Brand Manager, Emea | Foot & Ankle
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - Stryker in Lazio
ph3The Job's Mission: /h3 pAs bBrand Manager /b for Stryker's bFoot Ankle /b business, you will drive market share growth through the formulation and execution of effective, strategic, marketing plans.
You are the bEMEA /b brand expert who sets strategic direction and ensures execution for portfolio growth through the development of marketing campaigns and strategies, portfolio development as well as internal and external education strategies.
Our product portfolio includes innovative solutions such as Total Ankle Replacement and implants for hindfoot and forefoot surgery, designed to improve patient and hospital outcomes.
As a leader in Foot Ankle surgery, Stryker offers comprehensive solutions for individuals with chronic pain.
Find out more via: In this position, you will own the creation of compelling customer value propositions, maximize new product launches and enhance key customer relationships across EMEA.
You will work closely with local Marketing teams in leading downstream execution while also contributing to upstream marketing initiatives to ensure development projects address EMEA customer needs appropriately.
Reporting to the Marketing Director of Extremities EMEA, this role can be based in any of our European locations: we offer great workplace flexibility with a hybrid work model.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading medical technology organizations in our mission of making healthcare better!
/p h3What you will do: /h3 ul liIn your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase to learn about our portfolio and build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
/li liIn alignment with global strategy, set annual and long-range brand/indications strategy to achieve required growth, profit and market share targets.
/li liCreate/distribute scalable assets, tools, marketing campaigns and best practices which can be localized for maximum impact.
/li liIdentify education and brand experience opportunities for both internal and external audiences to increase brand perception and value in collaboration with Education Manager.
/li liDevelop trust and strong relationships with local marketers, sales professionals, internal stakeholders and key customers.
/li liIn collaboration with the Divisional/Portfolio Marketing/Local Marketing teams, you will create the Annual Marketing Plan for EMEA and portfolio roadmap over a 3-5 year horizon.
/li liWork with country leadership to forecast demand and partner with supply chain accordingly.
/li liDefine and execute regional product life cycle including phase-in (launch) and phase-out of products.
/li liProvide analysis of business performance, brand perception and other drivers of future brand performance.
Define mitigating actions to deliver on strategy.
/li liPartner with divisional resources to develop portfolio through new product development, line extensions and MA activity.
/li liWork in partnership with local Product Managers in a complex matrix organization, influencing and ensuring execution of the EMEA-wide strategies.
/li liCreate EMEA-wide, scalable, customer engagement events such as facility tours/events/congresses, hands-on opportunities, etc.
/li liManage branding, messaging, positioning and pricing of assigned brands based on market, customer and competitive insights.
/li liLead the commercialization planning of new product development in partnership with Portfolio teams.
/li liTake the lead in developing Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for the brand.
/li liTravel percentage: 40%, as this position involves customer-facing activities and sales support in the field.
/li /ul h3What you need: /h3 pRequired: /p ul liBachelor's degree is required.
/li li8+ years of work experience is required, including experience in fields such as international Marketing, Product/Brand Management or related in industries such as MedTech, BioTech, etc.
/li liAbility to accurately and effectively lead/manage (marketing) projects to ensure timely outcomes, business performance and growth.
/li liExcellent interpersonal communications, persuasion and presentation skills – with proficiency in spoken and written English.
/li liStrong strategic-thinking, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills.
/li liAbility to work independently and to also establish relationships/work in collaboration with others.
/li liDemonstrated ability to relate to stakeholders and customers from different markets and cultures.
/li liAbility to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies.
/li liImpeccable work ethics integrity in managing confidential information.
/li liDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word PowerPoint).
/li /ul pPreferred: /p ul liExperience in Orthopaedics would be highly preferred.
/li liMBA is preferred.
/li /ul h3What we offer: /h3 ul liFlat hierarchies and a culture committed to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.
/li liWe grow talent: we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
/li liAn attractive salary and benefits package.
/li liRecognition of your performance: at Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded.
Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
/li liCollaborative and inclusive environment: join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.
/li liQuality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.
/li liAbility to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.
/li /ul h3Italy Pay Ranges: /h3 ul liItaly: €****** - €****** EUR Annual /li /ul pAt Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step.
Compensation is an important part of that process, and we want to be clear about how pay is determined.
The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for premio, along with Stryker's comprehensive benefits package.
If you'd like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
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