Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

medtronic; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive plan

Job summary

Medtronic in the Philippines seeks a strategic Senior Program Manager to lead high-impact initiatives at the intersection of commercial strategy, public sector engagement, and digital transformation. You will drive growth, govern tenders, and collaborate across functions to deliver measured outcomes for patients and healthcare systems.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, market access, or government affairs.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable outcomes and execute strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrixed environment.
• Experience translating strategy into execution with clear KPIs and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with data, analytics, or digital tools; AI exposure is a plus.
• Strong English communication skills; Filipino is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy into execution across public and private healthcare segments to fuel growth in the Philippines.
• Lead innovative business models and partnerships to improve affordability and access.
• Oversee government tender transformation with AI-enabled systems and dashboards.
• Collaborate across commercial, medical, analytics, and IT teams in a matrixed org.
• Define and track KPIs; provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Build and manage relationships with government bodies and external partners; identify risks.

Job description

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

Medtronic is a market leader, and our expanding portfolio delivers measurable clinical and economic value – and opens doors. With a passion for helping patients and a commercial mindset, you will make a significant difference together with Medtronic! Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Senior Program Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that shape healthcare access and growth in the Philippines.

This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, public sector engagement, and digital transformation, driving initiatives that deliver measurable business and patient outcomes.

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

Drive Strategy into Execution:

• Identify and execute growth and market access opportunities across public and private healthcare segments
• Deliver initiatives that contribute to measurable revenue growth and market expansion
• Support development and execution of business cases aligned with country and regional priorities

Lead Innovative Business Models:

• Evaluate and implement new partnerships and business models that improve affordability and access
• Drive pilot initiatives and translate them into scalable solutions with clear outcomes

Lead Government Tender Transformation:

• Drive the implementation of an AI-enabled Government Tender Management System
• Ensure end-to-end visibility of relevant tenders and improve execution and win rates
• Enable data-driven decision-making through dashboards and reporting

Collaborate Across Functions:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across commercial, medical, analytics, and IT teams
• Drive alignment and execution in a matrixed organization
• Support adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working

Deliver Insights & Performance Tracking:

• Define, track, and report KPIs related to commercial transformation and public sector performance
• Provide actionable insights to support leadership decision-making

Stakeholder & Partner Management:

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government bodies, and external partners
• Ensure alignment on execution priorities and compliance requirements
• Identify risks early and proactively manage dependencies

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in business development, commercial strategy, market access, or government affairs (healthcare or related industries preferred)
• Proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes and execute strategic initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrixed environment
• Experience translating strategy into execution with clear KPIs and performance tracking
• Familiarity with data, analytics, or digital tools (AI exposure is a plus)
• Strong communication skills in English; Filipino is an advantage

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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).