Downstream Marketing Manager at Stryker

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Healthcare, SustainabilityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 8+ years of work experience required
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting established timelines
  • Ability to be persuasive in the absence of direct organizational authority
  • Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
  • Medical device experience
  • Experience in large, matrixed organizations
  • Experience in healthcare systems and operating room environments (OR)
  • Experience launching medical devices
  • Product management experience
  • Experience creating marketing or commercial plans
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

  • 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 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
  • Conduct post-launch analyses and implement lessons learned
  • Forecast sales while considering market, product, and other key factors
  • 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementMarketing StrategyProduct LaunchStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisPricing StrategySales ForecastingSegmentationTargetingFinancial AcumenCustomer EngagementCross-functional CollaborationMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, allowing you to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Relocation assistance is available for candidates open to relocating near Tempe, AZ.

How much travel is required in this position?

The role requires travel up to 30%, with some months being heavier than others based on trade show activity.

What are the required qualifications and experience for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of work experience are required, along with excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Preferred qualifications include an MBA, 5+ years of medical device or marketing/sales experience, people leadership, and experience in reprocessing or change management.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this Marketing Manager role?

Candidates with medical device experience, product management experience, experience launching medical devices, and a background in large matrixed organizations or healthcare systems/OR environments will be strongest. People leadership experience and strategic skills in fast-paced environments are also highly valued.

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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