We are seeking a dynamic Senior Marketing Manager to lead the Surgical franchise within Stryker Sustainability Solutions. This individual will be responsible for driving the annual marketing strategy from development through execution while also leading new product launches. This role requires building strong relationships with customers and collaborating closely with the sales team to deliver impactful results. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional product management skills, demonstrate strategic thinking, and effectively manage a direct report. Success in this position requires comfort in a fast-paced, competitive environment and the ability to balance multiple priorities with excellence.
In this role, you will be required to travel up to 30%, with some months being heavier than others based on trade show activity. This role will be remote.
Sustainability Solutions | Stryker
What You Will Do
Responsible for the product, program, or portfolio strategy.
Interpret the competitive landscape and incorporate insights into marketing strategy.
Author key strategy documents: strategic plan, annual marketing plan, product launch plans, etc.
Deploy resources to measure, monitor, and adjust marketing strategy to drive customer engagement.
Drive demand planning and forecasting while considering market, product, and other key factors.
Drive segmentation and targeting methods to improve commercial efficiency.
Establish pricing strategy that aligns with overall business goals and P&L drivers.
Establish metrics, goals, success criteria, and milestones.
Demonstrate financial acumen.
Mentor, develop, and influence across the business, intentionally building cross-divisional relationships.
Develop key relationships with industry and market thought leaders, organizations, and institutions, and translate insights into future business strategy.
Routinely make decisions that may affect immediate operations and have a divisional impact.
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
10+ years of work experience.
Experience leveraging quantitative and qualitative market data, customer insights, VOC (Voice of Customer), market research, business analytics, competitive intelligence, and commercial performance metrics to drive strategic decisions.
Experience within healthcare, medical device, life sciences, healthcare technology, surgical products, capital equipment, hospital systems, operating room environments, clinical solutions, healthcare services, or related regulated industries.
Experience leading product lifecycle management, portfolio management, commercialization, new product development, go-to-market strategy, market positioning, product launches, and growth initiatives.
Experience developing and executing annual marketing plans, commercialization strategies, launch plans, strategic business plans, portfolio growth strategies, and customer engagement programs.
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Experience in medical devices, surgical technologies, healthcare services, life sciences, diagnostics, or related healthcare industries.
Experience leading product lifecycle management, commercialization programs, and new product launches.
Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives in matrixed organizations.
Experience with change management, business transformation, customer adoption strategies, and commercial excellence initiatives.
Prior people leadership, talent development, coaching, and team management experience.
Experience partnering with hospital systems, integrated delivery networks, ambulatory surgery centers, and healthcare decision-makers.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $135,600 - $225,900 USD Annual
- US5: $142,400 - $237,200 USD Annual
- US10: $149,200 - $248,500 USD Annual
- US15: $155,900 - $259,800 USD Annual
- US20: $162,700 - $271,100 USD Annual
- US30: $176,300 - $293,700 USD Annual
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Travel Percentage: 30%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of work experience
- Experience creating quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Prior healthcare experience (healthcare systems, OR, or medical devices)
- Product management experience
- Experience creating marketing or commercial plans
- MBA
- Previous medical device experience
- 5+ years of medical device or marketing/sales experience
- Experience in change management
- Sales of medical devices
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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