Work Flexibility: Hybrid

This role is responsible for shaping and executing the strategic marketing direction for Stryker’s Total Joint Power Tools portfolio while leading and developing a high-performing marketing team. The ideal candidate will combine market expertise, competitive insight, and cross-functional leadership to drive growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving surgical landscape. Acting as the voice of the customer, this individual will analyze market dynamics, identify emerging opportunities, and translate data-driven insights into actionable portfolio and product strategies. As a people leader, they will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and strategic thinking—partnering closely with R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams to guide new product development, optimize lifecycle management, and strengthen Stryker’s competitive positioning through evidence-based differentiation and customer engagement.

What you will do

• Lead competitive intelligence, anticipating future market shifts and proactively adapting strategy.
• Drive market penetration and optimize offerings to meet evolving customer and business needs.
• Build and sustain relationships with key opinion leaders to inform strategy and strengthen market position.
• Translate customer insights and market research into actionable strategies and new product opportunities.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from development through launch and obsolescence.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams to align on innovation and evidence generation.
• Guide portfolio and brand architecture strategy to ensure organizational alignment and long-term growth.
• Lead market segmentation and forecasting to identify and capture new business opportunities.
• Manage pricing strategy and ensure alignment with financial goals and competitive positioning.
• Monitor and evaluate marketing effectiveness, establishing best practices for performance analysis and budget optimization.

What You Need (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of full time work experience required

What You Need (Preferred)

• MBA preferred
• 7+ years medical device or marketing/sales experience preferred
• 4+ years of people management experience preferred

Travel Percentage: 30%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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