We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Oct 2025

 

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

The Government Affairs & Health Policy Sr. Director is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the organization’s government affairs strategy for the US. This role focuses on establishing Medtronic Diabetes GA&HP strategy, as well as building and maintaining relationships with political and policy stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels. The Leader will ensure that Medtronic Diabetes is positioned as a key stakeholder in policy issues of importance to our business, with emphasis on expanding patient access to diabetes technology.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

The preferred location for this position is Washington D.C.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Development and Execution of US Government Affairs Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing a coherent government affairs strategy, aligned with Medtronic Diabetes’ business objectives
• Implement Government Affairs Plans and Projects: Manage and execute specific Government Affairs projects in collaboration with other functions (Health Plan Solutions, Medical Affairs, etc.) to ensure coordination and alignment
• Policy Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement: Provide analysis and recommendations on government policies affecting Medtronic Diabetes’ operations. Engage with key stakeholders to represent the company’s interests. Support the creation and execution of an engagement program for senior leaders at Medtronic Diabetes’ to interact with key policymakers
• Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement: Develop and maintain a detailed map of key policy stakeholders, including government officials, industry influencers, and key opinion leaders
• Proactive Issue Management: Anticipate and identify potential policy or regulatory issues that could impact the business. Develop and implement proactive strategies to mitigate risks and manage emerging issues
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with relevant internal teams to ensure integration of government affairs activities into broader business strategies and operations.
• Internal Education: Educate and brief internal stakeholders on key government affairs issues, ensuring they are informed and prepared for potential impacts on business operations. This includes preparing leadership for interactions with government officials.
• Reporting and Communication: Regularly update internal leadership on government affairs activities, progress, and emerging policy issues. Prepare briefing materials to support consistent messaging during external engagements.
• Advocacy/Trade Association Representation: Represent Medtronic Diabetes on relevant Government Affairs committees within industry trade associations, ensuring alignment with the company’s policy goals.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with political stakeholders, including representatives at federal, state, and local levels, to communicate Medtronic Diabetes’ perspectives on relevant policy issues.
• Network Development: Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including government representatives, advisors, and committee members, to influence policy development in areas critical to Medtronic Diabetes Knowledge Building: Maintain and internally distribute expertise in relevant policy areas by attending political events, conferences, and other industry-related activities

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in government affairs, public policy, or a related field
• 15 years of experience (or 13+ with an advanced degree) in government advocacy, public affairs, or lobbying, with a solid understanding of government policy, reimbursement, and regulatory processes in the US, including 10+ years of