Senior Product Manager, Neurovascular | Italy

Overview

Work Flexibility: Field-based

Location: Any major city in Italy

The opportunity: Stryker is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead our Neurovascular marketing strategy in Italy, while collaborating with colleagues across Europe. This is a high-impact role where you'll combine deep local expertise with international exposure, driving product launches, shaping strategies, and supporting clinicians in their mission to save lives.

Responsibilities

• Market & Customer Insights
  • Conduct competitive analysis and monitor market dynamics.
  • Gather and interpret insights from clinicians, KOLs, and hospital stakeholders to shape the value proposition.
  • Identify unmet or emerging needs and propose innovative solutions.
• Strategy & Marketing Planning
  • Develop strategic plans, annual marketing plans, and product launch strategies.
  • Translate strategy into concrete marketing activities and tactics.
  • Forecast budgets and resources, and justify key investments.
• Value Proposition & Brand Positioning
  • Define segmentation, targeting, and positioning for the Italian market.
  • Build and communicate clear value propositions supported by clinical and economic evidence.
  • Act as brand steward, ensuring alignment with European and global strategy.
• KOL Management & Evidence Generation
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and thought leaders.
  • Leverage clinical and economic evidence to support marketing initiatives.
• Sales Enablement & Training
  • Support the sales team with technical knowledge, messaging, and training materials.
  • Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Ensure alignment of Italian sales efforts with international priorities.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor and inspire colleagues, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
  • Work closely with the EMEA team and local Italian stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
  • Demonstrate accountability, financial acumen, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 6+ years of work experience, including at least 2 years in marketing.
  • Fluent in English and Italian.
  • Strong knowledge of the Italian healthcare ecosystem (systems, paperwork, stakeholders).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA preferred.
  • MedTech or neurovascular experience desirable (not mandatory).
  • Experience in marketing and/or sales in the healthcare sector.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

What we offer

• Impact & visibility - Be the strategic voice for Italy within an international team.
• Growth & development - Clear career paths into Sales Management in Italy or International Marketing roles.
• Training & learning - Structured onboarding and training, including international programs in Amsterdam and local support in Italy.
• Team spirit - Join a dynamic and collaborative European team that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation.

Travel Percentage: 30%