Medtronic Plc
Medical Affairs Program Manager
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
The Medical Affairs Program Manager will lead the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit (OU) Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics Program within the perioperative franchise. Products in this franchise include BIS brain monitoring system, INVOS regional oximetry, Argos Cardiac Output Monitor, among others. The Medical Affairs Program Manager will be a key thought partner for perioperative franchise leadership and the cross-functional perioperative team. This role will create and execute a comprehensive Medical Science and Medical Education & Economics strategy for products within the perioperative franchise that enables commercial success by firmly establishing the clinical and economic value and key advantages of perioperative franchise products. The ideal candidate will possess advanced scientific and clinical knowledge, a collaborative nature, strong education and economic proficiency, and a deep commitment to advancing patient care. Moreover, this individual will be expected to lead cross-functional partnerships across the organization with a strong executive presence, develop a strategy and deliver commercially relevant results. This is a Global position and will report to the Director of Medical Science, Medical Education, & Economics. Acute Care & Monitoring employees empower healthcare professionals with world-class technology to personalize patient care, anytime, anywhere. Through connected solutions seamlessly integrated into clinical practice, we help predict and prevent dangerous and costly complications, from hospital to home. We are the leader in the equitable delivery of care, committed to reducing disparities in outcomes, expanding access, and helping to protect more patients in more places. You can read more about our impact and health equity initiatives here. What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. Location: Boulder, CO preferred, will consider remote. Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel. A Day In the Life - the Medical Affairs Program Manager will: Serve as an expert thought partner for perioperative commercial leadership. Serve as a strategic leader of the perioperative franchise for Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics to enable commercial growth by establishing clinical and economic value. Build strong collaborative relationships and work in close partnership with key stakeholders internally (e.g., Global Marketing, Regulatory, Commercial, Corporate Communications). Partner with Corporate Communications on franchise initiatives and ensure message accuracy. Generate and disseminate evidence-based scientific messages to drive the franchise strategy. Support the dissemination of consistent messages through all established channels (e.g., podium presentations, publications, marketing materials, Sales Training, and Public Relations/Investor Relations). Develop plans for scientific congresses/conferences and represent Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics in congress/conference planning meetings to ensure optimization of evidence distribution strategy and delivery of consistent scientific messages. Provide ongoing surveillance of the literature (device-specific, and competitive), and congress coverage/recaps (summaries of critical presentations, live cases). Disseminate key findings of any major medical science, medical education and economic-related releases to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate through email blasts and literature review calls. Develop, track, and report on reach and impact metrics related to output dissemination, strategy development, and execution to Clinical Research and Medical Science senior staff, cross-functional stakeholders, and executive business leadership. Maintain subject matter expertise, and robust knowledge and awareness of the competitive and relevant landscapes to provide medical science, medical education and economic input to business stakeholders across the product lifecycle. Provide subject-matter expertise to support the review of downstream materials through established processes (e.g., Veeva, etc.). Establish and maintain strong relationships with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to ensure consistent delivery of impactful, evidence-based scientific messages across distribution channels. Represent ACM CRMS at external engagements, such as advisory boards. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience developing and executing strategies that deliver commercially relevant medical science, medical education, and economic deliverables (e.g., scientific content for general audiences, medical education content development and delivery, health economic analyses) to internal/external Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics stakeholders). Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (e.g., PhD) in a clinical or scientific discipline. Experience creating and delivering clinical and economic evidence messages. Proven ability to contribute to a cross-functional team - experience participating in teams focused on scientific communications, medical education, and/or health economics at medical device or life sciences companies. Record of success in developing and tracking metrics for medical science, medical education, and economics deliverables. Ability to create high-quality deliverables, ensuring alignment with scientific/medical evidence, medical education and commercial teams. Knowledge of medical and economic literature, and medical education content development and delivery. Demonstrated success in effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and foster relationships with KOLs and key business stakeholders. Highly motivated and capable of comprehending large amounts of medical science, medical education and economics content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion to internal and external business stakeholders. Oral and written communications skills and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation and medical education content development and delivery. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Maintains a deep understanding of the science behind our products. Develops competitive intelligence in our product space. Drives education and outreach for safe and effective use of our products. Develops, implements and oversees integrated evidence-based medical affairs strategic plans for relevant Medtronic organizations. Utilizes advanced subject matter expertise to provide medical input to various functions (General Management, Global Strategy & Portfolio Management, Business Development & Licensing, Research & Development, & Marketing) and organizational units to facilitate insightful decision-making and enable achievement of business objectives. Ensures effective objective value propositions are developed and articulated for Medtronic technologies to stakeholders (patients, health care providers, payers, government agencies, health technology assessment organizations, public) through appropriate channels. MD designation only: MD may also interpret clinical trials/research, sign off on product safety reviews, establishes and approves scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols, and final reports. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAREER STREAM: Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and /or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and /or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Manages one or more small-scale, developed or mature programs with well-defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Is accountable for overall program process, performance, and customer satisfaction. Organizational Impact: Provides input to establishing program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets. Recommends new policies and procedures that affect program management. May have budget accountability for one or more programs. Program decisions are generally made only after consultation with higher level management. Innovation and Complexity: Problems faced are difficult, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically impact multiple workstreams, departments or specialties. Modifies programs management processes to improve program. Communication and Influence: Communicates and leads meetings with internal and external customers and vendors, conducts briefings to higher level management team. Solves issues through information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties on program execution plans. Leadership and Talent Management: Leads, directs, and reviews the work of a team of professionals and/or vendors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Direct involvement in daily tasks necessary for successful program execution. Not directly responsible for hire or fire decisions and people management. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within one job area.
