Principal Pricing Strategy Analyst

Medtronic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a Principal Pricing Strategy Analyst to develop and implement pricing strategies across the EurAsia region. This role involves collaborating closely with various teams to drive commercial readiness and influence product positioning. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in pricing or commercial finance, and a strong background in economics or finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Career support resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pricing or commercial finance.
• Proficiency in Excel with modeling experience.
• Strong communication skills to simplify complex analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic pricing frameworks aligned with business goals.
• Shape pricing for new products using value drivers.
• Provide pricing input into Integrated Business Planning.

Skills

Economic analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Price strategy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Vendavo software

Job description

At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Join Medtronic as a Principal Pricing Strategy Analyst and drive value-based pricing strategies across the dynamic EurAsia region. In this highly visible role, you'll influence product positioning, financial outcomes, and commercial readiness for our Medical Surgical portfolio. Collaborating closely with Marketing, Finance, and Commercial teams, you'll guide strategic decision‑making that supports both business growth and patient impact.

This role offers the chance to work cross‑functionally with global and regional stakeholders. While primarily office‑based, occasional travel may be required for pricing workshops, business planning, or regional coordination aligned with strategic objectives and initiatives.

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

• Develop and implement strategic pricing frameworks aligned with business goals and market trends
• Shape pricing for new product launches, using value drivers and competitive insights
• Provide pricing input into Integrated Business Planning (IBP), including average selling price (ASP) forecasts
• Lead floor price governance, validating exception requests based on strong business rationale
• Translate market dynamics and pricing intelligence into actionable insights
• Monitor price volume metrics (PVM) to track strategic pricing initiatives and value capture
• Support pricing capability‑building and standardization across countries through governance tools and training

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing, commercial finance, or a related strategic role
• Proficiency in Excel with experience in modeling and scenario analysis
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex analytics
• Track record of navigating matrix environments and cross‑functional teams
• Proactive, business‑focused mindset with a drive for strategic execution

A Master’s degree is preferred. Previous experience in healthcare pricing, strategy, finance, or reimbursement in the EMEA region is an advantage. Familiarity with Vendavo software and an understanding of legal and compliance requirements would be beneficial.

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.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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