About this role
<p><span style="color:black"><strong>This is a hybrid role at our North America HQ in El Segundo, CA - expectations is 3 days in the office. </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About KARL STORZ</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.</p> <p>As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>About the role: </strong></p> <p><br>Join a leading medical technology company transforming patient care—and take the reins of a high-performing team shaping the future of our Head & Neck portfolio. In this role, you won’t just execute strategy—you’ll define it, driving bold commercialization plans, accelerating growth, and elevating a brand trusted by clinicians worldwide.</p> <p>If you thrive at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and real-world impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference—at scale.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><strong>Lead & Inspire:</strong> Build and develop a top-tier product marketing team focused on driving revenue and market growth</li> <li><strong>Drive Strategy:</strong> Own downstream marketing, positioning, and value messaging rooted in clinical and customer insights</li> <li><strong>Execute Excellence:</strong> Deliver high-impact campaigns, product launches, and go-to-market strategies across channels</li> <li><strong>Collaborate Broadly:</strong> Partner cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Operations, and global marketing teams</li> <li><strong>Own the Portfolio:</strong> Manage lifecycle strategy from launch through end-of-life, optimizing performance and ROI</li> <li><strong>Elevate the Brand:</strong> Ensure consistent, compelling messaging across all touchpoints—from field enablement to industry events</li> <li><strong>Use Data to Win:</strong> Translate market insights and analytics into measurable business outcomes</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What You Bring: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>10+ years of experience in medical device marketing or sales (5+ in marketing)</li> <li>Proven success leading teams and driving commercialization strategies</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution mindset</li> <li>Expertise in product positioning, launches, and cross-functional leadership</li> <li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills</li> <li>Proficiency in CRM, analytics, and marketing tools (e.g., Salesforce, SAP)<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong> MBA or advanced degree; experience in complex, high-growth environments</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What Will Make You Successful</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Lead with a strong strategic marketing vision, translating clinical and customer insights into differentiated value propositions that drive market adoption, revenue growth, and brand leadership.</li> <li>Build and empower a high-performing team while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of commercialization strategies and consistent messaging across all channels.</li> <li>Leverage data, market intelligence, and performance analytics to optimize portfolio decisions, measure ROI, and continuously improve marketing impact and business outcomes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why KARL STORZ?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ready to make an impact?</p> <p>Apply to be our next Group Product Marketing Manager and help us build the future of MedTech together.</p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-NM1</p> <p> </p>