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A Day in the LifeFor our markets in Austria and Switzerland, we are looking for a perfect match between a Government Affairs Specialist and Market Access (Focus Reimbursement) expert: the role combines responsibility for Governmental Affairs and Market Access in the Alpine region and plays a key part in shaping healthcare policies, securing, maintaining and developing reimbursement, and ensuring optimal business support for the Medtronic portfolio.The position requires both strategic and hands-on expertise to successfully navigate the complex and network-based healthcare systems in both markets while fostering strong external and internal stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Monitor, analyze, and influence healthcare policies and regulations in Switzerland (focus) and Austria with a focus on reimbursement and market access.
- Lead reimbursement submissions and translate requirements into pragmatic internal company deliverables.
- Interpret tariffs (CHOP, Tardoc, MEL-Coding), evidence requirements, and market developments to support business decision-making.
- Actively represent the company within trade associations, driving healthcare policy agendas and leading initiatives to expand access.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across government, payers, medical associations and other relevant organisations in the healthcare arena.
- Provide strategic business support by anticipating market access needs and developing and implementing taylor-made business strategies
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- University degree in life sciences (medicine, pharmacy, biology, public health) or health economics, political science, or law. Alternative degrees are welcome if proven expertise and experience is given.
- At least 8 years of experience in Market Access, Health Economics, Governmental/Regulatory Affairs, or Public Policy within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sector
- Deep knowledge of the Swiss and Austrian healthcare systems, including national and local reimbursement schemes
- Proven experience with reimbursement submissions and pragmatic translation into actionable company deliverables
- Strong ability to interpret tariffs and evidence requirements
- Well-established stakeholder network in both Switzerland and Austria, as well as strong networking skills both inside and outside the company
- Demonstrated leadership in trade association work, with a track record of influencing healthcare policies and pushing boundaries
- Solid understanding of the medical device market
- Strong business acumen and ability to align market access strategies with business needs
- Excellent communication skills in English and German with the ability to simplify complex topics
- Willingness and ability to travel around 25 % within the region
An advanced degree (e.g., master’s in health economics, Public Policy, Business Administration) is a plus.
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.
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.
Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Switzerland: 120,000.00 CHF - 180,000.00 CHF |
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, with high-quality medical, dental, and vision options through major providers and added mental-health resources. These programs are frequently highlighted as a core strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits stand out, including up to 24 weeks paid leave for U.S. birthing parents, 12 weeks for other parents, and a global Family Care Leave at 100% pay. Family-building support (fertility, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements) and backup care further reinforce this strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is described as competitive and reliable for long-term savings. Additional financial programs, such as tuition assistance and charitable-gift matching, complement retirement planning.
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