Brand Manager, Downstream Marketing

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Our Brand Manager role is responsible for defining, developing, and implementing the brand strategy for two of Orthopaedic Instruments’ largest portfolios: Large Bone Power Tools and Cutting Accessories. System 9 large bone power is in it’s second year of launch which requires post launch support, both in the field engaging with sales professionals and customers, as well as internally working with several functions of the business. Cutting Accessories requires a skillset strong in communication and analytics, as responsibilities include consistent communication to the salesforce along with working closely with internal demand and supply partners. This role provides an incredible opportunity to work at one of Stryker’s largest business units and to manage a coveted portfolio of Stryker power tools!

Who we want:
• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.
• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do:

• The Manager, Brand Marketing is the pan-European brand expert who sets strategic direction and ensures execution for portfolio growth through development and execution of marketing campaigns and strategies, portfolio development, internal and external education strategies, and European customer engagement campaigns.
• In alignment with global strategy, set annual and long-range brand/indications strategy to achieve required growth, profit and market share targets
• Create/distribute scalable assets, tools, marketing campaigns (“menu”) and best practices which can be localized for maximum impact
• Identify education, brand experience and customer engagement opportunities for both internal and external audiences to increase brand perception and value in collaboration with Education Manager.
• Development of trust and strong relationships with LOCAL marketers, sales professionals, internal stakeholders, and key customers (KOL)
• In collaboration with the Divisional/Portfolio Marketing/Local Marketing teams, creation of Annual Marketing Plan and portfolio roadmap over 3-5 year horizon
• Work with country leadership to forecast demand develop relationships with supply chain partners
• Define and execute regional product life cycle including phase-in (launch) and phase-out (PLCM) of products
• Provide analysis of business performance, brand perception, and other drivers of future brand performance. Define mitigating actions to deliver on strategy.
• Partner with divisional resources to develop portfolio through new product development, line extensions, and M&A activity
• In partnership with Education Manager, identify internal training needs and create relevant content and training programs
• Create Pan European, scalable customer engagement events such as facility tours/events/congresses, hands-on opportunities, and medical education programs
• Manage branding, messaging, positioning, and pricing of assigned brands based on market, customer, and competitive insights
• Take the lead in developing KOL’s for the brand
• With support from the Manager coordinate the HCP academy plans and execute in line with the power brand strategy

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of work experience required
• MBA preferred
• 5+ years medical device or marketing experience preferred
• 2+ years of people management experience preferred

About Stryker

Our benefits:

• 12 paid holidays annually

• Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

• Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

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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.

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