Manager, Downstream Marketing - Michigan, Portage 1941 Stryker Way

Who we want

• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.

• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.

• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.

• Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do

The Downstream Marketing Manager is responsible for developing annual marketing strategies for Interventional Pain and Interventional Oncology, the two fastest-growing portfolios at IVS!  This individual will lead a team of three direct reports and will work cross-functionally to commercialize new products and deliver portfolio growth.

• Lead the team responsible for the product or portfolio strategy.

• Guide others to deconstruct and extract the strategy from a well-written marketing plan.

• Coach others on the market positioning and strengths/weaknesses of key competitors.

• Share marketing intelligence and information with the team.

• Establish pricing strategy, including contract pricing.

• Coach others on how to utilize the product or portfolio structure to maximize brand equity.

• Demonstrate financial acumen.

• Develop an effective KPI strategy for the business.

• Supervise others in their use of data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.

• Lead a team of professionals: develop employees, which includes hiring, communicating company policies, coaching and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures.

• Promote an environment that fosters personal growth and development.

• Hold team accountable to deliver high-quality results with passion, energy, and drive to meet business priorities.

• Collaborate and influence others on cross-functional teams, advancing partnerships to achieve business objectives.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree required

• MBA preferred

• 8+ years of work experience required

• 2+ years of people leadership preferred