Physician Relations Director

Medtronic

. Lead the Physician Relations team, including hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining talent .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $196,000 - $294,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading physician engagement strategies and managing high-performing teams within the healthcare industry. Proficient in developing metrics for program effectiveness and ensuring compliance with business conduct standards.

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Physician Engagement StrategyTeam Leadership and DevelopmentBudget ManagementCompliance with Business Conduct StandardsHealthcare Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationOperational ExcellenceCritical ThinkingDecision MakingQuality ControlCustomer Relationship ManagementData ReportingStrategic PlanningMedical Education

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePhysician RelationsMedical ScienceCardiovascularInnovationStakeholder EngagementKey Opinion LeadersUpstream and Downstream FunctionsBusiness Conduct StandardsGlobal Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Physician Relations team, including hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining talent
Manage team performance through coaching conversations and annual evaluations
Develop, communicate, and execute the ICT physician engagement strategy
Identify current relationships and future key opinion leader opportunities
Design and implement physician engagement programs and offerings
Plan and execute physician advisory boards, innovation forums, therapy design panels, voice of customer programs, physician site visits, leadership site visits, and senior leadership key opinion leader interactions at conventions
Develop and manage customer visit strategy, including goals, tactics, procedures, and service standards
Establish metrics and reporting tools to evaluate program effectiveness and stakeholder impact
Provide quarterly reports on functional metrics and performance
Partner with Medical Education, Medical Science Advisers, Scientific Communications, Upstream and Downstream Marketing, Research, Innovation, and other functional teams
Ensure activities comply with Medtronic Business Conduct Standards and Compliance requirements
Stay current on industry trends, emerging practices, and relevant technologies
Manage budgets and develop business cases and budget justifications
Evaluate and improve procedures for quality control and operational excellence
Drive continuous improvement across programs and processes
Build and maintain relationships with cardiovascular businesses and geography leaders
Apply critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving to business challenges
Make timely, practical decisions aligned with business needs
Oversee implementation of policies and procedures
Support ongoing professional development for self and team
Travel globally 35 to 45 percent of the time, with occasional weekend and evening work
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
10 or more years of experience leading strategy in a physician program or medical education role within the healthcare industry
Or 8 or more years of experience with an advanced degree
Ability to travel globally 35 to 45 percent of the time
Master’s degree preferred
Experience managing and developing teams
Knowledge of upstream and downstream functions and the product development process
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Roles below the Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees