Senior Brand Marketing Associate | Neurosurgical, Europe

The Job’s Mission:

As Senior Brand Marketing Associate, you will play a key role in the marketing and commercialization initiatives for Stryker’s Neurosurgical product portfolio in Europe – towards the further growth of our business. You will develop strong customer relationships, support and collaborate closely with in-country Sales and Marketing colleagues as well as with other stakeholders. Find out more about our Neurosurgical product portfolio via: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/nse.html

This role can be based in any of our European locations – we offer workplace flexibility with a hybrid work model. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading medical technology organizations in our mission of making healthcare better!

What you will do:

• In your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase with product and clinical trainings to learn about our portfolio and build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide support to Brand/Marketing Managers in the development of the marketing plan and in the execution of marketing initiatives.
• Develop roadmaps, support in new product launches and drive central/local tactics, actions and campaigns towards business results.
• Sales enablement: assist in the creation of sales tools, materials and training – as well as in addressing sales inquiries, etc.
• In collaboration with Education Manager, identify education and brand experience opportunities for both internal and external audiences to increase brand perception and value.
• Support in the creation of customer engagement events such as facility tours/events/congresses, hands-on opportunities, etc.
• Develop trust and strong relationships with local marketers, sales professionals, internal stakeholders, customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Perform sales and marketing analysis, gather internal and external market insights, trends etc. for continuous improvement of our marketing activities.
• Travel percentage: 30%, as this position involves customer-facing activities and sales support in the field.
  
  

What you need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Sciences or related).
• 2+ years of work experience is required.
• Ability to accurately and effectively manage (marketing) projects to ensure timely outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal communications, persuasion and presentation skills – with fluency in spoken and written English. An additional European language would be an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and to also establish relationships/work in collaboration with others.
• Ability to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies.
• Impeccable work ethics & integrity in managing confidential information.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
  
  

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in areas such as Marketing, Product/Brand Management or Sales within industries such as MedTech, BioTech, Pharmaceuticals or related is preferred.
• MBA is preferred.
  
  

What we offer:

• Flat hierarchies and a culture committed 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.
• Collaborative and inclusive environment: join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.
• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.
  
  

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 150 million patients annually.