Stryker

Associate Brand Manager- Orthopaedic Instruments

Stryker  •  $103k - $171k/yr  •  Michigan (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

As an Associate Brand Manager within Stryker’s Orthopedic Instruments business and our newly formed OrthoTech division, you will own a high‑impact, orthopedic disposables portfolio that plays a critical role in driving capital penetration, customer loyalty, and long‑term growth.

This role offers the opportunity to step into true portfolio ownership shaping pricing strategy, commercial programs, and sales enablement for cutting accessories, ProCare services, and robotic/manual blades across hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) environments. You’ll work at the intersection of sales, marketing, R&D, and operations, while gaining meaningful people leadership experience and visibility within one of Stryker’s most legacy businesses.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Own downstream commercialization for the Orthopedic Disposables (ORDs) portfolio, including cutting accessories, ProCare services, robotic/manual blades, cement, and tourniquet cuffs
  • Develop and execute pricing strategies and commercial “offenses” to drive portfolio growth and counter third‑party competitors
  • Partner closely with Sales to position disposables as premium, value‑driven solutions that accelerate capital adoption
  • Lead the development of sales education, messaging, and training materials to improve field confidence and consistency
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with Upstream Marketing, R&D, MedEd, Sales Enablement, and MarCom to align product strategy and execution
  • Serve as the primary marketing interface for robotic blade solutions, coordinating closely with Mako and capital teams
  • Design and execute ASC‑specific programs that differentiate Stryker’s disposable offerings
  • Manage and develop a Marketing Associate, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance feedback
  • Monitor portfolio performance, market dynamics, and field feedback to identify opportunities and risks
  • Take ownership of portfolio planning activities including annual marketing planning, forecasting support, and executive updates

WHAT YOU NEED

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 6+ years of professional experience in marketing, sales, or a related commercial function
  • Demonstrated experience owning or supporting product portfolios in a cross‑functional environment

Preferred

  • Medical device, healthcare, or regulated industry experience
  • Downstream marketing, product marketing, or commercial strategy experience
  • Pricing strategy or program development experience
  • Prior people leadership or strong informal leadership experience
  • Experience supporting ASC and hospital-based commercial strategies
  • $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

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About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

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● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion

● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies

● Employees: 53,000 worldwide

● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020

● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide

● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024

● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024

● Products sold in ~75 countries

● Fortune 500 Company

● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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Manufacturing & Production
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