Sr. Director Health Economics and Policy Research - CST

Medtronic • Lafayette, CO

1d • $248,000 - $372,000 • Remote

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Feb 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic Cranial and Spinal Technologies, we are transforming the standard of care in spine and cranial surgery worldwide by putting patients first and solving complex pathologies for spine and neurosurgeons. Medtronic leads the market because we offer differentiated, best-in-class solutions, and our bestin-class portfolio is evidenced by a global installed base of more than 10,000 units. Medtronic Cranial and Spinal Technologies is working on a best-in-class implant portfolio and a smart ecosystem that provides a customizable health solution for the primary challenges in cranial and spine surgery: the need for increased predictability, improved precision. By joining Medtronic CST you’ll become a member of a global team constantly working to achieve better surgical outcomes for patients. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require up to 50% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. Evaluates the economic impact of the use of products and therapies on hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians. Develops hospital marketing programs related to coverage, coding and reimbursement. Implements programs to resolve/decrease economic barriers for use of products and therapies in all care settings. Conducts financial audits, benchmarking, and presentations for hospital and physician customers. Provides training and education programs to sales force, physicians, home care agencies, ambulatory surgery centers, case managers, and financial and billing employees in clinics and hospitals. Works closely with the reimbursement strategy team to implement policy and payment changes with field sales force and customers through education and services. Works with customers/accounts to develop advocacy campaigns that support coverage and payment strategies. Works with key customers/accounts to develop partnership strategies to promote cost effective delivery of company's therapies and opportunities for therapy adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and 15 years (13+ with graduate degree) of combined experience in health economics and policy research, with 10+ year of managerial experience
• Must have prior medical device industry experience
• Experienced with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
• 25% travel

Nice To Haves

• HEPR experience in the Orthopedic space
• Strong society relationships
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional leaders in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong People Leadership experience
• Ability to lead a remote/global team

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the economic impact of the use of products and therapies on hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians.
• Develops hospital marketing programs related to coverage, coding and reimbursement.
• Implements programs to resolve/decrease economic barriers for use of products and therapies in all care settings.
• Conducts financial audits, benchmarking, and presentations for hospital and physician customers.
• Provides training and education programs to sales force, physicians, home care agencies, ambulatory surgery centers, case managers, and financial and billing employees in clinics and hospitals.
• Works closely with the reimbursement strategy team to implement policy and payment changes with field sales force and customers through education and services.
• Works with customers/accounts to develop advocacy campaigns that support coverage and payment strategies.
• Works with key customers/accounts to develop partnership strategies to promote cost effective delivery of company's therapies and opportunities for therapy adoption.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• 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).
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director