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Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Springfield, IL
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Wood Dale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
Cross-sell additional products as they become available
Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
Maintain training in sales skills and products
Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent organizational skills
Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

EDUCATION:

BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Wood-Dale-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Springfield%2C-IL-Job-IL-60191/1871503/187150318715032012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWood Dale, IL, USRequisition ID: 18918BR
Job Title: Reconstructive Sales Manager, Orthopaedics- Upstate New York, New York
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Business Development/New Accounts
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Rochester
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Orthopaedics Reconstructive Sales
Manager is primarily responsible for
developing and implementing effective
strategies to exceed recon territory market
share/revenue objectives. This will be
accomplished by leading, managing and
developing a sales team to represent
Stryker Orthopaedics as a leader in the
industry and the marketplace. This will
include performing field calls for the
accounts and assigned territory (including
operating room consultation) as needed.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred)
- 2+ years of sales management experience and/or demonstrated ability to work with and lead others to accomplish sales goals
- Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
- Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
Education and/or Special Training: BS/BA in relevant field (business or medical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience, advanced degree a plus
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and account services

Percent Travel Required: 50 -75%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Rochester-Reconstructive-Sales-Manager%2C-Orthopedics-Rochester%2C-New-York-Job-NY-14602/1783083/178308317830832012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRochester, NY, USRequisition ID: 19226BR
Job Title: Sr. Team Member - Customer Service - Rochester, NY
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Rochester
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Act as the customer service role model and expert for the branch. Maintain customer accounts and reconcile invoices for accounts receivable and provide guidance and support to the branch management. Assist with processing transactions in order entry and resolving customer service related issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Consistently demonstrate a positive, constructive, and cooperative attitude in the business environment. Assist branch management by addressing issues when necessary. Through a combination of on the job experience and personal learning this person has developed into the key contact for related processes. Responsible for a higher level of responsibility for account resolution and process improvements. Provide phone support for inquiries from sales and healthcare professionals. Train and support new team members and other team members with problem resolutions and proper operations protocol. Engage, interact, and respond in a prompt, accurate, courteous and poised manner in order to encourage positive business relationships. Process all work in accordance with relevant working practices and standard operating procedures. Provide feedback and suggestions to improve service levels, internal processes and customer support methodology. Provide support beyond standard hours as needed if call volume and/or workload require additional time. Support Sales Department by providing answers to questions generated by telephone, e-mails and fax. Researches responses with sales. Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken. Determine charges for services requested, collaborate with Corporate Accounts Receivable for collection payments, and/or arrange for billing. Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information. Coordinate sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability. Maintain customer pricing in ERP system, including entering contracts as required. Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch. Understand and implement procedures to maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system through proper billing and replenishment processes. Understand and implement procedures to manage inventory shelf life and expiry records. Support and participate in the branch cycle counting process. Resource and process expert for US Field Operations. Additional accountabilities include: processing incoming orders for materials, merchandise, or services;
informing customers of receipt, shipping, and delays;
handle urgent requests and ensuring shipments are complete for delivery and processing returns;
tracking inventory accurately, record keeping, warehouse inventory cycle counting and optimizing inventory utilization.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years customer or account management experience.
Valid Driver’s license with good driving record.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. ERP systems, Outlook, Access, Excel and Word.)
Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills
Demonstrated organizational, customer service and follow up skills
Demonstrated phone skills; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to successfully communicate verbally and in writing
Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and report generation
Prefer demonstrated knowledge of the medical implant industry and hospital customer base
Must have the ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs
Must be able and willing to work successfully in a team environment
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:Associate’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience. Prefer Bachelors Degree

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Rochester-Sr_-Team-Member-Customer-Service-Rochester%2C-NY-Job-NY-14602/1859524/185952418595242012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRochester, NY, USRequisition ID: 19324BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Springfield, MA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MA
City: Springfield
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Springfield-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Springfield%2C-MA-Job-MA-01101/1864996/186499618649962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSpringfield, MA, USRequisition ID: 19177BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopedics -Metaire, Louisiana
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: LA
City: Metairie
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Metairie-Sales-Associate-Orthopedics-Metaire%2C-Louisiana-Job-LA-70001/1811444/181144418114442012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMetairie, LA, USRequisition ID: 18869BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Cincinnati (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cincinnati-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Cincinnati-%28PC%29-Job-OH-45201/1780761/178076117807612012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCincinnati, OH, USRequisition ID: 19614BR
Job Title: Team Member, Warehouse-Palm City: , FL
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: FL
City Palm City
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for distribution of products/services for our representatives and customers to include: order entry, picking, shipping, tracking and usage.

Additional accountabilities include: processing incoming orders for materials, merchandise, or services. Duties include informing customers of receipt, shipping, and delays; handling urgent requests and ensuring shipments are complete for delivery and processing returns. Responsible for accurate inventory tracking and record keeping, warehouse inventory cycle counting and optimizing inventory utilization.
- Inspect products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages.
- Check inventory records to determine availability of requested products.
- Compile and inspect incoming/outgoing kits for compliance with specifications and usage.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
- Coordinate Drivers and routes - shipments, etc.
- Assess product delivery choices.
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
- Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data.
- Maintain account records, reporting and filing.
- Process orders for products.
- Confer with distribution, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel in order to expedite or trace deliveries.
- Investigate customer complaints.
- Track service levels and problem solve any discrepancies.
- Participate in on-call rotation schedule.
- Manage inventories by tracking inventory records reflecting product movement, notifying departments when supplies of specific items are low, or when orders would deplete available supplies.
- Work with internal resources for alternative product obtainment (e.g. loaner bank, other warehouses, consignments).
- Cycle count activities.
- Set up and organize the warehouse for incoming and outgoing surgery shipments.
- Organize, retrieve or place goods from/into stock received via multiple sources.
- Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment., inventory for expiration dates, etc.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid Driver’s license with good driving record.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for product or order fulfillment. This includes situational needs assessment, product usage, and inventory control systems and processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and their applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- 1+ year Warehouse/Inventory Control experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated phone skills; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Access, ERP, and Word).
- Must have the ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs, including weekend and evening call as needed.
- Must be able and willing to work successfully in a team environment.
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma
Prefer Assoc Degree or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Palm-City-Team-Member%2C-Warehouse-Palm-City%2C-FL-Job-FL-34990/1889862/188986218898622012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPalm City, FL, USRequisition ID: 18389BR
Job Title: NSE Sales Representative-Mississippi
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MS
City: Jackson
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Jackson-NSE-Sales-Representative-Mississippi-Job-MS-39201/1703942/170394217039422012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSJackson, MS, USRequisition ID: 18276BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Seattle (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WA
City: Seattle
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seattle-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Seattle-%28PC%29-Job-WA-98101/1671052/167105216710522012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeattle, WA, USRequisition ID: 19249BR
Job Title: Sales Representative-Tyler, Texas
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area General/Other: Sales/Business Development
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Tyler
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years selling experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tyler-Sales-Representative-Tyler%2C-Texas-Job-TX-75701/1836887/183688718368872012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTyler, TX, USRequisition ID: 19459BR
Job Title: Orthopaedic Sales Representative-Metaire, Louisiana
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: LA
City: Metairie
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Percent Travel Required: 10-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Metairie-Orthopaedic-Sales-Representative-Metaire%2C-Louisiana-Job-LA-70001/1884019/188401918840192012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMetairie, LA, USRequisition ID: 19022BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Green Bay, WI
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WI
City: Green Bay
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Green-Bay-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Green-Bay%2C-WI-Job-WI-54301/1791109/179110917911092012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGreen Bay, WI, USRequisition ID: 18927BR
Job Title: Communications - Associate Sales Rep - Seattle, WA
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WA
City: Seattle
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Works directly with a Sales Representative to help aid with the planning, directing and coordination of the selling of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

Qualifications/Work Experience: SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Must be able to communicate
with large groups of people.
- Must be able to communicate
telephonically.
- Must be able to drive an
automobile.
- Must be able to routinely
negotiate price and terms of
transactions between Stryker and
its customers.
- Must be able to readily
solve customer complaints.
- Must have fundamental
command of all products and be able
to disseminate this knowledge to
the customer.
- Must be able to analyze
territory market potential
prioritize call patterns
accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal
skills.
- Excellent analytical
skills.
- Excellent organizational
skills.
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- 0-2 years in an outside
sales position (medical related
fields is preferable).
- B.A. or B.S. degree
required.
- Field sales training--In
field training.
- In-house product training
program.
- Computer training.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seattle-Communications-Associate-Sales-Rep-Seattle%2C-WA-Job-WA-98101/1779118/177911817791182012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeattle, WA, USRequisition ID: 18068BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Cincinnati, OH
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cincinnati-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Cincinnati%2C-OH-Job-OH-45201/1672801/167280116728012012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCincinnati, OH, USRequisition ID: 18682BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Ft. Wayne
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Ft_-Wayne-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Ft_-Wayne%2C-Indiana-Job-IN-46801/1773201/177320117732012012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFt. Wayne, IN, USRequisition ID: 19641BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Baltimore, MD
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MD
City: Baltimore
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Baltimore-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Baltimore%2C-MD-Job-MD-21201/1895861/189586118958612012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBaltimore, MD, USRequisition ID: 19356BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Joint Preservation Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Ft. Wayne
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
- This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
- The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
- This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
- Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
- Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Ft_-Wayne-Sales-Associate-Joint-Preservation-Ft_-Wayne%2C-Indiana-Job-IN-46801/1886990/188699018869902012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFt. Wayne, IN, USRequisition ID: 19460BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Reno, Nevada
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NV
City: Reno
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

Qualifications/Work Experience::

1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Reno-Sales-Associate-Reno%2C-Nevada-Job-NV-89501/1889863/188986318898632012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSReno, NV, USRequisition ID: 18257BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Santa Barbara, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Santa Barbara
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTIONStryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales
Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals.* This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
* The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs.
* This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pasadena-Sales-Associate-Pasadena%2C-CA-Job-CA-91101/1669296/166929616692962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSanta Barbara, CA, USRequisition ID: 19547BR
Job Title: Team Member, Inventory- Dublin, OH
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Inventory Planning and Management
Country: United States
State: OH
City: Dublin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment. Keep records, compile reports/metrics and assist in documenting requirements for the Branch, keeping the Branch at Audit readiness and to address quality issues with Branch management.
- Compile, review, and maintain data from, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock Location:
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments
- Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked
- Confer with personnel and stock procurement and availability
- Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
- Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year
- Oversee and ensure signed Customer Consignment Agreement forms are in place for every consignment location.
- Occasionally perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting
- Work with Branch management and sales to optimize inventory levels and utilization
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
- Implement and oversee branch-wide procedures to maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system
- Understand and implement procedures to manage inventory shelf life and expiry records
- Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish.

High School diploma
Prefer Associates Degree or equivalent work experience
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Demonstrated knowledge of inventory tracking and counting mechanism principles
- Data integrity and analysis skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills, including meeting quality standards for services
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for selection, storage and movement of medical products
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems (including data analysis tools i.e. queries, pivot tables, etc.)
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to successfully communicate verbally, in writing and reports
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Dublin-Team-Member%2C-Inventory-Dublin%2C-OH-Job-OH-43016/1898683/189868318986832012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDublin, OH, USRequisition ID: 18683BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopedics - Shreveport, Louisiana
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: LA
City: Shreveport
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Shreveport-Sales-Representative-Orthopedics-Shreveport%2C-Louisiana-Job-LA-71101/1791106/179110617911062012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSShreveport, LA, USRequisition ID: 19473BR
Job Title: Team Member, Field Operations- Tri Cities, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Tri Cities
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment. Keep records, compile reports/metrics and assist in documenting requirements for the Branch, keeping the Branch at Audit readiness and to address quality issues with Branch management.
- Compile, review, and maintain data from, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents.
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock Location:.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments.
- Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked.
- Confer with personnel and stock procurement and availability.
- Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year.
- Maintain inventory records, including but no limited to, signed Customer Consignment Agreement forms.
- Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish.
- Occasional need to perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting.
- Possess an understanding of hospital procedures, know how to set-up cases, signing-in and pick-up of instruments for Central Sterile, assist with cycle counts, swap expiring items and accountability for the “Consignments”
- Advise hospitals of the safe and effective use of SYK instruments and implants with respect to but not limited to: 1.) Bipolar Hips, 2.) Primary Total knees, 3.) Primary total Hips, 4.) bone sub and biologic cases, 5.) handling basic fracture cases with respect #1,2,3,and 4 above.
- Participate in training programs such as Trauma University and Joint Camp schools.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of inventory tracking and counting mechanism principles
- Demonstrated data integrity and analysis skills
- Demonstrated customer service experience including meeting quality standards for services
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property
- Knowledge of principles and methods for selection, storage and movement of medical products
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to communicate verbally, in writing and reports.
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain hospital/vendor clearance certification
Education and/or Special Training: Associates Degree in Science or Liberal Arts or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0-25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tri-Cities-Team-Member%2C-Field-Operations-Tri-Cities%2C-TN-Job-TN/1875282/187528218752822012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTri Cities, TN, USRequisition ID: 19534BR
Job Title: National Accounts Manager, Government Sales
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Government Programs
Country: United States
State: -
City: Any City, Any State USA
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Healthcare Systems & Finance is a group that works with many different customers. It serves Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, Federal Government customers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. It also assists in finding the optimal financing solution for every customer. It creates and finalizes contracts and completes deals with customers, as well as manages long-term relationships with all of these customers, creates integrated supply chain solutions and leverages cross-divisional strengths.

Stryker has an exciting opportunity on our National Accounts team working with government accounts. This team works primarily with Veteran Affairs and Department of Defense medical facilities worldwide. This opportunity exists remotely and is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. This is a unique sales position and requires someone with knowledge in the government contracting process and preferably the medical device industry.

- Previous experience interacting with sales professionals on a regular basis (required)
- Sales and/or government contracting experience in medical device industry (required).
- Experience with government prime vendor program (a plus)
- Previous experience with Veterans Administration and/or Department of Defense (required)
- In depth knowledge of government contracting requirements of VA and/or DoD (both preferred but only one required)
- Previous military officer and/or contracting officer experience (a plus).
- Capable of navigating proposals from Stryker Sales representatives through the contracting process to contract award (required).
- Knowledge and previous oversight of FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations (required) and DFAR (optional)
- Knowledge of contract types including: VA/GSA FSS contracts including IDIQ, Time and Materials, under both competitive and sole-source circumstances. (desired)
- Previous training program development, in contract fundamentals and contract ethics (a plus)
- Must know how to search for and identify government business opportunities (required)
- Knowledgeable of regulatory and compliance requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree
Travel: 40%-50%

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Any-City%2C-Any-State-USA-National-Accounts-Manager%2C-Government-Sales-Job/1903850/190385019038502012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAny City, Any State USA, USRequisition ID: 18707BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Binghamton, NY
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Binghamton
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Binghamton-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Binghamton%2C-NY-Job-NY-13901/1773204/177320417732042012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBinghamton, NY, USRequisition ID: 18152BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-San Antonio
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: San Antonio
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Antonio-Surgical-Sales-Representative-San-Antonio-Job-TX-78201/1680341/168034116803412012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Antonio, TX, USRequisition ID: 18193BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate- San Antonio, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: San Antonio
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Antonio-Trauma-Sales-Associate-San-Antonio%2C-Texas-Job-TX-78201/1658428/165842816584282012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Antonio, TX, USRequisition ID: 18368BR
Job Title: Craniomaxillofacial Associate Sales Representative- San Antonio
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: TX
City: San Antonio
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within Territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Antonio-Craniomaxillofacial-Associate-Sales-Representative-San-Antonio-Job-TX-78201/1694975/169497516949752012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Antonio, TX, USRequisition ID: 18981BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: AL
City: Huntsville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Huntsville-Field-Service-Technician-Job-AL-35801/1787092/178709217870922012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHuntsville, AL, USRequisition ID: 19176BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Iowa
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IA
City: Des Moines
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Des-Moines-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Iowa-Job-IA-50301/1811443/181144318114432012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDes Moines, IA, USRequisition ID: 18695BR
Job Title: Stryker Sales Representative-Jacksonville
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Jacksonville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Jacksonville-NSE-Sales-Representative-Jacksonville-Job-FL-32099/1752704/175270417527042012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSJacksonville, FL, USRequisition ID: 18760BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Jacksonville FL
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Jacksonville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
*
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
* This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
* The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
* This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Jacksonville-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Jacksonville-FL-Job-FL-32099/1789196/178919617891962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSJacksonville, FL, USRequisition ID: 18870BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Staten Island (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Staten Island
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Staten-Island-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Staten-Island-%28PC%29-Job-NY-10301/1780760/178076017807602012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSStaten Island, NY, USRequisition ID: 19419BR
Job Title: Sr Network Administrator
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Infrastructure & Security (IT)
Focus Area Networking
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Mirmar
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Act as technical lead for network administration staff. Implement and manage global LAN/WAN, including Internet connected systems, VPN and wireless networks.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Demonstrated expert knowledge of WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls and Routers; prefer applied knowledge of Enterasys
-Demonstrated expert knowledge of Security, including RSA, IPSEC, IP protocol, and ACLs
-Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
-Applied knowledge of Microsoft Project and Office
-Demonstrated project management skills
-Capability to provide on-call coverage and to work some weeknights and weekends
-Prefer applied knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, change control and incident reporting
-Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Serve as project manager or as technical member/lead on global infrastructure projects.
- Oversee, monitor and support daily operations of the organization's infrastructure (Network and Systems).
- Plan, test, and implement new systems and/or rebuild existing systems as required
- Develop and maintain documents on architecture, configuration, policies, processes and procedures.
- Maintain disaster recovery plan and all associated system backups and testing.
- Design and support "0-Downtime" solution to automate the release process.
- Troubleshoot, recommend and implement enhancements to the infrastructure.
- Ensure that security issues are addressed in a pro-active manner, including issues such as hacking, viruses, email abuse, protection of sensitive data, etc.
- Works closely with the Global Telecom Team to support & implement first class business solutions.
- Identify and recommend future technologies.
- Manage projects and vendors.
- Experience in generating and maintaining requirements, test and evaluate possible future technical architectures, analyze and resolve complex system issues, leading and/or participating in architecture reviews and providing technical guidance based upon expertise.
- Provides VTC Installation, Trouble Resolution, and Upgrade support Provides VTC/Audio Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Conference Session support. Provides Desktop VTC Systems support. Provides Streaming Media Systems support
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, MIS OR 5-7 years equivalent relevant technical experience. Candidate must be fluent in both the English and Spanish languages. Prefer Cisco CCNA certification.

Percent Travel Required: 0%-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mirmar-Sr-Network-Administrator-Job-FL-32099/1876044/187604418760442012-06-18StrykerInfrastructure & Security (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSMirmar, FL, USRequisition ID: 18269BR
Job Title: Specialist Sales Representative - El Paso, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: El Paso
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Specialist Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident extremities expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated extremities product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
- Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceed territory objectives
- Communicates with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs
- Identifies the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
- Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory (including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation)
- Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
- Address any problems that arise on the account
- Continues to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
- Work with sales management by coaching, training or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
- Maintain training in sales skills and products
- Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
- Participates and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred)
- Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
- Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
Education and/or Special Training: • BS/BA in relevant field (business or medical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/El-Paso-Specialist-Sales-Representative-El-Paso%2C-Texas-Job-TX-79901/1680344/168034416803442012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEl Paso, TX, USRequisition ID: 19537BR
Job Title: Government Contracts Manager
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Government Programs
Country: United States
State: -
City: Any City, Any State USA
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Healthcare Systems & Finance is a group that works with many different customers. It serves Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, Federal Government customers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. It also assists in finding the optimal financing solution for every customer. It creates and finalizes contracts and completes deals with customers, as well as manages long-term relationships with all of these customers, creates integrated supply chain solutions and leverages cross-divisional strengths.

The Government Contracts Manager manages and implements the government contract management and compliance activities of a global medical device manufacturer’s government contracts program.

Core responsibilities:
1. Serves as a principal point of contact on assigned government acquisition contract management activities within the organization as appropriate.
2. Designs, plans and Implements government contracts program and related management reports for open market, FSS contracts and other contract vehicles.
3. Oversees various Compliance functions as needed including maintenance of company disclosure statements, incurred cost submission, budgeting, auditing, and analysis.
4. Provides management with Government Compliance analysis and assists in decisions pertaining to compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)and other Government regulations.
5. Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures as well FAR and other government regulations;
6. May participate in the preparation and review of certification information for proposals and contract modifications.
7. Supervises assigned Financial Analysts, and/or Principal Analysts.
8. Assists with implementing systems, processes and controls for government revenue process, Including: proposals, order intake, invoices, credit and collections.
9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Participates in special projects as required.

Key Skills:
- Government Contract management: Develop pricing strategies/cost models
- Implement government contract management, compliance and monitoring programs
- Review government contract terms and monitor compliance in accordance with FAR
- Coordinate work requirements with multiple divisions
- Develop subcontracting strategies/compliance
- Notify management of non-compliance issues
- Proposal development: Develop pricing strategies/cost models
- Software programs: Implementation of government contract management with contract management programs and related software

Travel Required: 10% to 20%

Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and/or Finance, or a related business discipline, or the equivalent combination of Bachelor’s degree with professional training, and work experience.

Professional Certifications: CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager) highly preferred

Experience: 8-14 years of related finance or business analysis experience, including prior contract and/or compliance program implementation experience with a similar sized global company holding a current FSS contract is required.
Experience with BAA/TAA regulations and compliance monitoring controls highly desired.
CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager) or similar professional certifications such as CGC (Certified Government Contractor) through NAGC Program is desired.
Candidates must be proficient with software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience with contract management software programs such as “Model N”, and implementation of government contract management tools within such programs, is highly desired.
Experience with ORACLE is desired.

Percent Travel Required: 10%-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Any-City%2C-Any-State-USA-Government-Contracts-Manager-Job/1901282/190128219012822012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAny City, Any State USA, USBerufsbezeichnung HR Business Partner (f/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Personalabteilung/Rekrutierung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel (GER) oder Selzach (CH)
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung The R&D and Regulatory/Quality businesses within our Osteosynthesis Division are looking for a
HR Business Partner (f/m)

at Kiel (Germany) or Selzach (Switzerland) Location:

Responsibilities:
- Providing strategic partnership and support to the R&D and Regulatory/Quality Businesses of the division over 4 countries (Germany, Switzerland, France and United States) to lead initia-tives building outstanding capabilities in employee engagement, talent acquisition and organization/talent development.
- Perform employee relations investigations and educate management proactively regarding employee relations and employment law matters to avoid future occurrences where possible.
- Partner with local HR in 5 locations to ensure consistencies with local practices and laws as we develop strategies and new structures that involve or affect our employees. Also partner with local Human Resources on initiatives that bridge across the Corporation and/or multiple divisions.
- Manage the succession planning and talent management processes, administer the perform-ance management process and compensation planning, conduct new employee on-boarding within businesses and partner with local HR to manage all employee dispute resolution within local laws and policies.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pia Jedamzik under 0049 (0) 4348 702 577. We look forward to receiving your online application!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field of study and multiple years of HR experience with time spent supporting an organization in a generalist capacity.
- Experience in managing multiple projects or priorities, ideally in an international company, knowledge of organization design, talent management and change management.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Requirements:
- Language skills in English (fluent), German or French (good) as well as PC skills (MS Office).
- Superior communications skills, assertiveness, service orientation and ability to work in and support a multinational structure (20% - 30% travelling).
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 20% - 30%
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Since the establishment of the company in 1941, innovative ideas have al-lowed us to grow into a global market leader in orthopaedic technology. At our Kiel location more than 600 employees restore activity to millions of people with the development and pro-duction of medical nail implants. Our success greatly depends on our qualified, engaged and talented employees as well as on our strong technical expertise. As a result, outstanding ideas turn into innovations to improve people´s lives. Become a part of this team. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Opportunities:
- Advance your career in a rapidly expanding industry of global proportions – with one of the world´s market leaders in medical engineering.
- Take on responsibility at an early stage as a key coordinator between business units at different locations.
- Use our innovation- and people-driven corporate culture for your personal career advance-ment.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/HR-Business-Partner-%28fm%29-Job/1893537/189353718935372012-06-18StrykerPersonalabteilung/Rekrutierungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel (GER) oder Selzach (CH), DEUTSRequisition ID: 19539BR
Job Title: Government Pricing Analyst
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Government Programs
Country: United States
State: -
City: Any City, Any State USA
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Healthcare Systems & Finance is a group that works with many different customers. It serves Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, Federal Government customers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. It also assists in finding the optimal financing solution for every customer. It creates and finalizes contracts and completes deals with customers, as well as manages long-term relationships with all of these customers, creates integrated supply chain solutions and leverages cross-divisional strengths.

As the Government Pricing Analyst the principal responsibility will be to supply accurate, timely and insightful reporting and analysis to Stryker’s Federal sales and contract management group, as well as key divisional, group and corporate executives upon request. This is a great opportunity to get significant exposure to the several Divisions, including top management.

