Vice President, Marketing GI ET, Global

Overview

Working

Location:

MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH; NATIONWIDE

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our

Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy
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The Vice President of Global Marketing for the GI Endo Therapy Business Unit is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global upstream marketing strategy for Olympus’ GI Endo Therapy portfolio. This leader will set the long-term vision for the business, translate unmet clinical and customer needs into differentiated product and platform strategies, and ensure strong commercial readiness across regions.

The role partners closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Finance, and Regional Commercial leaders to deliver sustainable growth, innovation leadership, and patient impact on a global scale.

• Lead upstream global marketing activities across the GI Endo Therapy portfolio, with full accountability for portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and innovation pipeline development.
• Oversee global teams responsible for market insight generation, segmentation, value proposition development, business case creation, and go-to-market strategy in collaboration with downstream regional marketing teams.
• Shape strategic priorities, influence investment decisions, and drive alignment across functions and geographies as a member of the Global GI Endo Therapy Business Unit leadership team.
• Operate effectively in a matrixed global organization with a balance of strategic vision and operational rigor.
• Define global upstream marketing strategies that align with Olympus’ corporate vision and GI Endo Therapy growth objectives and overall Business Unit Strategy.
• Lead global portfolio strategy, including pipeline prioritization, lifecycle management, and long-range planning.
• Translate customer, clinical, and market insights into compelling product strategies and differentiated value propositions.
• Partner with R&D to guide innovation from concept through development, ensuring strong clinical relevance and commercial viability.
• Drive financial rigor through robust business cases, forecasting, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing global marketing organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and talent development.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing clear recommendations supported by data, market insight, and financial analysis.

Required:

• MBA with a concentration in Marketing required (or equivalent advanced business degree).
• Minimum of 10 years of people management experience, including senior-level leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Significant upstream/global marketing experience within medical devices, healthcare, or a similarly regulated, innovation-driven industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing global portfolio and product strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and align diverse global teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with P&L management, business case development, and strategic investment decision-making.
• Deep understanding of upstream marketing principles, including market assessment, segmentation, positioning, and lifecycle management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to Olympus’ mission of improving patient care and clinical outcomes.

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance

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