Principal Market Development Specialist, Liaison(m/w/x)

# Principal Market Development Specialist, Liaison **Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland** | **Full time** To support our Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Operating Unit (OU), we are looking for Principal Market Development Specialist, Liaison (EurAsia & GC Region Led Markets (RLM)), reporting to our Senior Business Manager and International, Liaison. In this role, you will act as a strategic and operational bridge between the global ENT Operating Unit and the Eurasia Region Led Markets (RLMs), with a special focus on the CEEA, TURMECA, Hong Kong, and Taiwan markets. You will support the expansion of our ENT portfolio—particularly PROPEL™ and PTeye™—through market development, education, and cross-functional alignment. You will lead KOL engagement, internal training, and product adoption initiatives to ensure successful growth and customer impact. This is a remote/hybrid role in the Middle East (preferably Dubai), with the ability to work from home and a willingness to travel (above 50%), typically in the EuroAsia area but could also include international travel. **Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:** * Act as liaison and key OU partner for the RLM marketing and commercial teams by coordinating internal dept and resources and disseminate info to all pertinent parties for goals achievement * Identify, develop, and implement near-term and long-term market development strategies relating to the development of our ENT latest innovative technologies, services and follow-on products * Identify markets and determine the feasibility, tactical plan and follow up, for market and therapy expansion in coordination with RLM SME’s * Coordinate KOL management and key medical education/congresses coordinator * Perform economic analyses on new or improved market expansion opportunities * Address current and future regulatory & reimbursement strategies to advance our timely growth expansion * Develop business models and determine market trends to substantiate long-term prospects by working closely with sales, marketing and potential customers to determine their needs **Required Knowledge and Experience:** * Extensive leadership background with a strong track record in managing teams and driving results, particularly within ENT or Neuroscience fields preferably in global medical technology organizations * Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, B.Eng) required; MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification preferred * Strong background in market development, product adoption, and commercial expansion in the healthcare/medtech industry * Proven skills in strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and project execution across complex matrix environments * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, capable of engaging with senior leadership and external partners * Fluency in English (mandatory) and Arabic (highly preferred) for effective communication and leadership in regional markets. * High adaptability, autonomy, and cultural sensitivity with a willingness to travel extensively within Eurasia **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. # 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.