The Government Pricing Analyst provides the comprehensive framework of data on which to develop a business plans for federal contracts, with multiple federal agencies, government resellers, or other strategically targeted healthcare institutions. This position works closely with both internal and external customers and requires significant analytical ability, attention to detail, focus on continually improving reporting and a drive for complete accuracy in work product.

Core responsibilities:
- Serve as a key process and systems resource for Sr. Manager, Federal Sales Contract Management, including the development of programs or applications to meet the needs of strategic business analysis as defined by the National Account Managers or Director of Pricing Integrity.
- Build analytical models that utilize detailed division pricing data, prepare pricing analysis and models for Federal Supply Schedule proposals and negotiations
- Serve as a key process and system resource for Healthcare Systems including development of report structures, utilization of existing business intelligence systems and tools, and be a key member of the team determining next strategic steps in business intelligence platform.
- Participate as a member of the Healthcare Systems Strategic Pricing Team involved in responding to customer requests for pricing master data, pricing master files and data cleansing as it relates to their pricing across all divisions of Stryker Corporation.
- Communicate deliverables, maintain planning calendar and ensure a predictable and transparent process
- Support functional HCS business partners including the analysts for National Accounts and Consolidated Reporting. Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s product lines, competitive environment, and the market it addresses to better support functional initiatives and provide recommendations to business partners.
- Build analytical models that utilize both financial and non-financial data to forecast results.
- Participate in the development and implementation of process improvements. Participate in cross-functional business projects and perform ad hoc analysis as required.
- Ability to program and work with complicated Access databases and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel are REQUIREMENTS of this role.

Key Skills or Attributes:
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communications skills
- Exceptional analytical and data mining skills
- Ability to prioritize work and keep accurate, detailed, and confidential records
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the numbers, printed word, report appearance, etc.)
- Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
- Manufacturing/healthcare environment preferred
- Exceptional skills in applicable software programs (Excel, Access, basic ERP query) is required
- Programming ability in Access databases is highly preferred
- Business Intelligence tools preferred (Microsoft reporting, Cognos, etc.)
- ERP systems experience (Oracle, JD Edwards, AS400) is highly preferred

Experience: 3 – 5 years. Accounting, financial analysis or data analysis and mining experience is highly preferred. Extreme attention to detail is required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BBA/BS) or MBA with a concentration in a relevant field is required

Professional Certifications: Not required. Working towards CFCM, CFA or similar professional certification is preferred.

Travel Required: <5%

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Any-City%2C-Any-State-USA-Government-Pricing-Analyst-Job/1901281/190128119012812012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAny City, Any State USA, USRequisition ID: 19387BR
Job Title: International Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Division: Spine
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Job Summary:
Interface with Spine international RA affiliates to:
Plan, organize, and implement strategies and activities required to procure regulatory approval for new and revised product lines in all target markets. Ensure compliance to all international affiliates requirements and corporate policies and procedures regarding submissions and other requirements for market release of medical devices/combination products. Participate in cross functional team activities from initial stages through securing government approvals. Apply scientific principles to understanding safety and efficacy on a wide range of products
- Create product dossiers for international product registration
- Advise marketing, R&D and manufacturing teams to insure international regulatory requirements are incorporated as part of the development process
- Procure Certificates of Free Sale as requested
- Ensure requests from international affiliates for their regulatory submissions are fulfilled appropriately and in a timely manner
- Submit product registrations as required by European national legislation
- Procure all necessary French legalization of documents required by requesting countries
- As required train and mentor International RA Associate
- Ensure that requests for product releases in the quarantine (RA Flag) system are addressed in a timely and accurate manner
- Support marketing, R&D and manufacturing teams in international regulatory assesments of proposed changes or product transfers
- Establish and maintain regulatory information systems both electronically and hard copy
- Interpret existing and/or new international regulatory requirements as they relate to company products and procedures. Communicate this to appropriate personnel
- Develop, implement and maintain regulatory SOP's pertaining to international submissions

Qualifications:

- Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in International Regulatory Affairs
- Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in the medical device industry
- International product dossier preparation
- Working knowledge of International Medical Device Regulations)
- Direct interaction with international affiliate offices
- Team based work environment experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, written, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills
- Working knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
- Sound understanding of scientific principles
- Foreign language a plus

Education:
4 year degree in scientific area preferred; RAC certification desired

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Percent Travel Required: 10-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-International-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-Job-NJ-07401/1854552/185455218545522012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18547BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Orlando, Florida
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Orlando
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Orlando-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Orlando%2C-Florida-Job-FL-32801/1862111/186211118621112012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSOrlando, FL, USRequisition ID: 19724BR
Job Title: Interventional Spine Sales Rep--Orlando
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Interventional Spine
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Orlando
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
Proven Sales success a must
3+ years of sales experience
Bachelors Degree

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Orlando-Interventional-Spine-Sales-Rep-Orlando-Job-FL-32801/1907026/190702619070262012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSOrlando, FL, USRequisition ID: 19244BR
Job Title: Navigation Field Service Technician
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Navigation
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Orlando
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The basic function of this position is to provide field service for Stryker Navigation products at a designated client account. The Navigation Field Service Technician will be the first line of communication for Stryker’s customers while coordinating Navigation field service events/cases and addressing technical and operational issues with Navigation products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Strong customer service background;excellent interpersonal Skills;demonstrated organizational and analytical skills;the ability to learn and communicate technical information;a strong mechanical/clinical aptitude;basic PC skills; 2+ years of technical service with an emphasis on computer systems is desired.
Education and/or Special Training: •High school
-University and/or formal technical training desired
-College Degree a plus
-Must be able to function in an Operating Room environment

Percent Travel Required: 5]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Orlando-Navigation-Field-Service-Technician-Job-FL-32801/1826577/182657718265772012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSOrlando, FL, USRequisition ID: 19383BR
Job Title: Quality Systems Engineer
Division: Spine
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Systems/Process Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Lead and conduct internal audits according to the divisional and corporate internal audit plans
- Conduct follow-up activities on audits, as needed
- Lead and contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) that impact the QMS including applicable Quality System Improvement Projects, Stryker Corporate CAPAs and other Quality initiatives.
- Support and/or lead the development of associated training curriculum and activities.
- Develop and/or participate in systems configuration and support for Quality System related requirements.

Other Functions:
- Training (internal associates and sales force)
- Work closely with internal departments (Regulatory, R&D, Distribution) to resolve quality system issues using established problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.)
- Ensure high level of compliance to FDA QSR/cGMPs and ISO 13485 in all assigned areas and participate in FDA, ISO and third party regulatory audits.
- Drive continuous Quality Systems Improvement within Stryker Spine.

Relevant Work Experience:
- 5+ years experience as a Quality Engineer (QE) in a regulated industry, preferably implantable medical devices.
- CQA/CQE certification preferred.
- Experience with internal auditing preferred
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with others in various disciplines, on multi-national teams, and to prioritize tasks.

Education and/or Special Training::
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field of study
- Internal or Lead Auditor Certification (CQA / RABQSA)

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Quality-Systems-Engineer-Job-NJ-07401/1859526/185952618595262012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19343BR
Job Title: Credit & Collections Analyst
Division: Spine
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Accounts Payable/Receivable
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Monitor assigned portfolio of customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize collections. Deal professionally with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • intermediate MS Excel skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; negotiation skills.
- 2-5 years credit & collections background preferably in the health care industry
- Familiar with Dunn & Bradstreet credit reporting and ability to assign credit limits based upon level of risk
- Possess strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Have the ability to multi-task in a high volume environment.
Education and/or Special Training: 2 year or 4 year degree in business or finance preferred;

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Credit-&-Collections-Analyst-Job-NJ-07401/1852011/185201118520112012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19449BR
Job Title: Account Manager
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Miami
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Account Manager (AM) is an integral part of the Field Sales Team, both as an individual contributor and as a team member. The AM has key responsibility to generate revenue through the sales of reprocessed medical devices. The AM implements sales strategies by initiating face-to-face contact regularly with existing clients to assess and understand their compliance concerns and objectives. The position defines solutions and makes recommendations at the appropriate level of customers' organization to meet the customer's goals and objectives while ensuring a high level of compliance to meet the Company's sales and service objectives.

JOB DUTIES:
-The AM employs an in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services to effectively sell and market cost savings to the healthcare facilities in their territory.

-Applies consultative and strategic selling skills, as well as technical expertise, to develop and manage the assigned customer base.

-You will plan sales and service activities to ensure that accounts are actively and routinely covered.

-Interface with various healthcare facility departments, responding to questions and concerns regarding reprocessed products.

-Researches sales and service data and prepares periodic reports and projects for demonstrating to the customer their cost savings resulting from program compliance.

-The AM regularly interfaces with the Regional Manager to review business status and proactively address concerns and/or opportunities with key and Growth Accounts.

-The AM is challenged to create and strengthen customer relationships, seeking opportunities to expand sales and service within the accounts and maximize the revenue.

As an Account Manager you are responsible for every aspect of the order process as follows:

-Work with Materials Management/ Purchasing department to attain purchase orders for customer product that has been reprocessed.

-Assist customers with inventory management.

-Provide in in-service training and education to facility staff members when required.

-Work with your field leadership team to secure and implement new business within the territory.

All work is done inside hospitals and you will work closely with various healthcare facility departments (Operating Room, Central Supply, Nursing, Environmental services, Physicians, Surgeons, C-suite) and other end users of these single-use medical devices to maintain and increase program participation.

To be considered for this position you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

- Have a proven background in outside business to business sales / service [NO RETAIL].

- Be willing and able to drive up to 100 miles per day, 5 days a week using your personal vehicle.

- Demonstrate intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

- Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or medical or science related disciplines.

- 1-3 years professional business to business sales experience.

- Medical device sales experience is preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Miami-Account-Manager-Job-FL-33010/1866882/186688218668822012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMiami, FL, USRequisition ID: 19475BR
Job Title: Interventional Spine Sales Rep--Cleveland
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Interventional Spine
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OH
City: Cleveland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
Proven Sales success a must
3+ years of sales experience

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cleveland-Interventional-Spine-Sales-Rep-Cleveland-Job-OH-44101/1884013/188401318840132012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCleveland, OH, USRequisition ID: 19495BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Terre Haute, IN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Terre Haute
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate.
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Terre-Haute-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Terre-Haute%2C-IN-Job-IN-47801/1878572/187857218785722012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTerre Haute, IN, USRequisition ID: 19439BR
Job Title: Development Engineer
Division: Spine
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Job Summary
The Development Engineer performs implant and instrument design work and actively participates on multi functional teams to advance assigned projects through the design/development process though launch to the market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Interface with surgeons to gather input for design and evaluation of new products.
- Develop innovative solutions that satisfy customer needs.
- Actively participate on cross-functional design teams.
- Model and detail implant and instrumentation designs utilizing ProE software.
- Develop prototypes and test protocols, and execute testing for design verification and validation.
- Utilize and manage Design Controls.
- Develop and manage work plans and timeliness within the scope of assigned projects.

Qualifications / Work
Experience Required
- Up to 3 years of product design experience, medical device industry preferred.
- Receives a high level of supervision.
- Provides basic tactical input.
- Provides basic engineering skills.
- Responsible for tasks within a project.
- Sets and manages priorities for self.
- Basic technical communication skills.
- Familiarity with design controls within a regulated industry.
- Basic experience with a parametric CAD package, ProE preferred.

Education / Special Training Required
Bachelors degree in engineering, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Development-Engineer-Job-NJ-07401/1871504/187150418715042012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17449BR
Job Title: Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Division: Spine
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Plan, organize and implement strategies and activities required to procure regulatory approval for new and revised product lines. Ensure compliance with all US, EU and SO international requirements and corporate policies and procedures regarding submissions for market approval of medical devices/combination products. This position requires minimal to no supervision.

- Participate on product development teams to insure US and other international regulatory requirements are incorporated as part of the development process
- Author submissions and other regulatory documents to obtain approval to bring new or modified products to market
- Assist in post market submissions (progress reports, annual reports etc.)
- Support marketing, R&D and manufacturing teams in regulatory assesment of proposed changes or product transfers
- Address and advise teams on appropriate pathways to market
- Interface and coordinate with the FDA and other regulatory agencies on submissions, approvals or other issues
- Establish and maintain regulatory information systems both electronically and hard copy
- Interpret existing and/or new regulatory requirements as they relate to company products and procedures. Communicate this to appropriate personnell
- Review and approve ECN's, OCN's, etc. while considering both US and international regulatory requirements
- Prepare and update US product listings
- Communicate any FDA correspondence on submissions to the appropriate team(s) and RA management
- Participate in BPX project teams
- Labeling, marketing, product transfer and literature review pre and post market
- Technical file and Design Dossier construction
- Assist the RA Manager and others with the development, implementation and maintenance of regulatory SOP's
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics Business Process Excellence initiative.
- Mentor to other members of the Clinical Research team.

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Qualifications/Work Experience: • 510(k),IDE,PMA (original/revision/supplements) preparation, submission and clearance/approval
- Minimum 3 years experience in FDA regulated industry
- Working knowledge of Medical Device Regulations (FDA required, international a plus)
- Direct interaction with FDA reviewers/inspectors
- Team based work environment experience preferred with leadership of teams preferred
- Strong interpersonal, written, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills
- Working knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
- Sound understanding of scientific principles
- Seniors will need to have demonstrated sustained exceptional performance and /or have more experience in a large roll.
Education and/or Special Training: BA/BS in Scientific discipline or equivalent work experience.
RAC certification desired.

Percent Travel Required: 10 - 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Senior-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-Job-NJ-07401/1505647/150564715056472012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18888BR
Job Title: Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Drive Sourcing and Supply Chain initiatives as well as ensuring all aspects of effective supplier management. Set strategic supply chain vision / mission and deliverables. Direct management of Supplier Development and Commodity Management teams.

- Develop and implement Global Commodity Sourcing strategy.
- Develop, prepare and negotiate Supply Agreements / Service Level Agreements and coordinate with all Stryker Orthopaedics sites worldwide to manage those contracts.
- Develop market intelligence processes to determine Sourcing trends and optimal purchase points.
- Manage, coach, mentor, and develop the performance of Supplier Development Engineer & Commodity Mgrs to drive and support a high performance work culture; includes writing and delivering performance appraisals, administering disciplinary action, providing positive recognition, liaising with Human Resources to ensure consistency in administration and compliance with Company policies, focusing on the development of high-potential employees, crafting succession plans, and establishing a collaborative environment that encourages and supports employee engagement.
- Organize and lead global teams responsible for Sourcing decisions related to new product launches and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes.
- Develop a Strategic Sourcing integration process for Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence Assessments.
- Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning processes at the Divisional and/or Operations levels.
- Present status updates and results up to the Executive level.
- Ensure global suppliers meet Key Performance Indicators related to Quality, Service, Cost-Improvement, product technology, production capability and capacity, price and supply chain design efficiency.
- Develop and manage supplier Business Review processes designed to provide customer feedback to our suppliers.
- Manage Supplier Awareness Communication meetings.
- Develop strategy and execution plans for supply base rationalization and targeted reduction of redundant suppliers.
- Develop & Implement Supplier Improvement Plans designed to develop more efficient and more reliable supplier processes through Validation and Statistical Process Control.
- Resolve Supplier Quality CAPA’s.
- Develop and introduce innovative Supply Chain techniques related to Sourcing, Planning, RFQ and Supplier Performance systems.
- Manage/Control of Raw Material specification documents.
- Partner with Supplier Quality Assurance to control supplier Compliance and Quality performance to Stryker Corporate standards.
- Participate in CQR Supplier Risk Assessment process for Quality Improvement Plans and Business Improvement Plans.
- Serve as signatory authority for Strategic Sourcing responsibilities on all specifications, checklists, procedures, and instructions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 7-10+ years of experience in Supplier Management.
- 5 years of experience managing people, driving employee engagement and development.
- Demonstrated expert negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of Purchasing “best practices” and product manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Some domestic and international travel will be required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Excel & Word.
- Demonstrated presentation skills. Must have the ability to present at the executive level.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business. Prefer an MBA in Operations Management. Also prefer CPM or CPIM certification.

Percent Travel Required: 35%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Sr-Manager%2C-Strategic-Sourcing-Job-NJ-07401/1829241/182924118292412012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18764BR
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Division: Spine
Business Unit: Italy
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for supporting the business initiatives of Stryker Spine by providing financial insight, analysis and perspective.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3 to 5 years experience in finance environment. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access and Cognos. Excellent communication, customer service adn analytical skills.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors degree in Finance or related field.

Percent Travel Required: -]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Financial-Analyst-Job-NJ-07401/1764996/176499617649962012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18996BR
Job Title: Brand Manager-Senior Brand Manager- Biologics
Division: Spine
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Allendale
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Assumes all duties of Brand Manager within Thoracolumbar Portfolio.
Work alongside TL marketing teams to develop and implement marketing stategies within the TL portfolio.
Works with entire marketing (BM, PM, PP, PA) team to understand the day-to-day activies of Brand management.
Works with supervisor and co-workers to learn how to source and identify market trends and segment penetration opportunities.
Works with team to understand market positioning tactics, the development of a brand image, and how to effectively communicate to various end users, customers, sales personnel, product development, regulatory, quality assurance, operations and others.
Will be given the opportunity to work with a team to drive the product/marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources.
Gains exposure to field selling activies and processes
Gain an understanding of internal engagement programs such as Partners for the Advancement of Spine (PASE).

Qualifications/Work Experience: Special Conditions (lifting, Data Input, Travel, etc): Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant work experience in marketing, device industry marketing a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Brand-Manager-Senior-Brand-Manager-Biologics-Job-MI-49401/1784846/178484617848462012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAllendale, NJ, USBerufsbezeichnung Praktikant Qualitätsmanagement/Prüfplanung (w/m)
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Qualitätssicherung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Mühlheim an der Donau
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie unterstützen unsere Ingenieure bei der Erstellung von Prüfplänen in SAP.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Festlegung von prüfungsrelevanten Merkmalen für unsere chirurgischen Instrumente im Werk Mühlheim-Stetten.
- Sie arbeiten eng mit dem Qualitätsbereich sowie der Fertigung zusammen.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Sie studieren Ingenieurwissenschaften (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Automatisierungstechnik, Medizintechnik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) oder bringen eine Ausbildung als Techniker in der Fachrichtung Medizintechnik, Maschinenbau o.ä. mit.
- Sie interessieren sich für technische Zusammenhänge und Fragestellungen.
- Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit zeichnen Sie aus.
- Eine strukturierte und gewissenhafte Arbeitsweise sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten und Eigeninitiative runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Sie verfügen über einen sicheren Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office Programmen und bringen eventuell bereits SAP-Grundkenntnisse mit.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Sie studieren Ingenieurwissenschaften (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Automatisierungstechnik, Medizintechnik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) oder bringen eine Ausbildung als Techniker in der Fachrichtung Medizintechnik, Maschinenbau o.ä. mit.
- Sie interessieren sich für technische Zusammenhänge und Fragestellungen.
- Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit zeichnen Sie aus.
- Eine strukturierte und gewissenhafte Arbeitsweise sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten und Eigeninitiative runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Sie verfügen über einen sicheren Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office Programmen und bringen eventuell bereits SAP-Grundkenntnisse mit.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/M%C3%BChlheim-Stetten-Praktikant-Qualit%C3%A4tsmanagementPr%C3%BCfplanung-%28wm%29-Job/1777028/177702817770282012-06-18StrykerQualitätssicherungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMühlheim an der Donau, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Supplier Development Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Qualitätssicherung
Country: Schweiz
Stadt Selzach
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Ihre Aufgaben:
- Innerhalb der Stryker Implant Group und dem internationalen Lieferantennetzwerk sind Sie verantwort-lich für die Lieferantenauditierung (System, Prozess und Produkt).
- Zudem sind Sie verantwortlich für die Identifikation, Planung, Durchführung und Koordination sämtlicher Lieferantenentwicklungs- und Validierungsaktivitäten sowie KVP- und Manufacturing Transfer-Projekten.
- Sie setzen sich für die Behebung von Abweichungen (NCRs / CAPAs) mit dem Ziel der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Lieferantenleistung ein.
- Des Weiteren unterstützen Sie bei der Erstellung, Review und Freigabe der Validierungsdokumentation und bei der Fortschrittskontrolle von Validierungen bei Lieferanten.
- Ebenfalls involviert sind Sie bei der Definition von effizienten und fähigen Fertigungsprozessen und da-zugehörigen Prüfstrategien in Abstimmung mit Procurement und Advanced Quality.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben einen FH/Uni/ETH-Abschluss im Bereich Maschinenbau, Medizin- oder Fertigungstechnik und arbeiten gerne in interdisziplinären Teams.
- Sie verfügen über mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich Qualitätsmanagement für die Medizinaltechnik (ISO 13485, QSR), Pharmaindustrie oder Automobilindustrie. Sie sind vertraut mit der Anwendung von Systemen wie Six Sigma, Kaizen oder 5S.
- Sie besitzen unter anderem Grundkenntnisse Reinraumtechnologie, Sterilisationsverfahren sowie chemischen und biologischen Testmethoden und haben Erfahrung mit Prozess-, Computer- und Prüfmethodenvalidierungen.
- Sie sind analytisch stark und überzeugen durch Ihren beharrlichen, aber dienstleistungsorientierten Auftritt. Strukturiertes und exaktes Arbeiten sind für Sie eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
- Gute MS-Office-Anwenderkenntnisse (Word und Excel) sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse setzen wir ebenfalls voraus.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Möchten Sie Ihr Know-how in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld umsetzen, welches Ihnen Frei-raum für Eigeninitiative und langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-Supplier-Development-Engineer-Job/1764994/176499417649942012-06-18StrykerQualitätssicherungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SCHWEIZRequisition ID: 18977BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative, Implants
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: Canada - Alberta
State: -
City: Calgary

Job Description:
Works directly with a Sales Representative to help plan, direct, and coordinate the sale of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Sales West team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Assists Sales Representatives in the promotion and sale of Stryker products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products.
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps Sales Representative, Regional Sales Manager, and Director of Sales informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- Manages and maintains a sample inventory of products.
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents.
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities.
- Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree (B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or health related discipline, science, or kinesiology preferred)
- 0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Calgary-Associate-Sales-Representative%2C-Implants-Job-AB/1784849/178484917848492012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCalgary, CANADA - ALBERTARequisition ID: 18063BR
Job Title: MSBI Report Developer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Business Intelligence
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
The report developer develops, tests, and documents enterprise business intelligence reports which meet internal or external needs. They understand user requirements and functional specifications and can develop software or solutions which meet these needs and specifications. They follow a development methodology and comply with relevant best practices and regulations.

Key Requirements
- Practical experience or advanced schooling in software development
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to proactively identify edge cases
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to take a defined problem and develop an algorithmic solution
- Strong Data warehouse experience

Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain reporting solutions which align with business objectives, support a cooperative strategy among co-developers and teams, and follow well established good development practices.
- Implement custom report and modify or configure existing systems.
- Troubleshoot issues with systems using analytical skills to identify and resolve the root cause.
- Participate in design and code reviews.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Strong development Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008/2005, SQL Server Reporting Services 2008/2005. Minimal 2 year hands-on SQL Server 2008 and 3 years SQL Server 2005
- Minimal 1 year experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services and Performance Point is required.
- Experience with both Microsoft Report Builder and Microsoft Visual Studio is preferred.
- Programming with Transact SQL and .net programming is preferred
- Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies preferred.
- Knowledge of development practices including source control is preferred.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 4-6 years in Microsoft Business Intelligence
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-MSBI-Report-Developer-Job/1650934/165093416509342012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18616BR
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Key technical leadership position that involves working with Suppliers, R&D, and Operations to improve supplier performance and impact on new and existing products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Supplier Development Technical / Process
- Design For Manufacturability
- Supplier Selection / Audit
- Aggregate Failure / Quality Tracking by Commodity
- Supplier Consolidation Decisions
- Supply Base Risk Reduction
- Cost Reduction
- Quality Plan / Contract Review and Approval
- Cross-Division Supplier Collaboration
- 10%-15% Travel

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelors in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
- 3-6 yrs. Industry Experience
- Commodity Specific Technical Expertise (PCBA, Wire Harnesses, Machining, Sheet Metal, Molded Plastics, and OEM)
- Supplier / Project Management Experience
- Demonstrated Collaboration, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Skills
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools & methodologies, with proven ability to apply them
- Supplier Audit and or Lead Assessor Experience
- Knowledge of Quality Management System Tools, Continuous Improvement Methodologies & In-Depth Understanding of Site Level Products & Related Processes
- Knowledge of Quality System Standards QSR, ISO3485 and ISO9001

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelors in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
3-6 yrs. Industry Experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Supplier-Quality-Engineer-Job/1787476/178747617874762012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18940BR
Job Title: Kitroom Employee, Zaventem, Belgium
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Belgium
City: Zaventem

Job Description:
- warehouse tasks
- sending and receiving, inspection, ... of kits

Qualifications/Work Experience: SEE JOB DESCRIPTION
Education and/or Special Training: SEE JOB DESCRIPTION]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zaventem-Kitroom-Employee%2C-Zaventem%2C-Belgium-Job/1829233/182923318292332012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZaventem, BERequisition ID: 19297BR
Job Title: Regional Supplier Quality Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Supplier Quality
Country: Puerto Rico
State: PR
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards with vendors for processing raw materials and/or components into partially finished and/or finished products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3 years minimum in Quality Assurance or related functional area
- 6-10 years relevant experience in supplier development, project management, engineering
- Experience in the Medical Devices Industry is a plus
- Experience working remotely and in a multiple projects environment
- Experience with GMP’s
- Energetic, self-initiative and independent individual
- Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation conflict resolutions skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
- Auditing process knowledge
- Expertise in Quality Systems and production and process controls
- Strong knowledge in Validation per FDA-QSR and ISO guidelines
- Preferred knowledge of various manufacturing processes (plastic molding, metal processing, powder injection molding, electro-mechanical assembly, coating, silicone molding, etc.)
- Understanding and competence in problem solving and root cause analysis. Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Familiar with tools like SPC, FMEA, Process Control Plans, CTQs, Kaizen, PDCA
- Strong Statistical Knowledge (SPC, DOE, CPk, etc)
- Fluent in English. Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus.
- Blueprint/Engineering schematic reading and interpretation
- Basic inspection techniques
- Computer skills
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in Engineering or Engineering related discipline
- ASQ CQE or CQA desired
- Lead Auditor certification desired

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Regional-Supplier-Quality-Engineer-Job-PR/1831280/183128018312802012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PR, PRFonction HR Manager EEMEA - HQ & SOSA
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Country: Switzerland
City: Montreux
Secteur d'activité Human Resources/Recruiting
Travail en équipe 1er
Descriptif du poste To contribute to the profitable growth of our business by partnering with EEMEA HQ and SOSA leaders to optimize the recruitment, engagement and development of our key assets; our people.

