Do you want to work for one of the worlds leading medical device organisations? Our aim is to make a difference to patients’ lives every day, delivering innovative products and technology to make healthcare better. We are committed to advancing healthcare and have never been afraid to push forward and navigate the best paths for our clients and patients.
What you will be doing
At Stryker we look for talented highly motivated leaders who will be responsible and accountable for driving profitable growth of our business through an engaged sales team whilst developing our culture of integrity, accountability and people performance. It is imperative that our Sales and Marketing functions are aligned on our Annual Marketing Plan and effort is simultaneously applied to achieving our prioritised growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Local Marketing Strategy & Execution
* Develop and execute a localized marketing strategy aligned with the central strategy to ensure effective market penetration and product positioning.
* Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for local marketing initiatives and measure performance to drive continuous improvements.
* Create and execute a localized Annual Marketing Plan (AMP) in line with the global AMP focusing on new product launches and local commercialization strategies.
* Align the marketing plan with key organizational stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution and mutual support.
* Continuously gather and analyse market insights, customer feedback and competitor activities to adjust the marketing strategy as needed.
* Share insights across the organization to refine products and strategies ensuring the company remains competitive and responsive to market needs.
AMP Development & Commercialization
* Create and execute a localized Annual Marketing Plan (AMP) in line with the global AMP focusing on new product launches and local commercialization strategies.
* Align the marketing plan with key organizational stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution and mutual support.
Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence
* Continuously gather and analyse market insights, customer feedback and competitor activities to adjust the marketing strategy as needed.
* Share insights across the organization to refine products and strategies ensuring the company remains competitive and responsive to market needs.
Business Performance Monitoring
* Monitor the business performance analysing key metrics to identify opportunities, risks and areas for improvement.
* Provide actionable recommendations to enhance growth, market share and customer satisfaction.
Industry Engagement & Event Participation
* Actively participate in local congresses, industry events and conferences to stay informed on industry trends, new technologies and competitor actions.
* Engage with customers, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging influencers in the market to foster strong relationships and support business development.
Customer & Sales Support
* Collaborate closely with the sales force by co-traveling to customer sites to identify business opportunities and gather insights that influence product and strategy decisions.
* Attend customer-facing events and support sales teams in their efforts to drive revenue and deepen relationships.
Medical Education Strategy
* Develop and implement a local medical education (MedEd) strategy in collaboration with associates and the events team ensuring timely and full execution of educational initiatives.
* Adjust global marketing materials to cater to local market needs ensuring compliance with local regulations and organisational standards.
* Gain a deep understanding of the products and provide training and support to both sales teams and customers, answering product‑related queries and offering technical expertise.
* Support the sales team with tender submissions, customer events and other initiatives as needed.
Product Expertise & Sales Training
* Gain a deep understanding of the products and provide training and support to both sales teams and customers answering product‑related queries and offering technical expertise.
* Support the sales team with tender submissions, customer events and other initiatives as needed.
Supply Chain & Inventory Management Support
* Collaborate with sales and supply chain teams to ensure smooth inventory management and product availability for customers.
* Provide support for supply chain‑related tasks including forecasting and addressing potential supply issues.
Collaboration Across Teams
* Work closely with sales marketing and brand teams to ensure alignment in executing marketing and business strategies.
* Support internal communication efforts by contributing relevant content for newsletters and other informational materials to engage with the broader community.
What you need
* Bachelors degree in Marketing Science, Engineering or related field & Masters preferred or equivalent work experience
* 5 years of work experience required
* Marketing experience
* Experience working within the Medical Device industry
* Orthopaedic and shoulder surgery experience advantageous
* Track record of driving profitable growth, new product introduction and creating and executing successful marketing strategies at regional and local level
* Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
* Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organisational authority
* Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
* Proven track record of ethical behaviour in previous roles
* Demonstrated ability to mentor others
* Demonstrated ability to communicate with Senior leaders
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
What do we offer in return
Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; family and parenting leaves; wellness programmes; onsite gyms and restaurants; discount purchase programmes; and service and performance awards not to mention various social and recreational activities.
Who is Stryker
Stryker is one of the worlds leading medical technology companies and together with our customers we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies including orthopaedics medical and surgical and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information please visit our website at .
Travel Percentage: 60%
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Required Experience
Senior IC
Key Skills
* Time Management
* Data Analytics
* Analytical
* Agile
* Requirement Gathering
* Strategic thinking
* Visio
* Communication
* Problem Solving
* Market Research
* UML
* Cross Functional Teams
Employment Type
Full‑Time
Experience
years
Vacancy
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