Principal Pricing Strategist. at Medtronic

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Medtronic Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in pricing, contracts, or a related field (or Associate’s degree with 6+ years, or High School Diploma with 8+ years)
  • Strong knowledge of pricing policies, reimbursement processes, and financial analysis
  • Experience in conducting market research and competitive analysis
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver results with limited oversight
  • Skilled communicator, able to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders
  • Ability to develop solutions to moderately complex problems and improve processes or systems
  • Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical devices industry (advantageous)
  • Familiarity with pricing strategies in highly regulated environments (advantageous)
  • Prior exposure to cross-border projects (advantageous)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and communicate the strategic, financial, and administrative implications of pricing policies
  • Create and recommend pricing proposals to ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulations
  • Recommend and implement pricing and reimbursement strategies for current and future products across multiple customer and market segments
  • Review competitor activity and market dynamics to support new product pricing decisions
  • Provide input into final pricing contracts and negotiations
  • Plan and execute market research and analysis to inform pricing strategies
  • Mentor or guide junior team members while managing assigned projects from design to implementation

Skills

Pricing Strategy
Financial Analysis
Reimbursement Strategies
Market Research
Competitor Analysis
Contract Negotiation
Regulatory Compliance
Pricing Policies

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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