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
The Medical Affairs Program Manager will lead the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit (OU) Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics Program within the perioperative franchise. Products in this franchise include BIS brain monitoring system, INVOS regional oximetry, Argos Cardiac Output Monitor, among others. The Medical Affairs Program Manager will be a key thought partner for perioperative franchise leadership and the cross-functional perioperative team. This role will create and execute a comprehensive Medical Science and Medical Education & Economics strategy for products within the perioperative franchise that enables commercial success by firmly establishing the clinical and economic value and key advantages of perioperative franchise products. The ideal candidate will possess advanced scientific and clinical knowledge, a collaborative nature, strong education and economic proficiency, and a deep commitment to advancing patient care. Moreover, this individual will be expected to lead cross-functional partnerships across the organization with a strong executive presence, develop a strategy and deliver commercially relevant results. This is a Global position and will report to the Director of Medical Science, Medical Education, & Economics. Acute Care & Monitoring employees empower healthcare professionals with world-class technology to personalize patient care, anytime, anywhere. Through connected solutions seamlessly integrated into clinical practice, we help predict and prevent dangerous and costly complications, from hospital to home. We are the leader in the equitable delivery of care, committed to reducing disparities in outcomes, expanding access, and helping to protect more patients in more places. You can read more about our impact and health equity initiatives here. What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. Location: Boulder, CO preferred, will consider remote. Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel. A Day In the Life - the Medical Affairs Program Manager will: Serve as an expert thought partner for perioperative commercial leadership. Serve as a strategic leader of the perioperative franchise for Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics to enable commercial growth by establishing clinical and economic value. Build strong collaborative relationships and work in close partnership with key stakeholders internally (e.g., Global Marketing, Regulatory, Commercial, Corporate Communications). Partner with Corporate Communications on franchise initiatives and ensure message accuracy. Generate and disseminate evidence-based scientific messages to drive the franchise strategy. Support the dissemination of consistent messages through all established channels (e.g., podium presentations, publications, marketing materials, Sales Training, and Public Relations/Investor Relations). Develop plans for scientific congresses/conferences and represent Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics in congress/conference planning meetings to ensure optimization of evidence distribution strategy and delivery of consistent scientific messages. Provide ongoing surveillance of the literature (device-specific, and competitive), and congress coverage/recaps (summaries of critical presentations, live cases). Disseminate key findings of any major medical science, medical education and economic-related releases to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate through email blasts and literature review calls. Develop, track, and report on reach and impact metrics related to output dissemination, strategy development, and execution to Clinical Research and Medical Science senior staff, cross-functional stakeholders, and executive business leadership. Maintain subject matter expertise, and robust knowledge and awareness of the competitive and relevant landscapes to provide medical science, medical education and economic input to business stakeholders across the product lifecycle. Provide subject-matter expertise to support the review of downstream materials through established processes (e.g., Veeva, etc.). Establish and maintain strong relationships with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to ensure consistent delivery of impactful, evidence-based scientific messages across distribution channels. Represent ACM CRMS at external engagements, such as advisory boards. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience developing and executing strategies that deliver commercially relevant medical science, medical education, and economic deliverables (e.g., scientific content for general audiences, medical education content development and delivery, health economic analyses) to internal/external Medical Science, Medical Education & Economics stakeholders). Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (e.g., PhD) in a clinical or scientific discipline. Experience creating and delivering clinical and economic evidence messages. Proven ability to contribute to a cross-functional team - experience participating in teams focused on scientific communications, medical education, and/or health economics at medical device or life sciences companies. Record of success in developing and tracking metrics for medical science, medical education, and economics deliverables. Ability to create high-quality deliverables, ensuring alignment with scientific/medical evidence, medical education and commercial teams. Knowledge of medical and economic literature, and medical education content development and delivery. Demonstrated success in effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and foster relationships with KOLs and key business stakeholders. Highly motivated and capable of comprehending large amounts of medical science, medical education and economics content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion to internal and external business stakeholders. Oral and written communications skills and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation and medical education content development and delivery. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Maintains a deep understanding of the science behind our products. Develops competitive intelligence in our product space. Drives education and outreach for safe and effective use of our products. Develops, implements and oversees integrated evidence-based medical affairs strategic plans for relevant Medtronic organizations. Utilizes advanced subject matter expertise to provide medical input to various functions (General Management, Global Strategy & Portfolio Management, Business Development & Licensing, Research & Development, & Marketing) and organizational units to facilitate insightful decision-making and enable achievement of business objectives. Ensures effective objective value propositions are developed and articulated for Medtronic technologies to stakeholders (patients, health care providers, payers, government agencies, health technology assessment organizations, public) through appropriate channels. MD designation only: MD may also interpret clinical trials/research, sign off on product safety reviews, establishes and approves scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols, and final reports. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAREER STREAM: Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and /or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and /or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Manages one or more small-scale, developed or mature programs with well-defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Is accountable for overall program process, performance, and customer satisfaction. Organizational Impact: Provides input to establishing program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets. Recommends new policies and procedures that affect program management. May have budget accountability for one or more programs. Program decisions are generally made only after consultation with higher level management. Innovation and Complexity: Problems faced are difficult, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically impact multiple workstreams, departments or specialties. Modifies programs management processes to improve program. Communication and Influence: Communicates and leads meetings with internal and external customers and vendors, conducts briefings to higher level management team. Solves issues through information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties on program execution plans. Leadership and Talent Management: Leads, directs, and reviews the work of a team of professionals and/or vendors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Direct involvement in daily tasks necessary for successful program execution. Not directly responsible for hire or fire decisions and people management. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within one job area.