Portfolio Manager, Global Upstream Marketing - Trauma

Work Flexibility: HybridThe Portfolio Manager, Trauma, serves as the end-to-end owner of strategic product initiatives, driving projects from concept through commercialization. This individual is responsible for independently setting direction using established marketing principles and frameworks, while partnering closely with surgeon customers to gain deep clinical insights and understand the context behind critical product and business decisions.The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional partners, particularly R&D, to define product strategy, align on priorities, and successfully execute development plans. In addition, the Portfolio Manager must effectively communicate vision and strategy across the organization, build enthusiasm for new opportunities, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and generate alignment and buy-in to drive successful outcomes.This role is based in Mahwah, NJ. You will travel 20% of the time to domestic and international locations.What you will doResearch features and benefits and how they translate to value for a specific productUtilize processes and resources to gather competitive/market intelligenceUnderstand the needs of customers and patients and create a compelling value propositionUnderstand customer need and builds value propositionEffectively use and interpret qualitative and quantitative researchUtilize market research and third-party data to identify key industry trendsCollaborate cross-departmentally to participate in the new product development (NPDP) processUnderstand new product development process and its effect on the businessBuild financial business case model to support new product development funding and product return on investmentCollaborate with Product Marketing to build new product launch plan from Project Business Case ModelLeverage core competencies and the strategic assets of the organization to maximize new product development and launch planningPartner with Clinical Affairs to propose research objectives for evidence generation (Clinical studies, research papers, etc.)Partner with Product Marketing to develop a publication and messaging strategy that aligns with clinical evidenceUnderstand the costs of acquiring new customers vs. retaining current customers.Understand potential sources of new volume within current customer segment or outside of the current segment and the financial tradeoffs for pursuing eachAssist in the development of sales tools and channel communicationResearch key factors, measurements and variables used in forecastingExecute a product lifecycle management (PLCM) plan as it relates to the overall business and launch strategyCreate and communicate a value propositionDevelop pricing consistent with the Marketing Strategy and brand positioningAssist in the development of new marketing channels and toolsDocument performance criteria used for evaluating business trends and activitiesRequiredBachelor's degree required in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Sciences, or related field.4+ years of experience in upstream marketing, product management, product planning, strategic marketing, commercial strategy, new product development, innovation management, healthcare consulting, or related healthcare/medical device business functionsPreferredMBA or advanced degree preferred (Marketing, Business, Healthcare Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Clinical Sciences).2+ years of medical device, healthcare technology, orthopedic, surgical, spine, trauma, sports medicine, robotics, capital equipment, or healthcare marketing experienceExperience leading products through the New Product Development Process (NPDP)Experience gathering Voice of Customer (VOC) insights from physicians, surgeons, healthcare professionals, and key opinion leaders (KOLs)Experience partnering with R&D to define product requirements and commercialization strategyExperience developing product roadmaps and business cases Ability to independently define product strategy and project direction   United States of America Pay Ranges:US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD AnnualView the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.   Travel Percentage: 20%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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