Medtronic · 14 hours ago
Vice President, International Relations
District of Columbia, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$262K/yr - $438K/yr
15+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain and restoring health. The Vice President, International Relations will lead strategic engagement with governments and organizations to drive advocacy on enterprise policy priorities, particularly in trade policy and global markets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead strategic engagement with key government officials and stakeholders across diverse global political and economic systems, including the Washington, D.C.–based diplomatic community and U.S. diplomatic missions outside the United States, to advance the company’s enterprise priorities
Develop and implement engagement and advocacy strategies with the U.S. Congress and U.S. Executive Branch related to key global policy issues – including trade – in collaboration with the U.S. Government Affairs organization
Support engagement and advocacy in priority global markets – including China and parts of Asia, working with colleagues across the businesses, regions, and functions including Legal; Health Economics, Policy and Reimbursement; Regulatory; Trade Operations; Supply Chain; and Communications
Engage and represent the company with trade associations on global policy issues to ensure coordinated, high-impact advocacy that supports business growth and mitigates risk
Represent the company in high-level policy dialogues, bilateral forums, and other global platforms
Anticipate emerging geopolitical, economic, and policy risks and recommend strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate challenges
Leverage global institutions and platforms, including international organizations, multilateral development banks and other organizations, to drive advocacy and engagement strategies
Advise senior executives on global policy and geopolitical developments affecting the company’s global portfolio. Provide insight, guidance, and briefings for senior leadership engagements with government officials globally
Manage a small team of direct reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree
A minimum of 15 years of experience in the public sector, international government affairs, trade policy, diplomacy, or related public policy roles; or a minimum of 13 years of experience in the public sector, international government affairs, trade policy, diplomacy, or related public policy roles and an advanced degree
A minimum of 13 years of people, program or project management experience
Preferred
Advanced degree strongly preferred
Experience working in or with a multinational company and the public sector strongly preferred
Experience working on global trade policy, including trade agreements and export controls, strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability and proven record of successfully driving high-level advocacy with senior business leaders and global government leaders; experience engaging with governments in China strongly preferred
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, technology or other regulated global industries preferred
Established network within Washington, D.C., including the U.S. Congress, U.S. Executive Branch agencies, diplomatic missions, and trade associations
Deep knowledge of geopolitics, international trade and economic policy, and regulatory issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially regarding policy development, analysis, and advocacy; must be able to clearly and succinctly convey complex information to various audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues and crisis situations, navigate complex political environments, and deliver results in a global matrixed organization
Collaborative leader with a proven record of success fostering alignment and driving outcomes across global teams
Demonstrated ability to work independently and successfully prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable ethics and a high-level of integrity
Benefits
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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
BioWorld Financial Watch
2026-01-25
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