Prin Value, Access & Policy Specialist

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. 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 Italy’s Value, Access & Policy team, where your work will accelerate access to Medtronic’s 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: Support the development and execution of market access and reimbursement strategies to enable patient access to Medtronic therapies within the Italian healthcare system Identify key access barriers and contribute to the design and implementation of innovative solutions, including outcome-based models and local pilot initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Market Development, and Government Affairs to ensure alignment between access strategies and business priorities Partner with EMEA HEPR teams to support local data generation and the development of robust value propositions for Medtronic therapies Engage with regional healthcare authorities and key stakeholders to support the co-creation of sustainable access and funding solutions Provide market access and reimbursement insights to internal stakeholders and contribute to the development of training materials Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of key Market Access projects, ensuring effective coordination and tracking of outcomes   Required Knowledge and Experience: Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy) or postgraduate degree in Health Economics, Market Access, or a related field 6–7 years of experience in Market Access, Reimbursement, Health Policy, or a related role within the healthcare or life sciences industry Solid understanding of the Italian National Health System (NHS), including funding and reimbursement mechanisms Strong business acumen with a results-oriented mindset Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage complexity Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Fluency in Italian and English Willingness to travel up to 60%   Preferred Profile: The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong interest in engaging with healthcare authorities and key stakeholders and possesses a solid foundation in health economics principles and innovative access models, including outcome-based agreements. A good understanding of national Market Access frameworks and healthcare policies is required, along with prior experience in MedTech or other regulated healthcare sectors. Curiosity, strong communication skills, and a proactive, flexible mindset are essential to succeed and grow in this role.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:  Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy:  Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes . Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager . Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level specialists. Organizational Impact:  Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results . May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area. Innovation and Complexity:  Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation . Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems. Communication and Influence:  Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels . May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making. Leadership and Talent Management:  Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader. Required Knowledge and Experience:  Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

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Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik:  Italy: 74,000.00 EUR - 111,000.00 EUR |    This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).