Medical Education Program Manager, EMEA | Emergency Care Portfolio

As Medical Education Program Manager for Stryker’s Emergency Care business 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, and other initiatives in partnership with stakeholders such as Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams. Some of your main responsibilities will be curriculum development and event management, supporting in-person, virtual, online, and on-demand learning. This role also includes identifying, developing, engaging, and partnering with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to support high-quality medical education initiatives.

The Job’s Mission:

This role can be based in any of our EMEA locations – we offer great workplace flexibility.

What you will do:

• Start with a familiarization phase with product and clinical trainings to learn about the portfolio and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand the market positioning and competitive landscape.
• Develop and support strategy and vision from short to long term, and create the annual medical education plan in alignment with customer needs and business goals.
• Lead curriculum and program development and the creation and delivery of educational content and materials utilizing HCP input, while defining plans, monitoring budget, and prioritizing investments.
• Develop and deliver educational content in various formats including in-person, virtual, and on-demand, and understand 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, including by leveraging KOLs, clinical colleagues, subject matter experts, and others.
• Demonstrate a hands-on mentality in the execution of events and programs.
• Develop and execute a strong KOL engagement and development program.
• Support and implement new Medical Education branding to drive excellence in the industry.
• Anticipate the development of a new Medical Education platform and analyze needs and priorities based on business needs and budget allocation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs to enable improvements.
• Mentor and influence across the business to execute the education strategy and programs.
• Stay informed about industry trends and clinical advancements 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 Sales/Marketing experience and/or 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 and initiatives across different countries to ensure timely outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically, with adaptability, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to understand the needs of and partner with stakeholders from different markets and cultures.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently, while also collaborating cross-functionally in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies.
• Impeccable work ethics and integrity in managing confidential information.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Flexibility to travel internationally, up to 40%.

Preferred:

• Clinical experience as a healthcare professional, such as a nurse or paramedic, would be an advantage.
• MBA is preferred.

What we offer:

• Flat hierarchies and a culture committed to achieving the mission and delivering remarkable results.
• Personal and internal career development opportunities, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position moves.
• Recognition of performance through local and global awards for exceptional individual and cross-functional team achievements.
• Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients.
• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion, and own your career.

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, and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.