Director, Marketing Innovation - Surgical Solutions

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and upskills team on standard processes and takeaways related to new product development.
• Helps establish the short-term and long-term direction and strategies for the business platform, in collaboration with Platform and Regional leadership.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of phase gate new product development process, front end innovation to launch, including gathering and categorizing unmet needs, formulating target product profiles (TPP), and developing evidence generation plans.
• Gathers market intelligence and trends, technology development, clinical needs, and white space opportunities; conducts competitive scenario modeling.
• Conducts market research using various methodologies to identify unmet needs, map patient journeys, and analyze clinical pathways.
• Supports analysis of market research to develop comprehensive NPD strategy and validate User Needs for commercialization.
• Leads identification and selection of promising organic and inorganic business innovation opportunities.
• Partners and collaborates with regional business leaders, R&D, Medical Affairs, Business Development, and other functions to ensure development and execution of innovation projects.
• Prepares and presents new business opportunities to senior leaders based on financial, market, IP, and technological assessments.

Requirements

• BS/BA in business, science, marketing, or healthcare; MBA with concentration in marketing or finance preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product and/or market management.
• Track record of delivering strategic and financial objectives in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in developing and driving innovation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams; experience managing direct reports is ideal.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Skilled at business and financial analysis.
• Strong strategic problem-solving skills with a growth mindset and influencing abilities.
• Highly self-motivated, results-focused leader capable of thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical skills to identify market trends and opportunities for growth.
• Customer-oriented with ability to understand unmet needs and inform strategic focus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• Understanding of P&L, distribution channels, and go-to-market strategies.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Nice to Have

• Experience with portfolio development and innovation in medical technology.
• Experience with strategic planning and market analysis tools.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, science, marketing, or healthcare.
• MBA with concentration in marketing or finance (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
• Performance-based culture with rewards and recognition.
• Work environment that encourages authenticity, accountability, and continuous improvement.