Global Marketing Manager - Andover
Smith+Nephew
Summary
We are seeking a highly strategic Global Market Manager to help shape the future of our Arthroscopy portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to influence global portfolio strategy, drive innovation, and bring differentiated solutions to patients around the world. Based in Andover, US, you will work at the center of a global, cross functional network with real impact on long term franchise growth.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the development and execution of the Global Portfolio Strategy to drive long term franchise growth
- Developing and owning the Global Product Plan including pipeline prioritization, new product introductions, indication expansion, and lifecycle management
- Identifying unmet clinical needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics to inform innovation and strategy
- Acting as the global marketing lead throughout the New Product Development process, translating customer insights into clear product and commercialization requirements
- Defining product positioning and value propositions to support global growth and differentiation
- Building business cases, financial models, and market forecasts to support investment decisions
- Partnering closely with regional and country marketing teams to execute global strategies and drive adoption
- Supporting downstream marketing teams with campaigns, training, and sales enablement
- Working with Demand Planning to ensure forecast accuracy, supply alignment, and effective lifecycle management
- Engaging directly with customers and key opinion leaders through labs, tradeshows, and site visits to integrate feedback into strategy and development
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A minimum of 5 years of commercial experience, with the majority within the medical device industry
- At least 3 years of marketing experience, preferably within orthopaedics
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, global, cross functional environment
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and financial acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong customer focus with demonstrated success building relationships with key opinion leaders and internal partners
- Results oriented mindset with high levels of initiative and accountability
- Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 30 percent
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A minimum of 5 years of commercial experience, with the majority within the medical device industry
- At least 3 years of marketing experience, preferably within orthopaedics
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, global, cross functional environment
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and financial acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong customer focus with demonstrated success building relationships with key opinion leaders and internal partners
- Results oriented mindset with high levels of initiative and accountability
- Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 30 percent
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Hybrid Work Model
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.