Regional Program Manager, Central, Trauma

What you will do:

As a Regional Program Manager you will serve as a strategic partner to Sales Marketing and key academic institutions across the Central region. You will own and execute a regionally aligned medical education strategy that drives meaningful engagement with teaching institutions supports high-quality clinical education and positions Stryker as a trusted education partner.

This role requires strong business acumen cross-functional collaboration and the ability to identify opportunities within the academic landscape to advance education in a meaningful and scalable way.

This position supports the Central U.S. region (CO IL KS MO IA MN NE ND SD WY MT) and requires approximately 50% travel.

• Own and execute a regional medical education strategyaligned to the needs of academic institutions and the evolving clinical education landscape
• Partner closely with Sales leadershipto ensure awareness of regional education priorities and maintain alignment across teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic stakeholders including program directors faculty residents and fellows
• Drive early engagement within residency programs (PGY1PGY2)to support foundational education and long-term relationship building
• Identify gaps in the current education landscapeand develop scalable high-impact solutions (curriculum-based programs standardized offerings digital education)
• Leverage data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational offerings
• Manage regional education investmentwith accountability to budget and thoughtful prioritization of resources
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Professional Education and Sales Training to deliver a coordinated and consistent education experience
• Build and manage a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)and emerging faculty to support content development and program delivery
• Lead strategic planning for priority academic institutions ensuring consistent engagement and long-term partnership development
• Translate clinical and educational needs into structured education initiativesthat support high-quality learning experiences
• Champion innovation in education delivery including the use of digital platforms and scalable program models

What you need

Required
Bachelors degree
6 years of work experience

Preferred
3 years medical device or Medical Education experience preferred
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word & PowerPoint)

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $89300 - $148800 USD Annual
• US5: $93800 - $156200 USD Annual
• US10: $98200 - $163700 USD Annual
• US15: $102700 - $171100 USD Annual
• US20: $107200 - $178600 USD Annual
• US30: $116100 - $193400 USD Annual