Senior product manager sports medicine northern europe

Stryker Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

The Senior Product Manager Northern Europe is responsible for executing the Sports Medicine marketing strategy across Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway. If you are passionate about healthcare products and the opportunity to create a name for yourself in the Endoscopy product marketspace, this is your chance.

• Market & Customer Insights: conduct competitive analysis and monitor market dynamics; gather and interpret customer and KOL insights to shape the value proposition; identify unmet or emerging customer needs and propose improvements.
• Strategy & Marketing Planning: develop strategic and annual marketing plans, product launch plans, and business reviews; translate strategy into concrete marketing activities and tactics; accurately forecast budgets and resources, and justify key expenses.
• Value Proposition & Brand Positioning: define customer segmentation, targeting, and positioning; develop and communicate clear value propositions supported by clinical and economic evidence; act as brand steward, ensuring alignment with company strengths and assets.
• Evidence Generation & KOL Management: build and maintain strong KOL networks; propose and leverage clinical, usage, and economic evidence to support marketing initiatives.
• Sales Enablement & Training: support sales with clinical and technical knowledge, tools, and messaging; define sales training strategies and develop training materials; analyze sales data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Pricing, Forecasting & Supply Chain: develop pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning; create accurate forecasts, identify risks, and support supply chain management; lead product lifecycle management activities.
• Communication & Marketing Channels: collaborate with MarComm to ensure effective communication strategies; evaluate and develop marketing channels, tools, and campaigns.
• Performance & Customer Satisfaction: establish KPIs and success metrics, conduct post-launch analyses, and drive continuous improvement; monitor customer satisfaction trends and integrate feedback into strategy.
• Leadership & Collaboration: mentor and inspire others, foster cross-functional collaboration; build relationships with market stakeholders and thought leaders; demonstrate financial acumen and accountability for results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluent English (C1)
• 6+ years of Marketing or Sales experience in the Medical Devices industry
• Experience in the operating room and working with hospital stakeholders (Surgeons, KOLs, Nurses, Technical Services, Procurement)

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired)

• MBA preferred
• Mix of Sales and Marketing experience
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines
• Persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
• Ability to navigate complex interdivisional procedures and policies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Territory: Northern Europe (Nordics and Benelux)
• Travel: 50%
• Base Location: Any well-connected city in the region; ideally Amsterdam or Malmo
• Role type: Hybrid (50% travel – 50% remote)
• Operating Room exposure: 10%

• Hard-Working Winners: confident, competitive, results-oriented professionals with a track record of success
• Dedicated Achievers: thrive in fast-paced environments and go above and beyond
• Effective Communicators: clearly interpret information to communicate results and recommendations
• Collaborative Partners: build cross-functional relationships to develop best practices

• Flat hierarchies and responsibility; we encourage initiative and ownership
• Career development with opportunities for vertical and lateral moves
• Team spirit and engagement with diverse perspectives
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Recognition of performance with opportunities for local and global awards
• Flexible work hours to support work-life balance

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About Stryker: a global leader in medical technologies, delivering innovative products and services across MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine to improve patient and healthcare outcomes worldwide.