<p>We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Jan 2026</p> <p>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.</p> <p>A Day in the Life</p> <p>The Director, U.S. State Government Affairs will serve as a key member of Medtronic's U.S. Government Affairs team, leading state government affairs activities in a multi-state region and reporting to the Head of U.S. Government Affairs. While the territory may fluctuate over time, this role currently covers the Eastern, Southern, and Mid-Atlantic states. The position will play an integral role in helping Medtronic continue to build a best-in-class government affairs organization.</p> <p>Location of Position:</p> <p>This position is remote and will require approximately 25% travel.</p> <p>While this is a remote position not located full-time at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory - with a preference in Washington, DC or in or near a Medtronic facility location, which includes CT, FL, MA, and TN - and travel throughout the covered region.</p> <p>Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Lead Medtronic's state government affairs activities in the Eastern, Southern, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. </li><li>Work closely with key internal partners, including facility leadership within territory, to understand business objectives; develop, implement and drive engagement and advocacy strategies in region to assist in achieving these objectives. </li><li>Represent Medtronic with key external stakeholders, including local and state government officials, trade associations, industry partners, and patient and provider organizations to advance the company's objectives and strategic priorities. </li><li>Track and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments in territory that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic insights to internal stakeholders on emerging issues and opportunities. </li><li>Monitor and assess political, policy and reputational developments in territory, recommend and, as appropriate, drive mitigation strategies. </li><li>Work with colleagues throughout the Government Affairs function to develop and support enterprise-wide strategies in the U.S. </li><li>Ensure compliance with state lobbying disclosure laws and ethics regulations. </li><li>Oversee external consultants or contract lobbyists. </li><li>This person will be expected to travel periodically. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Must Have: Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of government affairs experience or a minimum of 8+ years of government affairs experience with an advanced degree; </li><li>7+ years of people, program or project management experience </li></ul> <p>Nice to Have</p> <ul> <li>Advanced degree </li><li>Demonstrated experience in developing and executing multi-state government-level engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with business objectives, with a strong record of proven success </li><li>Ability to assess complex political, regulatory, and business environments and make well-informed decisions that balance risk, compliance, and business objectives. </li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially regarding policy development, analysis and advocacy. Must be able to clearly and succinctly convey complex information to varied audiences, including senior executives. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including demonstrated network-building skills with policymakers, trade associations, patient advocacy organizations and other stakeholders. </li><li>Exceptional advocacy skills with a proven record of successfully influencing policy outcomes, including through coalition building. </li><li>Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and government officials. </li><li>Ability to work independently and successfully prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Experience in medical technology, life sciences industry or healthcare strongly preferred </li><li>Previous work in a state legislature, executive branch office, or political campaign </li><li>Ability to effectively navigate reputational crises or high-stakes policy challenges </li><li>Proven record of success as part of a team </li><li>Experience working with a political action committee and grassroots advocacy program </li><li>Knowledge of federal healthcare policy and its interplay with state-level implementation </li></ul> <p>Physical Job Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits & Compensation</p> <p>Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$192,800.00 - $289,200.00</p> <p>This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).</p> <p>This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).</p> <p>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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Further details are available at the link below:</p> <p>Medtronic benefits and compensation plans</p> <p>About Medtronic</p> <p>We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.</p> <p>Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</p>