Physician Relations Director

Medtronic plc; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a strategic ICT Physician Engagements & Insights Director to lead physician engagement strategy and manage the Physician Relations team. You will coordinate with cross-functional partners to deliver compliant, high-impact engagement programs and lead site visits and key opinion leader relationships.

This executive role requires 10+ years in physician program strategy (or 8+ years with an advanced degree) and the ability to travel globally 35–45% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years leading strategy in a physician program or medical education role within the healthcare industry.
• Or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Ability to travel globally 35 to 45 percent of the time.
• Master’s degree preferred (Nice to Have).
• Experience managing and developing teams (Nice to Have).
• Knowledge of upstream and downstream functions and the product development process (Nice to Have).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physician Relations team, including hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining top talent.
• Manage team performance through regular coaching conversations and annual performance evaluations.
• Develop, communicate, and execute the overall physician engagement strategy for ICT.
• Identify current relationships and future key opinion leader opportunities to support business priorities.
• Design and implement innovative engagement programs and offerings.
• Develop and manage customer visit strategy, including goals, tactics, procedures, and service standards.
• Establish metrics and reporting tools to evaluate program effectiveness and stakeholder impact.
• Provide quarterly reports on functional metrics and performance.
• Partner with Medical Education, Medical Science Advisers, Scientific Communications, Upstream and Downstream Marketing, Research, Innovation, and other functional teams to support planning and execution.
• Ensure all activities comply with Medtronic Business Conduct Standards and Compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years leading strategy in physician programs or medical education

8+ years with an advanced degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Oct 2026

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

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ICT Physician Engagements & Insights Director

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 more than 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents can help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking anInterventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) Physician Engagements & Insights Directorto lead physician engagement strategy and oversee the Physician Relations team. This role plays a critical part in supporting business priorities by building meaningful relationships with key physician stakeholders and ensuring the successful execution of high-impact engagement programs.

This leader will be responsible for planning and executing physician advisory boards, innovation forums, therapy design panels, voice of customer programs and encounters, physician site visits, leadership site visits, and senior leadership key opinion leader interactions at conventions. The Director will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, strategic, and effective engagement experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Physician Relations team, including hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining top talent.
• Manage team performance through regular coaching conversations and annual performance evaluations.
• Develop, communicate, and execute the overall physician engagement strategy for ICT.
• Identify current relationships and future key opinion leader opportunities to support business priorities.
• Design and implement innovative engagement programs and offerings.
• Develop and manage customer visit strategy, including goals, tactics, procedures, and service standards.
• Establish metrics and reporting tools to evaluate program effectiveness and stakeholder impact.
• Provide quarterly reports on functional metrics and performance.
• Partner with Medical Education, Medical Science Advisers, Scientific Communications, Upstream and Downstream Marketing, Research, Innovation, and other functional teams to support planning and execution.
• Ensure all activities comply with Medtronic Business Conduct Standards and Compliance requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging practices, and relevant technologies.
• Manage budgets in support of company and business unit objectives.
• Develop business cases and budget justifications for program investments.
• Evaluate and improve work procedures to ensure quality control and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement across programs and processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CV businesses and geography leaders.
• Apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills to business challenges.
• Make timely, practical decisions aligned with business needs.
• Oversee implementation of policies and procedures.
• Support ongoing professional development for self and team.
• Travel globally 35 to 45 percent of the time, with occasional weekend and evening work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10 or more years of experience leading strategy in a physician program or medical education role within the healthcare industry
• Or 8 or more years of experience with an advanced degree
• Ability to travel globally 35 to 45 percent of the time

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Knowledge of upstream and downstream functions and the product development process

Additional Requirements

For baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and skills. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For office roles, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand any additional work conditions or physical requirements specific to this role.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$196,000.00 - $294,000.00

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

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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