Recruit:
 Attract and retain quality employees with the best skills and qualifications to ensure that the Stryker standards and values are met and exceeded

Engage:
- Support, monitor and follow up Q12 activities within the region.
- Create a consistent management training program across EEMEA.
- Coach line manager on the development and engagement of their teams.
- Propose and participate in social events.

Develop:,
- Design, implement and maintain job families in line with the Stryker common job grades.
- Conducts quarterly staffing reviews
- Gallup Strengths Coach: conduct individual and team trainings
- 360 feedback coach
- Work with managers to create IDPs for each employee

Compliance/Budget:
- Establish, document, communicate and enforce HR policies and practices
- Establish a consistent background check system across EEMEA
- Assess current benefit practices within the region, and propose changes and harmonization when needed
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legal changes and requirements affecting EEMEA.
Qualifications / expérience professionnelle • Demonstrable HR experience over a course of 5 to 8 years in an MNC with clear progression in terms of responsibilities and scope of roles.
- Minimum of 3 years compensation & benefits experience, as well as compliance.
Formation initiale et/ou formations complémentaires • Bachelor’s level degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant field.
Déplacements (%) 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Montreux-HR-Manager-EEMEA-HQ-&-SOSA-Job/1791121/179112117911212012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreux, CHRequisition ID: 18442BR
Job Title: Controller - Finance
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Controller - Finance
The Controller -Finance would be a core member of the India Finance team, deputizing for the Financial Director in all Finance matters. One would be required to play a key role in the operations of all financial functions namely financial accounting, month/year end closing and Planning & MIS cell. Would work closely with the Finance Director and be a key advisor to all financial strategic decisions for Stryker India.

Position Description
- Leading Finance team of six people and working closely with the Finance Director to develop exhaustive financial plans, annual/statutory reports, budgets and Forecasts for Stryker India
- To maintain financial administration systems and processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP guidelines of the Corporate Accounting Manual and is consistent with the Company’s global approach to financial administration.
- Be responsible for SoX, Statutory and FCPA Audits
- Review of Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly Accounts of the organization
- Review of Monthly schedules and their reconciliation with the Trial Balance
- Responsible for Treasury function of the company and manage funds in optimum fashion, driving management systems for cash flow controls,
- Leading all Finance and Accounting activities and assisting in cost reduction initiatives.
- Preparing accurate financial and management accounting information, ensuring compliance with local and US corporate reporting and statutory requirements and adhering to tight time schedules.
- Would act as a ‘Business Enabler / Facilitator by supporting the business operations instead of taking a ‘Controller’s’ view / attitude.
- Introduce/Implement Finance /Accounting systems and ensuring that they meet with the overall Company objectives and requirements. Develop manuals and policies incorporating best Finance & Accounting practices which would be reviewed and updated to ensure a top end bench-mark in the industry.
- Designing and implementing effective sales reporting for providing timely and accurate information to Sales for better decision making
- Develop an effective rapport with all internal, external and corporate business partners. Liaison with leading auditors, lawyers, consultants and overseas offices on a constant basis and manage all Corporate Legal / Secretarial matters
- Analyze the company’s financial results and report on significant variances against approved budget. Investigate and recommend corrective action.
- Responsible for all taxation and compliance work including but not limited to all Direct and Indirect Taxes,
- Proactively building state of the art, international standard relevant systems, policies and procedures to lead the business forward without compromising adequacy of controls
- Institute and maintain proper accounting control over asset acquisition and disposal, cash and bank accounts, payables and payroll accounting and safeguard against misappropriation of company assets
- Provide timely financial management information to meet the Company’s business needs
- Would be the ‘conscience keeper’ of the company setting high ethical and integrity practices and standards, consistent with the company’s international practices
- Would report to the Finance Director, Stryker India.

Success Metrics:
The person should have strong experience in developing detailed and exhaustive Budgets and Financial Plans. He must be very detail oriented and highly systems and processes driven. Should possess a constructive attitude to build the business through positive suggestions/solutions as a Business Enabler / Facilitator and must have the ability to carry people as against a control orientation. He should have experience in handling and managing:
o Routine Payables and Receivables
o Supplier Payments
o Company Accounts
o Generation of MIS
o Statutory financial obligations
o Financial balance sheet management
o Finance policies and procedures, Internal Controls
- Should have high quality experience in a corporate finance role with latter years in a similar position in the Industry. Age profile preferably between late twenties to early thirties.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Key Personality Traits

- Strong integrity led value system
- Stable, disciplined, systematic and mature character
- Should be flexible and open-minded attitude with good listening skills.
- Should celebrate diversity
- Must have demonstrated strong leadership qualities
Education and/or Special Training: • Should be a certified Chartered Accountant in first attempt (all groups) with atleast 7-9 years of experience. Article ship from big 4 shall be preferred. An additional CS degree would be a distinct advantage.
- It would be essential that the experience should include diverse exposure to Budgeting, Financial Planning, Costing, controllership, working capital management, commercial (including local taxation laws such as Service Tax, TDS, etc.) and management of information systems. The experience must be holistic reflecting a well-balanced and rounded exposure to the overall Finance and Accounts function. Experience of heading a business or profit center would be a distinct advantage.
- Should have a keen business sense and strong understanding of Finance and Account function.
- Ability to manage a multi-cultural environment with international exposure is must
- Should have a successful track record of achieving challenging goals impacting businesses positively.
- Should have a good macro understanding of fundamental policies pertaining to taxation and corporate law impacting businesses.
- Knowledge of US GAAP accounting and familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley Act is must.
- Hyperion experience will be preferred and knowledge of ERP package will be an added advantage.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Controller-Finance-Job/1809812/180981218098122012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18669BR
Job Title: Validation Engineer (AO)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Validation Engineer will have primary responsibility for Quality Assurance activities associated with :-
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Facility & Utility Validation
Method Validation
Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local procedures as they relate to validation activities.
Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Validation Procedures and Templates to ensure that Current Regulatory Compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures.
Represent validation at both internal and external audits.
Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
Review/Approval of Validation/Qualification Documentation.
Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in a Validation Role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
Knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements desirable.
Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques i.e. FMEAs, FTAs etc.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Have a good understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs.
Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals.
Lean Six Sigma training a distinct advantage.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Must be willing to work as part of a multi-site team, be able to travel as part of the job.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Validation-Engineer-%28AO%29-Job/1787707/178770717877072012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18978BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Virginia Beach, VA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: VA
City: Virginia Beach
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* Stryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

* The Sales
Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals.
* This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
* The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs.
* This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Virginia-Beach-Sales-Associate-Virginia-Beach%2C-VA-Job-VA-23450/1783549/178354917835492012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVirginia Beach, VA, USRequisition ID: 18033BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Tampa, FL
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Tampa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tampa-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Tampa%2C-FL-Job-FL-33601/1602785/160278516027852012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTampa, FL, USRequisition ID: 18033BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Tampa, FL
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Function: Sales
Country: United States
City: Tampa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tampa-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Tampa%2C-FL-Job-FL-33601/1787713/178771317877132012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTampa, USRequisition ID: 18113BR
Job Title: Recon Sales Manager, Orthopedics - North Florida Branch
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Tampa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Orthopaedics Reconstructive Sales Manager is primarily responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to exceed recon territory market share/revenue objectives. This will be accomplished by leading, managing and developing a sales team to represent Stryker Orthopaedics as a leader in the industry and the marketplace. This will include performing field calls for the accounts and assigned territory (including operating room consultation) as needed.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:

* 5+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or joint replacements industry preferred)

* 0 - 2 years of sales management experience and/or demonstrated ability to work with and lead others to accomplish sales goals

* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)

* Excellent organizational skills

* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)

* Must be comfortable in operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:

BS/BA in relevant field (business or medical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tampa-Recon-Sales-Manager%2C-Orthopedics-North-Florida-Branch-Job-FL-33601/1650916/165091616509162012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTampa, FL, USRequisition ID: 19089BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Tampa, Florida
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Tampa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tampa-Sales-Associate-Tampa%2C-Florida-Job-FL-33601/1795961/179596117959612012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTampa, FL, USRequisition ID: 17217BR
Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Process Engineering
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology for the introduction of new products. Liaison with Quality Assurance, R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other as necessary.
- Lead the implementation of process improvements relating to product quality, product cost, process yields, cycle-time reduction, ergonomics and manufacturing line efficiencies for current and new processes.
- Execute all administrative and regulatory requirements necessary for proper documentation and record keeping associated with new product introductions.
- Compilation of Capital Expenditure Requisitions for new process equipment.
- Procurement, contract negotiation, installation, validation of new manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures.
- Liaison with supply chain personnel for the specification and improvement of existing raw materials and process consumables or the sourcing, auditing and validation of new suppliers.
- In compliance with QSR requirements, preparation and maintenance of product routings, standard operating procedures, fixtures and tooling drawings. Compilation and coordination of Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
- Handover of new processes from development to production. Ensure all appropriate engineering prints, MAPS and all other essential process related documentation is in place prior to production start.
- Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from project personnel to manufacturing engineers and coordinate the training of production team members on new processes and equipment. Ensure all appropriate documentation is in place prior to production start.
- Will assist subcontractors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues in relation to:
 Audits findings
 Problem solving and resolution on relevant issues
 Process validation
 Technical specifications

 Will develop for new products and processes relevant:
 Manufacturing Assembly Procedures
 Equipment procurement and validation
 Fixture documentation and validation
 Process Validation and documentation
 Routings creation and maintenance
- Will provide customer service and team development with regard to achieving team goals, supporting metrics and setting and achieving training plans.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3-5 Years related Engineering experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment.

- Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems.
Education and/or Special Training: • Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools, inspection equipment, and common office equipment.
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures (i.e. assembly instructions, inspection procedures, capital proposals).
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgement.
- Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which effect immediate operations.
- Ability to operate in a fast paced environment, sometimes requiring extended work hours.
- Excellent analytical skills .Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical problem solving skills.
- Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data base)

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1560987/156098715609872012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 17806BR
Job Title: Customer Service Representative - Russian speaking
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: Romania
State: -
City: Bucharest
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Organize a timely response to written orders, including entering orders, orders confirmation, product availability, invoicing – interfacing with Warehouse.
Perform daily CS activity in compliance with the Operations working instructions and procedures.
Send customers open orders reports when requested.
Receive, manage and solve customers complaints
Support RAQA Team with quality issues related to product recalls, product holds, PER’s and any other quality related matter
Assist during audits by collecting requested documents and forwarding them to the Management within the requested deadline
Assist with after-sales care, including organization of repair shipments or replacements in close cooperation with Technical Service.
Keep control on customer payment terms with Finance to ensure shipments are being performed according to the requested conditions
Management of demo orders and related shipment in coordination with Sales and Marketing Team

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Focus, achiever, discipline, Teamwork, flexibility, inclusiveness, ethics and trust
Education and/or Special Training: .

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bucharest-Customer-Service-Representative-Russian-speaking-Job/1573098/157309815730982012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBucharest, RORequisition ID: 17056BR
Job Title: Process Engineer Advanced Operations (m/w)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg im Bresgau
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Als Process Engineer Advanced Operations leiten sie die Prozessentwicklung für neue Mikro- Implantatsysteme, chirurgische Instrumente, Navigationssysteme und –tools sowie kundenspezi-fische und bioresorbierbare Lösungen von der ersten Idee bis zur Serieneinführung und sind für ein erfolgreiches Anlaufen der Produktion verantwortlich.
Unser Ziel ist die Realisierung von kurzen Entwicklungszeiten unter der Einbindung von innovativen Technologien und der kontinuierlichen Weiterent-wicklung und Optimierung unserer Herstellungsprozesse.
Neben dem Projektmanagement und der Koordination von internen und externen Partnern, sind sie für die Lösung technischer Heraus-forderung und die Implementierung von effizienten Fertigungs- und Prüfstrategien verantwortlich. Unterstützt werden Sie hierbei von einem interdisziplinaren Projekt-Team und Prozess-Experten aus verschiedenen Unternehmensbereichen.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes ingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium (Fachrichtung E-Technik, Mechatronik, Mikrosystemtechnik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen o. ä.).
- Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Prozessentwicklung (gern auch in Form von Praktika).
- Ergebnisorientierte Persönlichkeit mit dynamischem und selbstbewusstem Auftreten.
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
- Sehr gute MS-Office Kenntnisse.
Education and/or Special Training: • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes ingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium (Fachrichtung E-Technik, Mechatronik, Mikrosystemtechnik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen o. ä.).
- Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Prozessentwicklung (gern auch in Form von Praktika).
- Ergebnisorientierte Persönlichkeit mit dynamischem und selbstbewusstem Auftreten.
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
- Sehr gute MS-Office Kenntnisse.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Ingenieur-Produktions-und-Prozessentwicklung-%28mw%29-Job/1787711/178771117877112012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Bresgau, DERequisition ID: 18423BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative - Medical
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador
City: Gander

Job Description:
Works directly with a Sales Representative to help plan, direct, and coordinate the sale of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assists Sales Representatives in the promotion and sales of Stryker products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products. Prepared to work afterhours to accommodate customer needs.
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional Director of Sales informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
- Must understand and adhere to all operating room and pertinent Occupational Health and Safety Act guidelines when conducting a product evaluation.
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents.
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 1-3 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree - B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or health related discipline, Science, or Kinesiology
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: At least 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gander-Associate-Sales-Representative-Medical-Job/1787762/178776217877622012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGander, CANADA - NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORRequisition ID: 16338BR
Job Title: Quality System Engineer
Division: China Manufacturing
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Clinical Affairs
Country: China
City: Suzhou

Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards/procedures to support manufacturing activities. Making sure the cGMP and ISO13485 requirements are implemented correctly and followed strictly.
- Continuously fully comply with all GMP standard /ISO 13485 requirements.
- Be responsible for monitoring the laws and regulations as well as its update. Provide guidance and training on Quality Assurance/GMP/FDA-QSR related topics.
- Responsible to stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming products condition.
- Set up local Quality system and implement all quality requirements. Conduct monitoring and trend analysis for Quality System implementation.
- Be responsible for management and maintenance of the quality documents and records.
- May conduct and support Internal and External audits. And follow up the non-conformity correction and report with result.
- May get involved in validation activities, and to assist new product development.
- Be the system owner for QS based on authorization.
- Other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None

REQUIRED SKILL SET
- Must be able to generate, follow, and explain detailed instructions and inspection procedures
- Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately
- Familiar with analytical tools, such as FMEA, process control plan and SPC.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Good auditing skills
- Bilingual (English and Mandarin)
- Basic PC skills

Qualifications/Work Experience: • More than 5 years in Quality Assurance or related functional area
- Experienced in GMP or ISO quality systems
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in engineering or engineering related discipline is preferred.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Suzhou-Quality-System-Engineer-Job/1787779/178777917877792012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSuzhou, CNRequisition ID: 19496BR
Job Title: Technical Service Representative
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Foster City
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Act as principal customer contact regarding technical product support and problem resolution. Provide expeditious, timely and courteous handling of all customer questions and requests. Attend surgical cases, providing surgeons and operating room (O.R.) staff information on the technical features and proper use of Stryker orthopaedic instruments and implants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical information on the use, application, and available training for products both prior to and during surgical procedures
Document every call/incident (inquiry and complaints) in the database system and prepare reports regarding the product issues that are related to day-to-day activities
Provide pre- and post-procedure support by organizing and inventorying products, instruments, etc.
Occasionally deliver kits to and from account
Assist branch operations with returned goods resulting from field service issues
Coordinate testing of returned product for maintenance and evaluation
Handle requests for the return of the products related to stock adjustments and administrative processes, consistent with Company procedures and customer privileges
With the assistance of the Sales Representative, address and/or resolve issues/problems that pertain to products, field application of product, or service to ensure superior account maintenance
Advise and counsel customers on their product needs, as appropriate
Assist customers in purchasing/leasing/consignment of product
Provide assistance to sales representatives and field operations, as dictated by business needs
Maintain product and professional skills competence through training and other available means; participate in continuing education seminars and refresher product/instrumentation trainings on a periodic basis
Effectively identify and troubleshoot instrument-related problems experienced by our customers both during and post-procedure
Interact with various Stryker marketing and product development teams and with customers concerning products and product application
Act as technical liaison with Stryker manufacturing partners
Train internal and external customers
QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to apply office technology (e.g., ERP systems and Microsoft Access, Excel and Word)
Prefer 2+ years experience in a sales environment (medical or pharmaceutical industry)
Applied knowledge of customer service principles and processes
Applied knowledge of business administrative and clerical procedures and systems (e.g., word processing, file management and record maintenance)
Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and comprehend written specifications and to assist customers with product selections that will comply with those specifications
Demonstrated detail orientation

Education and/or Special Training: >EDUCATION:

High School diploma. Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in business or a re

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Foster-City-Technical-Service-Representative-Job-CA-94404/1886986/188698618869862012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFoster City, CA, USRequisition ID: 19512BR
Job Title: Team Member, Warehouse-Foster City: , CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: CA
City Foster City
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for distribution of products/services for our representatives and customers to include: order entry, picking, shipping, tracking and usage.

Additional accountabilities include: processing incoming orders for materials, merchandise, or services. Duties include informing customers of receipt, shipping, and delays; handling urgent requests and ensuring shipments are complete for delivery and processing returns. Responsible for accurate inventory tracking and record keeping, warehouse inventory cycle counting and optimizing inventory utilization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspect products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages.
- Check inventory records to determine availability of requested products.
- Compile and inspect incoming/outgoing kits for compliance with specifications and usage.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
- Coordinate Drivers and routes - shipments, etc.
- Assess product delivery choices.
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
- Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data.
- Maintain account records, reporting and filing.
- Process orders for products.
- Confer with distribution, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel in order to expedite or trace deliveries.
- Investigate customer complaints.
- Track service levels and problem solve any discrepancies.
- Participate in on-call rotation schedule.
- Manage inventories by tracking inventory records reflecting product movement, notifying departments when supplies of specific items are low, or when orders would deplete available supplies.
- Work with internal resources for alternative product obtainment (e.g. loaner bank, other warehouses, consignments).
- Cycle count activities.
- Set up and organize the warehouse for incoming and outgoing surgery shipments.
- Organize, retrieve or place goods from/into stock received via multiple sources.
Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment., inventory for expiration dates, etc.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid Driver’s license with good driving record.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for product or order fulfillment. This includes situational needs assessment, product usage, and inventory control systems and processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and their applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- 1+ year Warehouse/Inventory Control experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated phone skills; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Access, ERP, and Word).
- Must have the ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs, including weekend and evening call as needed.
- Must be able and willing to work successfully in a team environment.
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma
Prefer Assoc Degree or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Foster-City-Team-Member%2C-Warehouse-Foster-City%2C-CA-Job-CA-94404/1895868/189586818958682012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFoster City, CA, USRequisition ID: 18679BR
Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Designs, develops, refines and evaluates mechanical components assemblies or subsystems for mechanical and/or electro-mechanical medical devices and implants. Products include minimally invasive powered robotic surgical cutting tools. Uses concurrent engineering and rapid prototyping techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to project deadlines and product costs.

Plan and execute product development projects, and lead technical aspects of product commercialization

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science).
A Masters degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable.
Minimum of 5 years related medical device or mechanical design experience in a face paced high technology environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Open minded- able to recognize good ideas.
Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things
Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
Good understanding of design for six sigma and related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement
Ideally has good working knowledge of anatomy and Orthopaedic/Neuro surgical procedures.
Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems, engineering materials and design, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing technologies. Fluent in Pro Engineer with good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools.
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools and inspection equipment
Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements
PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Senior-Design-Engineer-Job/1787774/178777417877742012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18653BR
Job Title: CAD / CAM Programmierer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area CAD/Drafting
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Ihr Ziel ist das Erstellen effizienter und prozessfähiger Programme mit unserem CAM-System. Hierzu stellen Sie sicher, dass durch intensive Prozessstudien eine effiziente Fertigung unserer qualitativ hochwertigen Produkte gewährleistet ist. Des Weiteren setzen Sie sich für eine kontinuierliche Verbes-serung bestehender Prozesse ein.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für das Einfahren der Programme in Zusammenarbeit mit unseren CNC-Mechanikern und unterstützen diese in der Fehler- und Störungsbehebung.
- Sie stehen in engem Kontakt mit den Prozessingenieuren und Projektleitern des Design Transfers bei der Durchführung von Machbarkeitsanalysen und bringen Designoptimierungsvorschläge hinsichtlich vereinfachter Herstellbarkeit ein. Ebenfalls in engem Austausch stehen Sie mit den anderen CAD/CAM Programmierern um eine Sicherstellung einer einheitlichen Programmierstrategie zu garantieren.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie haben die 4-jährige Polymechaniker Ausbildung erfolgreich absolviert und bringen sehr gute CNC ISO- und CAM-Programmierkenntnisse mit. Idealerweise bringen Sie ebenfalls Erfahrungen aus der Medizinaltechnik mit.
- Gute MS-Office und sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse setzen wir voraus. Um sich sicher in unserem inter-nationalen Umfeld bewegen zu können wären gute Englischkenntnisse von Vorteil.
- Sie bezeichnen sich als selbständige, kommunikative und verantwortungsbewusste Persönlichkeit, die Ihre Kreativität in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld eines sehr erfolgreichen und stark wachsenden Konzerns einbringen will
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-CAD-CAM-Programmierer-Job/1752702/175270217527022012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHBerufsbezeichnung Qualitätsingenieure Medizintechnik (w/m)
Division: International Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Qualitätssicherung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie sind für die Aufrechterhaltung und nachhaltige Verbesserung des QM-Systems der Produktion für chirurgische Instrumente, gemäß regulatorischen und internen Anforderungen zuständig.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Führung und Lenkung der Qualitätssicherung in Ihrem Segment.
- Des Weiteren sind Sie für die Überwachung und Verbesserung der internen und externen Prozesse zuständig.
- Die Durchführung von bereichsübergreifenden internen Audits zur Unterstützung unseres Qualitätsmanagements gehört ebenso zu Ihren Aufgaben.
- Sie sind für die Schulung von Produktionsmitarbeiter in Ihrem Verantwortungsbereich zuständig
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Sie haben ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium (Ingenieurwesen, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen).
- Sie verfügen über 3-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Qualitätswesen (möglichst bei einem Medizinprodukthersteller).
- Idealerweise bringen Sie Kenntnisse der regulatorischen Vorgaben sowie Herstellrichtlinien (FDA, GMP sowie DIN ISO 13485) mit.
- Fundierte Erfahrung in der gängigen Qualitätstechniken (z.B. FMEA, Poka Yoke) zeichnet Sie aus.
- Sie verfügen über technische Problemlösungs-, Kommunikations- und Führungsfähigkeiten.
- Strukturierte und analytische Arbeitsweise sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten und Eigeninitiative runden Ihr Profil ab.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Sie haben ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium (Ingenieurwesen, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen).
- Sie verfügen über 3-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Qualitätswesen (möglichst bei einem Medizinprodukthersteller).
- Idealerweise bringen Sie Kenntnisse der regulatorischen Vorgaben sowie Herstellrichtlinien (FDA, GMP sowie DIN ISO 13485) mit.
- Fundierte Erfahrung in der gängigen Qualitätstechniken (z.B. FMEA, Poka Yoke) zeichnet Sie aus.
- Sie verfügen über technische Problemlösungs-, Kommunikations- und Führungsfähigkeiten.
- Strukturierte und analytische Arbeitsweise sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten und Eigeninitiative runden Ihr Profil ab.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Qualit%C3%A4tsingenieure-Medizintechnik-%28wm%29-Job/1764985/176498517649852012-06-18StrykerQualitätssicherungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19329BR
Job Title: Product Manager - Recon
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Russia
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the preparation and execution of marketing plans in relation to the launch and the promotion of the assignment product lines within the assigned territories.
Develops marketing materials, plans promotional activities, provides training and support to the sales force, monitor trends and improve market intelligence.
Maintains contacts with customers to follow up promotion efforts.
Ensure continuous compliance with all applicable laws or regulations

- Area Marketing
- Establish close working relationships with area sales team and dealers
- Prepare marketing plans for specified aspects/components of Stryker products, focusing on appropriate target audiences. Work together with the Business Unit Directors/dealers and Sales Reps as appropriate, to ensure integration with area business plans. This includes new launches and on-going support of current products and accessories
- Develop technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information as well as key customer wants and needs
- Produce and develop key marketing tools to support the market plan initiatives. Work closely with sales team and global marketing to ensure that these tools are both effective in supporting sales. This includes the development of sales briefs, selling/promotional materials, exhibition booth activities and materials, advertising, public relations activities and website activities
- Ensure field staff receive training to ensure effective delivery of key selling messages and use of marketing/promotional aids based on sales briefs as appropriate
- Propose solutions on any requests/needs received by current client base
- Establish relationship with the European Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way

- Market Research
- Input into and assistance with market research as and when required; monitor and communicate market research requirements to back up marketing planning and promotional activities

- Budget Management
- Budgetary management for all marketing activities initiated

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing impact on sales
Education and/or Special Training: • University degree. Medical degree is a plus (actual specialization depends on the product family)
- Fluent in English and Russian spoken and written
- Sound computer skills

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Product-Manager-Recon-Job/1844180/184418018441802012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 19583BR
Job Title: Endoscopy - Sales Representative - Maine
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: ME
City: Augusta
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Endoscopy products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy and Communications products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel.

