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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
*** The person in this role will need to be based within the South/Southeast U.S. Ideal locations for candidate in which to be based would include FL, GA, SC, NC, TN with some flexibility to location***
Careers That Change Lives:
Aortic aneurysms are silent killers. Want to make a difference? We are hiring a Sr. Principal Market Development Specialist within the Aortic Business to increase awareness, drive early detection of disease and improve patient access to care via customer engagement. Your passion, focus and service orientation will contribute to success in this role. You will partner with District Managers and their sales teams in the US Southeast Sales Region to guide execution of the US marketing plan, deploying services and solutions to physicians and hospitals.
This is an innovative, forward-thinking position across the aortic space within the medical device industry. Reporting into the US Director, Services & Solutions, you will serve as a critical link between the Aortic Marketing and Sales organization. You will leverage your expertise, working closely with the sales reps and district managers to establish meaningful relationships and provide customer insights back to the Marketing team. Your work will provide the aortic business a competitive advantage, supporting our physician customers and the patients they serve.
We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
Responsibilities
- As a motivated, work-from-home, field-based employee, you are a self-starter, constantly networking, planning and traveling, while partnering with district sales managers and their teams to connect with customers, drive strategic engagement and support organizational growth
- The ability to multi-task is vital to this role, as you balance and complete multiple projects simultaneously with customers; there is tremendous variety to the workday
- Utilize sophisticated population health data to help develop strategies to find and treat more patients with aortic and vascular disease
- Align a unique solutions portfolio with the goals of key physician and hospital customers, developing collaborative partnerships and deepening relationships
- Help support and drive execution of the US aortic integrated marketing plan, working closely with the Marketing Team to develop strategies for market development/therapy awareness at the account level across the communities they serve
- Influence accounts to commit resources to strategic market development, new service offerings and monetized solutions
- Develop trusted advisor relationships with physicians, key hospital executives and stakeholders, including but not limited to C-Suite level administrators, marketing/public relations managers, physician champions, and vascular service line managers
- Communicate clearly the progress of various initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
- Must be comfortable with ambiguity and have an adaptive mindset; this role will require the piloting of new services where the Field Marketing Team is expected to provide constructive feedback with a professional demeanor to optimize solution offerings
- Manage resources: Be fiscally responsible and optimize and track allocated expense budget
- Travel requirements: 40 - 50%
Must Have
- You will need a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years’ experience in a marketing, field clinical, sales, or hospital physician liaison role (5 years with Advanced Degree)
- Project or program management experience
- MS Office Suite of products – primarily Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Nice to Have
- MBA or Master's Degree
- Experience delivering results while working independently as a field-based employee, without daily supervision
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry role
- Strong understanding of how Aortic products work and how they are used in the clinical setting
- Solid track record of working closely with physicians and understanding their needs as customers
- Solid public speaking and presentation skills
- Experience in successfully working and navigating the complexity of hospitals and health systems, in a sales role or as a hospital physician liaison
- Understanding of selling cycles and tangible success in sales and/or marketing within the healthcare field
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $110,400.00 - $165,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). 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
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Market Development Specialist
Target industries with consistent sponsorship track records
Tech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies file the most LCAs for market development roles. Focusing your search on these sectors significantly improves your chances of finding an employer willing to sponsor.
Confirm your degree aligns with the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the role. A marketing, business, or economics degree strengthens your petition. A degree in an unrelated field requires additional documentation to establish the connection.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before investing in the process
Many employers are open to sponsorship but haven't done it before. Raising it early, framing it as straightforward for experienced candidates, helps filter out hesitant employers and saves time in your search.
Use your LCA as a negotiating data point
The Labor Condition Application requires employers to certify a prevailing wage. Understanding the DOL wage levels for your role and location helps you negotiate compensation that satisfies both the LCA requirement and your expectations.
Prepare a concise sponsorship explainer for recruiters
Most recruiters aren't immigration experts. A one-paragraph summary explaining what H-1B sponsorship involves, typical employer costs, and the timeline helps move conversations forward instead of getting stuck on misconceptions.
Document strategic impact in your application materials
Market development roles that demonstrate revenue influence, market entry strategy, or cross-functional leadership are more defensible as specialty occupations. Framing your experience in strategic terms strengthens both your application and the employer's H-1B petition.
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Find Market Development Specialist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Market Development Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like marketing, business development, or a related discipline. Roles focused on strategic market analysis, go-to-market planning, or product commercialization tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist sales or account management positions with the same title.
What visa options exist for Market Development Specialists beyond the H-1B?
Australians can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable status. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under the TN visa if the role aligns with a covered USMCA profession. Candidates with a strong track record of market expansion results or industry recognition may qualify for the O-1A. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring.
Which employers most commonly sponsor Market Development Specialists?
Sponsorship is most common at large technology companies, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, medical device manufacturers, and consumer goods multinationals. These industries regularly file LCAs for business development and market development titles. Startups occasionally sponsor for senior roles where the candidate is critical to a specific market entry strategy, though the process is less routine for smaller organizations.
Does my degree field affect my H-1B eligibility for this role?
Yes, and it matters more than most candidates expect. A degree in marketing, business administration, economics, or international business aligns most directly. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, your employer's attorney will need to build an argument for why that background is normal and necessary for the position. Unrelated degrees require significantly more documentation and carry higher RFE risk.
What's the H-1B approval rate for marketing and business development roles?
USCIS doesn't publish approval rates by job title, but business and marketing occupations historically see higher RFE rates than engineering or IT roles because the specialty occupation standard is harder to establish. Employer reputation, attorney quality, and how well the job description is written all affect outcomes. Working with an experienced immigration attorney and an employer who has sponsored similar roles before reduces risk considerably.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Market Development Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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