Principal Program Marketing Specialist - Strategic Initiatives

A Day in the Life

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.

Join one of the most exciting growth opportunities in MedTech! Renal Denervation (RDN) is an innovative procedure that helps patients lower their blood pressure by targeting specific overactive nerves near the kidneys, which can lead to hypertensiona global epidemic affecting up to half of all adults.

The Principal Program Marketing Specialist will lead strategic customer education initiatives for Symplicity, with a focused emphasis on regional and national Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Veterans Affairs (VA), and other designated account groups. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in program development and execution, adept at aligning initiatives with organizational goals to deliver impactful educational programs. The specialist will also support reimbursement education efforts and manage the implementation of ACC/AHA guidelines. Additionally, they will demonstrate flexibility to support and manage other strategic initiatives that significantly impact the business.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop and implement customer education initiatives targeting regional and national IDNs, VAs, and other strategic groups. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Design and execute educational programs that address implementation of guidelines, reimbursement milestones, and other key initiatives. Tailor programs to meet the unique needs of each audience.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success and alignment with strategic objectives. Build strong relationships with key partners to facilitate program execution.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for expanding educational outreach and enhancing program impact. Use insights to inform program development and execution strategies.
• Develop and track performance metrics to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Report outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance program offerings and ensure they remain relevant and impactful.
• Responsible for compliance and documentation for programs.
• Travel required to support Programs, Conferences, POA Meetings, Rep Training.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 7+ years of experience in Customer Education, Program Management, Marketing, or Sales role in a medical device or healthcare industry (5+ years with Advanced Degree).

Nice to Have:

• Masters or other Advanced Degree.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Analytical skills to conduct market analysis and develop performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us:

At Medtronic, we are committed to advancing healthcare solutions that improve lives. As a Principal Program Marketing Specialist, you will play a critical role in delivering strategic educational initiatives that enhance our outreach and strengthen our brand presence.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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):$117,600.00 - $176,400.00 This 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. Further details are available at the link below:

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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