Sr. Manager, Downstream Marketing - Interventional Spine (IVS) - Hybrid

Stryker•Portage, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Marketing Manager within our Interventional Spine (IVS) business. This individual will be responsible for driving the annual marketing strategy from development through execution while also leading new product launches. The role requires building strong relationships with customers and collaborating closely with the sales team to deliver impactful results. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership ability, product management skills, demonstrate strategic thinking, and effectively manage multiple direct reports of which some may have direct reports of their own. Success in this position requires comfort in a fast-paced, competitive environment and the ability to balance multiple priorities with excellence. In this role, you will be required to travel up to 30% with some months being heavier than others based on tradeshow activity and customer needs. This is a hybrid/on-site role with flexibility to WFH twice a week and relocation assistance is available for candidates not already based in the Kalamazoo, MI area. There are two positions available for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of work experience required
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
7+ years medical device or marketing/sales experience preferred
4+ years of people management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the team responsible for the portfolio strategy
Responsible for the annual marketing plan: its creation and execution
Challenge team to employ appropriate segmentation, targeting and positioning methods
Identify opportunities to modify pricing strategy based on market conditions and product lifecycle
Understand P&L
Develop key relationships with industry/market thought leaders, organizations, and institutions, in collaboration with other marketing leaders
Establish metrics to determine if marketing objectives have been effective in driving customer engagement
Identify and implement breakthrough solutions across cross-functional teams, demonstrating business influence
Lead a team of professionals: develop employees, which includes hiring, communicating company policies, coaching, developing and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures
Responsible and accountable for actions promoting an environment that fosters personal growth and development