Regional Program Manager, Central, Trauma

Stryker•Springfield, IL

17h•Remote

About The Position

As a Regional Program Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and key academic institutions across the Central region. You will own and execute a regionally aligned medical education strategy that drives meaningful engagement with teaching institutions, supports high-quality clinical education, and positions Stryker as a trusted education partner. This role requires strong business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to identify opportunities within the academic landscape to advance education in a meaningful and scalable way. This position supports the Central U.S. region (CO, IL, KS, MO, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WY, MT) and requires approximately 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
6+ years of work experience

Nice To Haves

3+ years medical device or Medical Education experience preferred
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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)

Responsibilities

Own and execute a regional medical education strategy aligned to the needs of academic institutions and the evolving clinical education landscape
Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure awareness of regional education priorities and maintain alignment across teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with academic stakeholders, including program directors, faculty, residents, and fellows
Drive early engagement within residency programs (PGY1–PGY2) to support foundational education and long-term relationship building
Identify gaps in the current education landscape and develop scalable, high-impact solutions (curriculum-based programs, standardized offerings, digital education)
Leverage data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational offerings
Manage regional education investment with accountability to budget and thoughtful prioritization of resources
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Professional Education, and Sales Training to deliver a coordinated and consistent education experience
Build and manage a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging faculty to support content development and program delivery
Lead strategic planning for priority academic institutions, ensuring consistent engagement and long-term partnership development
Translate clinical and educational needs into structured education initiatives that support high-quality learning experiences
Champion innovation in education delivery, including the use of digital platforms and scalable program models