Upstream Product Consultant, Interventional Pain at Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives

Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives f or our patients.

We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improv e the efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.​

The role of marketing has never been more central to the growth for Medtronic. We value marketers with strong Customer and market insights, which are foundational to our ability to respond to customer needs. Value proposition, content, and messaging expertise are critical to drive customer engagement and acceptance. Broadening the perception of what Medtronic can deliver is vital to the growth of our new technologies and services. We strive for an integrated, seamless experience to meet our customer expectations and demands.

A Day in the Life

The Product Consultant position is an upstream marketing opportunity with responsibility for the strategy and pipeline for the Interventional Pain business. Working closely with the Global Marketing Director, you will partner in the development of the strategic plan including the creation of opportunity assessments and business plans for new market opportunities. To guide the strategic direction of the business and better understand the market opportunities, you will partner in the collection of market research and voice of customer data.

In this highly visible and critical role, you will also be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing business development, R&D and market expansion projects in accordance with the strategy. You will work to identify and create opportunity assessments (organic and in-organic) including in-depth analysis, financial modeling and strategic prioritization for new interventional Pain projects. As the internal champion for new pipeline opportunities, you will have excellent visibility to upper management including the opportunity to prepare and present project proposals to executive management for approval and funding. Upon approval, you will partner with business development, R&D, finance, downstream marketing and other cross-functional teams to execute the projects to the timelines, cost assumptions, and revenue expectations outlined in the business plan.

As Product Consultant, you will support the General Manager and Global Marketing Director in setting key milestones and being held accountable for driving the product portfolio pipeline through organic and non-organic projects. And, also provide indirect leadership opportunities in working with a diverse cross-functional team and opportunities for increased visibility with executive leadership.

• Conduct market research and collect voice of customer data to guide the strategic direction of the Interventional Pain business
• Partner in the development of the Interventional Pain strategic plan
• Identify and create opportunity assessments (organic and in-organic) including in-depth analysis, financial modeling, and strategic prioritization for new Interventional Pain pipeline projects in alignment with strategic plan
• Prepare business plan presentations with recommendations to executive management
• Partner with business development, R&D, finance, downstream marketing and other cross-functional teams to execute the projects to the timelines, cost assumptions, and revenue expectations outlined in the business plan
• Monitor business development opportunities for future strategic investment
• Aid in the development of OUS opportunity assessments for new projects/technologies
• Evaluate and prioritize opportunities for indication expansion of existing products and prioritize based on NPV
• Travel approximately 30%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree with 10+ years of experience or a Masters' degree with 8+ years of experience
• 5+ years healthcare and/or upstream marketing experience or product development experience

Nice to Have

• 5+ years medical device industry experience in marketing, business development or sales
• Strong leadership in developing comprehensive business assessments, strategies, tactics and solutions to drive business objectives
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, planning and analytical skills
• Experience managing cross functional teams
• Ability to understand complex technical product information
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead others
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to perform under pressure and in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• A high degree of initiative, motivation and accountability for results
• An ability to work with all levels of management including Senior Leadership
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet with customers, attend scientific conferences and evaluate new technologies with limited advanced notice
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheet, presentation and work processing software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to be solution oriented and problem solve to find optimal solution
• Project management experience

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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.

• 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. (ADA-United States of America)

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Mar 3, 2021
• Travel: Yes, < 25 % of the Time

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