Qualifications/Work Experience: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.).
- Up to 20% overnight travel annually.
- Must be able to drive an automobile.
- Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.
- Must be able to readily solve customer complaints.
- Must have fundamental command of all products and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer.
- Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Percent Travel Required: 50]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Augusta-Endoscopy-Sales-Representative-Maine-Job-ME-04330/1895864/189586418958642012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAugusta, ME, USRequisition ID: 17468BR
Job Title: Sales Representative-Albany
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Albany
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Albany-Sales-Representative-Albany-Job-NY-12201/1509081/150908115090812012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlbany, NY, USRequisition ID: 19481BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative - Scranton, PA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Scranton
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
Address any problems that arise on the account
Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
Maintain training in sales skills and products
Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills
Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
EDUCATION:
BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Scranton-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Scranton%2C-PA-Job-PA-18501/1886987/188698718869872012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSScranton, PA, USRequisition ID: 19374BR
Job Title: Technical Services Representative - Orthopedics - Albany, New York
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Albany
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Act as principal customer contact regarding technical product support and problem resolution. Provide expeditious, timely and courteous handling of all customer questions and requests. Attend surgical cases, providing surgeons and operating room (O.R.) staff information on the technical features and proper use of Stryker orthopaedic instruments and implants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical information on the use, application, and available training for products both prior to and during surgical procedures
Document every call/incident (inquiry and complaints) in the database system and prepare reports regarding the product issues that are related to day-to-day activities
Provide pre- and post-procedure support by organizing and inventorying products, instruments, etc.
Occasionally deliver kits to and from account
Assist branch operations with returned goods resulting from field service issues
Coordinate testing of returned product for maintenance and evaluation
Handle requests for the return of the products related to stock adjustments and administrative processes, consistent with Company procedures and customer privileges
With the assistance of the Sales Representative, address and/or resolve issues/problems that pertain to products, field application of product, or service to ensure superior account maintenance
Advise and counsel customers on their product needs, as appropriate
Assist customers in purchasing/leasing/consignment of product
Provide assistance to sales representatives and field operations, as dictated by business needs
Maintain product and professional skills competence through training and other available means; participate in continuing education seminars and refresher product/instrumentation trainings on a periodic basis
Effectively identify and troubleshoot instrument-related problems experienced by our customers both during and post-procedure
Interact with various Stryker marketing and product development teams and with customers concerning products and product application
Act as technical liaison with Stryker manufacturing partners
Train internal and external customers

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to apply office technology (e.g., ERP systems and Microsoft Access, Excel and Word)
Prefer 2+ years experience in a sales environment (medical or pharmaceutical industry)
Applied knowledge of customer service principles and processes
Applied knowledge of business administrative and clerical procedures and systems (e.g., word processing, file management and record maintenance)
Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and comprehend written specifications and to assist customers with product selections that will comply with those specifications
Demonstrated detail orientation
Education and/or Special Training: >EDUCATION:

High School diploma. Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related technical field of study.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Albany-Technical-Services-Representative-Orthopedics-Albany%2C-New-York-Job-NY-12201/1871505/187150518715052012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlbany, NY, USRequisition ID: 18516BR
Job Title: NSE Sales Representative-Baton Rouge
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: LA
City: Baton Rouge
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Baton-Rouge-NSE-Sales-Representative-Baton-Rouge-Job-LA-70801/1719797/171979717197972012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBaton Rouge, LA, USRequisition ID: 19427BR
Job Title: Navigation Associate Sales Representative-Baton Rouge
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: LA
City: Baton Rouge
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1+ year of proven sales success
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Baton-Rouge-Navigation-Associate-Sales-Representative-Baton-Rouge-Job-LA-70801/1865004/186500418650042012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBaton Rouge, LA, USRequisition ID: 19407BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative- Boston
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: MA
City: Boston
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within Territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Boston-Associate-Sales-Representative-Boston-Job-MA-02108/1856992/185699218569922012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBoston, MA, USRequisition ID: 17776BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate- Hartford/Springfield
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CT
City: Hartford/Springfield
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/New-Haven-Trauma-Sales-Associate-New-Haven%2C-Connecticut-Job-CT-06501/1560985/156098515609852012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHartford/Springfield, CT, USRequisition ID: 19352BR
Job Title: Stryker Sales Representative-Pittsburgh
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Interventional Spine
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pittsburgh-Stryker-Sales-Representative-Pittsburgh-Job-PA-15122/1849014/184901418490142012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPittsburgh, PA, USRequisition ID: 19377BR
Job Title: Endoscopy - Sales Rep - Harrisburg, PA
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Harrisburg
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Endoscopy products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy and Communications products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel.

Qualifications/Work Experience: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.).
- Up to 20% overnight travel annually.
- Must be able to drive an automobile.
- Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.
- Must be able to readily solve customer complaints.
- Must have fundamental command of all products and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer.
- Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • 2+ years in an outside
sales position (medical related
fields is preferable).
- B.A. or B.S. degree
required.
- Field sales training--In
field training.
- In-house product training
program.
- Computer training.

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Harrisburg-Endoscopy-Sales-Rep-Harrisburg%2C-PA-Job-PA-17101/1856991/185699118569912012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHarrisburg, PA, USRequisition ID: 18708BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales -Central Carolina (PH)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NC
City: Charlotte
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Charlotte-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Charlotte-%28PH%29-Job-NC-28201/1757315/175731517573152012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCharlotte, NC, USRequisition ID: 17871BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Manager - Western New England/Upstate New York
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Business Development/New Accounts
Country: United States
State: CT
City: Hartford
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Trauma Sales Manager is primarily responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to exceed trauma's territory market share/revenue objectives. This will be accomplished by leading, managing and developing a sales team to represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace. This will include performing field calls for the accounts and assigned territory (including operating room consultation) as needed.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:

* 5+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or trauma industry preferred)

* 2 years of sales management experience and/or demonstrated ability to work with and lead others to accomplish sales goals

* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)

* Excellent organizational skills

* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)

* Must be comfortable in operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:

BS/BA in relevant field (business or medical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hartford-Trauma-Sales-Manager-Western-New-EnglandUpstate-New-York-Job-NY-12838/1577474/157747415774742012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHartford, CT, USRequisition ID: 17867BR
Job Title: Sales Representative-Connecticut
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CT
City: Hartford
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hartford-Sales-Representative-Connecticut-Job-CT-06101/1569505/156950515695052012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHartford, CT, USRequisition ID: 18982BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: NC
City: Charlotte
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Charlotte-Field-Service-Technician-Job-NC-28201/1787093/178709317870932012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCharlotte, NC, USRequisition ID: 17894BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-Cedar Rapids
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IA
City: Cedar Rapids
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cedar-Rapids-Surgical-Sales-Representative-Cedar-Rapids-Job-IA-52401/1575477/157547715754772012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCedar Rapids, IA, USRequisition ID: 17541BR
Job Title: IVS Associate Sales Representative-Milwaukee
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WI
City: Milwaukee
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3-5 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Milwaukee-IVS-Associate-Sales-Representative-Milwaukee-Job-WI-53201/1522229/152222915222292012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMilwaukee, WI, USRequisition ID: 19318BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Joint Preservation Milwaukee, WI
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WI
City: Milwaukee
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Meet and exceed sales objectives for the assigned territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in Sports Medicine & Joint Preservation by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the sports medicine/medical device industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 50% within territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Milwaukee-Sales-Representative-Joint-Preservation-Milwaukee%2C-WI-Job-WI-53201/1844190/184419018441902012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMilwaukee, WI, USRequisition ID: 18619BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-North Charlotte
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NC
City: Charlotte
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years relative work experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Charlotte-Surgical-Sales-Representative-North-Charlotte-Job-NC-28201/1738124/173812417381242012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCharlotte, NC, USRequisition ID: 17728BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Tucson, AZ
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Tucson
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tucson-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Tucson%2C-AZ-Job-AZ-85701/1550106/155010615501062012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTucson, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19293BR
Job Title: Team Member, Field Operations- Franklin, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Franklin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment. Keep records, compile reports/metrics and assist in documenting requirements for the Branch, keeping the Branch at Audit readiness and to address quality issues with Branch management.
- Compile, review, and maintain data from, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents.
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock Location:.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments.
- Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked.
- Confer with personnel and stock procurement and availability.
- Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year.
- Maintain inventory records, including but no limited to, signed Customer Consignment Agreement forms.
- Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish.
- Occasional need to perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting.
- Possess an understanding of hospital procedures, know how to set-up cases, signing-in and pick-up of instruments for Central Sterile, assist with cycle counts, swap expiring items and accountability for the “Consignments”
- Advise hospitals of the safe and effective use of SYK instruments and implants with respect to but not limited to: 1.) Bipolar Hips, 2.) Primary Total knees, 3.) Primary total Hips, 4.) bone sub and biologic cases, 5.) handling basic fracture cases with respect #1,2,3,and 4 above.
- Participate in training programs such as Trauma University and Joint Camp schools.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of inventory tracking and counting mechanism principles
- Demonstrated data integrity and analysis skills
- Demonstrated customer service experience including meeting quality standards for services
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property
- Knowledge of principles and methods for selection, storage and movement of medical products
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to communicate verbally, in writing and reports.
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain hospital/vendor clearance certification
Education and/or Special Training: Associates Degree in Science or Liberal Arts or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0-25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Franklin-Team-Member%2C-Field-Operations-Franklin%2C-TN-Job-TN-37064/1859525/185952518595252012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFranklin, TN, USRequisition ID: 19292BR
Job Title: Team Member, Field Operations- Franklin, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Franklin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment. Keep records, compile reports/metrics and assist in documenting requirements for the Branch, keeping the Branch at Audit readiness and to address quality issues with Branch management.
- Compile, review, and maintain data from, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents.
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock Location:.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments.
- Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked.
- Confer with personnel and stock procurement and availability.
- Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year.
- Maintain inventory records, including but no limited to, signed Customer Consignment Agreement forms.
- Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish.
- Occasional need to perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting.
- Possess an understanding of hospital procedures, know how to set-up cases, signing-in and pick-up of instruments for Central Sterile, assist with cycle counts, swap expiring items and accountability for the “Consignments”
- Advise hospitals of the safe and effective use of SYK instruments and implants with respect to but not limited to: 1.) Bipolar Hips, 2.) Primary Total knees, 3.) Primary total Hips, 4.) bone sub and biologic cases, 5.) handling basic fracture cases with respect #1,2,3,and 4 above.
- Participate in training programs such as Trauma University and Joint Camp schools.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of inventory tracking and counting mechanism principles
- Demonstrated data integrity and analysis skills
- Demonstrated customer service experience including meeting quality standards for services
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property
- Knowledge of principles and methods for selection, storage and movement of medical products
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to communicate verbally, in writing and reports.
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain hospital/vendor clearance certification
Education and/or Special Training: Associates Degree in Science or Liberal Arts or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0-25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Franklin-Team-Member%2C-Field-Operations-Franklin%2C-TN-Job-TN-37064/1859523/185952318595232012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFranklin, TN, USRequisition ID: 19294BR
Job Title: Team Member, Field Operations- Franklin, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Franklin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment. Keep records, compile reports/metrics and assist in documenting requirements for the Branch, keeping the Branch at Audit readiness and to address quality issues with Branch management.
- Compile, review, and maintain data from, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents.
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock Location:.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments.
- Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked.
- Confer with personnel and stock procurement and availability.
- Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year.
- Maintain inventory records, including but no limited to, signed Customer Consignment Agreement forms.
- Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish.
- Occasional need to perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting.
- Possess an understanding of hospital procedures, know how to set-up cases, signing-in and pick-up of instruments for Central Sterile, assist with cycle counts, swap expiring items and accountability for the “Consignments”
- Advise hospitals of the safe and effective use of SYK instruments and implants with respect to but not limited to: 1.) Bipolar Hips, 2.) Primary Total knees, 3.) Primary total Hips, 4.) bone sub and biologic cases, 5.) handling basic fracture cases with respect #1,2,3,and 4 above.
- Participate in training programs such as Trauma University and Joint Camp schools.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of inventory tracking and counting mechanism principles
- Demonstrated data integrity and analysis skills
- Demonstrated customer service experience including meeting quality standards for services
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property
- Knowledge of principles and methods for selection, storage and movement of medical products
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to communicate verbally, in writing and reports.
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain hospital/vendor clearance certification
Education and/or Special Training: Associates Degree in Science or Liberal Arts or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0-25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Franklin-Team-Member%2C-Field-Operations-Franklin%2C-TN-Job-TN-37064/1849016/184901618490162012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFranklin, TN, USRequisition ID: 18101BR
Job Title: Craniomaxillofacial Associate Sales Representative- Southern Chicago
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Springfield
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within Territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Springfield-Craniomaxillofacial-Associate-Sales-Representative-Central-Illinois-Job-MI-49015/1642371/164237116423712012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSpringfield, IL, USRequisition ID: 17896BR
Job Title: Surgical Associate Sales Representative-Des Moines
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IA
City: Des Moines
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for assisting with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Iowa-City-Surgical-Associate-Sales-Representative-Des-Moines-Job-IA-52240/1703943/170394317039432012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDes Moines, IA, USRequisition ID: 19182BR
Job Title: Sales Admin Assistant - Pasadena, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Administrative Support
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Pasadena
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide administrative support to the VP and management of a department/function. Facilitate projects/programs as assigned. Administer departmental budget, under the direction of the VP. Facilitate planning and delivery of various programs and tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepare correspondences via email and memos to ensure communications with Branch Managers and Agents
* Retrieve and process all mail
* Prepare all Expense Reports for the Area Vice President; documenting these reports for future reference
* Process all Expense Reports for the Branch Managers by obtaining the necessary signature and forwarding to Accounts Payable; documenting these reports for future reference
* Process all Surgeon Education Grant Requests for Sales Reps by obtaining the necessary signature and forwarding to Accounts Payable; documenting these reports for future reference
* Process all Instrument Request Forms for the Area Branches by obtaining the necessary signature and returning the document to the Branch
* Coordinate and book all travel arrangements for the Area Vice President and others as needed including annual meetings: NSM, AAOS and Snowmass.
* Organize and file all hard copies of documents and product information for future reference
* Prepare the Monthly Sales Team Report on a monthly basis by collecting and collaborating information from Area Branches and Agencies
* Prepare Monthly Percentage Growth Reports by collecting and collaborating information from Sales Operations
* Order or copy articles for distribution to Branch Managers, Agents, and/or Sales Reps
* Participate in trainings of newly released web based systems as needed
* Order office supplies as needed
* Manage updates to sales rep and management contact information
* Plan annual meetings
* Implement and manage project ideas conceptualized by Area Vice President on an as-needed basis.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience preferred in corporate environment and the specific department (sales) to be supported
* Ability to provide administrative support to departmental executives and executives across the division
* Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite technology, including complex document creation, spreadsheet creation and presentation creation. Demonstrated proficiency in e-mail and calendaring systems, preferring Outlook proficiency. Prefer demonstrated proficiency in departmental system navigation and report writing, where applicable.
* Detail-orientation
* Ability to take initiative, learn new concepts/processes, and improve current processes
* Ability to provide rapid, accurate response to confidential/sensitive requests and to routinely handle confidential information
* Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous deliverables and work in a demanding environment
* Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
* Ability to support AND dedication to work in an environment that values customer service

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.
* Formal training and on-the job experience using Microsoft Office suite technology, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Prefer training in Access or other complex data management program/system.
* Fluency in Spanish a plus (certain departments).


Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pasadena-Sales-Admin-Assistant-Pasadena%2C-CA-Job-CA-91101/1884018/188401818840182012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPasadena, CA, USRequisition ID: 19417BR
Job Title: COMM - Sales Representative - Columbus, OH
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OH
City: Columbus
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Communications products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel.

Qualifications/Work Experience: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.).
- Up to 20% overnight travel annually.
- Must be able to drive an automobile.
- Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.
- Must be able to readily solve customer complaints.
- Must have fundamental command of all products and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer.
- Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • 2+ years in an outside
sales position (medical related
fields is preferable).
- B.A. or B.S. degree
required.
- Field sales training--In
field training.
- In-house product training
program.
- Computer training.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Columbus-COMM-Sales-Representative-Columbus%2C-OH-Job-OH-43085/1884014/188401418840142012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSColumbus, OH, USRequisition ID: 19219BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Arlington/Forth Worth, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Arlington/ Fort Worth
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arlington-Fort-Worth-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-ArlingtonForth-Worth%2C-Texas-Job-TX-76101/1826569/182656918265692012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArlington/ Fort Worth, TX, USRequisition ID: 19319BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Joint Preservation, Little Rock
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AR
City: Little Rock
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
- This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
- The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
- This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
- Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
- Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Little-Rock-Sales-Associate-Joint-Preservation%2C-Little-Rock-Job-AR-72201/1836892/183689218368922012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLittle Rock, AR, USRequisition ID: 19543BR
Job Title: Neuro Spine ENT Sales Representative--Arkansas
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Neuro/Spine/ENT
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AR
City: Little Rock
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Helping to managing and maintain a sample inventory of products.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Little-Rock-Neuro-Spine-ENT-Sales-Representative-Arkansas-Job-AR-72201/1884024/188402418840242012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLittle Rock, AR, USRequisition ID: 18873BR
Job Title: Team Member, Driver- Lexington, KY
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: KY
City: Lexington
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Prepare, ship, receive and schedule delivery of products; ensure timely delivery of sets and pick up/return loaner sets; field customer questions and direct to appropriate Branch personnel. Update and maintain associated databases and client files.

- Arrange merchandise for transport (on delivery and return)
- Arrange merchandise at customer Location:s
- Read maps, and route configuration
- Drive vehicle in order to deliver medical supplies
- Perform safety inspections in transportation setting
- Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
- Maintain records, reports, or files
- Plan or organize work
- Provide customer service in surface transportation
- Service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
- Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment
- Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record
- Maintain transportation cleanliness, organization and maintenance
- Field customer complaints, address and communicate as necessary to Branch team members
- Create and/or review lists of delivery and pick-ups
- Arrange merchandise and materials to customers (for direct use and consignment)
- Record transactions and issues on customer receipts
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
Participate with On-call rotation

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid Driver’s license with good driving record
- Occasional use of personal automobile
- Demonstrated skills in providing customer services. This includes meeting quality standards for services
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for moving medical products
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Must be proficient using computer software
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to successfully communicate verbally and in writing
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Louisville-Team-Member%2C-Driver-Louisville%2C-KY-Job-KY-40201/1780769/178076917807692012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLexington, KY, USRequisition ID: 18872BR
Job Title: Team Member, Driver- Lexington, KY
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: KY
City: Lexington
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Prepare, ship, receive and schedule delivery of products; ensure timely delivery of sets and pick up/return loaner sets; field customer questions and direct to appropriate Branch personnel. Update and maintain associated databases and client files.

- Arrange merchandise for transport (on delivery and return)
- Arrange merchandise at customer Location:s
- Read maps, and route configuration
- Drive vehicle in order to deliver medical supplies
- Perform safety inspections in transportation setting
- Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
- Maintain records, reports, or files
- Plan or organize work
- Provide customer service in surface transportation
- Service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
- Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment
- Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record
- Maintain transportation cleanliness, organization and maintenance
- Field customer complaints, address and communicate as necessary to Branch team members
- Create and/or review lists of delivery and pick-ups
- Arrange merchandise and materials to customers (for direct use and consignment)
- Record transactions and issues on customer receipts
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
Participate with On-call rotation

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid Driver’s license with good driving record
- Occasional use of personal automobile
- Demonstrated skills in providing customer services. This includes meeting quality standards for services
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for moving medical products
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Must be proficient using computer software
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to successfully communicate verbally and in writing
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Louisville-Team-Member%2C-Driver-Louisville%2C-KY-Job-KY-40201/1780767/178076717807672012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLexington, KY, USRequisition ID: 19571BR
Job Title: Endoscopy - Sales Representative - St. Louis, MO
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MO
City: St. Louis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Endoscopy products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy and Communications products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel.

Percent Travel Required: 50]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St_-Louis-Endoscopy-Sales-Representative-St_-Louis%2C-MO-Job-MO-63101/1895869/189586918958692012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Louis, MO, USRequisition ID: 18183BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - St. Louis, MO
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MO
City: St. Louis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St_-Louis-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-St_-Louis%2C-MO-Job-MO-63101/1658405/165840516584052012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Louis, MO, USRequisition ID: 19298BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Las Vegas, Nevada
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NV
City: Las Vegas
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Stryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals.* This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
* The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs. This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Las-Vegas-Sales-Associate-Las-Vegas%2C-Nevada-Job-NV-89044/1871510/187151018715102012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLas Vegas, NV, USRequisition ID: 18198BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Mountain View
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
A Quality Engineering opportunity with one of Stryker's newest and most innovative divisions.

This person will be doing hands on troubelshooting with cutting edge Neurovascular products. Will be primarily responsible for Product Complaint Investigations and for ensuring supplier quality. This position will also support the product development side on an as needed basis.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Strong written/verbal communication skills.
-Demonstrated used of Quality tools/methodologies.
-Experience in FMEA, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting in the medical device industry is required.
-Experience with catheters or similar products is preferred.
-Participate and aid in the new product development process by identifying effective test methods.
-Perform engineering risk analyses to manage technical difficulties encountered with new medical devices.
-Verify that new engineering devices are technically sound and in compliance with FDA and other regulatory bodies.
-Select, analyze, design and improve mechanical manufacturing procedures and engineering systems for medical devices.
-Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (QSR,MDD,13485 and CMDCAS).
-Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
-May interact with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
-May work from verbal and/or written instructions.
-May train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
-Develop and execute process and product protocol.
Education and/or Special Training: •5-10 Years experience with BA/BS in Quality Engineering or related discipline.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mountain-View-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-94035/1680335/168033516803352012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMountain View, CA, USRequisition ID: 18227BR
Job Title: Chief Engineer
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Parsippany
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, orthopaedic, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Recently named, once again, in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to work for, Stryker also houses innovative talents, pioneering leadership and a devoted employee workforce in the security of the growing medical industry.

Would you like to have high visibility on a global front working for a Fortune 500 company? How about being the lead engineer and technical expert in the cutting edge research and development of new and innovative products? If you have a passion to lead and technical depth in product and process design, we have just the job for you as a Chief Engineer. Top candidates will be not only have deep technical knowledge, but will also have excellent leadership skills with the ability to quickly gain respect and build relationships with teammates. In addition, our best candidates will thrive in a fast paced environment, with the ability to lead crossfunctional teams across several divisions.

