Therapy Awareness Consultant

Title: Therapy Awareness Consultant - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description:

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.

At Medtronic, the Therapy Awareness Consultant is responsible for driving therapy penetration and new user adoption of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) in existing and new accounts. Through job related synergies in technical expertise, rep training, and end user training, this individual will drive DPN through their technical and sales aptitude. This individual will also represent Medtronic in accordance with its policies and in the area assigned, maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions and report back promptly to the Pain Interventions leadership team.  

 

This is a field based role. 

  

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

• Drive therapy awareness and remove barriers to patient access of approved treatments. 

• Enhance and develop indication awareness within: 

• Primary Care, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine 

• Endocrinology 

• Podiatry 

• Neurology 

• Spine surgeons 

• Other 

• Engage and educate existing or prospective HCP’s and staff on the value, data/evidence, and opportunity to offer different pain interventional therapies to patient’s suffering from chronic pain 

• Provide patients and primary providers approved resources, information, and guidance to help improve access to care 

• Assist local team in communicating with treating physician and primary physician 

• Serve as a district resource to help team members expand and implement therapy awareness programs 

• Conduct therapy advocacy and awareness activities and inservices with prospective patients 

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. 

 

Qualifications 
Must Have: Minimum Requirements  

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. 

•  High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 6+ years experience*

• OR Associate’s Degree AND 4+ years experience*

• OR Bachelor’s Degree AND 2+ years experience*

 

*Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.

 

Nice to Have: 

• Pharmaceutical sales experience 

• Existing relationships with key PCP, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Neurology accounts 

• Market development experience for therapies/procedures 

• Knowledge of DPN and SCS disease state(s) and/or neuromodulation therapies 

• Experience with patient interaction/education 

• Strong understanding of healthcare referral pathways and networks 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Adept relationship-building skills 

• Team player/ collaboration skills   

• Strong organizational skills, including strong follow-up and follow-through 

  

**Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.  In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.   

 

#LI-MDT

 

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

 

 

Physical Job Requirements

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

 

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):105,000-105,000

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.