Associate Medical Education Program Manager, Europe | Endoscopy (Visualization Product Portfolio)

Join Stryker as an Associate Medical Education Program Manager, Europe – Endoscopy (Visualization Product Portfolio)

Why join Stryker?

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Job description

The Job’s Mission:

As Associate Medical Education Program Manager for Stryker’s Endoscopy (Visualization) business in Europe, you will manage the strategy, planning and execution of Healthcare Professionals’ (HCPs) course trainings, product trainings, workshops, etc. – in partnership with stakeholders such as our Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams.

Some of your main responsibilities will involve curriculum and course development aligned to divisional and cross-collaborative goals: supporting in-person and online learning. You will educate and demonstrate the clinical benefits of our product portfolio to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. This is a great opportunity to join one of the world's leading medical technology organizations in our mission of making healthcare better!

This role can be based in any of our European locations – we offer workplace flexibility with a hybrid work model.

About Stryker’s Endoscopy (Visualization) business:

Stryker’s Endoscopy division offers diverse and multi-specialty solutions. Within Endoscopy, our Visualization product portfolio enables healthcare professionals to distinguish anatomy across minimally invasive procedures: allowing surgeons to see what the human eye cannot and providing a simple, yet personalized experience.

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.
• Responsible for the development of our annual medical education strategy in alignment with customer needs and business goals.
• Curriculum/program development and creation/delivery of educational content – utilizing HCP input. You’ll demonstrate technical expertise to facilitate HCP medical education programs.
• Articulate desired communications outcomes consistent with the medical education strategy.
• Drive collaboration with broader Medical Education, Marketing, Events, Finance and other stakeholders.
• Lead the project management of medical education programs and manage internal/external resources that support an overarching strategic direction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, clinical advancements and develop a network of key opinion leaders (KOL) to drive excellence in the Medical Education offering.
• Organize and deliver classroom/virtual courses, workshops, events, etc. Understand the different communication channel strategies and associated impacts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through voice of customer (VOC), metrics, surveys, etc. to enable potential improvements.
• Monitor budget and identify opportunities to decrease costs by evaluating current program, processes, etc.

What you need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 6+ years of work experience is required, part of this experience involves developing and executing (Medical) Education/Training 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 fluency 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: 40%.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in fields such as Marketing/Sales, Project Management or Events Management is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• Quality products that improve the lives of our 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. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.