Sr. Manager, Marketing, Education & Training

Medtronic; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare technology company is seeking a Marketing Manager to plan, design, and execute marketing programs. This position offers a chance to work with defined products, leading to growth and innovation in patient care. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of relevant experience, including management, ideally in medical device marketing. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits supporting career and life stages

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years in management, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Proven experience in medical device marketing, market research, sales, or advertising.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute marketing programs for Medtronic products.
• Guide daily activities of the marketing and care teams.
• Develop market requirements for specific products or product lines.
• Lead product planning, launches, management, and research.
• Engage product managers to identify marketing opportunities.
• Report complaints and adverse reactions.

Skills

Strong analytical and results-oriented mindset

Decisive leadership with minimal supervision

Market research, analytics, and business acumen

Excellent communication skills

High integrity in management practices

Innovative thinking in clinical and technical areas

Multi-tasking and prioritization skills

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Self-confidence and visibility within the organization

Bilingual in English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Main Purpose of Job:
Plan, design, and execute marketing programs to preserve, develop, and grow defined Medtronic products. Collaborate with customers, field sales, and management to understand the market, competitive strategies, and product opportunities.

Guide the daily activities of the marketing and Medtronic Care teams, ensuring marketing objectives are met. Provide guidance and foster talent development.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business, which is being separated to promote growth and innovation. This separation aims to enable greater speed, agility, and innovation, with increased investments to enhance patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop market requirements for specific products or product lines.
• Lead and coordinate product planning, launches, management, market development, and research.
• Engage with product managers to identify marketing opportunities.
• Recommend actions, plan projects, estimate costs, and manage projects to completion.
• Identify unmet customer needs and new business opportunities, guiding products from idea to market.
• Coordinate marketing activities across regions to increase teamwork and partnerships.
• Manage trade shows, website development, e-commerce strategies, and marketing campaigns.
• Report complaints and adverse reactions.
• Lead marketing planning, process improvements, and ensure successful execution within budget and timelines.
• Recruit, develop, and retain marketing talent through coaching and performance management.
• Lead annual and strategic marketing planning and quarterly reviews.
• Lead market research and analysis to identify opportunities, monitor competition, and adjust strategies.
• Establish metrics and track performance.
• Implement remote sales models and digital marketing strategies to support growth.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage portfolio responsibilities such as pricing, promotion, demand planning, and product launches.
• Build strong relationships with global and regional marketing leaders.
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize synergies.
• Perform additional activities as needed to manage the portfolio.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Job Experience

At least 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years in management, or 5 years with an advanced degree. Proven experience in medical device marketing, market research, sales, or advertising.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and results-oriented mindset.
• Decisive leadership with minimal supervision.
• Market research, analytics, and business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High integrity in management practices.
• Innovative thinking in clinical and technical areas.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Self-confidence and visibility within the organization.
• Bilingual in English/French is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Business, preferably marketing.
• Knowledge of healthcare payers, patient advocacy, and health ministries.
• Experience in medical device sales.
• Bilingualism (English/French).

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel 30-40%. Office work involves mobility, computer use, and communication. Accommodations available for disabilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, supporting career and life stages.

About Medtronic

Leading global healthcare technology company committed to innovation and improving lives. Over 95,000 employees worldwide, dedicated to solving health problems through engineering and research. Learn more here.