Director, U.S. State Government Affairs

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Jan 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

The Director, U.S. State Government Affairs will serve as a key member of Medtronic’s U.S. Government Affairs team, leading state government affairs activities in a multi-state region and reporting to the Head of U.S. Government Affairs. While the territory may fluctuate over time, this role currently covers the Eastern, Southern, and Mid-Atlantic states. The position will play an integral role in helping Medtronic continue to build a best-in-class government affairs organization.

Location of Position:

This position is remote and will require approximately 25% travel.

While this is a remote position not located full-time at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory – with a preference in Washington, DC or in or near a Medtronic facility location, which includes CT, FL, MA, and TN – and travel throughout the covered region.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead Medtronic’s state government affairs activities in the Eastern, Southern, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.

• Work closely with key internal partners, including facility leadership within territory, to understand business objectives; develop, implement and drive engagement and advocacy strategies in region to assist in achieving these objectives.

• Represent Medtronic with key external stakeholders, including local and state government officials, trade associations, industry partners, and patient and provider organizations to advance the company’s objectives and strategic priorities.

• Track and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments in territory that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic insights to internal stakeholders on emerging issues and opportunities.

• Monitor and assess political, policy and reputational developments in territory, recommend and, as appropriate, drive mitigation strategies.

• Work with colleagues throughout the Government Affairs function to develop and support enterprise-wide strategies in the U.S.

• Ensure compliance with state lobbying disclosure laws and ethics regulations.

• Oversee external consultants or contract lobbyists.

• This person will be expected to travel periodically.

• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of government affairs experience or a minimum of 8+ years of government affairs experience with an advanced degree;

• 7+ years of people, program or project management experience

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing multi-state government-level engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with business objectives, with a strong record of proven success

• Ability to assess complex political, regulatory, and business environments and make well-informed decisions that balance risk, compliance, and business objectives.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially regarding policy development, analysis and advocacy. Must be able to clearly and succinctly convey complex information to varied audiences, including senior executives.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including demonstrated network-building skills with policymakers, trade associations, patient advocacy organizations and other stakeholders.

• Exceptional advocacy skills with a proven record of successfully influencing policy outcomes, including through coalition building.

• Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and government officials.

• Ability to work independently and successfully prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in medical technology, life sciences industry or healthcare strongly preferred

• Previous work in a state legislature, executive branch office, or political…