Manager, Portfolio Marketing - Digital​/AI & Clinical Innovation; Hybrid

Position: Manager, Portfolio Marketing - Digital/AI & Clinical Innovation (Hybrid)
** _*This is a hybrid position to our Portage, MI office with the expectation to be onsite at least once every two weeks_*
* ** Why join Stryker Neurosurgical?*
* This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of neurosurgery by driving innovations that combine  
** advanced medical devices, digital platforms, AI-enabled insights, and clinical partnerships
** to create the next generation of neurosurgical solutions.

At Stryker, you will work alongside passionate colleagues committed to  
** improving patient outcomes, empowering surgeons, and advancing the standards of care in neurosurgery worldwide.*
* At Stryker, we are committed to advancing neurosurgical care through innovation that improves patient outcomes and empowers surgeons. The  
** Senior Product Manager, Digital Strategy & Clinical Innovation
** will play a critical role in shaping the future of Stryker's Neurosurgical portfolio by developing and executing a digital and AI-enabled strategy across our platforms, services, and procedural ecosystems.

This role sits at the intersection of  
** product management, digital transformation, and clinical innovation** , driving initiatives that leverage data, connectivity, and software to create new standards of care in neurosurgery. The ideal candidate will partner closely with  
** R&D, clinical affairs, marketing, and external clinical partners
** to identify emerging needs, develop strategic roadmaps, and bring innovative solutions to market. This individual will also be responsible for developing a  
** commercial model and corresponding financial case
** for digital platforms that can be  
** scaled
* * throughout the organization. This is an opportunity to influence the next generation of neurosurgical technology while working alongside industry leaders to redefine how technology supports surgeons, hospitals, and patients.

** What you will do*
* ** Digital Strategy & Ecosystem Development*
* + Develop and execute the digital strategy for Stryker's Neurosurgical portfolio, leveraging data, connectivity, and AI-enabled solutions.

+ Partner with digital, engineering, and product teams to define the roadmap for digital platforms including connected devices, clinical applications, and service solutions.

+ Evaluate opportunities across initiatives such as connectivity platforms, fleet visibility, service applications, and digital workflow solutions.

+ Define the business case, launch cadence, and commercialization strategy for digital offerings and software-enabled services.

+ Drive the development of integrated ecosystems that connect neurosurgical technologies, software platforms, and intelligent instruments.

** Procedural Innovation & Clinical Strategy*
* + Defining and driving the NS digital product and platform strategy

+ Developing the digital and clinical data value proposition

+ Shaping the strategy for platform adoption and monetization

+ Leading cross-functional alignment to deliver on the roadmap and drive ecosystem adoption

+ Partner with R&D and portfolio teams to identify opportunities to redefine standards of care across key neurosurgical procedures, including neuro-oncology, functional neurosurgery, spine procedures, stroke management, tumor diagnostics, and hydrocephalus.

+ Leverage frameworks such as Jobs-to-be-Done to identify unmet clinical needs and design innovative procedural solutions.

+ Develop procedure journey maps to identify new opportunities for product, software, and service innovation.

+ Collaborate with clinical partners and key opinion leaders to validate concepts and inform product strategy.

** Clinical Partnerships & External Innovation*
* + Help lead strategic clinical partnerships with leading institutions to accelerate research, data collection, and product innovation.

+ Bridge collaboration between R&D, marketing, and clinical partners to ensure insights from partnerships inform portfolio strategy and development priorities.

+ Engage with key opinion leaders and emerging thought leaders to build long-term innovation partnerships.

+ Partner with Clinical Affairs to support research initiatives, clinical studies, and evidence generation strategies.

** Portfolio Strategy & Product Management*
* + Lead portfolio strategy development and communicate long-term vision to align stakeholders across the organization.

+ Lead the new product development process (NPDP) from concept through commercialization, partnering with cross-functional teams.

+ Develop business cases, financial models, and market opportunity analyses to prioritize innovation investments.

+ Manage product lifecycle activities from launch through maturity and eventual obsolescence.

+ Partner with R&D to anticipate future technology needs and define the strategic assets required to compete.

** Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights*
* + Monitor competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and healthcare trends impacting the neurosurgical market.

+ Analyze unmet needs and market opportunities to inform product development and portfolio…