Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Medical Education | EMEA

Stryker European Operations Limited - Dutch Branch Office; Duisburg; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading medical technology company in Duisburg is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Medical Education. This senior leadership role involves defining the European Medical Education strategy and engaging with clinical partners. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence within a matrix organization. This position offers hybrid working flexibility and requires travel across Europe.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and complex initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix organization.

Aufgaben

• Drive the European physician and industry engagement strategy.
• Lead a high-performing Medical Education team.
• Foster collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales Training.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

About the role

The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Medical Education is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and advancing Stryker’s European Medical Education strategy and external clinical partnerships.

This role combines strategic leadership, people management, and high‑level stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will shape the direction of industry engagement strategy, strengthening relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific societies, and ensure strong alignment across global, regional, and divisional teams.

The position requires a strong ability to operate in a complex, matrix environment and to influence senior stakeholders across the organization and externally.

Neurovascular portfolio :

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and drive the European physician and industry engagement strategy, alongside Educational needs in alignment with global objectives.

Translate long‑term strategy into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes.

Analyze evolving market dynamics, competitive trends, and customer needs to inform decision‑making.

Actively contribute to the development of mid‑and long‑term strategic vision.

Strategic Partnerships & KOL Engagement

Develop, maintain, and elevate a robust European network of key opinion leaders.

Establish and strengthen partnerships with scientific societies, research institutions, and leading clinicians.

Ensure KOL engagement supports high‑quality, compliant, and impactful education programs.

Provide clinical and scientific leadership to support credibility and effective influence.

Medical Education Program Excellence

Set direction for the Medical Education program portfolio, including platforms, content, and delivery models.

Drive continuous improvement in the design, quality, and efficacy of education offerings.

Define and monitor performance metrics, analyze results, and implement improvement plans.

Establish Medical Education communication strategies aligned with global frameworks.

People Leadership

Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing Medical Education team.

Drive performance through clear priorities, structured processes, and effective workload management.

Recruit, develop, and retain talent to support future organizational needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance

Foster strong collaboration with Product Marketing, Sales Training, Commercial, and Medical Education stakeholders.

Communicate strategy effectively to gain alignment across regional and global teams.

Manage budgets, evaluate return on investment, and prioritize future initiatives.

Share best practices to support product adoption and improved patient outcomes across Stryker.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix organization
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• 7+ years of experience in medical devices and / or Medical Education
• 4+ years of people management experience
• Experience working across regions within a multinational organization
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in parallel and deliver against timelines

Additional Information

Europe-wide role with location flexibility

Travel required

Travel Percentage : None