Senior Marketing Lead / Specialized Surgical - Indirect (ME & ICA) markets

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we are committed to transforming healthcare through innovation and meaningful patient impact. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Marketing Lead for Specialized Surgical to drive therapy awareness, market expansion, and customer engagement across Middle East, Iran and Central Asia indirect countries.This role will focus on Hernia, Wound Management, and TruClear therapy areas, supporting growth initiatives that improve patient access to advanced surgical solutions. Reporting to the Marketing Lead responsible for Indirect (ME & ICA) countries, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of specialized surgical therapies through strategic market development, customer education, and cross-functional collaboration.The role is based in Turkiye/ Kuwait/Jordan and includes periodic travel across the region for customer engagement activities, educational programs, congress participation, and strategic account development initiatives.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Lead marketing and market development initiatives for Hernia, Wound Management, and TruClear therapies across the responsible countriesSupport therapy adoption and awareness activities through customer education, clinical engagement, and value-based messagingPartner with sales, upstream marketing, distributors, clinical, and market access teams to execute regional growth strategiesDevelop customer engagement and stakeholder management plans aligned with business prioritiesAnalyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to support strategic decision-makingCollaborate with local and regional stakeholders on campaign execution, business planning, and market expansion activitiesSupport congresses, workshops, and therapy training initiativesIdentify barriers to adoption and propose actions to improve market access and therapy growthApply structured problem-solving and process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean) to streamline market development workflows across indirect regionsDrive data-driven marketing strategies and commercial dashboards to track therapy adoption, market penetration, and campaign performanceLeverage data analytics, digital tools, and AI-driven insights to optimize market segmentation, forecast therapy trends, and measure campaign ROIExplore innovative digital platforms and automated marketing solutions to scale educational programs and stakeholder communication efficientlyRequired Knowledge and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field7+ years of sales and marketing experience in healthcare, medical device industryExperience working cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, clinical, and market access teamsStrong communication, presentation, and project management skillsStrong analytical mindset with a proven ability to translate complex clinical and market data into actionable commercial strategiesFluent EnglishPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Hernia, Wound Management, and/or minimally invasive surgical therapiesExperience in project management, customer education, therapy adoption, or market development in surgical areasExperience in process optimization, efficiency improvement, or Lean ways of working is preferredExposure to emerging markets and regional project leadershipDemonstrated experience in digital marketing, or deploying data/AI-driven commercial initiatives within healthcare or medical devicesCuriosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies, AI-powered analytics, and digital transformation in marketing operationsMBA education or additional commercial training is an advantagePhysical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. ‌Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. 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They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.SummaryLocation: Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye; Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait; Amman, Amman, JordanType: Full time