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A Day in the Life

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader of Marketing to oversee and drive the execution of marketing strategies and strengthen our market leadership across the customer segments through multiple channels in India. This individual will be responsible for ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives while managing the teams to deliver high-impact marketing programs. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Strategy Execution: Ensure that all marketing campaigns and initiatives are aligned with the overall business strategy and objectives defined and cascaded by marketing strategic pillars based on the market segmentation. Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans. Maintain a focus on mid to long-term growth while balancing short-term execution demands.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Maintain a deep understanding of the target audience and customer needs in India, ensuring all marketing efforts are tailored to drive customer engagement and satisfaction. Continuously assess and adjust strategies based on customer feedback and market insights to ensure campaigns resonate with key audiences.
• Strategic Collaboration and Stakeholder Influence: Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Enablers, Commercial Teams and Functions. Collaborate across the board to ensure seamless execution of integrated marketing campaigns. Influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and buy-in for marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Resourcefulness and Problem Solving: Demonstrate resourcefulness in overcoming challenges and navigating obstacles, from tight budgets to shifting timelines. Lead the team in creative problem-solving, offering innovative solutions to improve campaign effectiveness and efficiency.
• Agility and Change Management: Lead the marketing team through changes in strategy, priorities, or market conditions. Adapt quickly to changes in market trends, competitor activity, and business objectives while keeping the team aligned and focused. Ensure continuous improvement through feedback loops and adaptability in approach.
• Communication and Transparency: Maintain clear, transparent, and consistent communication with all team members and stakeholders. Provide regular updates on campaign progress, challenges, and successes, ensuring alignment and visibility across functions. Foster an environment where open feedback and collaborative problem-solving are encouraged.

Required Knowledge and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree as a minimum and 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles in Commercial Functions: Marketing, Strategic Accounts, Country Leadership, Business, with a focus on execution and cross-functional collaboration.
• 7+ years of managerial experience with proven track record in performance management, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven track record of delivering business objectives and high-impact marketing campaigns that drive measurable results.
• Strong decision-making, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of customer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, foster innovation, and solve complex challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here