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 LifeJoin our Cardiovascular Portfolio, where the Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Service (CDS) business is making an impact in Arrhythmologic Cardiology and beyond. Our customers include both clinical and non-clinical professionals—such as cardiologists, neurologists, emergency care physicians and procurement managers, specialist nurses, and directorate leads—who rely on our solutions to improve patient care.As a Field Market Development Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping and driving local market development initiatives. Working closely with the Sales Team, your efforts will support the growth and adoption of our diagnostic (CDS) portfolio in the assigned territory (Emilia Romagna, Toscana & Marche) by building awareness, creating impactful programs, and ensuring strategic alignment with commercial goals. This role is fully remote, and the ideal candidate is based in the Bologna area.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Build strong knowledge of Medtronic’s ILR (Implantable Loop Recorder) portfolio and its clinical indications, including regional and national reimbursement dynamics
- Develop a deep understanding of Cardiac Diagnostic care pathways across assigned territories and clinical use cases
- Tailor patient pathways in collaboration with hospitals and customers, based on different ILR indications
- Design and execute a regional annual plan of market development activities, in close partnership with the local sales team, to support patient access to diagnostic solutions
- Collaborate and exchange insights with Market Development Sales Representatives across Italy to leverage collective expertise and regional insights
- Maintain an active dialogue with the marketing team to ensure the Cardiac Diagnostic solutions are well positioned for healthcare professionals and patients
- Continuously enhance the customer experience, adopting a solution- and results-oriented approach
- Deliver internal and external training on key market development themes in alignment with communication strategies for various customer segments
- Commit to ongoing learning to maintain a high level of clinical and technical knowledge, forming the basis for success in the role
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of field-based experience in the healthcare industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology)
- Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Marketing, Health Economics, Engineering, or Life Sciences
- Experience in customer segmentation and working with key opinion leaders (KOLs)
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Based in the Bologna area
- Willingness to travel across assigned regions to ensure comprehensive coverage
The ideal candidate has a background in cardiac care and experience in clinical marketing, along with a solid understanding of the Italian healthcare system. They have also been involved in project management and the execution of strategic market development initiatives.
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.
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