The Job’s mission:

As Manager Product Marketing, you will lead a talented team of Product Marketeers and drive market share growth for Stryker’s Trauma business in The UK & Northern Europe (i.e., Benelux & Nordics) – through the formulation and execution of effective marketing plans consistent with overall business objectives. Find out more about our innovative Trauma product portfolio via this link: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/portfolios/orthopaedics/trauma-and-extremities.html

You will combine strategic thinking, strong marketing expertise and business acumen to drive innovative marketing initiatives across a diverse region – supporting growth and inspiring your team to achieve outstanding results. You will work closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen our market leadership and bring meaningful solutions to patients. 

This role can be based in the UK or in Northern Europe (i.e., Benelux & Nordics) – and it is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading medical technology organizations in our mission of making healthcare better!

What you will do:

• In your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase to learn about our portfolio and build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

• Lead and motivate a team of Product Marketeers (currently 4 direct reports): you will coach and develop your team to achieve their full potential – promoting an environment that fosters personal growth and development.

• Enable your team to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.

• In collaboration with the Brand Marketing team and other stakeholders and, in alignment with Global/European guidelines, you will lead the development and execution of the annual and long-term marketing strategy for Trauma UK & Northern Europe – to achieve required growth, profit and market share targets.

• Translate marketing vision into action by guiding the team to break down and execute strategic plans. You will coach/guide your team to employ appropriate segmentation, targeting and positioning methods.

• Partner with Country Leadership and Sales teams to define priorities, support commercial execution and strengthen customer engagement.

• Drive market analysis, competitive insights, key differentiators, launches and lifecycle management for the Trauma portfolio.

• Establish/refine metrics to determine if marketing objectives have been effective in driving customer engagement. Budgetary management of marketing activities, understanding of P&L: develop a deep understanding of the financial performance of the Trauma business in the region.

• Set smart pricing strategies, including contract pricing, to support commercial success.

• Develop key relationships with industry/market thought leaders, organizations, institutions, key customers, etc. generating strategic insights and deep understanding of customer needs.

• Identify opportunities and influence cross-regionally and cross-divisionally to drive growth and deliver enhanced customer value for our business.

What you need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• 8+ years of work experience is required, of which a significant portion is in fields such as international Marketing, Product/Brand Management, Sales etc. within industries such as MedTech, BioTech, Pharmaceuticals, healthcare or related.

• Experience in managing or coaching/mentoring teams is required (2+ years is preferred).

• Ability to accurately and effectively lead/manage (marketing) projects to ensure timely outcomes, business performance and growth.

• Excellent interpersonal communications, persuasion and presentation skills – with fluency in spoken and written English.

• You are a sophisticated collaborator and networker capable of leveraging these strengths and relationships effectively within a matrixed organization.

• Demonstrated ability to relate to stakeholders and customers from different markets and cultures.

• Strong strategic-thinking, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies.

• Impeccable work ethics & integrity in managing confidential information.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

• You have a valid driver’s license and you are flexible to travel in the region as this position involves sales support and customer interaction. Travel: up to 50%.

Preferred:

• Orthopaedics/Trauma experience is not mandatory, but it would be an advantage.

• MBA is preferred.

What we offer:

• Flat hierarchies and a culture committed to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.

• We grow talent: we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.

• An attractive salary and benefits package.

• Recognition of your performance: at Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.

• Collaborative and inclusive environment: join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.

• Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients. 

• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career. 

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