Senior Manager KOL & Society Partnerships, Neurovascular | EMEA

Stryker Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Medical Education for a senior leadership role. This position focuses on shaping the European Medical Education strategy and engaging with industry stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive educational initiatives, manage a high-performing team, and collaborate cross-functionally. A Bachelor's degree and significant experience in similar roles are required. The candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills, with an emphasis on strategic partner engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and drive European physician and industry engagement strategy.
• Develop and maintain key opinion leader network.
• Set direction for Medical Education program portfolio.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders across functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Amsterdam preferred – EMEA flexible

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. Thesuccessful candidate will shape the direction of industry engagementstrategy, strengthening relationships withkey opinion leaders and scientific societies, and ensure strong alignment across global, regional, anddivisional 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: Neurovascular | Stryker

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 effectiveness 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