Medical Education Program Manager, EMEA | Acute Care, Sage & SmartCare Portfolio

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Job’s Mission:

As Medical Education Program Manager for Stryker’s Acute Care, Sage & SmartCare businesses in EMEA, you will manage the strategy, planning and execution of Healthcare Professionals’ (HCPs) educational programs. This includes symposia, course trainings, product trainings, workshops, reference sites, etc. in partnership with stakeholders such as our Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams. Some of your main responsibilities will be curriculum development and event management: supporting in-person and online learning. This role also includes identifying, developing, engaging and partnering with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to support high-quality medical education initiatives.

Find out more about our product portfolio via:

• Acute Care: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/acute-care.html

• Sage: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/sage.html

• SmartCare: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/smart-care.html

This role can be based in any of our EMEA locations – we offer great workplace flexibility. Join us in our mission of making healthcare better!

What you will do:

• In your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase with product and clinical trainings to learn about our portfolio and build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

• Understand the market positioning and competitive landscape.

• Develop and support strategy and vision (short to long term). Responsible for the development of our medical education strategy and annual medical education plan in alignment with customer needs and business goals.

• Curriculum/program development and creation/delivery of educational content and materials – utilizing HCP input. You’ll define plan, monitor budget and prioritize investments.

• Develop and deliver educational content in various formats including in-person, virtual, on-demand, etc. You’ll understand the different communication channel strategies and associated impacts.

• Lead the project management of medical education programs and collaborate closely with broader Medical Education, Sales Education, Events, Marketing, Sales, Finance and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrate technical expertise to facilitate HCP training programs when needed – as well as by leveraging KOLs, clinical colleagues, SMEs and others.

• Demonstrate a hands-on mentality in the execution of events and programs.

• Development and execution of strong KOL engagement and development program.

• Support and implement new Medical Education branding to drive excellence in our industry.

• Anticipate the development of new Medical Education platform, analyze needs and priorities based on business needs and budget allocation.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs to enable potential improvements.

• Mentor and influence across the business to execute the education strategy and programs.

• Stay informed about industry trends, clinical advancements etc. to drive excellence in the Medical Education offering.

What you need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• 8+ years of work experience is required, including experience in developing and executing (Medical) Education strategy and programs within industries such as MedTech, BioTech, Pharmaceuticals or related.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately and effectively manage projects/initiatives across different countries to ensure timely outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communications and presentation skills – with proficiency in spoken and written English.

• You are a sophisticated networker capable of developing strong relationships and influence (senior) internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to understand the needs and to partner with stakeholders from different markets and cultures.

• You are proactive to take initiative and work independently but also have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies.

• Impeccable work ethics & integrity in managing confidential information.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

• You are flexible to travel also internationally, travel percentage: up to 40%.

Preferred:

• Marketing, Sales or clinical experience as healthcare professional (e.g., nurse, paramedics, etc.) would be an advantage.

• MBA is preferred.

What we offer:

• Flat hierarchies and a culture committed to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.

• We grow talent: we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.

• An attractive salary and benefits package.

• Recognition 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.

• Collaborative and inclusive environment: join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.

• Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.

• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.

Italy Pay Ranges:

• Italy: €58.100 - €96.800 EUR Annual

At 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 bonus, 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.

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Travel Percentage: None