Sr. Marketing Manager Joint Repair, Emerging Markets

Smith+Nephew; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Provident fund

Share save options

Flexible vacation

Paid holidays

Volunteering hours

Medical aid

Wellness program

Hybrid working

Mentorship training

Job summary

Smith Nephew in Dubai (UAE) seeks an experienced Senior Marketing Manager, Joint Repair, to drive growth across Emerging Markets with regional, global and in-country teams. You will shape go-to-market strategies, manage product launches, develop multichannel campaigns, and provide tools and training to sales teams while engaging key customers and KOLs.

You will use market insights and performance data to identify opportunities, build compelling business cases and lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or life sciences; MBA an advantage
• 5–7 years in Medical Devices Marketing or medical industry
• Experience in orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, arthroscopy preferred
• Strong track record in product launches, marketing strategy, market research and regional/international business

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into sustainable growth across Emerging Markets.
• Collaborate with regional, global and in-country teams to identify opportunities and build marketing plans.
• Shape go-to-market strategies and coordinate launches across the region.
• Develop multichannel campaigns and provide tools, evidence and training to sales teams.
• Engage key customers and KOLs to inform plans and educational initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and performance to guide decisions and growth opportunities.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Orthopedics experience

Product launches

Market research

Strategic planning

Multichannel marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

MBA (advantage)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Neu we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you an experienced Sports Medicine marketing leader ready to shape the growth of our Joint Repair portfolio across Emerging Markets? Based in Dubai, UAE, this is an opportunity to combine strategic marketing expertise, market development and customer insight to help grow our Shoulder and Hip Repair portfolio across a diverse international region.

What will you be doing?

As Senior Marketing Manager, Joint Repair, you will help turn strategy into sustainable growth across Emerging Markets. You will work closely with regional, global and in country teams to understand market needs, identify opportunities and build marketing plans that strengthen our Joint Repair business.

A major focus will be bringing products successfully to market. You will assess opportunities, develop positioning and messaging, shape go to market strategies and coordinate launches across the region. Alongside this, you will develop multichannel marketing campaigns, support sales teams with effective tools, evidence and training, and work with key customers and local KOLs to inform plans and educational initiatives.

You will use market research, customer feedback, commercial performance and market trends to guide decisions and identify new growth opportunities. From managing marketing budgets and pricing to building business cases for strategic projects, you will bring together commercial insight and deep Sports Medicine knowledge to help Emerging Markets achieve its financial and market development goals.

The role requires up to 40% travel.

What will you need to be successful?

Success will come from combining strong strategic marketing skills with genuine expertise in Sports Medicine. You will be comfortable operating across countries and functions, translating market and customer insight into clear priorities and building trusted relationships with commercial teams, customers and other stakeholders.

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, business administration or life sciences. A master's degree or MBA would be an advantage.
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in Medical Devices Marketing or the medical industry, with experience in orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, particularly Arthroscopy, required.
• Strong experience across product launches, marketing strategy, market research, business development and regional or international business. Experience in sales force effectiveness and key account management would be advantageous.
• Extensive, current Sports Medicine knowledge, combined with strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and leadership skills. You must be able to communicate effectively in English and present and demonstrate products to a variety of audiences.

You. Unlimited.

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• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Your Future: Annual Performance Bonus and Provident Fund Scheme, Share Save Options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

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