Senior Manager, Customer Excellence at Stryker

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Sports Medicine, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • In-depth expertise of the sports medicine market and clinical procedures
  • Adherence to Stryker Policy, Code of Conduct, Regulatory, and Compliance Processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic planning and execution of surgeon engagement initiatives for the Sports Medicine division
  • Work with cross-functional leaders, Sports Medicine executive leadership, and cross-divisional leadership to ensure alignment on surgeon management
  • Align and partner with Stryker divisional leadership on surgeon strategies
  • Own the communication strategy associated with surgeon engagement to ensure consistent podium messaging
  • Align divisional leadership and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Medical Education, Sales, Professional Affairs, Clinical, and R&D) around unified surgeon engagement and communication strategies
  • Manage the Professional Affairs, National Programming, and Customer Experience teams to ensure high standards and brand management of Sports Medicine’s partnerships with customers and Key Opinion Leaders
  • Manage all surgeon consultant relationships for Sports Medicine
  • Align and lead key leadership members in the qualification and evaluation of potential surgeon consultants through in-person meetings to ensure alignment with business needs
  • Manage KOL feedback sessions in collaboration with cross-functional partners
  • Manage and initiate all surgeon consultant proposals in partnership with consultant sponsors through the Consultant Committee process
  • Develop communication strategy with KOLs
  • Develop in-depth expertise of the sports medicine market and clinical procedures to guide program development and support surgeon relationship building
  • Ensure brand alignment in developing collateral
  • Anticipate, identify, and resolve high-level problems associated with completing projects
  • Partner with Professional Affairs to ensure compliant and transparent contracting, KOL qualification, and fair market value (FMV) alignment for all consultant engagements
  • Facilitate field and in-person visits with surgeon consultants to evaluate capabilities, strengthen relationships, and identify collaboration opportunities
  • Partner with other divisions to create consistency and efficiency in surgeon engagement processes, communication, and data tracking
  • Evolve and execute the Customer Excellence and Professional Affairs strategy for the Sports Medicine division, encompassing surgeon consultant engagement and partnership management
  • Drive alignment across Sports Medicine leadership, Professional Affairs, and cross-functional teams for consistent, compliant, and strategic engagement with key surgeon stakeholders
  • Provide strategic oversight of surgeon engagement activities and management of surgeon consultant relationships
  • Assess surgeon competencies and recommend Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for engagement, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities and business needs
  • Lead and oversee the National Programming and Customer Experience Visit Team based out of the Denver Headquarters
  • Play a central role in cross-divisional collaboration to identify opportunities for synergy in surgeon engagement, education, and innovation initiatives
  • Manage the team and collaborate with Professional Affairs to ensure consistent governance of contracting, performance review, and compliance processes, maintaining the highest ethical standards in surgeon interactions
  • Advance Customer Engagement Initiatives

Skills

Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Management
Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement
Compliance
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Contracting
Performance Review
Professional Affairs
Surgeon Engagement

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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