Manager, Marketing EEMEA Extremities

Stryker EMEA Supply Chain Services B.V; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology firm seeks a Marketing Manager EEMEA for their Extremities portfolio. This dynamic role involves leading marketing strategies, managing a team, and enhancing market leadership through collaboration with sales and strategic partners. Candidates should have over 10 years of marketing experience, including management expertise, preferably in MedTech or B2B healthcare. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and requires strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder management. Travel may be required up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of marketing experience, with 3+ years in a management role.
• Experience in MedTech or B2B healthcare demonstrating growth.
• Full management experience with team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing plans' development and execution.
• Drive product positioning, launches, and lifecycle management.
• Manage and develop marketing teams with clear objectives.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or medical/pharma background

Job description

Work Flexibility : Hybrid

We are looking for a passionate and strategic Marketing Manager EEMEA - Extremities who is ready to make a real impact. In this high-visibility role, you will shape the growth of a key portfolio, lead a talented team, and drive innovative marketing initiatives across a diverse and fast-growing region. You will work closely with sales, distributors, global marketing and top surgeons to strengthen our market leadership and bring meaningful solutions to patients.

What you will do

• Lead the development and execution of marketing plans aligned with country, regional and global strategies.
• Drive market analysis, competitive insights, product positioning, launches and lifecycle management for the Extremities portfolio.
• Partner with Country Managers, Business Development Managers and sales teams to define priorities, support commercial execution and strengthen customer engagement.
• Manage, coach and develop Product Managers and Marketing Specialists, setting clear objectives and ensuring strong performance.
• Develop impactful marketing tools, promotional materials, training programs and digital content to support sales effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with surgeons, customers and KOLs to reinforce Stryker’s market leadership.
• Ensure high-quality execution of events, congresses and marketing activities, including budget management and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with EEMEA central marketing and global teams to align strategies and share market intelligence.

What you need

• 10+ years of marketing experience, including at least 3 years in a Marketing Manager role.
• Background in MedTech or B2B healthcare with a proven track record of driving growth.
• Full management experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong strategic mindset, analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English
• Medical / pharma background or MBA is a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• High integrity, strong organizational skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Travel Percentage : 50%