At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

You are committed to improving patient access to innovation and developing solutions that make a real difference. You thrive in a dynamic and cross-functional environment where the ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex projects can directly impact patient outcomes. If you are driven by purpose and motivated to shape healthcare systems this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Medtronic.

Join Medtronic Italys Value Access & Policy team where your work will accelerate access to Medtronics life-changing therapies. You will support the development and execution of Market Access strategies for breakthrough technologies across multiple Operating Units. This role is critical in shaping how therapies are funded adopted and integrated into the healthcare system working closely with national and regional stakeholders to overcome access barriers and enhance care delivery.

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

• Develop and implement market access and reimbursement plans to ensure optimal availability of Medtronic therapies in the Italian healthcare system
• Identify and manage barriers to adoption designing strategic initiatives such as pay-for-performance agreements or market entry programs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Marketing Market Development and Government Affairs teams to align strategies and maximize therapy penetration
• Work closely with EMEA Health Economics Policy and Reimbursement (HEPR) teams to define the value proposition and economic impact of therapies
• Engage with regional health authorities and administrative stakeholders to co-create sustainable access solutions
• Provide reimbursement insights and training to internal teams and external healthcare providers
• Lead and manage strategic access projects coordinating field implementation plans and ensuring measurable outcomes.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Masters degree in scientific disciplines (e.g. Biomedical Engineering Pharmacy) or a postgraduate degree in Health Economics Market Access or related fields
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Market Access Reimbursement Health Policy or a related role within the healthcare or life sciences industry
• Deep understanding of the Italian National Health System (NHS) architecture including hospital funding and reimbursement mechanisms
• Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Business acumen
• Problem-solving and a result-oriented approach
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Fluency in Italian and English
• Travelling up to 60%.

The ideal candidate brings experience engaging with regional authorities and stakeholders along with familiarity in health economic modelling and outcome-based contracting. They have been exposed to national Market Access frameworks and healthcare policies and have previously worked within MedTech or other highly regulated healthcare environments. Strong negotiation skills and a flexible adaptable approach are also essential to succeed in this role.

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.

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.

About Medtronic

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