Portfolio Associate, Upper Extremities

Stryker•Columbia City, IN

3d•$59,900 - $83,300•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Portfolio Associate on Stryker’s Upper Extremities Upstream Marketing team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our growing Shoulder Arthroplasty implant portfolio. You’ll dive into market analysis, gather critical customer insights, assess industry trends, and help drive strategic initiatives that influence major business decisions. This role gives you direct exposure to executive‑level leaders and cross‑functional teams while contributing to projects that directly impact patient outcomes. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in new market exploration, product and R&D support, and commercialization planning within one of the industry’s most innovative divisions. If you’re energized by making healthcare better and want to help define what’s next in shoulder arthroplasty, this is the place to grow and thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
0+ years of work experience

Nice To Haves

Degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, or related disciplines
At least a year of work experience supporting product development initiatives
Internship experience related to marketing, engineering (biomedical or mechanical), product development (R&D), or healthcare.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information and translate it into actionable insights

Responsibilities

Conduct market, competitive, and industry analysis to identify portfolio gaps and opportunities for innovation
Gather Voice of Customer (VOC) insights through conversations with surgeons and sales reps to understand real-world clinical and business needs
Attend trade shows, surgeon presentations, and field interactions, synthesizing key learnings to inform strategy
Translate complex information into clear, concise executive-level summaries and one-pagers that drive alignment and decision-making
Support cross-functional collaboration by communicating upstream project updates effectively to downstream and business partners
Partner with marketing managers to contribute to product strategy, roadmap discussions, and early-stage project development
Develop a foundational understanding of shoulder arthroplasty technologies and patient-matched solutions
Research new market segments, customer needs, and growth opportunities to support future-state portfolio planning
Contribute to business case development, insight generation, and early commercialization planning