We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 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

Position Overview 

The Vice President (VP), International Relations will serve as a senior member of the company’s global Government Affairs team, reporting to the Vice President & Head, Global Government Affairs. This position will drive strategic external engagement and advocacy on enterprise policy priorities with governments and organizations globally, including around trade policy. The VP, International Relations will also partner with colleagues in key markets – with an emphasis in China and parts of Asia – to develop and drive policy development and related advocacy to assist Medtronic in achieving its strategic objectives. The VP, International Relations will be an exceptional global strategist and play an integral role in helping Medtronic continue to build a best-in-class global government affairs organization. 

 

Location of Position 

This position is based in Washington, DC and will require up to approximately 25% travel. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead strategic engagement with key government officials and stakeholders across diverse global political and economic systems, including the Washington, D.C.–based diplomatic community and U.S. diplomatic missions outside the United States, to advance the company’s enterprise priorities. 

• Develop and implement engagement and advocacy strategies with the U.S. Congress and U.S. Executive Branch related to key global policy issues – including trade – in collaboration with the U.S. Government Affairs organization.  

• Support engagement and advocacy in priority global markets – including China and parts of Asia, working with colleagues across the businesses, regions, and