Marketing Director Orthopaedic Instruments Europe

The Job’s MissionBased in Amsterdam, the Marketing Director Orthopaedic Instruments will have ownership of the existing and future product portfolio and will report directly to the European Snr Director of Sales and Marketing OI. The successful candidate will have responsibility for formulating and executing an effective strategic sales & marketing plan to drive above market growth and share gains and while maximizing new product launches and optimizing key customer relationships across Europe.

The leader will be responsible for planning, organizing, leading all product related activities of the OI business to deliver sustainable growth and drive profitability in Europe. Specific responsibilities include delivering, development and implementation of strategic product marketing strategy including budgets, financial plans. Colloboration is essential and driving engagement with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure delivery of appropriate tools and messaging internally and externally.

What Will You Do

• Be a core member of the OI Leadership team and play a key role in the development of cross functional business strategies. All the time driving performance excellence in Sales/Marketing systems and processes for Stryker’s OI business.Drive and deliver on upstream global business linkages and define portfolio strategy.
• Develop and execute commercial strategic marketing plans to drive product line market growth.
• Responsible for achievement of Brand Sales Targets.
• Leadership for marketing team including talent acquisition, development and growth.
• Strong collaboration in Business Reviews to ensure marketing plans, activity and results support growth and market share gains.
• Drive successful product launches in line with company programs and to enhance product offerings for sales teams.
• Project manage key marketing priority plans involving business stakeholders to ensure plans support and enhance strategic sales priorities.
• Coordinate the development of support tools, sales literature, marketing campaigns, and related collaterals to drive forecast attainment
• Establish quarterly and annual marketing objectives.
• Track sales data and analyze trends for use by sales, marketing, manufacturing and planning.
• Translate technical, clinical and statistical data into marketable concepts and information
• Establish strong collaborative relationships with US Marketing teams, win buy-in to both divisional strategies from European organization and to European strategies from the US global divisions.
• Proactively identify, analyze and manage business improvement opportunities and mitigate business risks.
• Establish and cultivate close relationships with key opinion leaders across Europe

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree and an MBA/Business Masters is desirable
• Proven track record in International marketing and/or sales management/leadership in a multinational medical device company. A combination of marketing and P&L experience is ideal.
• Minimum of 7 years’ marketing experience in medical devices/disposables/ capital equipment.
• Proven experience in implementing initiatives resulting in significant market share growth and delivery on financial commitments.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing programs to evaluate market characteristics and trends, and position and differentiate products/services in new and existing markets.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; strong cross-functional influencing skills; plus the ability to relate well to colleagues & surgeons from varied divisions, markets & cultures.
• Strategic thinkers. Responsible individuals who excel at creating plans, goals and tactics that are aligned with business and marketing objectives.
• High achiever – Is creative & seeks at all times to deliver the best in an agreed timeframe
• Develops Talent – Builds the best teams and maximizes their development and impact. He/she values different backgrounds and thought to reach one’s potential, seeks feedback and accepts accountability to develop and grow
• Embody trust, integrity and ethics inside and outside the company
• Influential leaders. Sophisticated communicators who can easily interact and build relationships with international business leaders.
• Business experts. Knowledgeable partners who can make market-based, cost-effective and customer-focused decisions based on portfolio performances and who can create systems and processes that that positively impact Stryker’s business outcomes.

What We Offer

• A culture driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results
• Coworkers 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 own career
• If you’re passionate about improving healthcare and you’re a master in marketing and product development, we want to meet you. Join us, and get ready for a meaningful career.