
European Brand Manager – PPE
Stryker
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Netherlands
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About the role
- Define and lead the European brand strategy aligned with global direction
- Deliver annual and long-range plans to drive growth, profitability, and market share
- Lead a strategic market assessment to identify future expansion opportunities and support upcoming product launches
- Build and execute a 3–5 year portfolio roadmap
- Develop scalable marketing campaigns, tools, and assets for local market activation
- Drive product lifecycle management (launches, optimization, phase-out)
- Partner with country leadership to forecast demand and align with supply chain
- Monitor performance and define data-driven actions to improve results
- Act as the central point of contact for local marketing and sales teams across Europe
- Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and customers
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Education, R&D)
- Shape and deliver European customer engagement initiatives (events, congresses, hands-on programs)
- Partner with the Education team to define and implement training strategies
- Drive internal and external brand awareness and value perception
- Contribute to new product development, line extensions, and M&A initiatives
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience
- 5+ years in medical devices, marketing, or commercial roles
- Experience working across multiple European markets
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus
- Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)
- Willingness to travel across Europe (~40%)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus package aligned with experience and location
- Flexible working location within Europe
- Travel Percentage: 40%
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
brand strategymarketing campaignsproduct lifecycle managementdata-driven decision makingportfolio roadmap developmentmarket assessmentcustomer engagement initiativestraining strategiesnew product developmentline extensions
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingcross-functional teamworkforecastingproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer focus
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA