**Location:** Amsterdam preferred (hybrid), flexible across EMEA **Travel:** ~30% (congresses, customer meetings, KOL engagement) **Do you thrive on turning challenges into success stories?** Stryker is looking for a **strategic, dynamic Brand Manager** to take ownership of our **Neurovascular portfolio** across **Europe, the Middle East, and Africa** . This is not a maintenance role – it’s a chance to lead the direction and strategy of the brand with focus, vision, and energy. Explore more about our **Neurovascular portfolio** and **Cerus Endovascular** here: + Neurovascular Portfolio (https://www.stryker.com/gb/en/portfolios/neurotechnology-spine/neurovascular.html) + Cerus Endovascular **What you will do** As Brand Manager, you will be the **pan-EMEA expert** driving the growth of our Neurovascular portfolio. This includes: + Setting and executing **strategic brand direction** in line with global strategy to achieve growth, profit, and market share targets. + Leading **portfolio development, lifecycle management, and new product/indication launches** . + Designing and delivering **marketing campaigns, scalable assets, and education strategies** to elevate brand value. + Partnering with divisional, portfolio, and local marketing teams to build **annual marketing plans** and long-term portfolio roadmaps. + Driving **customer engagement** through congresses, events, KOL development, and medical education programs. + Building strong relationships with **sales, internal stakeholders, and key customers** to increase brand perception and adoption. + Providing **data-driven insights** on brand performance and defining corrective actions when needed. + Acting as a key partner in developing the portfolio through **innovation, M&A, and line extensions** . This role requires **strategic courage and marketing excellence** to bring clarity and focus to a high-potential part of the business. **What you bring** **Required** + Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years of work experience + Fluent in English (additional languages an advantage) **Preferred** + MBA + 5+ years of medical device or marketing experience (vascular/neurovascular strongly preferred) + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills + Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on timelines + Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills **Who we want** + **Hard-working winners** – Confident, competitive, results-oriented professionals with a track record of success. + **Dedicated achievers** – People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and won’t stop until projects meet the highest standards. + **Effective communicators** – Able to interpret complex information and deliver clear, concise recommendations to diverse stakeholders. + **Collaborative partners** – Skilled at leveraging cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas and develop best practices. **Why join us** At Stryker, you’ll be part of a global team known for innovation, collaboration, and a relentless drive to improve patient outcomes. In this role, you’ll shape the future of our **Neurovascular strategy across EMEA** . 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, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. 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.