer patients therapies that improve their lives. Our vision requires bold leaders. If you want a challenging, energizing, and rewarding career, we hope you'll consider joining us as we push the boundaries of medical innovation. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

The CDS business is going through an exciting time of rapid innovation and growth. To that end, the business is looking for a dynamic and driven Program Manager that will drive the creation of new markets by exploring opportunities for partnerships, out-licensing, and data sharing in the cardiac monitoring space. This individual will lead market modeling, competitive sizing, pricing strategies, forecasting, and negotiations to capitalize on emerging trends and technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of business development and demonstrate an ability to navigate uncharted territories, identifying key opportunities where none exist.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Market Modeling: Identify and size new market opportunities aligned with the business strategy, focusing on innovative technologies, unmet needs, and emerging trends.
• Business Strategy: Develop comprehensive market entry strategies, including competitive analysis, forecasting, and modeling potential market scenarios.
• Business Development: Identify and evaluate inorganic growth initiatives including licensing, investments and partnerships aligned with business strategy.
• Competition Analysis: Conduct detailed competitor assessments to inform business strategies and differentiate the company's offerings.
• Financial Modeling and Forecasting: Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and ROI. Build dynamic forecasting models to predict market growth, demand, and shifts in technology, regulation, and customer behavior.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with teams across R&T, clinical, finance and marketing to align business goals with market opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), company VIPs, and external stakeholders to gather insights and refine market strategies.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred). 5 + years of experience in strategic planning, consulting, data analytics, market development, or a related role in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries.
• Advanced Degree 3 + years in same fields identified above.
• Strong understanding of market modeling, pricing strategy, and competitive analysis within pharma and med-tech spaces.

Nice to Have

• Proven ability to negotiate complex pricing structures and influence decision-makers.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with a history of cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with AI or digital health technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory pathways and clinical trials in pharma and medical devices.
• Knowledge of global market trends in healthcare and technology adoption.

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

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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):$125,600.00 - $188,400.00This 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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