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The Job's Mission:
Stryker's Sports Medicine business offers the latest technology for arthroscopic and open shoulder, hip, knee and small joint procedures. Find out more about our portfolio via this link: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/sports-medicine.html
As Senior Product Manager , you will play a key role in driving our Sports Medicine product portfolio in Benelux and Nordics(Northern Europe) . In this position, you will be a partner for the regional sales teams. You will be one of the key owners of the Sports Medicine brand, driving our strategy and marketing offense in the region - towards increased brand presence and growth.
This is a great opportunity to join one of the world's leading medical technology organizations in our mission of making healthcare better!
Your key responsibilities:
In your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase with product trainings to learn about the portfolio.
You will understand market dynamics, trends, key competitors and their relative strengths/weaknesses.
You will drive the development and execution of the Annual Marketing Plan and portfolio roadmap. Collaboration between cross-functional teams and sales leaders will be key to enact plans that are compelling yet directive for the sales teams.
You will define and execute regional product life cycle, including launch and phase-out (e.g., PLCM) of products.
You will drive local tactics, actions and campaigns towards business results - in alignment with the Annual Marketing Plan and with internal stakeholders.
You will develop key relationships with industry/market thought leaders, institutions, etc.
You will understand what current and potential customers need to drive value in the portfolio, in partnership with other stakeholders.
You will be the Subject Matter Expert for product-related questions and you will partner with Sales Education for product training of sales teams, incorporating key brand messaging.
You will develop strategies, sales tools and communication plans for the product or portfolio. You will deliver a high level of sales enablement to drive business results.
You will be the owner of local events and trade shows, while liaising with other marketing colleagues and events team to ensure we execute branded events with high levels of customer engagement.
You will support the tender management team during the creation of attractive business cases for tender submission.
You will drive forecast accuracy and an appropriate demand plan, forging strong connections to Demand and Supply Planning in the process.
You will perform sales and marketing analysis, assess trends in customer engagement and support in incorporating trends into strategic planning.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, Medical Technology or any other relevant field.
Equivalent experience in Product Management/Marketing is required. Experience within the MedTech/BioTech/Pharma industries is highly preferred.
Orthopedics experience is not mandatory, but it is an advantage.
You possess a strategic mindset and dedicated examples of growing a product range/business.
You are analytical and have good financial acumen.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in Dutch is an advantage.
You hold a valid driver's license as this position involves regular interactions with customers and Sales teams. You also have flexibility to travel in the region (travel percentage of 30%).
Competencies:
Great influencing, communication and presentation skills.
You are driven to meet business goals and you have strong organizational skills to structure and manage projects, ensuring timely outcomes.
Strong attention to detail, along with the ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
You apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to all aspects of your work.
You truly enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively.
What do we offer?
Flat hierarchies and a culture driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.
We grow talent: we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
Recognition of your performance: at Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
Competitive salary: with us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits including an attractive pension plan.
Co-workers committed to collaboration and winning the right way.
Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.
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About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