In this role you will:
- Be the team expert in implant and instrument design work.
- Lead segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the design/development process and ultimately through launch into the market.
- Be the team's technical expert with respect to good design practices and design standards, while championing the consistent use of these practices for the team.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical preferred).
- Master's degree a plus.
- 10+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Expertise in the design of Orthopedic Medical implants and instrumentation.
- Expertise in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of Orthopedic implants.
- Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release.
- Expertise in design controls within a regulated industry.
- Ability to apply expertise across multiple projects to ensure good design practices and standards are met.
- Experience with a parametric CAD design package. PRO E preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical preferred).
- Master's degree a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Parsippany-Chief-Engineer-Job-NJ-07054/1692077/169207716920772012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSParsippany, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18228BR
Job Title: Project Engineer, Product Development
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Parsippany
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, orthopaedic, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Recently named, once again, in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to work for, Stryker also houses innovative talents, pioneering leadership and a devoted employee workforce in the security of the growing medical industry.

Would you like to have high visibility on a global front working for a Fortune 500 company? How about being involved in the cutting edge research and development of new and innovative products? If your passion and experience are in product and process design, we have just the job for you as a Project Engineer in Product Development. Top candidates will be able to work independently and have a solid understanding of design controls. Our best candidates will also thrive in a fast paced environment, with the ability to work crossfunctionally with several divisions.

In this role you will:
- Perform implant and instrument design work.
- Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, a multifunctional team to advance assigned projects through the design/development process and ultimately through launch, into the market.
- Manage the development efforts for new, novel implants enabled by robotic capabilities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical focus).
- Master's degree, fluent in other languages a plus.
- 3+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Familiarity with design controls with in a regulated industry.
- Prior work experience in the medical device industry.
- Self-starters, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently.
- Experience with a parametric CAD design package. PRO E preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical focus).
- Master’s degree, fluent in other languages a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Parsippany-Project-Engineer%2C-Product-Development-Job-NJ-07054/1692079/169207916920792012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSParsippany, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19277BR
Job Title: Marketing Associate
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Marketing Communications
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
We are a group that works with a multitude of different customers. We serve Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, the Federal Government, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. We also assist you in finding the optimal financing solution for every one of your customers. Our responsibilities include creating and finalizing contracts and completing deals with the customers you work with everyday. We manage long-term relationships with all of these customers, create integrated supply chain solutions and leverage cross-divisional strengths.

Things happen quickly at Stryker, and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things. This role requires up to 50% of the time to be dedicated to travel outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where it’s located.

The Marketing Associate at Stryker Finance and Healthcare Systems will assist in the development, implementation and execution of marketing materials for the group.

Core responsibilities:
-May develop and/or initiate the development and production of Marketing support material.
-Routinely prepares marketing materials for sales and leadership across divisions.
-Coordinates trade show participation to include registration, product coordination, field sales attendance, lodging, booth set up and take down, and other related activities as directed.
-Will assist in marketing products, services, or programs through exhibits, trade shows and conventions.
-Supports the planning and execution of the National Sales Meeting for the business group and works with other divisions to coordinate activities.
-Responsible for the development and routine delivery of monthly newsletters.
-Responsible for the maintenance of the intranet.
-Provides sales support by answering and/or resolving customer questions or issues for the Group both telephonically and in person.
-May present in person or via WebEx to support product, service or program launches.
-May provide input in the new product development process.
-Will submit reports on assigned topics.
-Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Strategic Marketing or Manager of Marketing and Communication.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 0-3 Years in related Marketing position, Healthcare or Medical Device experience preferred or
1-3 Years in Medical Device Sales
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Presentation Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent Analytical Skills
Fundamental Computer Skills including Microsoft Office
0-2 Years in related Marketing or Sales position
Education and/or Special Training: B.A. or B.S. degree with emphasis in Marketing, Business Development or Business preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Marketing-Associate-Job-MI-49002/1854557/185455718545572012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19316BR
Job Title: Associate Manager Web Development
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Web Applications
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Would you like to help evolve Stryker’s Solution Delivery team to become a high-impact team delivering world-class solutions? We are looking for a passionate and energetic leader to add to our growing team.

This role plays a key part of the Solution Delivery team in IT by managing team members located across the Americas to design, implement, and deploy systems that enable and enhance Stryker’s business processes. In partnership with peer managers having teams in Europe and Asia, this role is also focused on strategically shaping the future of the Solution Delivery team by optimizing execution of software development by implementing agile practices, adopting new tools and technologies, and growing talented developers.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage technical resources including employees, contractors, and third-party service providers by prioritizing and assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and creating and delivering performance evaluations and individual development plans.
- Track planned and actual capacity for team members and work with project managers to identify resources that can be assigned to projects and support needs.
- Provide technical guidance regarding technologies to customers and team members.
- Create an environment that promotes collaborative learning and collective ownership of responsibilities.
- Continuously evaluate and drive measureable improvements to processes, platforms, tools, and related technologies; provide necessary trainings to communicate changes and measure outcomes.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and identify solutions to complex business problems
- Experience mentoring team members in technical or business areas
- Experience with development good practices including source control, unit testing, and continuous integration
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience with development tools and technologies (e.g. SharePoint, C#/ASP .NET, Java/J2EE, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Subversion, Eclipse)
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Associate-Manager-Web-Development-Job-MI-49002/1859880/185988018598802012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 18573BR
Job Title: Business Analyst
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Healthcare Systems is a group that works with a multitude of different customers. It serves Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, the Federal Government, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. It also assists in finding the optimal financing solution for every customer. It creates and finalizes contracts and completes deals with customers, as well as manages long-term relationships with all of these customers, creates integrated supply chain solutions and leverages cross-divisional strengths.

As the Business Analyst, the principal responsibility will be to supply accurate, timely and insightful reporting and analysis to Stryker Corporate Account Managers, as well as key divisional, group and corporate executives upon request. This is a great opportunity to get significant exposure to the several Divisions, including top management.

The Business Analyst provides the comprehensive framework of data on which to develop a business plan for Integrated Delivery Networks and/or strategically targeted healthcare institutions in the domestic U.S. This position works closely with both internal and external customers and requires significant analytical ability, attention to detail, focus on continually improving reporting and a drive for complete accuracy in work product.

- Serve as a key process and systems resource for MedSurg Corporate Account field teams including the development of programs or applications to meet the needs of strategic business analysis as defined by the Corporate Account Managers, Director of Corporate Accounts, or Sr. Operations Manager.

- Provide analysis of customer information and historical sales data utilizing internal and external software applications.

- Serve as a key process and system resource for Healthcare Systems including development of report structures, utilization of existing business intelligence systems and tools, and be a key member of the team determining next strategic steps in business intelligence platform.

- Participate as a member of the Healthcare Systems Strategic Pricing Team involved in responding to customer requests for pricing master data, pricing master files and data cleansing as it relates to their pricing across all divisions of Stryker Corporation.

- Communicate deliverables, maintain planning calendar and ensure a predictable and transparent process

- Support functional HCS business partners including the analysts for National Accounts and Consolidated Reporting.

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s product lines, competitive environment, and the market it addresses to better support functional initiatives and provide recommendations to business partners.

- Build analytical models that utilize both financial and non-financial data to forecast operating results.

- Participate in the development and implementation of process improvements.

- Participate in cross-functional business projects and perform ad hoc analysis as required.

- Ability to program and work with complicated Access databases and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel are REQUIREMENTS of this role.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communications skills
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize work and keep accurate, detailed, and confidential records
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the numbers, printed word, report appearance, etc.)
- Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
- 3 to 5 years accounting, information services or data analysis experience, medical manufacturing/healthcare environment preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, I.T., or related discipline. MBA with a concentration in a relevant field is highly preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, I.T., or related discipline. MBA with a concentration in a relevant field is highly preferred.

Other Skills:
- Exceptional skills in applicable software programs (Excel, Access, basic ERP query)
- Programming ability in Access databases is preferred
- Business Intelligence tools preferred (Microsoft reporting, Cognos)
- ERP systems experience (AS400, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Percent Travel Required: 5%-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Business-Analyst-Job-MI-49002/1743237/174323717432372012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19317BR
Job Title: Instruments Business Analyst
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Advanced Business Solutions
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Business Analyst Mobile
Solutions partners with key stakeholders to
design and develop mobile solutions and provide support of existing reporting tools. The Business
Analyst/Sr. Business Analyst - Mobile
Solutions will partner with the following areas:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Web
- Divisional RA/QA
- Legal
- IT Quality

Qualifications/Work Experience: o 3-5 years experience managing
information technology projects
o Knowledge of mobile development
technologies and frameworks preferred
o Ability to develop strong relationships
with stakeholders and customers
o Exceptional written, verbal and
presentation skills to a diverse set of
audiences
o Ability to deliver results in a fast paced environment
o Strong Excel skills including the proven ability to manipulate large quantities of data through the use of VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
o SQL
o XML/HTML skills a plus
o Experience developing and deploying
mobile applications preferred
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors Degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Instruments-Business-Analyst-Job-MI-49002/1852012/185201218520122012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19384BR
Job Title: Travel & Expense/AP Integration Staff Supervisor
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Accounts Payable/Receivable
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The T&E supervisor motivates, trains, and leads the expense team. This role requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to develop a strong rapport with internal and external customers, as well as demonstrated leadership in a travel /expense customer service environment. This individual must be able to foster a team environment, implement process improvements, and increase efficiencies while maintaining compliance with internal controls.

-Assists in preparing month-end close documents and reconciliations.
-Process monthly metrics
-Ensure timely and accurate payment processes for expense reimbursements and other financial obligations.
-Ensure that SOP’s are up to date and accurate to assist in consistent training
-Oversee the maintenance of departmental records and the reconciliation of transaction reports.
-Overall supervision of the day-to-day operations within the travel/expense group, including work alLocation: and problem resolution.
-Ability to effectively develop, coach, and motivate the unit staff.
-Train and implement proper procedure to perform the travel/expense work efficiently and accurately.
-Communicating with sup/managers to ensure delinquent expense reports and AMEX accounts are processed timely and within compliance guidelines.
-Foster team support and environment to keep expense reports processed within best practice time lines, adhering to compliance policies for SOX, travel, HCP/CR and AMEX.
-Step in when there is a problem with a payment either due to internal or external issues, working to solve the problem.
-Participate in special projects as required
-Performa annual performance reviews for all A/P employees, as well as provide continuous feedback to the team.
-Maintain strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented behavior and enforce the company’s code of ethics.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
-Effective interpersonal communication skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Intermediate PC Skills.
-3 – 5 years of experience in a related accounting role or function.
-Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet applications),
-J.D. Edwards (general ledger), Oracle or like system.
-AS400 PRMS
-General accounting knowledge.
-10-key.
-Time management.
-Written communication.
-Human relationship.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors’ degree preferred or 3 – 5 years related role.

Percent Travel Required: 0%-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Travel-&-ExpenseAP-Integration-Staff-Supervisor-Job-MI-49002/1866871/186687118668712012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 17447BR
Job Title: Advanced Procurement
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Purchasing – Procurement
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a medical technology industry leader? Becoming an Associate on our Advanced Procurement team will give you the opportunity to manage a commodity group and guide supplier performance, compliance, and development. You will be responsible for negotiating contracts and evaluating book of business cost impacts based on the commodity market. You will have the opportunity to work on new production innovations and bring new business to your suppliers.

Building strong relationships quickly will be key as you will be working closely with suppliers, engineers, quality, and production buyers. In this role you will interact with multiple functional groups and be able to meet with an array of people within the organization.

Your main performance metrics will be to increase suppliers' on-time delivery performance, decrease suppliers' defects per million, conduct supplier audits on time, perform to cost target on new products, and adhere to new product schedules.

After joining this team, you will quickly understand FDA regulations and how it applies to purchasing controls. You will have the opportunity to earn a Stat-a-Matrix ISO 13485 lead auditor certification. You will gain in-depth knowledge of a specific commodity group and have the opportunity to lead key projects at Stryker Medical. If you are someone that enjoys new challenges, loves to work with people and has the skills to negotiate, this is the job for you!

For more information about Stryker and our products at Stryker Medical please visit http://www.stryker.com/en-us/products/PatientHandlingEMSandEvacuationEquipment/index.htm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the purchasing function within appropriate guidelines, policies and regulations.
2. Conducts supplier audits.
3. Monitors supplier relationships, negotiations, and problem resolution.
4. Manages suppliers' performance and develops as required.
5. Procures parts for new products to an established product schedule and cost target.
6. Negotiates book of business price increases/decreases.
7. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and compliance activities within prescribed area to include, but not limited to: Federal Drug Administration, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO standards, safety and OSHA regulations, affirmative action guidelines, and equal employment practices.
8. Oversees special projects and assignments.
9. Contributes to new product innovation by working with suppliers and engineering teams to make sourcing decisions, negotiate pricing, set up new parts, and successfully hand off to the production team. Listening, working with others and contributing new ideas will be essential.
10. Focuses on customer satisfaction by demonstrated teamwork and empowerment, solving problems through a consultative approach, operating with honesty and integrity, and providing a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer service.
11. Responsible for training and mentoring other Procurement teammates which contribute to the success of team members.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 4+ years experience in purchasing or commodity management within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong relationship skills to develop, mentor and improve supplier performance.
- Ability to make decisions impacting team members regarding training, coaching/counseling and appropriate follow-up.
- Strong project management skills, with a mind toward continuous improvement.
- Ability to make decisions regarding materials, planning, and vendor relationships.
- PC literate with strong knowledge of planning systems/approaches and measurement tools essential.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree in business or related discipline
- MBA a plus, but not required
- 4+ years experience in manufacturing, purchasing, and production planning

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Advanced-Procurement-Job-MI-49002/1527360/152736015273602012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19139BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The incoming Manufacturing Engineer develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, tooling and production equipment capabilities, fabrication processes, and assembly methods. Adheres to safety/ergonomic and quality control standards and follows directions and blueprints to meet specifications. Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of the ME specialization.

Additionally:

1. Identifies and implements safety/ergonomic improvements as a first priority.

2. Accountable for ensuring assigned processes and process changes are compliant and documented in accordance with Stryker procedures and applicable regulations.

3. Identifies sources of waste in production and implements changes to drive cost, quality and throughput improvements and supports production associates to do the same.

4. Evaluates the blueprints for the processing of parts in order to ensure manufacturability.

5. Partners with the materials group to drive inventory velocity.

6. Identifies and manages cost reduction projects in support of the division’s goals.

7. Supports new product development and helps ensure a smooth transition into production.

8. Assists in the coordination of new and existing machinery in the plant to assure proper material flow and efficiency.

9. Focuses on customer satisfaction through teamwork and empowerment, solving problems through a consultative approach, operating with honesty and integrity and providing a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer service.

10. Works under some supervision to perform work that requires evaluation, ingenuity, and originality.

11. Viewed as entry level engineer and team resource - developing subsystem level design, development, testing and refinement.

12. Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria.

2+ years of Engineering or Maufacturing experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent in related discipline.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher, strongly preferred.
- Achieved a limited (learning) level of industry knowledge.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, computer skills, financial training, interpersonal skills, time management, communications protocol, problem solving, technical writing skills.
- Basic skills - Basic reading and math skills, and ability to adhere to safety related issues to include, but not limited to good housekeeping, ergonomics practices, documentation, and team concepts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher, strongly preferred.
- Achieved a limited (learning) level of industry knowledge.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher, strongly preferred.
- Achieved a limited (learning) level of industry knowledge.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49002/1907023/190702319070232012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19032BR
Job Title: Materials Team Leader
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Materials
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a medical technology industry leader? Becoming a Materials Team Lead will give you the opportunity to manage a highly motivated an inspired materials team. You will be able to mentor, encourage and move your team on to the next level of state of the art material processes.
Building strong relationships quickly will be key as you will be working with operations, suppliers, engineers and quality. In this role you will interact with multiple cross-functional groups and must be able to meet with an array of people within the organization.
Some of your responsibilities will be ordering, receiving, delivering and controlling materials within a component warehouse. Involvement in system maintenance, inventory control and process improvements. Responsible for a team of 5 – 10 direct reports. Adheres to quality and quantity standards and follows guidelines to meet product specifications.


Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong discipline and focus to maintain excellent systems, accuracy, speed and housekeeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills including leadership talent
- Demonstrated effective managerial skills
- Demonstrated implementation and maintenance of process and system driven solutions
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Excellent problem solving skills

Education and/or Special Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years professional supply chain experience – preferably 5 years in related materials, material handling, shipping/receiving or lean manufacturing
- Requires experience in operations, materials, planning, scheduling and/or logistics
- Must possess excellent presentation, communications, people and supplier management skills.
- Must be PC literate with strong knowledge of planning systems/approaches and measurement tools.
- Must be literate in MRP and Kanban scheduling systems
- Demonstrated performance of high work standards over time.
- Ability to make decisions with awareness of the impact on acquiring, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies.
Qualifications/Work Experience • Excellent analytical skills
- Strong discipline and focus to maintain excellent systems, accuracy, speed and housekeeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills including leadership talent
- Demonstrated effective managerial skills
- Demonstrated implementation and maintenance of process and system driven solutions
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
Education and/or Special Training • Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years professional supply chain experience – preferably 5 years in related materials, material handling, shipping/receiving or lean manufacturing
- Requires experience in operations, materials, planning, scheduling and/or logistics
- Must possess excellent presentation, communications, people and supplier management skills.
- Must be PC literate with strong knowledge of planning systems/approaches and measurement tools.
- Must be literate in MRP and Kanban scheduling systems
- Demonstrated performance of high work standards over time.
- Ability to make decisions with awareness of the impact on acquiring, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies.

Percent Travel Required: 0-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Materials-Team-Leader-Job-MI-49002/1875281/187528118752812012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 18844BR
Job Title: Associate Project Manager, Business Analytics
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Healthcare Systems is a group that works with a multitude of different customers. It serves Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, the Federal Government, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. It also assists in finding the optimal financing solution for every customer. It creates and finalizes contracts and completes deals with customers, as well as manages long-term relationships with all of these customers, creates integrated supply chain solutions and leverages cross-divisional strengths.

Core responsibilities:

The Associate Project Manager, Business Analytics will be responsible for developing project charters and executing special assignments as directed by Healthcare Systems and Finance leadership in the areas of field sales analytics tool development, forecasting and trending, field sales team performance, revenue retention, I.T., and customer experience. The ideal candidate taking this role will have significant exposure to upper management.

This position works closely with internal HCS teams and seeks to develop tools, systems, and analytics that not only enhance the support infrastructure for our field sales teams, but also deliver strategic decisioning information to these critical internal customers.

The position requires strong project management skills, the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively and will drive business and process enhancement and change across various business units and divisions of Stryker.

This position will be responsible for creating revenue-driven and compelling business cases for strategic initiatives. This position works directly with the Sr. Manager of Operations for HCS on projects specific to the business objectives of the group including the development and implementation of addressable market modeling methodologies and field team market penetration at both at the individual facility and the IDN level for targeted IDN accounts as well as improved/expanded metrics measurement and reporting for strategic business initiatives. Furthermore, these standardization activities must always consider processes that reduce potential for human error or misinterpretation of outputs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: oAbility to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
oExcellent verbal and written interpersonal communications skills
oExcellent analytical skills
oExcellent project management skills
oBusiness Intelligence tools preferred (Microsoft reporting, Cognos)
oBasic ERP systems experience (AS400, Oracle, JD Edwards)
-Must be able to review printed and handwritten materials
-Must be able to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.)
-Ability to prioritize work and keep accurate, detailed, and confidential records
-Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the numbers, printed word, report appearance, etc.)
-Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
Education and/or Special Training: oBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline
oMBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 0%-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Associate-Project-Manager%2C-Business-Analytics-Job-MI-49002/1783062/178306217830622012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19476BR
Job Title: Pricing Strategy Associate Manager
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
This is a great opportunity at Stryker Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) that allows the person to collaborate with managers and staff from Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal and Customer Service teams to develop and maintain all Sales/Marketing Contracts. The Analyst would also develop tools to analyze and evaluate our current pricing structure with GPOs, Distributors and Government contracts, provide review and analysis of all pricing to ensure consistency and pricing compliance, provide direction to Sales managers in the identification of opportunities for improvement in their pricing systems, processes, procedures and controls that ensure compliance to external governance.

The role requires a highly motivated team player who has strong analytical skill, great attention to detail and be able to work with multiple teams to meet hard deadlines. Candidate must have great communication and presentation skills and have demonstrated ability to partner with organization members to drive improvements.

The incoming Associate Manager, Pricing Strategy Provide will provide leadership for creating and implementing divisional pricing strategy. Furthermore, this person will develop, implement and maintain standardized practices and policies to ensure long term profitability through analysis of current state, as well as, include identification of revenue leakage and supporting strategies to optimize revenue generation across all product lines aligned with their respective position in a product life cycle.

Core responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive pricing strategy for the division
- Serve as facilitator to the stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Corporate, etc) for divisional Pricing Strategy
- Vetting all pricing requests including “one-off”, no-charge, Cross-divisional (FPD, DUA, EPA) and Service Agreements
- Construct and maintain a robust set of metrics to evaluate and monitor progress of the pricing initiative
- Review, revise and implement floor pricing methodology
- Supervise and review completion of pricing transparency reports
- Supervise Strategic Pricing Council and Sales Force communication around pricing strategy and initiatives including improved practices with local contracts, sales force education, and negotiations support
- Conduct pricing/marketing intelligence to include competitive analysis, reimbursement/procedural volumes and IDN/RPC tracking
- Support the National Accounts/Pricing team as needed for Government sales
- Positively influence pricing practices through policies, guidelines, floor pricing, IDN/RPC/GPO pricing and other means as necessary
- Lead annual Price Book update; implement pricing for new products
- Monitor profitability for division, business units and sales regions/territories as needed
- Provide prompt and accurate support, information and guidance to all stakeholders
- Focuses on customer satisfaction by providing positive leadership, teamwork and empowerment to solve problems through a consultative approach with honesty and integrity to provide a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer service.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Management, Finance or Accounting are preferred, but not required

Qualifications and Experience:
- 4-7 years experience in pricing, marketing or finance
- Demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including strong presentation skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong results orientation with high degree of attention to detail

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Pricing-Strategy-Associate-Manager-Job-MI-49002/1878589/187858918785892012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 17562BR
Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Mechanical Engineering
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Portage
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is for a senior level engineer with extensive experience performing quality-engineering responsibilities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some of the top technical professionals in the medical device industry on bringing cutting-edge technologies to market that will change the way medicine is practiced.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Successful incumbents are passionate coaches and cooperative partners for their colleagues in R&D, operations and other entities, both internally and externally to Stryker. Key responsibilities of this role include:
- She/he is a system thinker! She/he wants to establish world class methodologies for complex systems.
- Provide expertise in establishing good specifications and protocols like requirements, architecture, detailed design, verification & validation planning, etc.
- Ensure adherence to and guide continuous improvement of the established development processes, practices and methods.
- Ensure that software, mechanical, electronic, and material/implant engineering follow the same approaches, wherever possible, to ensure seamless cooperation between these diverse disciplines and their associated system responsibilities.
- Conduct and moderate Design Reviews.
- Lead creation of necessary documentation to comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, practices and procedures.
- Ensures that risk methodologies for complex systems is used based upon corporate policies & procedures.
- Establish overall system test design in cooperation with test engineering.
- Lead creation of necessary documentation to comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, practices and procedures.
- Mentor and assess the performance of junior level software quality engineers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: REQUIREMENTS:
Successful incumbents have knowledge of and use a variety of risk management tools, design and process control activities, and validation testing methodologies to drive quality for new product development
- Solutions-based approach to quality engineering, wants to provide “added value" (“quality police” attitudes won’t survive in our culture).
- Strong teaching, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Expert-level knowledge of current industry standards for product engineering and risk management practices ideally from the domain of safety critical applications
- Demonstrated ability to apply system quality management practices in efficient and effective ways while being compliant.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven track record of stability and exceptional performance in past roles.
Education and/or Special Training: QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, systems engineering or related Engineering degree. Higher level degree highly preferred.
- 4+ years experience in new product development focused on quality engineering related activities. Strong preference given to 5+ years of experience and medical device industry experience.
- Certified Quality Engineering – ASQ certification preferred.
- Class III medical device and active implantable medical device experience preferred.
- German language skills a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Advanced-Quality-Engineer-Job-MI-49002/1884021/188402118840212012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortage, MI, USRequisition ID: 19616BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Country: United States
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join the Stryker Field Service team and make a difference in a patient’s life!

BASIC FUNCTION
- Provide onsite low level project management/installation/1st pass testing during integration process.
- Supervise additional onsite installation personnel to achieve project completion.
- Perform instruction, full system testing and provide documentation on installed systems as defined in QIP.
- May possibly lead, supervise, and train junior members on team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will make travel arrangements for self and possibly for other installation personnel, gather documentation and contact customer prior to every project when needed.
- Will verify all aspects of infrastructure are in place upon arrival at site. Will work with and make suggestions to any/all contractors and customers regarding integration needs.
- Will be required to comply with integration and documentation procedures and standards.
- Will coordinate with offsite Project Managers and engineers conveying needs/issues to ensure appropriate tests, equipment and results are obtained.
- Will submit daily reports to Project Manager, Installation Supervisor and appropriate individuals to maintain open and timely communication updates regarding integration process.
- Will work from written and/or verbal instructions.
- Will communicate scope to additional installation personnel.
- Will be required to perform initial system functional checks identify problem areas and affect calibration adjustments.
- Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to travel 90% to 95% of the time and arrive to job site as specified by Project Manager/Installation Supervisor.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2-3 years related technical experience.
- 2-3 years experience as an Associate Installation Tech. or equivalent.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- B.S. or B.A.
- Those lacking degree must have minimum 2-3 years integration experience or comparable skill set.

