Work Flexibility: Remote
What you will do:
As a Regional Program Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and key academic institutions across the Central region. You will own and execute a regionally aligned medical education strategy that drives meaningful engagement with teaching institutions, supports high-quality clinical education, and positions Stryker as a trusted education partner.
This role requires strong business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to identify opportunities within the academic landscape to advance education in a meaningful and scalable way.
This position supports the Central U.S. region (CO, IL, KS, MO, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WY, MT) and requires approximately 50% travel.
Own and execute a regional medical education strategy aligned to the needs of academic institutions and the evolving clinical education landscape
Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure awareness of regional education priorities and maintain alignment across teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with academic stakeholders, including program directors, faculty, residents, and fellows
Drive early engagement within residency programs (PGY1–PGY2) to support foundational education and long-term relationship building
Identify gaps in the current education landscape and develop scalable, high-impact solutions (curriculum-based programs, standardized offerings, digital education)
Leverage data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational offerings
Manage regional education investment with accountability to budget and thoughtful prioritization of resources
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Professional Education, and Sales Training to deliver a coordinated and consistent education experience
Build and manage a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging faculty to support content development and program delivery
Lead strategic planning for priority academic institutions, ensuring consistent engagement and long-term partnership development
Translate clinical and educational needs into structured education initiatives that support high-quality learning experiences
Champion innovation in education delivery, including the use of digital platforms and scalable program models
What you need
Required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of work experience
Preferred
• 3+ years medical device or Medical Education experience preferred
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
• Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
• Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
United States of America Pay Ranges:
USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual
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Travel Percentage: 50%
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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