Stryker Corporation

Portfolio Manager, Wearables

Stryker Corporation • $89K — $148K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 4+ years of work experience in relevant fields.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Strong experience with Voice of Customer (VOC) analysis.
  • Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Responsibilities

  • Own the wearable hardware roadmap for Smart Care's devices.
  • Lead upstream portfolio strategy for wearable technology.
  • Collaborate with R&D to drive new product development.
  • Translate customer insights into actionable product requirements.
  • Develop differentiated value proposition and positioning strategies.
  • Build financial models to inform pricing and investment decisions.
  • Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends for strategic insights.

Benefits

  • Work flexibility in a hybrid setting.
  • Opportunity for travel to various Stryker sites, with a focus on San Jose, CA.
  • Engagement in innovative healthcare technology products.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

In this role, you need to be based near aStryker site (Portage (MI), Flower Mound (TX), Mahwah (NJ), Bloomington (MN), Greenwood Village (CO), Tempe (AZ)) and will travel 30% to San Jose, CA


The Portfolio Manager will own the full hardware portfolio strategy for Smart Care27s wearable devices (hands0free communication badge and future wearable products). This includes roadmap ownership, upstream marketing strategy, value proposition development, financial modeling, competitive analysis, and integration of wearables into the broader SmartHospital platform.



What you will do


Own the wearable hardware roadmap.

  • Lead upstream portfolio strategy for Smart Care27s hands-free communication badge and wearable devices.
  • Define roadmap priorities, lifecycle plans, and strategic direction aligned to the Smart Hospital ecosystem.

Drive NDP in partnership with R&D.

  • Lead and influence the NPD end-to-end in close collaboration with engineering, design, regulatory, and clinical teams.
  • Translate customer insights into clear requirements and prioritization decisions.

Define portfolio and positioning strategy.

  • Develop value propositions, segmentation strategies, and positioning frameworks that differentiate Smart Care wearables within the connected healthcare landscape.

Translate customer insights into action.

  • Leverage VOC, KOL engagement, and market research to identify unmet needs and growth opportunities.
  • Convert qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable business recommendations.

Guide pricing, forecasting, and financial decisions.

  • Build business cases and financial models to inform pricing strategy, roadmap investments, and lifecycle tradeoffs.

Assess competitive and industry dynamics.

  • Monitor competitors, market trends, and emerging technologies to inform product strategy and defend points of difference.
  • Communicate implications clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Align hardware with the Smart Care platform.

  • Ensure wearable strategy integrates seamlessly with voice software, mobile applications, RTLS, and broader connectivity solutions to deliver a cohesive customer experience.

Measure and optimize performance.

  • Establish and monitor key portfolio KPIs related to adoption, retention, and commercial performance.
  • Use analytics to drive continuous improvement and strategic focus.

What you need (Required):

  • Bachelor27s degree
  • 4+ years of work experience
  • Experience managing multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
  • Voice of Customer (VOC) Analysis
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative research

Preferred

  • Experience with Portfolio Strategy & Roadmapping
  • Experience in Product Management
  • Go-to-Market Strategy experience
  • Experience in creating marketing strategies and business case financial models
  • Experience in healthcare technology, medical devices, MedTech, or SaaS environments.
  • Medical Device industry experience

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
  • 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

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.


Travel Percentage: 30%

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Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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