Percent Travel Required: 90%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Minneapolis-Integration-Specialist-Job-MN-55401/1892601/189260118926012012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMinneapolis, MN, USRequisition ID: 18209BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Lufkin, TX
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Lufkin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lufkin-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Lufkin%2C-TX-Job-TX-75901/1667472/166747216674722012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLufkin, TX, USRequisition ID: 18906BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Scranton, PA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Easton
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Stryker Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate for the Easton, PA area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
* This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
* The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Easton-Sales-Associate-Easton%2C-PA-Job-PA-18040/1783088/178308817830882012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEaston, PA, USRequisition ID: 17992BR
Job Title: COMM - Sales Rep - New Orleans, LA
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: LA
City: New Orleans
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel.

Qualifications/Work Experience: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.).
- Up to 20% overnight travel annually.
- Must be able to drive an automobile.
- Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.
- Must be able to readily solve customer complaints.
- Must have fundamental command of all products and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer.
- Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • 2+ years in an outside
sales position (medical related
fields is preferable).
- B.A. or B.S. degree
required.
- Field sales training--In
field training.
- In-house product training
program.
- Computer training.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/New-Orleans-COMM-Sales-Rep-New-Orleans%2C-LA-Job-LA-70112/1601041/160104116010412012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNew Orleans, LA, USRequisition ID: 17643BR
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager, BC
Division: Canada
Business Function: Sales
Country: Canada - British Columbia
City: Vancouver

Job Description:
Exceptional Careers for Exceptional People

Want a challenging and rewarding career with a Fortune 500 company and a Canadian Top Employer? Look no further!

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers' expectations and improves peoples' lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

The Regional Sales Manager in BC plans, directs, and coordinates the selling activities for the sales representatives in accordance with budgeted objectives, in order to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

- Collaborates with the Director of Sales to ensure cooperation and efficiency across the region.
- Lead team of Sales Representatives by providing developmental and growth opportunities.
- Set regional goals and territory quotas and evaluate performance against these goals.
- Build and maintain exceptional employee engagement throughout the team.
- Responsible for the recruitment and selection of top talent within sales and support Stryker’s overall talent strategy.
- Coaches and develops personnel in the region.
- Develops and recommends strategic plans with sales representatives to achieve greater market share/penetration.
- Directly manages the activities of sales representatives in the region.
- Responsible for inter-departmental compliance with company policies and corrective actions.
- Develops plans in accordance with the Director of Sales to maximize sales opportunities in the region.
- Assists in the negotiation of sales transaction and regional contractual agreements.
- Coordinates and distributes funds out of regional budget.
- Develops and motivates sales personnel to meet stated objectives.
- Constructs new sales territories in order to facilitate company growth.
- Works with marketing department to keep sales force informed of new information pertaining to the market.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent organizational skills - must be able to routinely make decisions regarding strategy pertaining to the sales representative’s territory activity.
- Must be able to generate and explain detailed proposals, guidelines, and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - must be able to impart fundamental product and sales knowledge to newly hired representatives.
- Excellent analytical skills - must be able to analyze regional market potential and effectively create sales territories.
- Possess ability to identify and hire outstanding talent - must be able to analyze and make decisions regarding personnel.
- 3-6 years of sales and/or sales management experience.
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in Marketing or related discipline.
- M.B.A. or minimum of 3 years management experience required.

Percent Travel Required: up to 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Vancouver-Regional-Sales-Manager%2C-BC-Job-BC/1852013/185201318520132012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVancouver, CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIABerufsbezeichnung Praktikant Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Advanced Technology
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie unterstützen unsere Ingenieure der Abteilung Advanced Manufacturing Engineering bei der Neuentwicklung bzw. Optimierung von Fertigungsprozessen (z. B. spanende Prozesse der Implantat- und Instrumentenfertigung, Ablauflogistik von Fertigungsaufträgen, etc.)
Sie erhalten ein eigenes kleines Projekt, das Sie von der Konzeption bis zur Umsetzung selbstständig bearbeiten
Sie erhalten die Möglichkeit vielfältige Fertigungsprozesse im Kontext der Medizintechnikindustrie kennenzulernen
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie studieren Ingenieurwissenschaften im Hauptstudium (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Automatisierungstechnik, Medizintechnik oder Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen)
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie interessieren sich für fertigungstechnische Fragestellungen
Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Praktikant-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineering-%28wm%29-Job/1856994/185699418569942012-06-18StrykerAdvanced Technologyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18426BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Endoscopy/Communications
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Canada - Québec
State: -
City: Montreal

Job Description:
Exceptional Careers for Exceptional People!

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers' expectations and improves peoples' lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

The Sales Representative plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Endoscopy & Communications products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Sales East MedSurg team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:
- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy & Communications products
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
- Keeps regional sales manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
- Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products
- Understands and adheres to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
- Exhibits a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
- Rigidly adheres to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • French bilingual required
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered
Education and/or Special Training: • B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing, or health related concentration

Percent Travel Required: 35-75%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Sales-Representative-EndoscopyCommunications-Job/1871502/187150218715022012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreal, CANADA - QUÉBECRequisition ID: 17052BR
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Advanced Technologies
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg im Breisgau
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and supervising time schedules, costs, staff as well as managing quality and risks, the extent and success in international research projects. You will make concepts and schedules for these projects and assessments of time and effort. Precisely, you will be in charge of scheduling meetings, coordinating various subprojects, and leading interdisciplinary and international teams. At the beginning, you will be introduced to the field to gain all knowledge and skills you need in order to optimize the complete schedule for the running project to adapt it to recently changed conditions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: In your career, you have been using your outstanding skills in argumentation and communicative matters, and you enjoy integrating into new and large networks. Furthermore, you have excellent knowledge of English and know well how to use the MS Office programs, especially MS Project. Additionally, you are an expert in software development and assist the project leaders with your expertise in this field.
Education and/or Special Training: You have completed your studies in a technical field and have worked for a couple years in international project management, having successfully finished at least one project relevant to risk and security.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Senior-Project-Manager-Job/1787639/178763917876392012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DERequisition ID: 17049BR
Job Title: Software Ingenieur in der Medizintechnik
Division: Instruments
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
You will develop basic technology components for use in product development, and will accompany new product ideas through series production. In so doing, you will have a profound impact in the architecture and design of product lines. You will make an important contribution toward strategically defining the company's technological trajectory.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Software-Ingenieur-in-der-Medizintechnik-Job/1787704/178770417877042012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEBerufsbezeichnung Junior Controller (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Finanzwesen
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie sind interner Ansprechpartner für einen Fachbereich und betreuen die Budgetierung, monatliche Forecasts und das Reporting.
- Sie arbeiten an der Erstellung von Monats-, und Jahresabschlüssen mit und analysieren/kommentieren die Ergebnisse.
- Sie erarbeiten projektbezogene Wirtschaftlichkeitsrechnungen.
- Durch Ihre Analyse und Kommentierung von Budget- und Planabweichungen helfen Sie, die Transparenz und Steuereffizienz nachhaltig zu steigern.
- In enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Werkscontrolling bereiten Sie Musterkalkulationen für neue Produkte vor.
- Sie beraten die Führungskräfte in Ihrem Fachbereich und leisten einen pro-aktiven Beitrag.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Sie haben Ihr betriebswirtschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling / Rechnungswesen erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie haben erste Berufserfahrung im Bereich Controlling (bspw. durch einschlägige Praktika) eines produzierenden Unternehmens gesammelt.
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten
zeichnen Sie aus.
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich.
- Sie haben sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Bei Fragen zu der Stellenausschreibung steht Ihnen Silke Müller unter der Telefonnummer
(+49)761 45 12 1031 zur Verfügung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Junior-Controller-%28wm%29-Job/1478847/147884714788472012-06-18StrykerFinanzwesenfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Regionalverkaufsleiter Medsurg Bayern (m/w)
Division: Europe
Geschäftseinheit GSA
Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb
Country: Deutschland
Stadt na
Stellenbeschreibung Ihnen obliegt die eigenverantwortliche Leitung einer Verkaufsregion unter Berücksichtigung und Verfolgung unserer Unternehmensziele. Die fachliche und disziplinarische Führung der Außendienstmitarbeiter Ihrer Region einerseits und Verantwortung für Umsatz sowie Sicherstellung der Kundenbetreuung und –gewinnung andererseits stellen dabei Ihre Kernaufgaben dar. Dazu betreuen Sie in Zusammenarbeit mit Ihren Mitarbeitern Key Accounts und führen Beratungsgespräche und Preisverhandlungen bis zum Vertragsabschluss durch. Ferner planen und steuern Sie Vertriebsbudgets und nehmen übergeordnete Aufgaben im Management-Team wahr. Im Rahmen des Relationship-Managements pflegen Sie Kontakte zu leitenden Ärzten, OP-Personal und Krankenhausverwaltungen mit dem Ziel der Umsatzsteigerung. Zudem werden Sie mit der Organisation und Durchführung von Schulungen betraut.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Studium BWL, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Medizintechnik oder kaufmännische Ausbildung mit anschließender, mehrjähriger Vertriebserfahrung in der Investitionsgüterbranche. Sie zeichnen sich durch Überzeugungs-, Präsentations- und Akquisitionsstärke aus und denken dabei ergebnisorientiert, strategisch, konzeptionell und kostenbewusst. Kreativität, Kommunikationsstärke, Zielstrebigkeit, eigenverantwortliches Handeln und eine starke Persönlichkeit stellen Ihre Stärken dar. Neben einem schlüssigen Werdegang können Sie eine regelmäßige Erfüllung Ihrer Ziele vorweisen. Fließendes Englisch ist für Sie eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie sollten in der Lage sein Wissen zu vermitteln, Mitarbeiter talentbezogen einsetzen und motivieren zu können. Darüber hinaus zeichnet Sie ein sicherer und komptenter Umgang mit den unterschiedlichen Entscheidungsträgern in Kliniken und Krankenhäusern aus. Sie sind kommunikationsstark, vorausschauend und leben die Vorbildfunktion für Ihre Mitarbeiter. Darüber hinaus sollten Sie bereits OP Erfahrung, in Form des begleitenden Supports besitzen.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/na-Regionalverkaufsleiter-Medsurg-Bayern-%28mw%29-Job/1768975/176897517689752012-06-18StrykerVertriebfull-timeUSDstarting0BSna, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18322BR
Job Title: NSE Sales Representative-Buffalo
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Buffalo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Helping to managing and maintain a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Buffalo-NSE-Associate-Sales-Representative-Buffalo-Job-NY-14201/1682497/168249716824972012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBuffalo, NY, USRequisition ID: 17974BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Alexandria, VA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: VA
City: Alexandria
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Alexandria-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Alexandria%2C-MD-Job-MD-21201/1665670/166567016656702012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlexandria, VA, USRequisition ID: 18196BR
Job Title: Demand Planner/Sr. Demand Planner
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Country: India
City: gurgaon

Job Description:
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review and analysis of all Data related to implementation of S&OP processes in SCM.

2. Organize data sharing with relevant SBU heads./ Participate in S&OP meetings.

3. Participate and support S&OP processes – Prepare action plans and follow-up on all such meetings.

4. Review forecasts provided by business and evaluate same with respect to trends

5. Challenge the Sales / Marketing teams towards achieving more accurate forecasts

6. Key Deliverables of this role is Improvement in Order Service/ Reduction in order acknowledgement lead time.

7. Strengthening planning process Effective co-ordination with Plants and marketing.

8. Provide production planning and Inventory Management

9. To ensure that all SOPs related to SCM - Demand Planning are updated and proper records are maintained.

10. Prepare SOPs on all new processes / upgrade old processes.

11. Be the day-to-day point of contact for supply planning and marketing to manage change and balance supply and demand to achieve the optimal balance of customer responsiveness and production stability.

12. Assist in the resolution of issues involving order promising, deviations to planned finished goods inventory levels, establishment and utilization of safety stock, and customer delivery difficulties.

13. Participate in the development and evaluation of what-if simulations to resolve demand/supply imbalances.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Approximate 4-8 years related work experience – Operations / Supply Chain functions.
- Graduation
- Certified CPIM/CSCP Professional
Education and/or Special Training: • Knowledge and hands on experience of latest practices in Demand Planning, forecasting and inventory management
- Function Exposure to Planning & Production is a must.

- Knowledge and end user experience of any ERP system (preferably Oracle) and its operation.

- Strong statistical knowledge, good in data analysis with MS tools like Advanced Excel, MS-Access,
- Global mindset.
- Business Acumen
- Continuous & Versatile learner.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/gurgaon-Demand-PlannerSr_-Demand-Planner-Job/1787634/178763417876342012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSgurgaon, INRequisition ID: 16337BR
Job Title: Project Quality Engineer
Division: International Ops
Business Unit: China Manufacturing
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: China
City: Suzhou

Job Description:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards/procedures to support manufacturing activities. Making sure the cGMP and ISO13485 requirements are implemented correctly and followed strictly.
- Continuously fully comply with all GMP standard /ISO 13485 requirements.
- Maintain the local Quality system and implement all quality requirements. Conduct monitoring and trend analysis for Quality System implementation in the assigned areas.
- Provide guidance on Quality Assurance/GMP/FDA-QSR related topics.
- Responsible to stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming products condition.
- Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment
- Develop, coordinate and/or implement root cause problem solving, preventive and corrective actions. Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
- May conduct and support Internal and External audits.
- Provide support on Quality procedure set up and validation to product transfer and assist during new product development.
- Be the system owner for QS based on authorization.

- Release RM/Component/Product at first level based on authorization.
- Other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

- None
- Must be able to observe and note minute inconsistencies.
- Must be able to generate, follow, and explain detailed instructions and inspection procedures of the responsible areas accurately.
- Familiar with analytical tools, such as FMEA, process control plan and SPC.
- Familiar with Blueprint/engineering schematic reading and interpretation
- Basic inspection techniques
- Good communication skills and training skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Basic PC skills

Qualifications/Work Experience: • More than 3 years in Quality Assurance or related functional area
- Experienced in GMP or ISO quality systems
- Experienced in machining inspection, method selection, gauge calibration is preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in engineering or engineering related discipline]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Suzhou-Project-Quality-Engineer-Job/1787702/178770217877022012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSuzhou, CNBerufsbezeichnung Senior Projektleiter (m/w)
Division: Corporate
Geschäftseinheit Advanced Technologies
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie verantworten die pünktliche Fertigstellung eines der derzeit innovativsten Medizintechnikprodukte. Als Projektmanager erstellen Sie Projektpläne, koordinieren den Einsatz von Zeit, Personal und Kosten. Sie leiten selbstständig alle relevante Projektmeetings, führen und fördern multidisziplinäre, internationale Projektteams und stimmen Teilprojektpläne mit internationalen Gesamtprojektplänen ab. Durch eine intensive Einarbeitung helfen wir Ihnen, sich den nötigen Überblick zu verschaffen, danach übernehmen Sie die volle Verantwortung für das Projektmanagement. Nicht zuletzt helfen Sie uns unsere Projektmanagementprozesse immer weiter zu optimieren.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung In diesem Zusammenhang konnten Sie bereits mindestens ein sicherheitskritisches Projekt erfolgreich zu Ende führen. In Ihrer bisherigen Karriere sind Sie durch Ihre Kommunikations- und Argumentationsstärke aufgefallen und konnten sich sehr schnell in ein großes und räumlich getrenntes Netzwerk integrieren. Sie verfügen über hervorragende Englischkenntnisse und Kenntnisse in der Anwendung von MS-Office, insb. MS-Project. Dazu sind Sie Experte in Sachen Softwareentwicklung und können auch hier Ihr Fachwissen in die Projektleitung einbringen.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie verfügen über ein abgeschlossenes technisches Hochschulstudium und haben schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung im internationalen Projektmanagement mit Softwareprojekten sammeln können.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Senior-Projektleiter-%28mw%29-Job/1682492/168249216824922012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18674BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Triumph Project)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a Manufacturing environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Manufacturing-Engineer-%28Triumph-Project%29-Job/1777033/177703317770332012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19451BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Prescott, Arizona
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Prescott
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Prescott-Sales-Representative-Prescott%2C-Arizona-Job-AZ-86301/1884008/188400818840082012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPrescott, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19068BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Little Rock (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AK
City: Little Rock
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Little-Rock-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Little-Rock-%28PC%29-Job-AK-99501/1815697/181569718156972012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLittle Rock, AK, USRequisition ID: 18765BR
Job Title: Accountant
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Greater China
Business Function: Accounting/Auditing
Country: Hong Kong
City: North Point

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
The Accountant provides accounting and financial reporting support for the Greater China – Hong Kong & Taiwan operation, including month-end close.

Key responsibilities / outputs and its respective activities /input:
● Ensure accurate JDE and Hyperion FM system input.
● Administer and manage the timely and accurate presentation of financial information.
● Undertake day-to-day accounting activity and control.
● Ensure timely general ledger closing.
● Ensure that accounting reports are in compliance with approved accounting regulations, standards and practices.
● Oversee inter-company transactions.
● Assist in projection and budget system upload.
● Able to keep full set of account as assigned.
● Liaise with auditors for annual statutory audit.
● Assist in any ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: ● Two (2) or more years experience in a similar role an advantage.
● Strong communications skills with proficiency in written & spoken Chinese and English.
● High ethical standards and integrity.
● High discipline, Responsibility
● Good interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: ● Degree holder preferred
● Strong skills in MS Office suite of products.
● Familiar with JDE system and Hyperion software an advantage.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/North-Point-Accountant-Job/1787651/178765117876512012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNorth Point, HKRequisition ID: 18176BR
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - NSW
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

The role of Region Manager – Orthopaedics and Trauma, is responsible for sales across part of our NSW client base. Reporting to the Area Sales Manager - Orthopaedics, the position is responsible for achieving sales targets, developing business opportunities and fostering and maintaining effective customer relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Identifying customer and market trends and from these developing appropriate sales strategies/business plans/sales analyses/monthly reports
- Establishing targets/budgets/service support levels
- Leading/supervising the sales team and recruitment/training of Territory Managers/Sales representatives
- Maintaining ongoing awareness of industry trends and competitor activity
- Providing sales leadership at conferences/trade shows/special projects

This is a role for an experienced Sales Manager who has prior experience working within the hospital sector in NSW, thrives in a busy and demanding environment, and who has good leadership and staff mentoring skills.

Prior sales success, management experience, plus tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline are essential, as are excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship building skills.

To apply for this position click “Submit to Job” or for further information call our recruitment team on 9467 1017

Qualifications/Work Experience: Prior sales success, management experience, plus tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline are essential, as are excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship building skills.
Education and/or Special Training: tertiary qualifications]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Regional-Sales-Manager-NSW-Job/1787685/178768517876852012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 18673BR
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Limerick
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Limerick
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
In this role, the Analytical Chemist will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Organic Residual Laboratory, organised around specific manufacturing processes. The key activities include:
Providing a technical and operational laboratory service in a busy manufacturing environment.
Achieving output, quality and service targets within agreed cost parameters.
Identifying and introducing systems /testing improvements.
Day to day operations of the Organic Residual Laboratory including testing, documentation and laboratory maintenance.
Day-to-day scheduling of product testing ensuring this is carried out in a timely and cost effective manner as per agreed production schedules.
Support performance targets for the laboratory, and monitor actual performance against targets, taking appropriate and timely corrective action where negative trends begin to emerge.
Support awareness and achievement of all regulatory and compliance requirements (FDA, ISO, EH&S, etc.). Support compliance with GLP/GMP requirements and maintenance of laboratory records.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing team regarding issues which arise and are detected in the laboratory and also for trials which are performed as part of Root Cause investigation.
Support all Process and Equipment Validation projects where laboratory services are required.
Support the preparation of annual budgets.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Science, Chemistry or related subject.
5+ year’s relevant experience in GMP Manufacturing/Testing environment in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical Industry.
Proven experience in the principles and practice of GC/MS.
Education and/or Special Training: Broad knowledge of organic chemistry
Proven experience in GC/MS systems; set-up, validation, result interpretation and trouble shooting.
Can demonstrate success in managing change
Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory requirements (FDA requirements preferable) pertaining to Laboratory operations and general GMP also within a pharmaceutical /medical device environment.
The ability to continually adapt to a changing regulated environment.
Be competent in meeting customer’s requirements whilst managing their overall expectations.
A working knowledge of statistical techniques and analysis would be desirable.
Validation experience desirable.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Limerick-Analytical-Chemist-Job/1777031/177703117770312012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLimerick, IEBerufsbezeichnung Sales Repräsentant Endoscopy Schweiz (m/w)
Division: Europe
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb
Country: Schweiz
Stadt na
Stellenbeschreibung Sie sind in der Lage schnell und selbstsicher Netzwerke zu den relevanten Ansprechpartnern in Kliniken und Krankenhäusern zu knüpfen. Das Vertreiben von Investitionsgütern und der damit verbundene Blick auf den Abschluss bereiten Ihnen viel Freude. Darüber hinaus fällt es Ihnen leicht durch Ihre technische Affinität erklärungsbedürftige Produktfeatures einfach zu vermitteln und Kunden, während OP Begleitungen, für unsere Produkte zu begeistern. Sie bevorzugen die eigenständige Organisation sowie Umsatzverantwortung in Ihrem Arbeitsumfeld, um Ihre Talente effizient zu nutzen und somit die Zufriedenheit unserer Kunden und das Wachstum des Ihnen zugeordneten Gebietes sicher zu stellen. Wir suchen den Unternehmer im Unternehmen! Dynamik und Innovation in einem begeisterungsfähigen schnellen Umfeld, als Mitglied eines starken Teams, sollten für Sie die Voraussetzung einer beruflichen Tätigkeit sein.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Studium BWL, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Medizintechnik oder kaufmännische Ausbildung mit anschließender, mehrjähriger Vertriebserfahrung in der Investitionsgüterbranche
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie sollten in der Lage sein sich kompetent und selbsticher zu präsentieren sowie Ihr Wissen in Form von Vorträgen sowie fachlich ausgereiften Präsentation, interessant und verständlich zu vermitteln. Zuverlässig- und Verbindlichkeit sollten für Sie selbstverständlich sein. Darüber hinaus ist ein hohes Maß an Kommunikationsstärke und Teamausrichtung ebenfalls ein Muss, um einen regen Informationsaustausch gewährleisten zu können. Sie müssen in der Lage sein OP's begleiten zu können. Gute Kenntnisse der englischen Sprache sollten vorhanden sein.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Duisburg-Sales-Repr%C3%A4sentant-Endoscopy-Schweiz-%28mw%29-Job/1383897/138389713838972012-06-18StrykerVertriebfull-timeUSDstarting0BSna, SCHWEIZRequisition ID: 18679BR
Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Process Engineering
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Designs, develops, refines and evaluates mechanical components assemblies or subsystems for mechanical and/or electro-mechanical medical devices and implants. Products include minimally invasive powered robotic surgical cutting tools. Uses concurrent engineering and rapid prototyping techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to project deadlines and product costs.

