Health Economics Manager - Remote

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Jul 2026

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data‑driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our ENT operating unit provides innovative technologies for sinus, otology, neurotology, head & neck, skull base, and airway care. With advanced instruments, image‑guided systems, and implants, we enhance precision, safety, and efficiency, supporting clinicians with education and clinical guidance to improve patient outcomes.

Medtronic ENT is seeking a Health Economics Manager to partner with sales teams, healthcare providers, and decision‑makers to drive acceptance and sustained use of its ENT therapies. The role serves as a reimbursement and health economics expert, evaluating financial and policy factors that affect therapy adoption across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician practices.

Reporting to the Director of Reimbursement and Health Economics for the ENT portfolio, this senior‑level individual contributor leads complex projects with significant autonomy and serves as a subject‑matter expert in reimbursement and healthcare economics. The role involves conducting financial audits and benchmarking analyses, delivering education and training to clinical and administrative stakeholders, and partnering with key accounts to support cost‑effective therapy adoption. By addressing coding, coverage, and payment challenges and helping facilities establish effective reimbursement processes, the position plays a critical role in improving patient access to Medtronic ENT therapies and supporting sustainable market adoption.

Prefer candidates located in Texas.

This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand cross‑functional collaboration. The role will require 50-75 % of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities

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 aligned with Sales leadership to minimize or remove 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.
• Deliver in‑person and virtual reimbursement workshops and policy update sessions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Compliance teams.
• Provide field insights on reimbursement trends and economic models as warranted.
• Work with Marketing colleagues on strategies addressing the needs of key Government, Healthcare Agencies, and Commercial Stakeholders, influencing economic and policy decisions on product coding and reimbursement.
• Participate in initiatives supporting new product launches and payment advocacy efforts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Must Haves - Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with medical device coding, coverage, and payment (reimbursement).

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 in effectively influencing and selling.
• Knowledge and/or experience negotiating payer/provider contracts.
• Experience building strong cross‑functional partners.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $133,600.00 – $200,400.00

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 applies solely to candidates hired within the United States (local‑market compensation and benefits will apply to 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.

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.

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