Identify and influence state legislative and regulatory actions that impact Medtronic.  With direction and approval of the VP of Government Affairs, direct efforts to develop positions and facilitate corrective strategies to positively impact enterprise-wide issues of concern.  Position acts as the overall interface on company legislative issues within specific states, overseeing plan components that can include direct legislative and regulatory lobbying, contract lobbyist management, political development, third-party ally development, and grassroots programs.  Position plays an integral role in planning, budgeting, and performance of state government affairs objectives in specific states and reports to the VP of Government Affairs for Medtronic

Position Responsibilities

Monitor, identify and define state legislative and regulatory actions that impact Medtronic in a defined grouping of states.

Working with Corporate functions and Business Units, develop and advocate proactive policy positions and execute corrective legislative strategies as appropriate and in full consultation with the business unites and any relevant corporate functions. Such strategies should seek to provide competitive advantage and promote disease and therapy awareness and adoption.

Conduct briefings, meetings, forums and technical updates for legislators and regulators and their staffs on issues of concern to Medtronic.

Maintain critical expertise on enterprise-wide issues that affect Medtronic, including, but not limited to, health care policy, fiscal and tax policy, marketing and sales practices, energy, environment, and workforce.

Work collaboratively with other key functions and stakeholders, including Corporate Health Policy and Payment, Regulatory Affairs, Finance and Tax, Legal, Compliance, Federal Government Affairs and others to fashion policy statements and positions to impact state issues.

Identify and develop strategic relationships with coalition partners, professional societies, medical associations, thought leaders, trade groups and patient advocacy groups in key states to provide leadership and focus in areas of mutual interest and to influence the healthcare environment for medical technology.

Participate in and support corporate SGA efforts with select national bodies of state legislators, including ALEC, NCSL, NGA/RGA/DGA, and CSG.  Represent Medtronic on assigned committees and work groups and drive Medtronic agenda within these organizations.

Responsible for planning, budgeting and directing the State Government Affairs function in a specific grouping of states.  Collaborates with Federal and Corporate SGA leadership on overall department plans, issues management and budgets as appropriate.

Identify, review and recommend contract lobbyists in identified states.  Manage the contract lobbyists by identifying main priorities and objectives and evaluating their performance in attainment of objectives.

Assist the Corporate SGA function in identifying key elected officials and conduct political development activities in select states, to include site visits, permissible political contributions and other activities.

Collaborate with Corporate SGA Operations to ensure compliance with state lobbying laws and regulations.

Ensure adherence to Medtronic Code of Conduct.

Additional responsibilities as requested.

Basic Qualifications

4 year degree in public health, health policy, health service research, political science, business or related discipline.

10+ years of state-based government affairs, lobbying, political or public policy experience in the business, medical, hospital, or insurance industries.

Demonstrated state government affairs experience and legislative relationships in selected states.

Experience managing contract lobbyists at the state level.

Extensive experience related to health care policy and state governments.


SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Experience in policy analysis, development and advocacy, as well as strategic coalition-building and mobilization.

Experience working with and managing outsourced services.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Master's or advanced degree in business, health care administration, public health, public policy or related area.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Mix of both corporate and government experience.

TO APPLY:  Submit your resume at www.medtronic.com/careers  Select Career Opportunities - US & PR.   Enter Requisition: 79569. Click on the job title and select "Apply Now" to route your resume directly to the hiring department.   No telephone calls or e-mail please!
                  
Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce.

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 10/13/11