Work Flexibility: Hybrid

We’re seeking a confident, results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and collaborates effectively to deliver high-quality, compliant work. The Associate Marketing Communications Manager will develop and execute strategic, benefit-driven marketing communications by assessing competitive insights, shaping messaging, and evaluating channel strategies. This candidate will partner closely with key business stakeholders to support launches, commercialization plans, and sales effectiveness, through creative content, exceptional creativity, clinical and technical knowledge, and disciplined project management to drive measurable results. This position offers a hybrid work flexibility, and you will be required to come to the Mahwah office a few days per week.

What you will do

Assess competitive insights and adjusts messaging, strategy and tactics Develop persuasive, benefit-driven messaging for different customer groups in alignment with their needsWrite and communicate key documents:  business reviews, marketing strategies, proposals and recommendationsCreate marketing communication strategies to understand, develop, and enhance the relationship between the customer and the product or portfolioAssist in the development and execution of Commercialization Plans for launches, Annual Marketing Plans and Sales Annual Marketing PlansApply clinical knowledge in combination with technical knowledge to develop unique and enticing assets for sales team, partnering with clinical when appropriateAbility to identify sales needs based on feedback and current landscapeLead, develop and execute communication strategies that drive the strategic plan for the product and/or portfolioLeverage the different marketing channel strategies, including social, and makes strategic channel decisions based upon ROI and tracks the impactWrite and edit publishing materials, scripts or other communication mediaLead with assistance the development of marketing copy or promotional text for specific types of publicationsAnalyze own assignments and work environment for creative changesContribute to and encourage new ideas; builds on suggestions of othersMake oral presentations and write reports needed for own work. Receive feedback without defensiveness and use it for improvement.Prepare and deliver formal presentations internally and externallyOrganize key points and supporting information for a topic as appropriate for the audienceExperiment with new and innovative concepts and design principles to maximize impactExplain common design problems and potential considerationsDevelop potential alternative delivery mechanisms for internal communicationsEstablish short-range and long-range improvement goals for the product management team, and under guidance, develop action plans to achieve those goalsLead cross-divisional collaboration to align on key events/tradeshows. Manage and maintain show calendar and budget. Lead ROI program that includes tracking leads post-show.Utilize project management processes and systems with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

What you need

Required

Bachelor’s degree requiredMBA preferred6+ years of work experience required3+ years medical device or marketing/sales experienceCommunication experience in leading processes and creating org efficienciesCreating editorial calendarsRun editorial calendars- plan for the yearsExperience working in large matrix organizationsCreative work with an impact proven track record

Preferred

Experience Creating communication strategies for product LaunchesExcellent presentation and interpersonal communications skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelinesAbility to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authorityMust be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policiesDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

$107,200 -178,600 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.  

Travel Percentage: 20%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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