Associate Marketing Communications Manager

Stryker•Mahwah, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a confident, results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and collaborates effectively to deliver high-quality, compliant work. The Associate Marketing Communications Manager will develop and execute strategic, benefit-driven marketing communications by assessing competitive insights, shaping messaging, and evaluating channel strategies. This candidate will partner closely with key business stakeholders to support launches, commercialization plans, and sales effectiveness, through creative content, exceptional creativity, clinical and technical knowledge, and disciplined project management to drive measurable results. This position offers a hybrid work flexibility, and you will be required to come to the Mahwah office a few days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
6+ years of work experience required
3+ years medical device or marketing/sales experience
Communication experience in leading processes and creating org efficiencies
Creating editorial calendars
Run editorial calendars- plan for the years
Experience working in large matrix organizations
Creative work with an impact proven track record
Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience Creating communication strategies for product Launches
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Assess competitive insights and adjusts messaging, strategy and tactics
Develop persuasive, benefit-driven messaging for different customer groups in alignment with their needs
Write and communicate key documents: business reviews, marketing strategies, proposals and recommendations
Create marketing communication strategies to understand, develop, and enhance the relationship between the customer and the product or portfolio
Assist in the development and execution of Commercialization Plans for launches, Annual Marketing Plans and Sales Annual Marketing Plans
Apply clinical knowledge in combination with technical knowledge to develop unique and enticing assets for sales team, partnering with clinical when appropriate
Ability to identify sales needs based on feedback and current landscape
Lead, develop and execute communication strategies that drive the strategic plan for the product and/or portfolio
Leverage the different marketing channel strategies, including social, and makes strategic channel decisions based upon ROI and tracks the impact
Write and edit publishing materials, scripts or other communication media
Lead with assistance the development of marketing copy or promotional text for specific types of publications
Analyze own assignments and work environment for creative changes
Contribute to and encourage new ideas; builds on suggestions of others
Make oral presentations and write reports needed for own work. Receive feedback without defensiveness and use it for improvement.
Prepare and deliver formal presentations internally and externally
Organize key points and supporting information for a topic as appropriate for the audience
Experiment with new and innovative concepts and design principles to maximize impact
Explain common design problems and potential considerations
Develop potential alternative delivery mechanisms for internal communications
Establish short-range and long-range improvement goals for the product management team, and under guidance, develop action plans to achieve those goals
Lead cross-divisional collaboration to align on key events/tradeshows. Manage and maintain show calendar and budget.
Lead ROI program that includes tracking leads post-show.
Utilize project management processes and systems with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy