Upstream Marketing Director - Surgical Orthopedic Robotics

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What You Can Expect

Monogram, a Zimmer Biomet Company, is hiring a Upstream Marketing Director for our team in Austin, Texas. Monogram's surgeon-guided semi- and fully autonomous robotic technologies are expected to add new and differentiated capabilities to Zimmer Biomet's already broad suite of customer-centric technology solutions. By joining this team, you will be taking part in cutting edge technology used to improve patient outcomes and relieve pain for patients across the globe. Excited to join us? Submit your application now.

The Upstream Marketing Director will lead strategic marketing initiatives for the autonomous surgical orthopedic robotics portfolio. This role is responsible for shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with market needs throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with technical understanding of surgical robotics and orthopedic procedures. They will also be tasked with supporting the VP, Marketing, Autonomous Robotics with building the upstream function and developing upstream marketing excellence playbooks to be leveraged for future product developments and launches.

How You'll Create Impact

Define and execute upstream marketing strategies for orthopedic robotic solutions including but not limited to:

• Conduct market analysis, competitive assessments, and identify emerging trends.
• Develop business cases, market requirements documents (MRDs), and financial models.
• Lead customer insights programs and translate VOC into actionable product requirements.
• Manage the orthopedic robotics product pipeline and lifecycle.
• Support global strategy alignment and regional adaptation for product positioning and pricing.
• Develop global launch strategy in close coordination with downstream partners.
• Define resource needs based on expected product development roadmap and support VP, Marketing, Autonomous Robotics to build upstream marketing team
• Develop upstream marketing best practices and playbooks to leverage for future product introduction
• Collaboration with KOL to understand advancements in Ortho Robothics

Execute above responsibilities in close collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, Clinical, Finance, and Downstream Marketing teams.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or Life Sciences; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in upstream marketing, product management, or strategic marketing within medical devices.
• Proven ability to build and lead upstream marketing teams
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans, business cases, and financial models.
• Proven ability to collaborate and drive problem-solving cross-functionally
• Track record of successful global product launch
• Strong understanding of surgical workflows, orthopedic procedures, and robotic-assisted surgery preferred.

Your Background

• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Technical aptitude in surgical robotics or equivalent technology.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, CRM tools, and market research methodologies.

Compensation Data

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO.

Travel Expectations

25% Travel

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability