Portfolio Manager, Emergency Care, 12 month FTC

Why join Stryker?

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading medical device organisations? Our aim is to make a difference to patients’ lives every day, delivering innovative products and technology to make healthcare better. We are committed to advancing healthcare. We have never been afraid to push forward and navigate the best paths for our clients and patients.

This position will lead the brand marketing responsibilities for the HeartSine franchise of AEDs and contribute to the design, development, and commercialization of future AED platforms. As part of the Portfolio Management team, this individual will partner closely with Sales, Global Marketing, and R&D to inform the AED roadmap and strategy and uphold the Stryker brand and reputation as the leading provider of Public Access Defibrillators. 

This individual will develop deep expertise in the global AED market and customer needs and translate those needs into specifications for future generation products and commercialization strategies. The job requires excellent analytical skills as well as evaluative judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complex situations. Strong presentation and communication skills are required.

Who we want:

• Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you will do:

• Maintain customer-facing websites and marketing collateral

• Manage product replacement programs and customer promotions

• Utilize processes and resources to gather competitive/market intelligence

• Understand the needs of customers and patients and create a compelling value proposition

• Effectively use and interpret qualitative and quantitative research

• Utilize market research and third-party data to identify key industry trends

• Collaborate with Portfolio Marketing to build new product launch plan from Project Business Case Model

• Leverage core competencies and the strategic assets of the organization to maximize new product development and launch planning

• Partner with Clinical Affairs to propose research objectives for evidence generation (Clinical studies, research papers, etc.)

• Partner with Portfolio Marketing to develop a publication and messaging strategy that aligns with clinical evidence

• Understand potential sources of new volume within current customer segment or outside of the current segment and the financial tradeoffs for pursuing each

• Assist in the development of sales tools and channel communication

• Research key factors, measurements and variables used in forecasting

• Execute a product lifecycle management (PLCM) plan as it relates to the overall business and launch strategy

• Develop pricing consistent with the Marketing Strategy and brand positioning

• Assist in the development of new marketing channels and tools

What you need?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, MBA preferred

• 2+ years medical device or marketing 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)

What do we offer in return?

• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career

• In-house product training program

• Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients

• A winning team driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results

• Co-workers committed to achieving more and winning the right way

Our benefits include bonuses, healthcare, family and parenting leaves, wellness programs, onsite gyms and restaurants, discount purchase programs, and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who is Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.