Work Flexibility: Field-based
Location: Any major city in Italy
The opportunity
Stryker is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead our Neurovascular marketing strategy in Italy while collaborating with colleagues across Europe. This is a high-impact role where youll combine deep local expertise with international exposure driving product launches shaping strategies and supporting clinicians in their mission to save lives.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
Market & Customer Insights
- Conduct competitive analysis and monitor market dynamics.
- Gather and interpret insights from clinicians KOLs and hospital stakeholders to shape the value proposition.
- Identify unmet or emerging needs and propose innovative solutions.
Strategy & Marketing Planning
- Develop strategic plans annual marketing plans and product launch strategies.
- Translate strategy into concrete marketing activities and tactics.
- Forecast budgets and resources and justify key investments.
Value Proposition & Brand Positioning
- Define segmentation targeting and positioning for the Italian market.
- Build and communicate clear value propositions supported by clinical and economic evidence.
- Act as brand steward ensuring alignment with European and global strategy.
KOL Management & Evidence Generation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and thought leaders.
- Leverage clinical and economic evidence to support marketing initiatives.
Sales Enablement & Training
- Support the sales team with technical knowledge messaging and training materials.
- Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Ensure alignment of Italian sales efforts with international priorities.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor and inspire colleagues fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Work closely with the EMEA team and local Italian stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrate accountability financial acumen and a drive for continuous improvement.
Requirements of the role
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required.
- 6 years of work experience including at least 2 years in marketing.
- Fluent in English and Italian.
- Strong knowledge of the Italian healthcare ecosystem (systems paperwork stakeholders).
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA preferred.
- MedTech or neurovascular experience desirable (not mandatory).
- Experience in marketing and/or sales in the healthcare sector.
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
What we offer
- Impact & visibility Be the strategic voice for Italy within an international team.
- Growth & development Clear career paths into Sales Management in Italy or International Marketing roles.
- Training & learning Structured onboarding and training including international programs in Amsterdam and local support in Italy.
- Team spirit Join a dynamic and collaborative European team that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation.
Travel Percentage: 30%
Required Experience:
Senior IC