Work Flexibility: Hybrid
The Job’s Mission:
Stryker’s Neurovascular business is dedicated to developing innovative products and services for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke to help save lives and improve patient outcomes. Find out more about our portfolio via this link: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/neurovascular.html
As Senior Manager Marketing, you will manage a talented team of Product & Marketing Managers and drive market share growth for our Neurovascular business in EMEA – through the formulation and execution of strategic marketing plans.
Reporting directly to the Marketing Director of Neurovascular EMEA, this role can be based in any of our European locations: we offer workplace flexibility with a hybrid work model. This 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:
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In your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase to learn about our portfolio and build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
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Manage, lead, unify and motivate a team of Product & Marketing Managers (~8 direct reports): you will coach/develop your team to achieve their full potential and promote an environment that fosters individuals’ growth.
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In alignment with Global Marketing, you will lead your team to develop and execute the annual and long-term marketing strategy for Neurovascular EMEA to achieve required growth, profit and market share targets. You will coach/guide your team in this process to employ appropriate segmentation, targeting and positioning methods.
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Ensure clarity of communication across local marketing teams and, in doing so, facilitate alignment of the marketing strategy throughout EMEA.
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Lead and monitor strategy by region in EMEA on market access, government affairs and healthcare economic initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders able to provide business enablement solutions.
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Establish/refine metrics to determine if marketing objectives have been effective in driving customer engagement. Understand P&L: develop a deep understanding of the financial performance of the Neurovascular business in EMEA.
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Identify opportunities and influence cross-regionally and cross-divisionally to drive growth and deliver enhanced customer value for our business.
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Work with country leadership to forecast demand and partner with supply chain accordingly.
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Develop key relationships with industry/market thought leaders, organizations, institutions, key customers, etc. generating strategic insights and deep understanding of customer needs.
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Collaborate with the Global Marketing team including on upstream marketing projects.
What you need:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree is required.
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10+ years of work experience is required, of which a significant portion is in fields such as Marketing, Product/Brand Management etc. within industries such as MedTech, BioTech, Pharmaceuticals, healthcare or related.
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Proven track record in international marketing and extensive knowledge of product management processes, planning and execution.
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Experience in managing or coaching/mentoring teams is required (4+ years is preferred).
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Ability to accurately and effectively lead/manage (marketing) projects to ensure timely outcomes, business performance and growth.
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Excellent interpersonal communications, persuasion and presentation skills – with fluency in spoken and written English.
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You are a sophisticated collaborator and networker capable of leveraging these strengths and relationships effectively within a matrixed organization.
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Demonstrated ability to relate to stakeholders and customers from different markets and cultures.
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Strong strategic-thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies.
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Impeccable work ethics & integrity in managing confidential information.
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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
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Travel percentage: up to 40%.
Preferred:
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MBA is preferred.
What we offer:
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Flat hierarchies and a culture committed to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.
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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.
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An attractive salary and benefits package.
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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.
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Collaborative and inclusive environment: join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.
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Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.
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Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.
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Travel Percentage: 40%
