Manager, Strategy & Business Development, APAC Neurovascular (KISA)

Stryker Corporation; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Singapore seeks a strategic Manager, Business Development & Strategy to drive growth in the KISA region. You will partner with regional and global stakeholders to shape growth strategies, evaluate opportunities, and support execution of strategic priorities.

The role requires 7+ years in strategy or business development within MedTech or healthcare, with strong analytics, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, corporate development, M&A, or business transformation, ideally within MedTech, Life Sciences, or Healthcare sectors.
• Experience driving complex regional projects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into strategic recommendations.
• Experience evaluating growth opportunities and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide market insights and strategic input from the KISA region to help shape APAC and Global Neurovascular strategies.
• Support the Director in developing and executing country growth strategies across the KISA region.
• Analyze business performance, market data, and industry insights to support strategic priorities and growth initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue growth opportunities, including strategic partnerships and acquisitions across KISA.
• Support due diligence activities, integration planning, and execution for newly acquired or partnered businesses.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support business development initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and trust across global and local teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and regional market dynamics to support product launches and NPD planning.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Summary: Reporting to the Director, Business Excellence, APAC Neurovascular, the Manager, Business Development & Strategy will support strategic growth initiatives across the KISA region (Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia). The incumbent will partner with regional and global stakeholders to shape growth strategies, evaluate business development opportunities, generate market insights, and support the execution of strategic priorities.

What You Will Do

• Strategy
  • Provide market insights and strategic input from the KISA region (Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia) to help shape APAC and Global Neurovascular strategies, ensuring regional perspectives are represented in key business decisions.
  • Support the Director, Business Excellence, APAC Neurovascular, in developing and executing country growth strategies across the KISA region.
  • Analyze business performance, market data, and industry insights to support the development of strategic priorities and growth initiatives.
• Business Development and Integration
  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue growth opportunities, including strategic partnerships and acquisitions across the KISA region, in alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
  • Support due diligence activities, integration planning, and execution for newly acquired or partnered businesses.
  • Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support business development initiatives.
  • Foster collaboration and trust across global and local commercial and business development teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Industry Knowledge
  • Monitor the competitive landscape, industry trends, and market activities across KISA markets.
  • Collaborate with regional and country leaders, as well as cross-functional teams, to support product launches and optimize New Product Development (NPD) portfolio planning and timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, corporate development, M&A, or business transformation, ideally within the MedTech, Life Sciences, or Healthcare sectors.
• Experience driving complex regional projects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into strategic recommendations.
• Experience evaluating growth opportunities and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of healthcare and MedTech market dynamics across the KISA region.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, strategic partnerships, due diligence, or post-merger integration activities.
• Familiarity with APAC healthcare regulatory environments and market access considerations.
• Experience working in a regional or global role with diverse, multicultural teams.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Travel Percentage: 40%