Sales Representative III, Pain Interventions - Philadelphia, PA

Medtronic plc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic plc in the United States is seeking a Senior-level Sales Representative for Pain Interventions to manage and grow a Pittsburgh territory. You will implant devices, build referral networks, and work with clinical teams to support physicians and patients.

You will travel to clinics and hospitals, engage with surgeons, and drive revenue while following Medtronic policies. This role requires field-based activity with potential overnight travel and a strong clinical-sales background.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in sales, clinical, or related role in medical devices or health sciences.
• Experience calling on physicians in Neurology or related fields is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of the reimbursement climate and healthcare landscape.
• Experience developing referral networks and therapy development.

Responsibilities

• Sells implantable devices for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other medical staff.
• Partners with strategic implanting centers to develop accounts and provide product/therapy support.
• Develops leads, recruits surgeons, qualifies prospects, and makes calls to grow business.
• Implements approved marketing strategies and plans territory development.
• Tracks records, prepares call reports, and stays aligned with District Sales Manager requirements.
• Travels to customer sites as needed and maintains professional relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Overview

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 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 As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through therapies such as spinal cord stimulation and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Pain Interventions At Medtronic, the Sales Representative III, Pain Interventions is a Senior level role that is considered a clinical and technical expert on our Pain and Interventional Therapies. This role will manage territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing strategic implanting centers and assisting in developing key referral networks. In certain geographies, will be the account/implanter relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. This includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with distribution alliances. This role reports directly to a District Sales Manager, partners with other Sales Representative peers as well as with a Clinical Specialist team. This is a field based position covering Pittsburgh, PA and covering the surrounding area. 30% of travel is expected for this role and may require overnight travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sells implantable devices for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff
• Partners with strategic implanting centers to develop the account/implanter practice through; providing product and therapy technical support and service, including consultation at strategic management and analysis of sales trends, utilization of appropriate Neuro business partners to present marketing and business plans to accounts for territory development and growth
• Other activities as they arise, as assigned by the sales leadership
• Ensures personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable
• Follows all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work
• Generates new sales: Develops leads, recruits new surgeons, qualifies prospects, and makes sales calls
• Grows existing Interventional business and develop new opportunities
• Works autonomously, utilizing corporate resources to generate revenue and meet/exceed quota
• Implements approved marketing strategies
• Aggressively seeks new customers and formulates and follow plans for such action as directed by the District Sales Manager
• Responds to customer complaints in accordance with Medtronic policy and advise District Sales Manager and Medtronic promptly of any situation beyond scope of authority
• Stays attentive to competitor’s product and merchandizing practices and to keep the District Sales Manager informed concerning them
• Maintains up-to-date customer record books and other records in accordance with District Sales Manager instructions
• Prepares and submits call reports as required by District Sales Manager
• Attends and participates in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed
• Assists in the field training of any sales person as requested by the District Sales Manager
• Cooperates with all personnel on the execution of Company programs
• Creates and implements an annual business plan with quarterly updates
• Provides service to customers per their individual needs
• Responds in a timely manner to all reporting requirements and requests
• Adheres to company policies and conducts all business in an ethical manner
• Manages business within assigned budgets and with Medtronic profitability in mind

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 8+ years experience OR Associate’s Degree AND 6+ years experience OR Bachelor’s Degree AND 4+ years experience relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences. Valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience calling on physicians in one or more of the following or related referral accounts – Neurology, Physiatrist, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care Physician/GP
• Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
• Minimum of 1 year referral and therapy development
• Experience with surgeons
• Experience in developing new, innovative markets
• Experience in making multiple referral calls on a daily basis
• Familiarity with the O.R.
• Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis
• Preferred knowledge of managed care
• Experience / knowledge of Physiology/clinical therapies
• Experience with / knowledge of Implantable devices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Conceptual/consultative sales skills
• Understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable
• Ability to follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in selling value-added program
• Ability to thrivein an environment of variety and rapid growth & change
• Accustomed to working independently with a high degree of accountability

Other Job Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
• Required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers
• Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings
• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.
• In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
• Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel.
• 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 ouremployees 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):65,000-65,000 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 pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

• 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• 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), and Capital 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.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.