Director, Retail Pharmacy and Trade Operations

Director of Retail Pharmacy and Trade Relations

At Medtronic Diabetes, we are transforming how patients access and experience care. We are seeking a Director of Retail Pharmacy and Trade Relations to lead our pharmacy and distribution strategy, forging partnerships that make life-changing technologies more accessible to people living with diabetes. This role offers the opportunity to define the vision, build the strategy, and lead the team that will shape how Medtronic engages with pharmacies, wholesalers, and other trade partnersenhancing the patient experience and ensuring seamless access to our therapies. As patient expectations evolve, from convenience in fulfillment to high-touch clinical support, this leader will guide Medtronic's pharmacy value proposition today and into the future.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the vision and strategic framework to deliver innovative, best-in-class distribution and patient access models.
• Develop and implement Medtronic Diabetes retail pharmacy strategy to strengthen patient connectivity and enhance the overall care experience.
• Drive launch excellence in the trade channel by ensuring readiness across diverse stakeholders for both new product launches and in-market portfolio.
• Partner with Market Access leadership to anticipate and address policy and payer changes impacting patient access.
• In collaboration with IT, create data-driven dashboards and analytics tools to synthesize complex pharmacy data into actionable insights for decision-making, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across commercial, finance, customer service, pharmacy operations, distribution, and market access.
• Lead and expand Medtronic's external relationships with retail pharmacies, wholesalers, vendors, and other strategic trade partners.
• Recruit, coach, and develop team members, fostering an inclusive culture of innovation, growth, and professional development.

Role Requirements

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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.

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). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. 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.

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.