Senior Manager, Business Development Strategic Planning (hybrid)

Stryker•Portage, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Manager, Business Development Strategic Planning, you will play a leadership role in the Instruments Division’s annual strategic planning process by setting vision for the Strat Planning process, managing deliverables, organizing inputs, distilling conclusions for Divisional leadership and tracking progress against agreed upon KPI’s and/or strategic initiatives. You will act as the strategic facilitator to Division Leaders, help to create clarity around complex problems and long-term strategic objectives. You will analyze data, benchmark best practices, assess possible paths forward and help to present actionable solutions that optimize results across a range of subjects that span the business including market prioritization, organizational design to support long term growth, competency and gap assessment, and resource allocation. This hybrid role is based out of our Portage, MI office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 10 years of work experience
Demonstrated strong presentation skills and executive communication capabilities
Ability to effectively communicate and influence business leaders across varying levels of experience and expertise

Nice To Haves

MBA
Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting, corporate development, strategy, MedTech Marketing, Private Equity or MedTech Investment Banking
Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience with P&L management and financial analysis
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting established timelines and deliverables
Ability to navigate and operate effectively within complex interdivisional processes, procedures, and policies
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Analyze complex business problems using strategic frameworks, data, and an inquisitive mindset to identify opportunities and clarify current-state challenges.
Source, model, and interpret data from internal and external sources, simplifying complex information into actionable insights for decision-makers.
Develop and evaluate strategic options through research, benchmarking, stakeholder interviews, and critical thinking, while considering trade-offs, resources, and organizational capabilities.
Partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to communicate recommendations, build alignment, and support data-driven decision-making.
Assess financial implications of strategic recommendations within the context of a complex P&L and help leaders understand potential business impacts.
Drive strategy implementation and accountability by establishing tracking processes, scorecards, and metrics to monitor progress and results.
Lead the annual strategic planning process, coordinating timelines, deliverables, frameworks, and contributors across a highly matrixed organization.
Lead and develop people and external partners, including mentoring analytical professionals, building cross-divisional relationships, and managing external consultants and research firms.