Plan and execute product development projects, and lead technical aspects of product commercialization

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science).
A Masters degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable.
Minimum of 5 years related medical device or mechanical design experience in a face paced high technology environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Open minded- able to recognize good ideas.
Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things
Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
Good understanding of design for six sigma and related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement
Ideally has good working knowledge of anatomy and Orthopaedic/Neuro surgical procedures.
Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems, engineering materials and design, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing technologies. Fluent in Pro Engineer with good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools.
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools and inspection equipment
Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements
PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Senior-Design-Engineer-Job/1764992/176499217649922012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19150BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Rep - Yorkshire
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
In the first 6 months the successful candidate will:

- Outperform the market by taking market share and exceeding Quarterly Sales Target
- Maximize current Stryker business and develop relationship with potential new customers
- Create immediate impact plan to overcome challenges of taking over a territory
- Meet all current Stryker Customers within 1 month; Theatre time within 3 months
- Engage 5 competitor surgeons within first 3 months
- Deliver Theatre-Staff training within the first 3 months
- Influence through presentation on Stryker Philosophies and Instrumentation to groups of Surgeons and AHPs
- Meet all surgeons on area within 3 months

- Research, develop and Implement a territory-specific Business Plan - this will be a working document with clear measurable objectives
- In the first 3 months develop a Blueprint document for the territory
- Learn to use the Stryker Sales Force Effectiveness Tool

- Independently lead in theatre in all surgical procedures

- Add value to the team by problem solving with franchise colleagues, contribution to Stryker meetings and coordinating with Cross-Franchise colleagues
- Demonstrate mastery of Stryker Product knowledge by passing the Stryker initial academy

Longer term Development Objectives

- Demonstrate Continuous business development to exceed Quarterly and Annual Targets
- Lead on development and implementation of Stryker Cross-Franchise specific strategy within 12 months
- Implement Surgical Registrar Management system within 12 months
- Develop and implement Territory-Specific Strategy Plan for Stryker to become the Fastest Growing, Most Admired Medical Device Company

Qualifications/Work Experience: Successful sales and/or marketing experience essential
Education and/or Special Training: Preferably training in a medical, scientific, technical career or degree in sciences, economics or the like

Percent Travel Required: High]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Trauma-Sales-Rep-Yorkshire-Job/1824059/182405918240592012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 19028BR
Job Title: Territory Sales Manager - North
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
- To achieve sales results in line with the annual SOC UK sales target
- Attainment of sales target to be achieved through direct selling as well as the ability to influence the TSM’s without direct line management responsibility.
- Supporting & strategically aligning the sales team to sell & demonstrate medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment.
- Conducting trials and evaluations of product in theatre and clinical environment to drive sales.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by RSM (Regional Sales Manager).
- Customer service & acquisition of new customers

Planning, executing and monitoring all measures necessary to help achieve target.
This encompasses in particular:
- Supporting the selection, development & engagement of the assigned sales team
- Supporting the control of all resources and materials in their related sales area
- Customer care for physicians, surgical theatre staff, hospital administration & procurement with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organising and conducting training workshops with participation from surgical & theatre staff
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion

Qualifications/Work Experience: Sales Experience in a medical or healthcare environment
Education and/or Special Training: Degree educated]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Territory-Sales-Manager-North-Job/1826574/182657418265742012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 18311BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Tucson, Arizona
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Tucson
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* Stryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

* The Sales
Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals.
* This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
* The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs.
* This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tucson-Sales-Associate-Tucson%2C-Arizona-Job-AZ-85701/1672815/167281516728152012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTucson, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19414BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Joint Preservation Albuqerque, New Mexico
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NM
City: Albuquerque
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Meet and exceed sales objectives for the assigned territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in Sports Medicine & Joint Preservation by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
- Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
- Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Albuquerque-Sales-Representative-Joint-Preservation-Albuqerque%2C-New-Mexico-Job-NM-87101/1886996/188699618869962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlbuquerque, NM, USRequisition ID: 19523BR
Job Title: R&D Scientist
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The R&D Scientist is responsible for laboratory-based tasks which may include method development, writing test protocols, coordinating testing with outside laboratories, gauge R&R, sampling, testing, measuring, recording, analyzing results, and preparing reports in the biological, chemical, electrical, physical, and mechanical arenas. The scientist also provides technical support and guidance to technicians to enable the laboratory to function effectively while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. As part of the R&D team, the scientist may also assist with the designs, developments, improvements and validations of medical devices.

JOB DUTIES:
-Perform product, manufacturing, quality or testing support activities to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations as directed.

-Carry out method development, validation activities, and gauge R&R studies in the chemical, mechanical, electrical, physical, and biological areas.

-Coordinate testing with outside laboratories for chemical analysis, gauge R&R, and biocompatibility studies.

-Provide technical guidance to technicians.

-Record, interpret, review, and approve laboratory results.

-Write test protocols, procedures, and studies utilizing sound scientific and statistical rational.

-Assist 510(k) development process.

-Keep up to date with technical developments and implement
procedures/technologies which can save time and improve reliability.

-Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to current research or issues.

-Act as a safety liaison in the laboratory.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry.

-Chemist; biologist; mechanical, chemical, and/or biomedical Engineering.

-Working knowledge of UV-VIS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRF, TOC/TN, Instron, Ultrasonic Welding, biological test methods including detection of endotoxins, carbohydrates, proteins, hemoglobin, and bioburden levels.

-Knowledge of medical terminology/concepts related to medical devices, AAMI TIR30, ISO 17025, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, polymers, metals, cleaning.

-Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan/prioritize activities.

-Ability to work independently or with a team.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

-Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Minitab.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-R&D-Scientist-Job-FL-33801/1876046/187604618760462012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 18303BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Memphis
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Memphis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Memphis-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Memphis-Job-TN-37501/1669300/166930016693002012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMemphis, TN, USRequisition ID: 19310BR
Job Title: Buyer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Purchasing – Procurement
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the purchasing, inventory levels, and management of all raw materials associated with manufacturing, and equipment, supplies associated with the manufacturing process, and other purchases related to the support of the facility.

Qualifications/Work Experience: -Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment based on production and engineering requirements by utilizing reports, computer software {JDE}and other data to calculate order quantities as needed.

-Support Research & Development and Engineering projects when required.

-Maintain acceptable levels of raw material inventory to support production while achieving inventory objectives.

-Support the Purchasing Department objectives by assisting with cost reduction, inventory reduction, and quality projects.

-Analyze market trends for commodities to communicate risks and opportunities to management and to manage suppliers and costs accordingly.

-Compile RFQ {request for quote} packages as required or directed to reduce costs and improve supplier base.

-Interview and qualify potential suppliers following approved procedures.

-Maintain proper quality approvals for existing suppliers.

-Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.

-Maintain JDE records and other records, reports, and metrics through appropriate updates and data entry as required.

-Analyze data and maintain reports and metrics as required.

-Manage time and resources effectively through good organizational skills and through use of positive problem solving skills.

-Continuously strive to improve quality of customer service by recognizing opportunities for improvement.

-Participate in creating a professional environment by maintaining a professional appearance and behavior.

-Perform other duties as directed or assigned.
Education and/or Special Training: -Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent.

-3-5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or related field/industry required.

-MRP or ERP system experience, JDE a plus.

-APICS CPIM and/or CSCP and/or ISM CPM a plus.

-Actively participate in a professional organization, such as; APICS or ISM and/or higher education.

-Knowledge in JIT {Just in Time}, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and other continuous improvement processes.

-Good verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to interact with professional associates at the company level as well as entry associates and suppliers. Demonstrate management skills. Computer literacy. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to analyze data and create reports.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-Buyer-Job-FL-33801/1852022/185202218520222012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 19551BR
Job Title: Quality Control Technician /Document Control
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Assists Quality in performance of assigned tasks and roles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Documents required information using good documentation practices and following computer use policies.

-Assist in maintaining quality records.

-Continuously strive to improve quality of customer service by recognizing opportunities for improvement and ideas that support the group and company mission.

-Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred.

A minimum two year experience supporting quality, manufacturing or distribution systems required. Minimum 2 years supporting quality systems preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-Quality-Control-Technician-Document-Control-Job-FL-33801/1884020/188402018840202012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 18916BR
Job Title: HR Manager
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area General/Other: Human Resources
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The HR Manager will oversee day to day operations for the Human Resources department for issues related to onsite staff. Acquires and maintains the human workforce for the company, ensuring that the company and its workforce remain committed to the Sustainability Solutions Code of Ethics. Acts as a liaison between employee and company, representing both parties with loyalty to the company. Exercises proactive approach with regards to the well being of our employees and to represent the company in a positive and ethical manner. Partakes in employee hiring and terminations. Manages unemployment issues. Maintains records of employment, the SSS Employee Handbook, and assists in logistical information and movement of employee benefits. Oversees and assists in the employee evaluation process.

Qualifications/Work Experience: -Demonstrate the positive behaviors that reflect the organizational values set forth in the Stryker Sustainability Solutions Mission Statement. Be a positive ethical influence while representing the management of SSS to all employees.

-Actively contribute to the company philosophy of providing quality service by treating all individuals with courtesy and sensitivity.

-The role may or may not have direct reports depending on the future composition and structure of HR team in Lakeland Florida.

-Manage time and resources effectively through good organizational skills and through use of positive problem solving skills.

-Continuously strive to improve quality of consumer service by recognizing opportunities for improvement and ideas that would fall into the SSS mission.

-Adhere to all Federal, State and local regulations regarding labor laws.

-Oversee and assist Corporate legal with annual government mandated reports (i.e.: AAP, EEO, VETS).

-Involved in all employee relation issues as they pertain to duties at SSS and to advise the Director of Human Resources and VP of Operations of pertinent issues as needed.

-Partner with departmental leadership to provide HR support as needed with coaching, counseling and motivational techniques.

-Maintain proactive approach in developing, organizing, and administering employee morale boosting programs and functions.

-Maintain reactive approach to employer/employee or employee/supervisor crisis situations while exercising as much damage control as possible.

-Assist in supervisor/employee counseling when necessary.

-Assist the employees of the company as much as possible with resources to assist the employees with regard to the physical, mental or emotional well being of the employees while not compromising the principles of the company or personal ethics. In so doing, with the exception of reporting to the Director of Human Resources or VP of Operations, maintain the confidence of the employee.

-Act as a liaison between the employee and upper level management. In so doing, represent the perceptions, issues and concerns of the employees to the Director of Human Resources or VP of Operations and all other pertinent individuals of corporate management. In turn, represent the policies, spirit and mission of the company to the employees.

-Actively recruits for onsite staff through various means and resources.

-Be involved in the interview and hiring process of potential employees of SSS and provide an analysis to the Director of Human Resources or VP of Operations as needed.

-Be involved in the termination of any employee of SSS and report the same to the Director of Human Resources.

-Monitor the evaluation process of all employees, actively contributing when necessary or requested by either party.

-Assist with the SSS Employee handbook to recommend modifications and changes to coordinate with our company policy changes.

-Responsible for entering new employees into corporate record system including record types searches, payroll and employee.

-Assist payroll in special projects as needed.

-Special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources and VP of Operations.

-Plan and attend community job fairs when available.

-Assist in coordinating special community outreach events as well as internal events on a regular basis to help promote internal and external awareness of SSS associates.

-Assist in training new and existing supervisors in motivational and communication techniques.

-Follow all protocols in hiring procedures, including conducting drug and criminal background screenings.

-Follow all procedures involving terminations to ensure that all documentation is accurate and appropriate procedures have been followed.

-File all unemployment related paperwork with the statin a timely manner.

-Other duties as directed or assigned.
Education and/or Special Training: -Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business related field.

- Minimum 5 years experience in Human Resources.

-PHR/SPHR preferred.

-Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong human relations skills. Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of employees. Ability to empathize. Strong interpersonal skills.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-HR-Manager-Job-FL-33801/1777049/177704917770492012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 18270BR
Job Title: Franchise Director - Product Managing
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Product Management
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Franchise Director provides vision and direction in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to achieve sustained growth for Stryker Sustainability’s products and services by leading a business vertical within the Stryker Sustainability organization and is responsible for optimizing profits within the assigned franchise (business) area. This includes, but is not limited to, new product development and acquisition support, competitive analysis, portfolio management, and product positioning. This individual is also responsible for providing Sales tools and training necessary to achieve Franchise unit goals for market share, growth, and profitability. The Franchise Director supervises Product Managers and works directly with Demand Planners and Supply Specialists.
The Franchise Director leads from a market perspective, but is responsible for translating this to operational and product development goals.

The Franchise Director is responsible for:
-Franchise strategy (formulates long range plans, goals and objectives to develop optimal market penetration for the product franchise);
-Revenue and profitability results;
-Sales support;
-Market analysis and intelligence;
-New product development from a business/marketing/business growth perspective.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Provide leadership and direction to Franchise team with regard to strategies for driving sales growth through new product development, acquisitions, identification of emerging markets, and penetration of existing markets.

- Responsible for developing annual plans, including strategic and tactical elements, and for achieving results as forecasted in plans.

- Develop long-term forecasts for orders, shipments, and gross margins based upon new and existing products as part of the strategic planning process.

- Perform competitive assessments of our existing product offering as input to New Product Development and Business Development efforts to address gaps in our portfolio.

- Develop productive relationships with industry/market thought leaders, organizations, and institutions as a means to guide the strategic direction of our business and better serve existing customers.

- Focus on continuous improvement with regard to product quality and functionality.

- Develop selling tools for current products including specification sheets, promotional material, clinical documentation, and competitive assessments to ensure our products are appropriately positioned in the market. Conduct sales training for new and existing Reps on an “as needed” basis.

- Provide direction on goals, content, and participation in National Sales meetings and trade shows that further the development of our sales team and contribute to the identification of sales leads for our products.

- Responsible for the presentation of regular (quarterly) reviews and evaluations of Unit performance to XLT.

- Manage financial and human resources within budgeted guidelines.

- Drive employee engagement through frequent one-on-one communication focused on what each employee needs for growth and development.

- Responsible for providing guidance to franchise team members.

- Personnel management including scheduling, providing technical assistance, and employee development which includes hiring, communicating company policies, coaching and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures.

- Act with honor and integrity in all situations and follow applicable legal and regulatory guidelines when interacting with customers.

- Institute a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer service.

- Promote an environment emphasizing teamwork, empowerment, and problem resolution with a consultative approach toward internal and external customers.
Education and/or Special Training: - Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration or related degree; MBA preferred.

- 5-7 years in related marketing/sales position.

- Demonstrated “Execution” and “Strategic Thinking” strengths.

- Demonstrated written and oral communications skills including strong presentation skills.

- Time management, project management, inter-personal, reports and budget, stress management, people management, conflict management, customer service, Windows, advanced computer, statistics, financial systems.

- Functional skills: Personnel selection, financial systems, and organization structure protocol, interdepartmental interface, and interdivisional interface and P&L management.

- Expected to handle complex or difficult situations as appropriate.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-Franchise-Director-Product-Managing-Job-FL-33801/1665665/166566516656652012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 19162BR
Job Title: Operations Manager
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit: Management
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Operations Manager oversees the production process, evaluating and updating production schedules. The Operations Manager will demonstrate the positive behaviors that reflect understanding and support of the organizational values set forth in the Ascent Mission Statement. This position will actively contribute to the company philosophy of providing quality service through motivation and treating all individuals with courtesy and sensitivity. Enhance teamwork by showing a willingness to be flexible in responding to the challenges facing the health care industry. Manage time and resources effectively through good organizational skills and through use of positive problem solving skills. The position will also have the ability to grasp complex concepts, behave decisively, and operate in a systematic and logical manner.

Qualifications/Work Experience: -Ensure Key Performance Indicators for efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.

-Ensuring production is cost effective by monitoring overhead, materials, hours, throughput.

-Monitoring product standards and implementing good manufacturing practices and process improvements.

-Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practice.

-Communicating and working effectively with different departments.

-Working with Managers to implement company policies and goals.

-Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed.

-Ensure coaching and development of business resources to meet business objectives.

-Supervising and motivating a team of workers.

-Reviewing the performance of subordinates.

-Contribute to the Coordination, set up, and implementation of standard operating procedures for areas of operations.

-Ensure a processes are producing an effective quality product.

-Working out the human and material resources needed for daily operations.

-Ensure complete compliance to QMS, GMP, and 5S processes.

-Ensuring that training plans and related training documents address the quality aspects of the particular job function, and/or assembly task.

-Ensures that all production room training/documentation matches established procedures and procedures.

-Ability to maintain high ethical standards.

-Ability to adapt to/implement on-going changes in procedures.

-Ability to adapt to continually changing priorities.

 Ability to reach and maintain set standards in a highly regulated FDA environment.
Education and/or Special Training: - B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college/university.

-3 – 5 years experience in supervisory or management position. Preferably healthcare or manufacturing environment.

-Proven track record in managing production. Strong managerial and organizational skills. Strong technical writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with professional level associates as well as entry level associates. Ability to develop training methods and write training manuals. Advanced computer skills.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-Operations-Manager-Job-FL-33801/1811520/181152018115202012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 19522BR
Job Title: Product Surveillance Specialist
Division: Stryker Performance Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Lakeland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Product Surveillance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance to medical device complaint handling requirements through the handling and processing of product-related customer complaints.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
-Receive (verbal and written) and enter customer complaints and process throughout entire life-cycle of each complaint.

-Produce periodic trends and reports to assist in process improvements and for management review.

-Coordinate customer correspondence (verbal and written) in response to complaints.

-Coordinate correspondence with field personnel in response to complaints.

-Coordinate with other departments throughout the organization to ensure timely complaint closure in accordance with procedures and applicable regulations.

-Assist in initial assessment of complaints for Medical Device Reporting.

-Chair meetings as they relate to complaint trends, provide recommendations for areas of improvement.

-Maintain complaint documentation in accordance with applicable regulations.

-Supports Quality department as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; degreed candidates in Life Sciences are preferred.

-Excellent documentation skills.

-Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

-Ability to work in a dynamic environment, both working in a team and independent capacity.

-Solid judgment and problem solving skills.

-1-5 years work experience; experience in medical device industry and/or experience in medical device complaint handling preferred.

-FDA/ISO knowledge and experience.

-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

-JD Edwards knowledge a plus.

-Database Management

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-Product-Surveillance-Specialist-Job-FL-33801/1876045/187604518760452012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLakeland, FL, USRequisition ID: 17174BR
Job Title: Junior Controller (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Finance
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg

Job Description:
- Sie sind Ansprechpartner bei betriebswirtschaftlichen Fragestellungen für die verschiedenen Abteilungen (insbes. Produktion und R&D).
- Sie arbeiten an der Erstellung von Monats- und Jahresabschlüssen mit und analysieren/kommentieren die Ergebnisse.
- Durch Ihre Analyse von Budget- und Planabweichungen sowie betriebswirtschaftlichen Sonderauswertungen helfen Sie, die Transparenz und Effizienz nachhaltig zu steigern.
- Die Betreuung der Kostenstellen- und Kostenträgerrechnung gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet.
- Sie beraten Führungskräfte der Fachbereiche und leisten einen pro-aktiven Beitrag.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie haben Ihr betriebswirtschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling / Rechnungswesen erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie haben erste Berufserfahrung im Bereich Controlling (bspw. durch einschlägige Praktika) eines produzierenden Unternehmens gesammelt.
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten
zeichnen Sie aus.
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich.
- Sie haben sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
Education and/or Special Training: • Sie haben Ihr betriebswirtschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling / Rechnungswesen erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie haben erste Berufserfahrung im Bereich Controlling (bspw. durch einschlägige Praktika) eines produzierenden Unternehmens gesammelt.
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten
zeichnen Sie aus.
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich.
- Sie haben sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Junior-Controller-%28wm%29-Job/1787772/178777217877722012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 19056BR
Job Title: ES & Office administrator
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Administrative
Country: Malaysia
City: Kuala Lumpur

Job Description:
- To ensure sufficient office supplies and efficient office equipment management, i.e. stationery, pantry, mail, OA machinery, furniture, tel system, etc.)
- Provide timely support on employee benefit programs such as leave, F/B, gift purchase, medical claims,
- Actively provide support on office activities such as Recognition Program, employee meetings & gatherings. Arrange Parking Ticket/ delivery/courier arrangement.(DHL, Quick Service and etc.)
- Update Location: table, furniture and telephone & other property list / Office library maintenance.
- Maintain healthy & safety work environment by managing housekeeping & other office duties.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Experience in MNC environment preferred
- Great people skills at all levels of the company
Education and/or Special Training: - BA degree holder
- Proficient in MS office]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kuala-Lumpur-ES-&-Office-administrator-Job/1789194/178919417891942012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKuala Lumpur, MYRequisition ID: 17063BR
Job Title: Nachwuchskraft SAP-Key User (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Business Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Sie sind Ansprechpartner für die Fachabteilungen für sämtliche Anwendungsprobleme im SAP-Umfeld und leisten First-Level Support.
- Sie führen eigenständige Projekte im Bereich SAP-Prozessentwicklung und angrenzender Systeme durch.
- Dabei wenden Sie zielorientiert GMP-, Six Sigma- und Lean Management-Tools an.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie haben ein technisches oder wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie bringen idealerweise bereits SAP-Kenntnisse mit (Schwerpunkte PP/QM oder MM/WM/SD).
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
Education and/or Special Training: • Sie haben ein technisches oder wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie bringen idealerweise bereits SAP-Kenntnisse mit (Schwerpunkte PP/QM oder MM/WM/SD).
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Nachwuchskraft-SAP-Key-User-%28wm%29-Job/1787725/178772517877252012-06-18StrykerExecutive Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 19051BR
Job Title: Sales Representative_Trauma
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Sales
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
- Achieve budgeted sales and profitability goal by Implementing strong promotion of sales activities.
- Support Business leaders to formulate the sales plan and activities in accordance with local Business strategy, market trends and opportunities for business growth.
- Enhance and develop a network of relationships with business partners(dealers), customer and regularly interface with business partner(dealer) to ensure the best coordination.
- Maintain effective kit management, specific & instant PER report follow up.
- Implement innovative sales & marketing activities while building strong relationship with current
accounts and developing new accounts.
- Maximize the feedback from customers as related to propose quality of service and actualize ‘Stryker, There For You’ spirit to achievement of sales target.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BA in medical or healthcare related preferred
- 3-5 years’ sales & marketing experience in medical devices or healthcare industrypreferred
- Experience dealing with doctors & hospitals, familiar with medical terms preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • Excellent team player and team motivator
- Goal achiever with problem solving ∫erpersonal skills
- Success-oriented with negotiation& communication skill
- Business acumen with tenacity
- Independent and innovative thinker]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Sales-Representative_Trauma-Job/1789190/178919017891902012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREAFonction Technical Service Manager
Division: Europe
Business Unit: -
Country: France
City: Pusignan
Secteur d'activité Sales
Descriptif du poste Assurer la gestion tant humaine que technique et financière du Service Après Vente de la Division MedSurg et ce dans le cadre des procédures techniques établies par Stryker Corp et Stryker France. Il définie et met en œuvre la Stratégie Service en accord avec le Directeur de Division MedSurg.
Qualifications / expérience professionnelle Expérience requise : Expérimenté dans le domaine biomédical, marketing Service avec une expérience minimale de 3 ans dans le management d’une équipe de taille comparable.
Habitué aux contacts directs avec la clientèle
Formation initiale et/ou formations complémentaires Formation : De type Bac +3/5 Marketing/Ingénieur ou équivalent.
Anglais courant requis
Déplacements (%) 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusignan-Technical-Service-Manager-Job/1767005/176700517670052012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusignan, FRRequisition ID: 17151BR
Job Title: Senior Controller (w/m)
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Finance
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg

Job Description:
Als Teil unseres Controlling Teams sind Sie für die Entwicklung und Optimierung von geeigneten Steuerungsinstrumenten zur Umsetzung der operativen und strategischen Ziele verantwortlich.
Dabei übernehmen Sie folgende Aufgaben:
- Koordination der Controlling-Aktivitäten mit Schwerpunkt Budgetierung und Kosten-Leistungsrechnung
- Budgeterstellung, Soll-/Ist-Vergleiche, Abweichungsanalysen und Forecast
- Controlling der Cost Reduction-Projekte
- Erstellung und Beurteilung von Wirtschaftlichkeitsberechnungen und Kosten-Nutzen-Analysen
- Koordination und Analyse von strategischer und operativer Planung, Forecasts, sowie Monatsberichten
- Mitarbeit und Unterstützung beim Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschluss

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Abgeschlossenes betriebswirtschaftliches oder wirtschaftsingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling
- Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im operativen Controlling, idealerweise im Bereich Werkscontrolling
- Gutes Verständnis der kompletten Wertschöpfungskette eines produzierenden Unternehmens
- Sehr gute Bilanzkenntnisse nach US-GAAP und HGB
- Erfahrung in einem mittelständischen Unternehmen, das in globale Konzern-Strukturen eingebunden ist
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten
Education and/or Special Training: • Abgeschlossenes betriebswirtschaftliches oder wirtschaftsingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling
- Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im operativen Controlling, idealerweise im Bereich Werkscontrolling
- Gutes Verständnis der kompletten Wertschöpfungskette eines produzierenden Unternehmens
- Sehr gute Bilanzkenntnisse nach US-GAAP und HGB
- Erfahrung in einem mittelständischen Unternehmen, das in globale Konzern-Strukturen eingebunden ist
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Senior-Controller-%28wm%29-Job/1787648/178764817876482012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 16195BR
Job Title: Sales Reps Endoscopy Center
Division: Europe
Business Unit: France
Business Function: Sales
Country: France
City: Pusignan

Job Description:
Reporting to the MedSurg Regional Manager, you represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals in all their equipment endoscopy projects.

Sous la responsabilité du Directeur Régional, vous êtes l’interlocuteur privilégié de l’ensemble des décideurs des établissements de soins (hôpitaux / cliniques) dans leurs projets d’équipement en endoscopie.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory:
in-depht needs analysis and adjusted proposals
commercial negotiation and management of tenders
close follow-up of the order
participation to the customers' training

Vous avez pour mission de dynamiser votre secteur géographique :
- Proposition de solutions adaptées après analyse approfondie des besoins,
- Négociation commerciale et gestion des appels d’offres,
- Suivi de la bonne exécution de la commande avec tous les interlocuteurs concernés,
- Participation à la formation de la clientèle.

Plus d'infos sur les produits:
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/products/Endoscopy/index.htm

Votre secteur est le suivant : 03-15-18-23-36-43-63-87

Qualifications/Work Experience: Mini Bac+2 in sales
Mini 3 years of successful professionnal experience in sales of high value equipment products
You're looking for a challenging position in a fast growing company for which reactivity and performance are permanent.

