Digital Growth & Brand Manager

Smartstart South Africa; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 648,000 - 776,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Marketing Specialist for Neurosurgery & ENT to drive adoption of enabling technologies across Central and South Africa. The role offers up to 50% travel and flexible work arrangements.

You will translate complex innovations into compelling messages, develop integrated plans for product launches, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and clinical teams to ensure compliant, market-ready materials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Seven+ years experience with capital equipment, preferably medical devices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Experience in regional marketing and regulatory compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing plans for Central and South Africa to support launches and growth.
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to align messaging across the region.
• Identify regional trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy.
• Create and manage marketing collateral and digital content highlighting product value.
• Support the development of customer presentations, case studies, and testimonials.
• Participate in cross-functional launch teams for successful commercialization.
• Gather regional market intelligence and report insights to leadership.
• Ensure all marketing materials comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital marketing tools

Job description

Senior Marketing Specialist, Neurosurgery & ENT

Flexible Work Arrangement
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Full time
R63771

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Join Medtronic as a Senior Marketing Specialist to help drive the adoption of ENT, Cranial & Spinal enabling technologies across Central and South Africa. This role offers flexible working and requires up to 50% travel to support marketing initiatives, customer events and market development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical innovations into impactful messaging, while ensuring quality and compliance. At Medtronic, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, develop your career, and help advance healthcare with a global leader in medical technology.

• Develop and execute integrated marketing plans tailored for Central and South Africa to support product launches, market development, and portfolio growth
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local marketing, sales, and clinical teams to ensure messaging alignment across the region
• Identify regional market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy and tactical plans
• Create and manage marketing collateral, sales tools, digital content, and educational materials highlighting the value of capital equipment such as StealthStation(Medtronic's advanced surgical navigation system that enhances precision in ENT, cranial and spinal procedures), O-arm, NIM Vital, Visualase, Midas Rex etc.
• Support the development of customer-facing presentations, case studies, and testimonials
• Participate in cross-functional launch teams to ensure successful commercialization of new products and features
• Gather and analyze regional market intelligence, providing regular reports and insights to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure all marketing materials and activities comply with regulatory requirements and Medtronic's quality standards

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience working with capital equipment, preferably in medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional, and multicultural environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital marketing tools
• Experience with surgical or enabling technologies in neurosurgery, ENT or orthopedic surgery, an advanced degree in business, engineering, or healthcare-related discipline, familiarity with industry regulations and compliance messaging, and experience in a regional marketing role are desirable and will be considered an advantage.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.