Product Support Specialist, Trauma - North East

Stryker UK Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Tees Valley is seeking a Clinical Product Support Specialist. You will provide on-site guidance during surgeries and promote products to orthopedic surgeons. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong aptitude for learning, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a valid UK driver's license and a willingness to travel frequently, with 90% travel expected. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

In-house product training program

Mobile phone

Laptop

Onsite gym

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Valid UK driver's license is required.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends is essential.
• An interest in anatomy and physiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical product support and training during surgical procedures.
• Develop rapport with customers and understand their needs.
• Achieve sales results in line with the annual sales target.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Aptitude for learning

Analytical and planning skills

Strong teamwork and networking skills

Flexible approach to work

Tech savvy and minded

Experience in theatre

Tools

MS Office

CRM-Tool

Job description

Work Flexibility: Field-based

Why join Stryker?

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading medical device organisations? Our aim is to make a difference to patients’ lives every day, delivering innovative products and technology to make healthcare better. We are committed to advancing healthcare. We have never been afraid to push forward and navigate the best paths for our clients and patients.

In this role you will develop the skills and certifications necessary to optimally perform in this technical and clinical role. Gain hands‑on training and experience on the use of Stryker’s products, specific to Trauma portfolio including: Nailing (Gamma 4 & T2 / T2 Alpha), Plating and External Fixation to ensure successful surgical outcomes.

Provides clinical product support to all end users and on-site guidance and assistance during surgical procedures. Resolves technical product and service issues as needed. Provides training, ongoing in‑services, and customer education to assigned accounts.

To mission is to grow Stryker's Trauma & Extremities business by promoting clinical products to Orthopaedic Surgeons and optimizing customer service, growing existing accounts through technical expertise.

Responsibilities:

Always demonstrate outstanding ethics. Treats customers and employees with respect, represents the company in the best possible light.

Communicate essential benefits of products and their clinical applications.

Act with integrity and reactively delivers on commitments within the required timescales.

Construct a basic business plan with input from mentor / manager. Daily, weekly, and monthly planning decided in partnership with mentor and RSM.

Develop rapport. Understand the importance of relationships in selling. Using open questioning techniques to ascertain customer's needs and has good working knowledge of key brands to open opportunities for the sales team to sell. Uses customer troubleshooting opportunities to grow and protect the business.

Understand that there are multiple stakeholders in the decision‑making process and asks appropriate questions to identify the stakeholders.

Achieve sales results in line with the annual sales target and KPI metrics.

Support / maintenance of existing customers to maintain customer satisfaction / quality and collaboration with the Sales Team and other departments.

Market observations to strengthen own position and constant analysis of responsible area.

Address challenges with the customer and develop solutions (with support of RSM / Sales Team).

Participate in in‑house meetings to discuss organizational, development, and business issues and enhance relevant knowledge and skills.

Administration of IT based customer database / CRM‑Tool.

Clinical / Technical Expertise

Serve as front‑line clinical and technical support to surgeons and hospital staff before, during and after surgical procedures.

Educate surgeons and staff on the clinical benefits of the enabling technology and best practices with confidence, enthusiasm and respect.

Complete 101 and 201 training and develop an understanding of all basic manual procedures.

Develop ability to competently cover complex primary and revision procedures.

What you need?

Excellent communication skills

Aptitude for learning

Analytical and planning skills

Flexible approach to work to adapt to changes

Strong teamwork and networking skills

Computer skills, MS Office

Tech savvy and minded

Experience of working in theatre would be beneficial

Willingness to travel and occasional weekend work

Positive attitude, a "can do" solution orientated approach to succeed

Goal Orientated, to thrive in this fast‑paced environment you will stop at nothing to ensure you achieve your goals, keeping the patient / customer and their requirements squarely in focus, we want people who deliver safe and robust solutions

High Ethics & Integrity, we want you to win in the right way, that’s a fundamental building block of Stryker’s vision of being the most admired company in healthcare

An interest in anatomy and physiology

Valid UK drivers license

What do we offer in return?

Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career

In‑house product training program

Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients

A winning team driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results

Coworkers committed to achieving more and winning the right way

A comprehensive total rewards package

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; onsite gym's and restaurants; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities

In line with the requirements of the role, you will also receive a mobile phone, iPad, laptop, and company car or car allowance

Who are we?

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.

Travel Percentage : 90%