State Government Affairs Manager
Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

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At Medtronic, we push the boundaries of biomedical technology every day. As a result, every 5 seconds, the life of someone somewhere in the world is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy.  We currently have a State Government Affairs Manager (Principal Government Affairs Specialist) opportunity in our Neuromodulation sector.

Main Purpose of Job:  Develop and implement state-based reimbursement political advocacy strategies for defined states that influence legislative and administrative decision making for issues and opportunities including, but not limited to, Medicaid and Workers’ Compensation that obtain and/or sustain coverage, an adequate level of payment and patient access for all Neuromodulation products and therapies.

Main Job Duties/Responsibilities:

For defined states, research, analyze, develop and implement state-based reimbursement political advocacy strategies for state government issues and opportunities.

Maintain critical expertise in Medicaid and Workers’ Compensation policy and payment issues and initiatives.

Publicly represent Neuromodulation with all levels of state government in identified states.

Partner with all Sector Therapy Access, Economic, and Health Policy & Planning functional areas (field organization, reimbursement policy and planning, coding hotline, etc.) to support the accuracy of coding, coverage and payment information provided to the customers (physicians, facilities, ASCs, etc.).

Develop sustainable strategic relationships with key customers and thought leaders.

Work collaboratively with other Neuromodulation functional areas (sales, marketing, clinical, etc.) to develop and execute advocacy strategies.

Actively monitor state policy and regulatory activities which could impact patient access for Neurological products and therapies.

Influence state-based reimbursement policy and regulation via direct or contracted lobbying efforts and manage contract staff.

Adherence to Medtronic Code of Conduct.

Compliance with all relevant state lobbying and political laws, rules and requirements.

Additional responsibilities as requested.

Knowledge/Education:

Requirements:

Comprehensive knowledge of managed care and/or insurance industry.

Four-year degree in public health, health policy, health service research, business or related discipline.

Thorough understanding of health care environment.

Preferences:

Masters or advanced degree in business, health care administration, public health or public policy.

Job Experience:

Requirements:

Five-seven years experience in the business/medical/hospital/insurance industry.

Work experience directly related to the payor or provider.

Seven-ten years state-based government affairs, lobbying, political or public policy experience.

Experience managing contract lobbyists.

Preferences

Strategic reimbursement policy or reimbursement planning experience in device or pharmaceutical industry.

Skills/Competencies:

Self-starter.

Demonstrated policy development and ability to work effectively with public officials, physicians, senior healthcare executives and public advocacy groups to influence legislative and administrative decision making.

Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic relationships and communicate concepts with key influencers.

Demonstrated use of financial metrics and economic modeling.

Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Active listener.

Maintain proactive relationships with physicians, government agencies, sales professionals, district managers, marketing managers, etc.

Excellent presentation skills.

Ability to think strategically and creatively.

Assertive, confident.

Creative problem solving skills.

Project management skills.

Exhibit positive “can do” attitude.

Demonstrated teamwork skills.

Strong organization and planning skills.

Experience working with and managing outsourced services.

Ability to adjust quickly and calmly to changing priorities.

Physical Requirements:

Clear communication

Sit or stand for 8 - 10 hours.

Extensive travel by plane, train, car, etc.

For consideration, candidates must apply at www.medtronic.com Req ID 61895