Sr. Director, Information Technology - CX CoE Lead at Stryker

Mahwah, New Jersey, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human-centered Design, Business, Digital/IT, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Training in UX, Design Thinking, or Customer Experience Management certifications strongly preferred
  • Exposure to CX tools (Figma, Qualtrics, Medallia, Adobe Experience Cloud, etc.) desirable
  • 15+ years of professional experience, with at least 7–10 years in customer experience, design, or digital product roles
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing CX/UX or digital design teams
  • Demonstrated ability to define CX strategy, implement measurement frameworks, and drive business adoption
  • Strong experience in workshop facilitation, journey mapping, and human-centered design
  • Proven success in influencing senior stakeholders and embedding CX practices at scale
  • Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, med-tech, pharma, life sciences) highly preferred
  • Familiarity with agile delivery models and product-centric organizations
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills to influence diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to simplify complexity and translate data into clear actions
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment
  • Occasional travel required (30%)

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain a CX strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise digital priorities
  • Lead qualitative and quantitative research, customer interviews, and journey mapping to identify pain points and opportunities
  • Establish CX measurement frameworks (NPS, CSAT, adoption metrics) and share actionable insights with stakeholders
  • Lead creation of UX designs in partnership with key stakeholders
  • Develop CX design systems, guidelines, and toolkits to ensure consistency, accessibility, and usability
  • Partner with product, engineering, innovation, and EA teams to co-design experiences that drive measurable impact
  • Build CX literacy across Stryker with playbooks, training, and a CX champion's network
  • Monitor experience trends, emerging tools, and benchmark Stryker’s CX maturity against industry standards
  • Chair CX governance forums and ensure feedback and metrics inform investment decisions
  • Lead the Customer Experience Center of Excellence (CX CoE)
  • Partner with business units, product teams, and IT leaders to embed CX principles into strategy, design, and delivery of technology solutions
  • Ensure delivery of frictionless, human-centered digital experiences that drive adoption, satisfaction, and business outcomes

Skills

Customer Experience
UX Design
Design Thinking
Journey Mapping
NPS
CSAT
Figma
Qualtrics
Medallia
Adobe Experience Cloud
Human-Centered Design

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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