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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 Life
We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.The Sales Representative I, Pain Therapies will assist with managing a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key referral networks and strategic implanting centers. In certain geographies will also, under direction, be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account/implanter relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with distribution alliances.
This is a field based role.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
• Sells implantable devices for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff
• Partners with strategic implanting centers to develop the account/implanter practice through;
• providing product and therapy technical support and service,
• including consultation at strategic management and analysis of sales trends,
• utilization of appropriate Neuro business partners to present marketing and business plans to accounts for territory development and growth
• Other activities as they arise, as assigned by the sales leadership
• Ensures personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable
• Follows all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.
To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here
Qualifications
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences; or
• Associates Degree and 4+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences; or
• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences
Nice to Have
• Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
• Experience calling on physicians in one or more of the following or related referral accounts – Neurology, Physiatrist,
Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care Physician/GP
• Experience in developing new, innovative markets
• Experience in making multiple referral calls on a daily basis
• Familiarity with the Operating Room
• Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis; preferred knowledge of managed care
• Knowledge of managed care
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Physiology/clinical therapies
• Experience with / knowledge of Implantable devices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Team oriented
• Conceptual/consultative sales skills
• Preference will be given to internal candidates who are already working within the district.
Additional Job Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
• Required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers
• Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings.
**Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
Business Description:
Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives for our patients.
We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
The Neuromodulation Operating Unit offers solutions — from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies — that treat chronic pain as well as pain from spinal fractures, cancer, and severe spasticity.
Our key Pain Therapies include: Spinal Cord Stimulation, Drug infusion for Chronic Pain / Drug infusion for severe Spasticity, and RF Nerve Ablation.
Click here to learn more about our entire Neurological product portfolio.
#LI-MDT
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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.
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).
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.
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
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.
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Apr 2026
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 Life
We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.The Sales Representative I, Pain Therapies will assist with managing a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key referral networks and strategic implanting centers. In certain geographies will also, under direction, be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account/implanter relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with distribution alliances.
This is a field based role.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
• Sells implantable devices for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff
• Partners with strategic implanting centers to develop the account/implanter practice through;
• providing product and therapy technical support and service,
• including consultation at strategic management and analysis of sales trends,
• utilization of appropriate Neuro business partners to present marketing and business plans to accounts for territory development and growth
• Other activities as they arise, as assigned by the sales leadership
• Ensures personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable
• Follows all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.
To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here
Qualifications
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences; or
• Associates Degree and 4+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences; or
• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences
Nice to Have
• Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
• Experience calling on physicians in one or more of the following or related referral accounts – Neurology, Physiatrist,
Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care Physician/GP
• Experience in developing new, innovative markets
• Experience in making multiple referral calls on a daily basis
• Familiarity with the Operating Room
• Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis; preferred knowledge of managed care
• Knowledge of managed care
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Physiology/clinical therapies
• Experience with / knowledge of Implantable devices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Team oriented
• Conceptual/consultative sales skills
• Preference will be given to internal candidates who are already working within the district.
Additional Job Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
• Required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers
• Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings.
**Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
Business Description:
Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives for our patients.
We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
The Neuromodulation Operating Unit offers solutions — from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies — that treat chronic pain as well as pain from spinal fractures, cancer, and severe spasticity.
Our key Pain Therapies include: Spinal Cord Stimulation, Drug infusion for Chronic Pain / Drug infusion for severe Spasticity, and RF Nerve Ablation.
Click here to learn more about our entire Neurological product portfolio.
#LI-MDT
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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.
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).
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.
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
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.
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Missouri?
Missouri-based medical devices employers that have historically hired international talent on work authorization include Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Mercy Health, and manufacturing operations tied to larger device companies with a St. Louis presence. Smaller contract manufacturers and OEM suppliers in the Kansas City corridor also hire OPT candidates, particularly for engineering and quality assurance roles. Sponsorship practices vary by company size, role type, and current headcount needs.
Which cities in Missouri have the most medical devices F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
St. Louis is Missouri's primary hub for medical devices employment, supported by a strong life sciences ecosystem and proximity to Washington University and Saint Louis University, both of which feed engineering and biomedical graduates into the sector. Kansas City carries a secondary cluster with device manufacturing and distribution operations. Smaller pockets of activity exist in Springfield and Columbia, though volume is significantly lower than in the two major metros.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly relate to a qualifying STEM degree field are generally eligible under F-1 OPT or STEM OPT extension. In medical devices, this commonly includes positions in biomedical engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering, quality engineering, regulatory affairs, manufacturing process engineering, and R&D. Roles requiring a bachelor's or higher in a specific technical discipline tend to align most cleanly with OPT work authorization requirements, though eligibility depends on the individual's degree and authorized field.
How do I find medical devices F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and professionals searching for visa-friendly roles, including medical devices F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Missouri. Rather than filtering through general job boards that don't surface sponsorship information, Migrate Mate lets you search by visa type, industry, and state simultaneously. This makes it significantly faster to identify Missouri-based device employers whose postings align with F-1 OPT or STEM OPT authorization.
Are there any Missouri-specific or medical devices industry considerations F-1 OPT holders should know?
Missouri does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal rules, but the medical devices industry has its own hiring considerations worth understanding. Many device companies require FDA-regulated quality system knowledge, and roles in regulated manufacturing often come with background check or export control requirements that can affect hiring timelines. STEM OPT extensions, which add 24 months to standard OPT, require the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, which most larger Missouri device manufacturers already are.
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