Regional Reimbursement Economic Consultant

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Dec 2025

 

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

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people.

 

Medtronic Neuroscience is currently seeking a Regional Reimbursement Economic Consultant to partner closely with sales teams, healthcare providers and decision-makers, and payers, aiming to increase the acceptance, adoption, and ongoing utilization of our neuroscience products and therapies.  Visit the Medtronic website for information about our Neurosciences Therapies. This is a 100% remote position for someone within the United States. 

 

We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description.

 

In this role, you will report to the Director, Reimbursement and Health Economics for the Neurosciences.  You will work independently with sales teams, healthcare providers, and payers to help ensure patient access to Medtronic Neuroscience Therapies, including brain technologies, neurovascular, and pelvic health solutions.

The Regional Reimbursement Economic Consultant (Field Reimbursement Manager) is responsible for contributing to the development and execution of strategic reimbursement initiatives that lead to improved patient and market access of Medtronic’s products. This highly visible role will work closely with internal and external customers at the field level to address strategic coding, coverage, and reimbursement issues. This position plays a key role in supporting patient access to our therapies and devices by providing expert reimbursement and access support to our healthcare providers (physicians, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers. This role ensures that customers understand coverage, coding, and payment pathways; resolving access barriers; and helping facilities integrate appropriate reimbursement processes to support sustainable adoption across Medtronic’s portfolio of products.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require some travel to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Reimbursement Tools & Materials

• Provide input and assist in developing reimbursement materials and tools for customers (Physicians, Coding Staff, Administrators, etc.) and the field sales team.

• Identify educational needs of priority accounts and use approved Medtronic tools to deliver relevant training and education on coding, billing, and reimbursement.

• Develop a monthly report of provider activities, including regional trends and developments, to support quarterly updates to Senior Leadership.

 

 Reimbursement and Access Support

• Develop and implement reimbursement strategies and tactics in alignment with Sales leadership to minimize or eliminate coding, coverage, and payment barriers for Medtronic products and therapies.

• Serve as the primary field-based expert for reimbursement, coding, and coverage.

• Educate administrators, billing managers, and healthcare providers on the correct use of HCPCS, CPT, ICD-10 codes, modifiers, and documentation requirements.

• Support customers in navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer coverage policies and prior-authorization requirements.

• Provide one-on-one and group training on prior authorization, claim submission, appeals, and payment processes.

• Identify, triage, and resolve access barriers in collaboration with internal reimbursement support teams.

• Identify key issues and trends with commercial and government payers; determine and implement appropriate solutions.

• Conduct webinars for new and existing customers (frequency based on customer need) and track/report attendance.

 

Field Education and Relationship Management

• Partner with sales, marketing, and clinical teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and compliance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with administrators, billing leads, and payer representatives, ensuring accurate tracking through customer management systems.

• Deliver in-person and virtual reimbursement workshops and policy update sessions.

• Monitor and communicate payer landscape changes relevant to the provider’s site of service.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Market Access, Health Economics, Medical Affairs, and Compliance teams.

• Provide field insights on reimbursement trends and economic models as warranted.

• Collaborate with Marketing colleagues on strategies that address the needs of key Government, Healthcare Agencies, and Commercial Stakeholders, influencing economic and policy decisions related to product coding and reimbursement.

• Participate in initiatives supporting new product launches and payment advocacy efforts.

• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Must Haves - Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

 

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with medical device coding, coverage, and payment (reimbursement), or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree in business, healthcare, health policy, or related field.
• Work experience directly related to the payer or healthcare provider decision makers (C-suite, administration, director–level) physicians, private practice managers.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic relationships and concepts with key influencers, utilizing business and financial measures with economic modeling.
• Experience creating and giving presentations.
• Experience utilizing effective influencing and sales skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience negotiating payer/provider contracts.
• Experience building strong cross-functional partners.

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.

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$164,000.00 - $246,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

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).

 

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).

 

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.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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