Senior Brand Marketing Associate | Neurosurgical, Europe

The Job’s Mission:

As Senior Brand Marketing Associate, you will play a key role in the marketing and commercialization initiatives for Stryker’s Neurosurgical product portfolio in Europe – towards the further growth of our business. You will develop strong customer relationships, support and collaborate closely with in-country Sales and Marketing colleagues as well as with other stakeholders. Find out more about our Neurosurgical product portfolio via: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/nse.html

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:

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

• Provide support to Brand/Marketing Managers in the development of the marketing plan and in the execution of marketing initiatives.

• Develop roadmaps, support in new product launches and drive central/local tactics, actions and campaigns towards business results.

• Sales enablement: assist in the creation of sales tools, materials and training – as well as in addressing sales inquiries, etc.

• In collaboration with Education Manager, identify education and brand experience opportunities for both internal and external audiences to increase brand perception and value.

• Support in the creation of customer engagement events such as facility tours/events/congresses, hands-on opportunities, etc.

• Develop trust and strong relationships with local marketers, sales professionals, internal stakeholders, customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Perform sales and marketing analysis, gather internal and external market insights, trends etc. for continuous improvement of our marketing activities.

• Travel percentage: 30%, as this position involves customer-facing activities and sales support in the field.

What you need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Sciences or related).

• 2+ years of work experience is required.

• Ability to accurately and effectively manage (marketing) projects to ensure timely outcomes.

• Excellent interpersonal communications, persuasion and presentation skills – with fluency in spoken and written English. An additional European language would be an asset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and to also establish relationships/work in collaboration with others.

• 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).

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in areas such as Marketing, Product/Brand Management or Sales within industries such as MedTech, BioTech, Pharmaceuticals or related is preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

• An attractive salary and benefits package.

• 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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