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Stryker

http://www.stryker.com

Senior Manager, Digital Health Technology Partnerships

Occupation: Technology

Specialty: Information Technology Manager

Visa sponsorship provided: No

Location: Mahwah, New Jersey, United States

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who we want:

Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulation and industry trends for sales, management and leadership teams.
Data translators. Highly effective communicators who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations.
Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What you will do:

As Sr. Manager of Digital Technology Partnerships, you will be a core member of the Digital Health Strategy Office. You will be in charge of developing and executing the process for researching, assessing, prioritizing, and managing digital technology partnerships that align with the DRE digital strategy. Activities include:

Identify the digital health strategic technology gaps within DRE or internal business partners
Collaborate with subject matter experts in defining the technology requirements and prioritization criteria
Research digital health technologies and vendor options and conduct deep dive technology assessments
Recommend digital health technology vendor partners and collaborate with legal and BD in negotiating partnership agreements
Coordinate with DRE digital teams in integration of selected digital health technology partners within DRE digital infrastructure
Coordinate with Division digital teams in setting up digital health technology demonstrations and facilitating commercial implementations
Manage ongoing digital health technology partner relationships, contract compliance, and roadmaps for future development and expansion needs
Participate in diligence related to digital health technology acquisition process when applicable
Seek and maintain relationships with potential external inventors, venture firms, and digital health technology incubator organizations
Develop long-term strategies for Stryker entry into adjacent and white space markets that advance the enterprise-side digital health technology strategic plan
Attend digital health conferences to assess new technologies, alliance opportunities, and competitive threats
Drive the tone of “division is a customer,” accountability & transparency through all interactions & transactions.
Create a transparent, collaborative environment which supports the sharing of expertise, information, and resources.

What you need:

10+ years professional experience in R&D, strategy, business development, or similar function related to digital health technology portfolio management. Background in MedTech healthcare products and medical devices is a plus.
6+ years global and cross divisional collaboration experience, preferably within a decentralized, matrixed environment, and bring experience interacting with business leaders including internationally.
You have demonstrated success in assessing, executing, and managing strategic digital technology partnerships.
You have demonstrated deep understanding of and experience with the major stakeholders in the healthcare industry and digital health ecosystem.
You are experienced in building, leading, and managing strong, complex, collaborative business relationships, both inside the company and in a healthcare setting (e.g. with clinicians, hospital administrators, hospital IT).
You are known for your strong analytical skills, strategic thinking skills including how technologies work together and how to set up strategic partnership relationships with aligned value propositions.
You have demonstrated strong communication skills, including executive presentation skills and the ability to influence leaders within Stryker and external customer stakeholders.
You have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree and are fluent in English.

Identify digital health strategic technology gaps and vendor partnership opportunities that align with the DRE digital strategic plan or cross-division digital strategic priorities
Collaborate with DRE digital and division SMEs in defining the technology requirements and prioritization procedures
Research digital health technologies and vendor options and conduct deep dive technology assessment in collaboration with DRE digital and division SMEs
Recommend digital health technology vendor partners and collaborate with legal and BD in negotiating partnership agreements
Coordinate with DRE digital teams in integration of selected digital health technology partners within DRE digital infrastructure
Coordinate with Division digital teams in setting up digital health technology demonstrations and facilitating commercial implementations
Manage ongoing digital health technology partner relationships, contract compliance, and roadmaps for future development and expansion needs
Participate in diligence related to digital health technology acquisition process when applicable
Seek and maintain relationships with potential external inventors, venture firms, and digital health technology incubator organizations
Develop long-term strategies for Stryker entry into adjacent and white space markets that advance the enterprise-side digital health technology strategic plan
Attendance at digital health conferences to assess new technologies, alliance opportunities, and competitive threats
Drive the tone of “division is a customer,” accountability & transparency through all interactions & transactions.
Develop strong functional digital health SME relationships both internally and externally
Create a transparent, collaborative environment which supports the sharing of expertise, information, and resources.

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.