Global Marketing Manager - Andover

smithnephew; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

401k Plus Program

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Community Service Day

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in Andover, USA, seeks a highly strategic Global Market Manager to shape the Arthroscopy portfolio. You will own global product plans, drive lifecycle management, and partner with regional teams to accelerate adoption.

You will translate customer insights into product requirements, build business cases, and influence senior stakeholders within a global, cross-functional network. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong communication, and approximately 20–30% travel, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience, majority in medical devices.
• At least 3 years in marketing, preferably orthopedics.
• Proven ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical capability and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Global Portfolio Strategy for long-term growth.
• Develop and own Global Product Plan including pipeline prioritization and lifecycle management.
• Identify unmet clinical needs, trends, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy.
• Lead global marketing in New Product Development, translating insights into product requirements.
• Define product positioning and value propositions for global growth.
• Build business cases, financial models, and market forecasts for investments.
• Partner with regional/country marketing to execute strategies and drive adoption.
• Support downstream marketing with campaigns, training, and sales enablement.
• Coordinate with Demand Planning for forecast accuracy and supply alignment.
• Engage with customers and key opinion leaders through labs, tradeshows, site visits for feedback.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We are seeking a highly strategic Global Market Manager to help shape the future of our Arthroscopy portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to influence global portfolio strategy, drive innovation, and bring differentiated solutions to patients around the world. Based in Andover, US, you will work at the center of a global, cross functional network with real impact on long term franchise growth.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the development and execution of the Global Portfolio Strategy to drive long term franchise growth
• Developing and owning the Global Product Plan including pipeline prioritization, new product introductions, indication expansion, and lifecycle management
• Identifying unmet clinical needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics to inform innovation and strategy
• Acting as the global marketing lead throughout the New Product Development process, translating customer insights into clear product and commercialization requirements
• Defining product positioning and value propositions to support global growth and differentiation
• Building business cases, financial models, and market forecasts to support investment decisions
• Partnering closely with regional and country marketing teams to execute global strategies and drive adoption
• Supporting downstream marketing teams with campaigns, training, and sales enablement
• Working with Demand Planning to ensure forecast accuracy, supply alignment, and effective lifecycle management
• Engaging directly with customers and key opinion leaders through labs, tradeshows, and site visits to integrate feedback into strategy and development

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree required
• A minimum of 5 years of commercial experience, with the majority within the medical device industry
• At least 3 years of marketing experience, preferably within orthopaedics
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, global, cross functional environment
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and financial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong customer focus with demonstrated success building relationships with key opinion leaders and internal partners
• Results oriented mindset with high levels of initiative and accountability
• Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 30 percent

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $106,500 - 159,500 USD annually (or hourly) The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.