Manager, Marketing Operations- Sports

6032-DePuy Synthes Sales Legal Entity•West Chester, MA

About The Position

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Manager, Marketing Operations for its Sports business. The role drives commercial execution and sales support activities to optimize the business, including marketing operations, support for local and regional meetings, account targeting, and strategy. It partners closely with sales and marketing leadership to align execution with business priorities and deliver operational excellence. Locations listed include Raynham, Massachusetts; West Chester, Pennsylvania; and West Palm Beach, Florida, with the role described as based in Raynham, Massachusetts. The position typically has no direct reports but provides direction and mentorship to junior team members. It involves extensive interaction with external partners, including collaboration and management of partner resources and development processes. Travel of approximately 5–20% is required, depending on location. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business into a standalone company operating as DePuy Synthes. The separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions. Following the transaction, the employee is anticipated to work for DePuy Synthes under its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

Requirements

A minimum of a BA/BS degree or equivalent is required.
At least 4 years of relevant business experience is required.
At least 2 years of experience in healthcare or medical device marketing, sales, finance, or other commercial work is required.
Demonstrated leadership through influence, including the ability to lead and manage through change.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to discern insights from large data sets.
Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and the ability to make sales presentations with positive results.
Ability to manage stakeholders by communicating, influencing, and providing comprehensive solutions.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, including the ability to design, structure, and lead projects.
Ability to travel approximately 5–20%, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or Data Analytics is preferred.
An MBA is preferred.
Orthopedic experience is preferred.
A track record of success in a matrixed organization and enterprise-minded decision-making are preferred.
Excellent understanding of customers, business intelligence, and industry trends is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and project management is preferred.
Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding broader business priorities and using metrics to gauge performance, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships with internal cross-functional partners and provide on-site support.
Respond to requests from customers and sales consultants.
Collaborate with functional areas and Strategic Partners to address business issues.
Drive targeting and CRM-related activation of the sales force and customers.
Achieve annual worldwide business plan objectives for sales, net income, gross profit, inventory, and price.
Manage expenses within budget.
Increase the company’s leadership position in the trauma market.
Support and execute impactful worldwide product launches, including developing targeting and channel strategy, supporting inventory rollout plans, and providing sales tools.
Coordinate with Regional Marketing teams and key countries.
Contribute to multigenerational portfolio plans aligned with company strategy.
Partner with Marketing on new product launches.
Use knowledge of product launch processes and functional areas such as commercial operations, sales force engagement, and customer strategy.
Provide direction and mentorship to junior team members.
Collaborate with external partners and manage partner resources and development processes.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts specified for Colorado and Washington residents.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year of a birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.