Senior Product Manager, Upper Extremities, UK&I - 12 month FTC

Work Flexibility: Field-based 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. What you will be doing? At Stryker we look for talented, highly motivated leaders who will be responsible and accountable for driving profitable growth of our business through an engaged sales team whilst developing our culture of integrity, accountability, people, performance. It is imperative that our Sales and Marketing functions are aligned on our Annual Marketing Plan and effort is simultaneously applied to achieving our prioritised growth opportunities.  The Senior Product Manager will be the local leader of the Upper Extremities portfolio, reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Marketing Extremities EMEA. They will be responsible for planning, executing and tracking the translation of the central marketing strategy into the local marketing strategy, in close collaboration with the Marketing Associates, Brand managers and the Business Unit Manager Extremities UK&I. We are seeking a Senior Product Manager with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and the talent to influence internal and external stakeholders.  This national role covers an extensive portfolio, and the workload will require the candidate to engage members of the Sales team to participate in projects.  Therefore, the suitable candidate will be able to engage and coach individuals from the Sales team with ambition to take on more responsibility and manage activities that they undertake. Candidates with prior medical marketing experience, orthopaedic and shoulder joint knowledge, strong business acumen and the ability to show leadership to the sales team are encouraged to apply. We help to change people's lives through teamwork, dedication and innovative technology. We care about our customers, patients and each other which is why we are consistently recognized as a great place to work. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will fit in with our team and truly want to make a difference. This role will require UK national travel and to stay away from home overnight on a regular basis for customer visits, conferences and educational events. This person will be based from home however, regular visits to the head office in Newbury will be expected and occasional international travel.

Local Marketing Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute a localized marketing strategy aligned with the central strategy to ensure effective market penetration and product positioning. Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for local marketing initiatives and measure performance to drive continuous improvements. AMP Development & Commercialization: Create and execute a localized Annual Marketing Plan (AMP) in line with the global AMP, focusing on new product launches, and local commercialization strategies. Align the marketing plan with key organizational stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution and mutual support. Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence: Continuously gather and analyse market insights, customer feedback, and competitor activities to adjust the marketing strategy as needed. Share insights across the organization to refine products and strategies, ensuring the company remains competitive and responsive to market needs. Business Performance Monitoring: Monitor the business performance, analysing key metrics to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement. Provide actionable recommendations to enhance growth, market share, and customer satisfaction. Industry Engagement & Event Participation: Actively participate in local congresses, industry events, and conferences to stay informed on industry trends, new