Upstream Marketing Manager, Spine Robotics

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Job Function:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Marketing

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for an Upstream Marketing Manager, Spine Robotics to join our Orthopaedics team ideally located in Raynham, MA, however Warsaw, IN, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or West Chester, PA may also be considered.

Purpose:

The Upstream Marketing Manager, Spine Robotics will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert in Spine Surgery, Robotics and Navigation Technologies, supporting and shaping the long-term innovation strategy, technology roadmap, and multigenerational product portfolio for the Spine Digital business. This person will be part of the upstream commercial team supporting the NPD process for new clinical applications for the VELYS™ Active Robotic-Assisted System, including future capability expansion, surgical planning and AI-enabled capabilities. Additionally, this person will partner with the Advanced Technology, R&D, Commercial, and Clinical teams to identify emerging technology trends, assess competitive landscapes, and shape future portfolio investment opportunities.

The Upstream Marketing Manager, Spine Robotics will report to the Global Head of Robotics.

Responsibilities Include

· Serve as a strategic commercial leader and subject matter expert in Spine Surgery, supporting the long-term innovation strategy, portfolio vision, and technology roadmap.

· Lead upstream marketing activities supporting the NPD process, ensuring customer, clinical, and market insights are integrated throughout development.

· Drive surgeon engagement activities, including advisory boards, Voice of Customer programmes, concept testing, and evaluation of future innovations.

· Translate customer needs, market trends, and unmet clinical demands into product requirements, business cases, and strategic growth opportunities.

· Support the development and maintenance of a multigenerational product and technology roadmap aligned with customer, market, and business needs.

· Partner with R&D, Strategic Innovation, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to define and execute portfolio strategy.

· Monitor competitive activity, emerging technologies, and innovation trends to inform strategic decision-making and portfolio prioritisation.

· Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, key opinion leaders, and commercial teams to support strategic planning and successful execution of innovation initiatives.

· Provide commercial leadership throughout the innovation lifecycle, including concept generation, product development, launch planning, and global commercialisation.

· Support portfolio governance, investment prioritisation, and business planning.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification in a related field preferred.

· 5+ years of experience in Marketing, Product Management, Strategy, Innovation, Engineering, or a related discipline.

· Experience in Medical Devices, Orthopaedics (Spine), Surgical Technologies, Navigation, Robotics, Digital Surgery, or related healthcare technologies.

· Proven track record developing product strategies, innovation roadmaps, technology portfolios, and business cases that inform investment decisions.

· Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialisation while influencing stakeholders in a matrix organisation.

· Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple high-impact initiatives with a high degree of autonomy.

· Experience defining long-term strategic vision, translating insights into execution plans, and delivering measurable business results.

· Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to work within cadaver lab and operating room environments is required.

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