Vice President, International Relations

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Feb 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

Position Overview

The Vice President (VP), International Relations will serve as a senior member of the company's global Government Affairs team, reporting to the Vice President & Head, Global Government Affairs. This position will drive strategic external engagement and advocacy on enterprise policy priorities with governments and organizations globally, including around trade policy. The VP, International Relations will also partner with colleagues in key markets - with an emphasis in China and parts of Asia - to develop and drive policy development and related advocacy to assist Medtronic in achieving its strategic objectives.

The VP, International Relations will be an exceptional global strategist and play an integral role in helping Medtronic continue to build a best-in-class global government affairs organization.

Location of Position

This position is based in Washington, DC and will require up to approximately 25% travel.

Key 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.

Must Have:

Minimum Qualifications

* 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

Nice to Have

* 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

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