Medtronic Graduate Program- Healthcare Economics, Policy & Reimbursement

Careers That Change Lives

Launch Your Career in Healthcare Economics & Market Access: Join Our Graduate Program!

Are you passionate about healthcare and business? Do you want to make a real impact on patient access to innovative treatments?

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our Medtronic Graduate Program - Healthcare Economics, Policy & Reimbursement (HEP&R). This unique program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic and growing field.

About - Healthcare Economics, Policy & Reimbursement (HEP&R)

Medtronic is a global medical technology leader offering life-improving innovations. Here in ANZ, the Healthcare Economics, Policy & Reimbursement (HEP&R) team partners with our businesses to establish reimbursement &/or funding that is key to enabling access to Medtronic’s products, technologies and therapies for patients in Australia and New Zealand.

A Day in the Life 

As a Graduate within the HEP&R team, you will gain valuable experience and training in activities that are critical for enabling patient access to Medtronic products and therapies. You will acquire insights into how Medtronic delivers innovative products and services that address the needs of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems. You will receive extensive training, mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals who will help you develop your skills and competencies. 

This Graduate program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to:

• Navigate the complex healthcare environment in Australia and New Zealand – with a specific focus on the economics of the healthcare system and how it plays an enabling role in patient access
• Develop an understanding of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) methodologies and processes
• Synthesize published, unpublished and real-world data to articulate the clinical and economic value of Medtronic products and therapies
• Gain insights into achieving, maintaining and future-proofing funding and reimbursement for medical devices

About the program: 

• The successful candidate will be based in Sydney and be supported by a full team of experts in Healthcare Economics, Policy & Reimbursement
• The successful candidate will be provided with both formal and on the job-training which will allow them to apply their learnings in practice and work with  the HEP&R team in various funding & Reimbursement projects critical to patient  access
• This is a 24-month, fixed-term, full-time position

Must-Have: 

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in the Sciences
• Less than one year of full-time work experience
• Initiative and drive to leverage the high learning environment opportunity within the HEPR team
• A willingness to roll up their sleeves to actively support HEP&R projects
• Excellent communication and analytical skills 

Application Process 

If you want to apply for this program, please send your resume and cover letter. Your CV should include the year and month of your expected graduation date and working rights in Australia. 
 
The screening process for this role consists of a video interview, a psychological assessment, a phone call with a recruitment partner and a virtual or face-to-face interview with a panel of interviewers. 

Our Offer: 

In our 5th Tenet of our Mission, we recognise the personal worth of employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunities, and means to share in the company's success. 

We believe in rewarding our staff with a complete package of benefits designed to support them at every career and life stage. As a result, our employees have access to the following benefits, to name a few:

• Health and Wellness allowance to contribute to your general well-being.
• Range of on-demand online health and wellness training resources, apps, videos, and communities
• We invest in professional training and development for employees at all levels.
• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERG)- foster awareness and inclusion in the workplace.
• Various insurance benefits include life and disability, salary continuances, salary sacrifice and KiwiSaver.
• We have generous employee referral programs, corporate discount programs, leave benefits and more!

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend Life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

Medtronic has been servicing Australia and New Zealand since 1973. We are a Best Place to Work in Australia and certified as a Great Place to Work in Australia and New Zealand. LinkedIn named Medtronic as a top company in Australia in 2021. The AFR has also recognized Medtronic on their' Most Innovative Companies List' in 2019 and 2020. Learn more about working at Medtronic: https://www.medtronic.com/au-en/about/careers.html

At Medtronic, we have an ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality. Therefore, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their culture, religion, identity, ability, or race. 

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from our Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori people.

Should applicants need help during the application process for accessibility reasons, we will accommodate this upon request.