Marketing - Manager

Stryker; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive product strategy and team development in the medical device sector. This role emphasizes talent development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in marketing, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in managing teams effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values personal growth and fosters a collaborative work environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in medical device or marketing/sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for product strategy and marketing plans.
• Coach team members on market positioning and competitive analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Flexibility: Field-based

Who we want:
• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.
• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do:
• Lead the team responsible for the product or portfolio strategy
• Guide others to deconstruct and extract the strategy from a well-written marketing plan
• Coach others on the market positioning and strengths/weaknesses of key competitors
• Share marketing intelligence and information with team
• Establish pricing strategy, including contract pricing
• Coach others on how to utilize the product or portfolio structure to maximize brand equity
• Demonstrate financial acumen
• Develop an effective KPI strategy for the business
• Supervise others in their use of data collection, analysis, and reporting tools
• Lead a team of professionals: develop employees, which includes hiring, communicating company policies, coaching and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures
• Promote an environment that fosters personal growth and development
• Hold team accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy, and drive to meet business priorities
• Collaborate and influence others on cross-functional teams, advancing partnerships to achieve business objectives

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of work experience required

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
• MBA preferred
• 7+ years medical device or marketing/sales experience preferred
• 2+ years of people management experience preferred
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
• Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
• Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Travel Percentage: 30%