This role will be a hybrid opportunity at our US HQ in El Segundo, CA
Travel: Up to 30%

 

Why you will love this role:

 

As the Director of Surgical Marketing, you will be joining a leading medical device organization at the forefront of innovation in the technology vertical where you will lead a team of multi-specialty marketing professionals to address emerging trends and drive market share growth in General Surgery, Thoracic, Proctology, and Arthroscopic Clinical portfolios. This role requires a visionary leader capable of building strategies that enhance the clinical, operational, and financial outcomes for customers and patients.

If you're driven by innovation, passionate about healthcare, and excel at leading diverse teams, this role is a unique opportunity to impact both the clinical and financial outcomes in the rapidly evolving surgical technology space.

 

What You will Be Doing:

 

Leadership & Team Development:

 

Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing team. Set measurable goals and hold the team accountable for market share growth. Drive collaboration across global and local markets to align strategies.

Marketing & Strategy Execution:

 

Lead the development and execution of annual marketing plans for clinical portfolios. Identify key customer insights and translate them into product concepts. Develop and execute product launch strategies for capital equipment, disposable products, and software. Collaborate with Sales and Revenue Operations teams to create tailored revenue generation models.

Customer & Market Understanding:

 

Stay at the forefront of trends in surgery, including robotic surgery, AI/ML, and fluorescence-guided techniques. Foster relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and industry influencers. Maintain deep knowledge of portfolio positioning and identify opportunity gaps to drive growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

 

Work closely with Sales, Global Marketing, Product Development, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure alignment across all functions. Regularly engage with customers to ensure marketing strategies meet evolving needs and market conditions.

People Development:

 

Attract, retain, and mentor top marketing talent. Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance team skills and competencies.

What You Bring:

 

Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in medical device marketing, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. Bachelor’s degree in marketing; MBA preferred. Proven success managing a multi-disciplinary team and driving market growth. Strong experience with capital equipment, single-use products, and developing associated revenue models. Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Experience in robotic surgery and technical market segments. Familiarity with global marketing strategies and trends in surgical technology.

Who we are: 

 

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create—it’s about the lives we change, together. 

 

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