De formation supérieure Bac+2 minimum en vente et après 3 ans minimum dans la vente réussie de biens d’équipements à forte valeur ajoutée, vous souhaitez vous investir pleinement au sein d’un groupe en pleine croissance pour lequel réactivité et culture du résultat sont exigés.
Education and/or Special Training: Pack office
Optionnal professional level of English
Vous maitrisez impérativement l'outil informatique.
La maîtrise de l'anglais professionnel est un plus.

Excellent sales reps, you're known as somebody who wants to perform. Your tenacity and relationships qualities are mandatory to succeed in this position.

Excellent vendeur, vous êtes reconnus pour votre capacité à vous dépasser.
Votre ténacité et votre sens du contact sont des qualités indispensables pour réussir cette mission.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusignan-Sales-Reps-Endoscopy-Center-Job/1787716/178771617877162012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusignan, FRRequisition ID: 18998BR
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

We currently have an opportunity for Financial Analyst to join our talented finance team.
This position exists within Finance and supports the Business Units to achieve their financial objectives, specifically focusing on: Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting; Contract performance tracking; and Profit & loss control and insight.

With a focus on reporting and planning analysis this position also offers the opportunity to cross over to other areas of the financial accounting function. It is critical that you demonstrate clear potential to be a successor to the Financial Accounting Manager or move into a Commercial role.

You will also be a proven high performer with a demonstrated track record of success in finance or analyst position providing reporting, analyzing information and providing assistance in building business growth. You will also have strong communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse group of internal and external clients, strong technical accounting experience, attention to detail and a high level of personal drive and focus on results.

Key responsibilities include:
- Financial Planning
o Co-ordinate and drive the preparation of the Sales Business Unit’s 3-Year Strategic Plan, Co-ordination and support the annual budget process for Business Units, Translation of Budget into Sales Representative Quota’s and Regional P&L’s, Weekly and Monthly forecasting of revenues and margins, Quarterly re-forecast of P&L
- Financial Reporting
o Product and Customer sales and margin reporting, Sales region and territory reporting, Tender performance reporting, Presentation of monthly results to Business Unit leadership team
- Financial Analysis
o Generate account presentations to support the sales team, Support sales team with ad-hoc customer and product analysis, Generate Product and Customer sales and margin insight and analysis, Analysis of monthly P&L and influencing of key stakeholders to achieve financial targets, Decision support – ensure financial considerations are factored into Business Unit decisions, Generate ideas and opportunities to enhance business performance
- Continuous Improvement Projects

Join some of the brightest, most capable and committed people in the medical technology industry to achieve success and make the kind of contribution that matters to you.

Apply below, or visit www.stryker-careers to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: TBC
Education and/or Special Training: TBC]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Reporting-and-Planning-Analyst-Job/1787667/178766717876672012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 17269BR
Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Providing direction on Supplier Quality Management strategy and direction for the group.
- Supplier Quality Management performance evaluation through Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and continuous improvement for highest effectiveness of the supplier quality management system.
- Manages and provide guidance and/or assist in defining, implementing and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions and supplier corrective action reports, ensure that adequate corrective action is put in place by suppliers and monitor effectiveness of same.
- Lead investigation of component/material quality issues as they arise - work with supply chain, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve issues and to disposition product.
- Assist Vendor Engineering Teams in the development of new supply sources - qualify component or process changes to specified parameters and within given timeframe / deadlines.
- Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvements of divisional supplier management policies and procedures.
- Promoting the Quality System within the Supply Base - working with Purchasing, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection and the business units to ensure that components meet our requirements
- Support supplier quality rating to a level which allows certification or dock to stock programs to be implemented.
- Lead and manage the Supplier Quality Management group specifically in the following:
o Monitor supplier performance data to identify trends, analyze for opportunities for continuous improvement and implement supplier improvement actions.
o Participate in problem resolution of technical issues.
o Designing and implementing supplier quality assurance methods and metrics.
o Planning and maintaining an overall audit schedule of the site’s suppliers.
o Evaluating proposed supplier process and product changes
o Recommend design or test methods for achieving product and process improvement.
o Support validation plans for new and substitute processes/materials/suppliers
o Work closely with suppliers globally and to execute Value Engineering/Component Engineering opportunities to take cost out of product
o Participation in the management of product transfer involving suppliers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management roles preferred.
- Demonstrated track record in developing and delivering an efficient and integrated approach to supplier quality management.
- Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory requirements pertaining to supplier quality management on within a pharma/medical device environment.
- The ability to continually adapt to a changing regulated environment and provide direction and guidance to best practices in supplier quality management.
- Good financial acumen and understanding of the requirements to manage the group within the financial constraints of a business.
- Demonstrated a proven track record in managing and working in teams utilising risk. management tools to effectively develop and organises supplier quality management and risk mitigation activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams to complete activities in effective and efficient manner
- Possess highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Be competent in meeting customer’s requirements whilst managing their overall expectations.
- A working knowledge of Statistical techniques and analysis would be desirable.
- Extensive experience in defending supplier quality management during regulatory inspections.
- A Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from a recognized program would be desirable.
- Good Working Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices would be desirable ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQMOE) would be desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or related subject.
- 8+ years relevant supplier quality experience in GMP manufacturing environment in Medical Device/Pharma industry.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Supplier-Quality-Manager-Job/1787767/178776717877672012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 16432BR
Job Title: Sr. HR Specialist
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
- Plan, develop and implement employee engagement through close liaison with other functional/ departmental heads being the lead to arrange & plan employee events
- Research, recommend and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure that all policies and programs are applied consistently across the organization.
- Identify and analyze trends and changes in HR legislation and make recommendations to keep the organization in compliance with state and federal law.
- Be the Korea/Asean lead contact for annual employee engagement survey (Q12) by influencing and directing the employees to understand and participate in the survey cycle.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BA degree with min. 5 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with proficient knowledge of local employment laws with large & diverse workforces.
- Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated presentation skills with proficiency in English language
- Knowledge and proficiency of PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education and/or Special Training: • Great people skills at all levels of the company.
- Culturally sensitive & ability to motivate people in a dynamic with outstanding listening skills.
- Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Strong consultative, analytical and problem solving skills.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Sr_-HR-Specialist-Job/1787769/178776917877692012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREARequisition ID: 17476BR
Job Title: Operations Manager - Brisbane
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Australia
City: West End

Job Description:
Great opportunity for a proven Operations manager to join a Fortune 100 company!

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic and surgical implants, as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment, to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

We are one of the largest players in the worldwide orthopaedic market and are at the forefront of medicine’s most promising solutions. Our leading position is consolidated year after year as a result of the talented, committed and driven people we have working with us.

Due to an internal promotion, an opportunity is now available for an Operations Manager to join our talented team in Brisbane. You will be responsible for all aspects of operations management, including planning, monitoring and resource management to meet budget, agreed service and support levels. You will provide strategic and day-to-day management of our kit assembly, warehouse and customer service functions, as well as providing direction, leadership and mentoring to your team of 8. You will design processes and systems to achieve best practice, and develop, implement and drive process improvement initiatives.

As the successful candidate you will have previous operations management experience within a highly regulated, ISO certified business. You will have well developed people management skills, with a genuine passion to see people grow and achieve. You will have the ability to drive business results, advanced problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Most importantly, you will have a proven track record of over-achievement in anything you take on and you are the type of person constantly striving to ‘raise the bar’, improve systems and processes and exceed expectations.

To join us, apply below or for further information, contact Shireen Wahid, Recruitment Partner on (02) 9467 1191. Please visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/West-End-Operations-Manager-Brisbane-Job/1787671/178767117876712012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest End, AURequisition ID: 19287BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts, Melbourne
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: Preston

Job Description:
Due to the phenomenal success of our Strategic Accounts teams we are now recruiting for an additional person to join our team in Melbourne!

The Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts provides centralised, onsite support at one hospital on behalf of all Stryker divisions. They build relationships across the entire hospital, aiming to maximise Stryker's business effectiveness and provide opportunities to win and maintain business.

With key accountability for customer service and support, clinical support and education (including case coverage in theatres for a wide variety of procedures), inventory management and continuous improvement, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous theatre experience in a nursing or peri-operative support role
- Strong commercial acumen, gained through a sales, account management, clinical support role or similar
- A passion for consistently delivering high service standards
- Exceptional presentation, communication and relationship building skills, to effectively engage surgeons, stakeholders, senior members of the community and government, internal colleagues and other key clients
- Strong technical proficiency, including product knowledge of the medical and hospital industries to provide training to staff and clients

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Integration-Specialist-Strategic-Accounts%2C-Melbourne-Job/1832122/183212218321222012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPreston, AURequisition ID: 17007BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Ireland
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide effective and responsive QA support to Operations to resolve in-house, customer and supplier issues.
- Ensure Regulatory compliance in area of responsibility to GMP of all medical devices regulatory agencies (i.e. FDA, IMB and BSI).
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation (IQ, OQ and PQ).
- Ensure compliance of QMS procedures within the Business Unit.
- Lead Problem Solving meetings using the following: 4D, Six Sigma, etc.
- Lead pFMEA/Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity and ensure that all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed.
- Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements.
- Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Coordination of PPAP activities.
- Provide functional expertise to other support function on quality related issues.
- Manage NCR Process.
- Interface with Suppliers for new processes, quality Issues and Process Improvements.
- Work cross functionally with such groups as Regulatory, Product Development and Operations to ensure all issues are successfully resolved.
- Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures, e.g. Compliance, GMP, Audit Prep and GDP.
- Support Manufacturing Cell in addressing Quality Metrics, e.g. CAPA, sCAPA, Validations, Process Changes, NCR, Quality Alert, Quality Challenge.
- Complete Manufacturing Cell Audits, Internal Audits Supplier Audits, as required.
- Support site during External Audits. (i.e. FDA, IMB and BSI).
- Support/ act as local subject expert for review, creation and training of divisional/corporate procedures.
- Responsible for input to Quality Metrics.
- Evaluation of Customer Complaints (PER Investigation) as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a QA role.
Education and/or Special Training: Good level of technical and analytical skills.
- Problem Solving Skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Capable of working as part of a multi discipline team.
- The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
- High level of PC skills required.
- Excellent Communicator

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-Quality-Engineer-Job/1787746/178774617877462012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 19636BR
Job Title: Navigation Sales Rep--St. Louis/Missouri
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Navigation
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MO
City: St. Louis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Prefer technical sales background with capital sales experience.
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of proven sales success

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St_-Louis-Navigation-Sales-Rep-St_-LouisMissouri-Job-MO-63101/1907030/190703019070302012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Louis, MO, USRequisition ID: 19504BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative- Houston
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Houston
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Percent Travel Required: Within territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Houston-Associate-Sales-Representative-Houston-Job-TX-77001/1884007/188400718840072012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHouston, TX, USRequisition ID: 17851BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Houston
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Houston-Field-Service-Technician-Job-TX-77001/1644194/164419416441942012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHouston, TX, USRequisition ID: 16405BR
Job Title: Sr. RA&QA Specialist
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Regulatory Affairs
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
* Work closely with business partners(designated plants), Stryker plants and agencies to manage KFDA registration process.
* Be responsible for handling product complaint; PER(Product Experience Report) and Product Field Actions(Product Hold, Product Recall, Field Correction, etc.) complying with Stryker procedures.
* Collaborate and actively support ASEAN RA/QA team

Qualifications/Work Experience: * At least one year RA experience in healthcare industry preferred
* Prior work experience that requires close liaisons with external parties, such as government
Education and/or Special Training: * Degree in in science, engineering, medical, or related]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Sr_-RA&QA-Specialist-Job/1787739/178773917877392012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREARequisition ID: 18351BR
Job Title: Senior Staff Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
-5-8 years experience in product design & development of sheet metal, plastic and structural components
-Knowledge of New Product Development Process and documentation requirements
-Concept design & development and proofing by hand calculation and FEA reports
-Knowledge of material, material selection criteria, design practices and international standards & norms
-Good experience in DFMEA
-Advanced GD&T and stack-up knowledge and application experience
-DFM/ DFA
-Proficient in Pro/Engineer & Ansys
-Project technical and management documentation
-Excellent Communication, Project Management, Leadership skills

Desirable:
-Knowledge of product/ design verification and validation processes and techniques
-Knowledge of Medical devices Quality and Regulatory compliance requirements
-Experience in risk assessment & develop risk mitigation plan
-Proficient in SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
-PLM/PDM exposure using PDMLink (Windchill)

Qualifications/Work Experience: BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech in Mechanical engineering with 5-8 years of experience in product design & development of Medical Device, Home Appliances, Automotive or Heavy Engineering domain(preferrably in Medical domain)
Education and/or Special Training: BE/B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech in Mechanical engineering with hands on experience in CAD (ProE/ SolidWorks), PV&V, Project Management, MS Office, MS Project etc.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Senior-Staff-Engineer-Job/1831274/183127418312742012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18779BR
Job Title: Craniomaxillofacial Associate Sales Representative- Bronx
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Bronx
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within Territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bronx-Craniomaxillofacial-Associate-Sales-Representative-Bronx-Job-NY/1775171/177517117751712012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBronx, NY, USRequisition ID: 18668BR
Job Title: Validation Engineer (Endo)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Validation Engineer will have primary responsibility for Quality Assurance activities associated with :-
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Facility & Utility Validation
Method Validation
Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local procedures as they relate to validation activities.
Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Validation Procedures and Templates to ensure that Current Regulatory Compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures.
Represent validation at both internal and external audits.
Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
Review/Approval of Validation/Qualification Documentation.
Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in a Validation Role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
Knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements desirable.
Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques i.e. FMEAs, FTAs etc.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Have a good understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs.
Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals.
Lean Six Sigma training a distinct advantage.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Must be willing to work as part of a multi-site team, be able to travel as part of the job.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Validation-Engineer-%28Endo%29-Job/1777043/177704317770432012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18218BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Operations Management
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a CNC environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1787637/178763717876372012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18887BR
Job Title: HR Manager EEMEA - HQ and SOSA
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area Corporate Development and Training
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Montreux
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
To contribute to the profitable growth of our business by partnering with EEMEA HQ and SOSA leaders to optimize the recruitment, engagement and development of our key assets; our people.

Recruit:
 Attract and retain quality employees with the best skills and qualifications to ensure that the Stryker standards and values are met and exceeded

Engage:
- Support, monitor and follow up Q12 activities within the region.
- Create a consistent management training program across EEMEA.
- Coach line manager on the development and engagement of their teams.
- Propose and participate in social events.

Develop:,
- Design, implement and maintain job families in line with the Stryker common job grades.
- Conducts quarterly staffing reviews
- Gallup Strengths Coach: conduct individual and team trainings
- 360 feedback coach
- Work with managers to create IDPs for each employee

Compliance/Budget:
- Establish, document, communicate and enforce HR policies and practices
- Establish a consistent background check system across EEMEA
- Assess current benefit practices within the region, and propose changes and harmonization when needed
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legal changes and requirements affecting EEMEA.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrable HR experience over a course of 5 to 8 years in an MNC with clear progression in terms of responsibilities and scope of roles.
- Minimum of 3 years compensation & benefits experience, as well as compliance.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s level degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Montreux-HR-Manager-EEMEA-HQ-and-SOSA-Job/1791123/179112317911232012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreux, CHRequisition ID: 18833BR
Job Title: Validierungsingenieur
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Im Rahmen des Transfers neuer Produkte in die Serienfertigung sind sie verantwortlich für die Planung, Ausführung und Überwachung der anstehenden internen und externen Prozess-, Computer- und Prüfmethodenvalidierungen.
- Während der Prozessentwicklung unterstützen Sie das Projektteam in den Machbarkeitsstudien hin-sichtlich Analyse der Prozessfähigkeit.
- Zudem sind Sie verantwortlich für die Erstellung und Aktualisierung der mitgeltenden Qualitätssys-temdokumente.
- Nebst dem Review und der Freigabe von Validierungen, stellen Sie die Schulung der Mitarbeitenden und externen Lieferanten hinsichtlich den Anforderungen und der korrekten Ausführung sicher.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben einen FH/Uni/ETH-Abschluss im Bereich Maschinenbau, Medizin- oder Fertigungstechnik und arbeiten gerne in interdisziplinären Teams.
- Idealerweise verfügen Sie über eine technische Grundausbildung, gute Kenntnissen von Prozessen wie Drehen, Fräsen, Waschen, etc. mit dementsprechender Weiterbildung.
- Sie sind analytisch stark und überzeugen durch Ihren beharrlichen, aber dienstleistungsorientierten Auftritt. Strukturiertes und exaktes Arbeiten sind für Sie eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
- Gute MS-Office-Anwenderkenntnisse (Word und Excel) sowie gute schriftliche Englischkenntnisse set-zen wir ebenfalls voraus.
Education and/or Special Training: Möchten Sie Ihr Know-how in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld umsetzen, welches Ihnen Frei-raum für Eigeninitiative und langfristige Perspektiven bietet? Dann bewerben Sie sich jetzt!

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 5]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-SO-Validierungsingenieur-Job/1795952/179595217959522012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach SO, CHRequisition ID: 18837BR
Job Title: Project Engineer (w/m) Packaging
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Engineering
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unsere Standorte in Schönkirchen / Kiel (D) und Selzach (CH) suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt jeweils einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
Packaging

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind für die Konzeption und den Entwurf von Verpackungen, primär für Sterilprodukte, und die eigenständige Gesamtkonstruktion von Implantate- und Instrumentenverpackungen inklu-sive Labelling sowie für die Pflege und Weiterentwicklung bestehender Verpackungen zu-ständig.
- Sie kooperieren im Rahmen der Entwicklung von Verpackungen für neue Produkte mit den Entwicklungsteams verschiedener Standorte und koordinieren und realisieren Produktsicherheits- und Leistungstests mit dem biomechanischen Material- und Produktlabor.
- Ihre selbstständige Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Project Reviews wird ergänzt durch die Design Control Dokumentation im Rahmen verschiedener Richtlinien.
- Die eigenständige Erstellung von Produktrisikoanalysen und Allgemein- und Werkstoffspezifi-kationen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Funktion als technischer Ansprechpartner für Zulieferer sowie die Mitarbeit an unserem kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess.

Für weitere Fragen stehen Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik (D) und Herr Thomas Höötmann (CH) gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Verpackungstechnik, Maschinenbau oder Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie konnten sich bereits Berufserfahrung im Bereich der sterilen Medizin-/ Pharmaprodukte aneignen und haben optimaler Weise Erfahrung im Bereich der medizinischen Produktentwicklung und Kenntnisse in der Kunststofftechnik.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse im Umgang mit CAD-Programmen, sowie den gängigen MS-Office-Anwendungen; gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch eine selbstständige und gewissenhafte Arbeitsweise, Teamfähigkeit sowie eine ausgeprägte Leistungsorientierung aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-Packaging-Job/1787652/178765217876522012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DERequisition ID: 18633BR
Job Title: CNC-Mechaniker
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach SO
Shift: 2nd

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Einrichten von modernen CNC-Maschinen sowie erstellen von Programmen
- Sie nehmen Programmkorrekturen vor und produzieren qualitativ hochstehende Produkte
- Sie übernehmen für die von Ihnen hergestellten Produkte die Qualitätsverantwortung und setzen dabei als Selbstprüfer via SPC vielfältige Messmittel ein.
- Sie sind involviert bei der Inbetriebnahme und Validierung von neuen und bestehenden Maschinen und bringen Ihr Know-how in verschiedensten interdisziplinären Projekten ein.
- Ihre aktive Rolle bei der kontinuierlichen Optimierung unserer Prozesse rundet ihr spannendes Aufgabengebiet ab.

Ihr Profil:
- Mechanische Ausbildung sowie Berufserfahrung auf CNC-Maschinen.
- Sie besitzen gute ISO-Programmierkenntnisse und von Vorteil CAM-Erfahrung
- Sie haben einen Sinn für die Arbeit mit Präzisionsteilen und schätzen die Vorteile der Arbeit im Schicht-Betrieb.
- Zudem sind Sie teamfähig, flexibel und an selbständiges sowie qualitätsorientiertes Arbeiten gewohnt und behalten auch unter Druck einen kühlen Kopf.
- Gute Deutschkenntnisse werden ebenfalls vorausgesetzt.

Qualifications/Work Experience: siehe oben
Education and/or Special Training: siehe oben

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-SO-CNC-Mechaniker-Job/1787659/178765917876592012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach SO, CHRequisition ID: 19220BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Arlington/ Fort Worth, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Arlington/ Fort Worth
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arlington-Fort-Worth-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Arlington-Fort-Worth%2C-Texas-Job-TX-76101/1826583/182658318265832012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArlington/ Fort Worth, TX, USRequisition ID: 19525BR
Job Title: Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Tempe
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist is involved with the regulatory practices associated with commercialization of medical devices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Managing the preparation, review, and submission of pre-market submissions, including establishing and maintaining necessary written procedures, such as for submission review and clearance.

-Serve as a Regulatory representative on new product development and sustaining engineering project teams, providing regulatory feedback and guidance throughout the product development cycle, and coordinating team inputs for submissions.

-Responsible for reviewing and approving product and manufacturing changes for compliance with applicable regulations and developing and implementing departmental and divisional policies and procedures.

-Review of the significance of device and process modifications for determining regulatory requirements.

-Interface with key staff members in strategic planning, product development, operations, and customer service departments to meet scheduled submission dates.

-Maintain and/or develop cordial relations with counterparts and officials in federal and state government regulatory agencies.

-Evaluate data generation carefully in line with scientific principles and company policies. Review and edits materials to meet regulatory requirements and company policy.

-Participate in the development of product labels and labeling, particularly Instruction For Use documents.

-Review and approve labeling, advertising, and promotional materials including web based materials for compliance with regulations, and ensure that product claims are consistent with premarket clearances.

-Participate in activities of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors in reviewing and responding to FDA proposals for regulation of medical device reprocessing.

-Participate in Risk Management and Post-market Surveillance as part of Cross Functional Teams.

-Review and approve document action requests and process change orders.

-Perform recalls and sub-recalls.

-Respond to Customer/Sales representative questions and issues.

-Assist with training and training goals for other members of the regulatory team.

-Inform department director when significant deviations occur from planned submission schedule or when testing or labeling will be unlikely to meet regulatory requirements.

-Cross-training on Regulatory department tasks for ability to be utilized in any departmental function as needed.

-Assist with the development and maintenance of documented regulatory procedures as required to assure consistent and compliant regulatory activities.

-Assist with maintenance of regulatory files and tracking databases to ensure prompt and accurate access to company regulatory information.

-Staying at the forefront of evolving Regulatory Standards and able to research multiple diverse databases to compile data, document appropriately and submit in a timely fashion keeping in mind often shifting priorities due to business needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-A Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering discipline is preferred.

-3 – 5 years experience in regulatory areas.

-Extensive experience with FDA regulations and compliance.

-QA/Reg experience in class II medical devices.

-Expertise with 510(k) submissions.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tempe-Sr_-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-Job-AZ-85280/1878591/187859118785912012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTempe, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19525BR
Job Title: Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Function: Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
City: Tempe
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist is involved with the regulatory practices associated with commercialization of medical devices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Managing the preparation, review, and submission of pre-market submissions, including establishing and maintaining necessary written procedures, such as for submission review and clearance.

-Serve as a Regulatory representative on new product development and sustaining engineering project teams, providing regulatory feedback and guidance throughout the product development cycle, and coordinating team inputs for submissions.

-Responsible for reviewing and approving product and manufacturing changes for compliance with applicable regulations and developing and implementing departmental and divisional policies and procedures.

-Review of the significance of device and process modifications for determining regulatory requirements.

-Interface with key staff members in strategic planning, product development, operations, and customer service departments to meet scheduled submission dates.

-Maintain and/or develop cordial relations with counterparts and officials in federal and state government regulatory agencies.

-Evaluate data generation carefully in line with scientific principles and company policies. Review and edits materials to meet regulatory requirements and company policy.

-Participate in the development of product labels and labeling, particularly Instruction For Use documents.

-Review and approve labeling, advertising, and promotional materials including web based materials for compliance with regulations, and ensure that product claims are consistent with premarket clearances.

-Participate in activities of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors in reviewing and responding to FDA proposals for regulation of medical device reprocessing.

-Participate in Risk Management and Post-market Surveillance as part of Cross Functional Teams.

-Review and approve document action requests and process change orders.

-Perform recalls and sub-recalls.

-Respond to Customer/Sales representative questions and issues.

-Assist with training and training goals for other members of the regulatory team.

-Inform department director when significant deviations occur from planned submission schedule or when testing or labeling will be unlikely to meet regulatory requirements.

-Cross-training on Regulatory department tasks for ability to be utilized in any departmental function as needed.

-Assist with the development and maintenance of documented regulatory procedures as required to assure consistent and compliant regulatory activities.

-Assist with maintenance of regulatory files and tracking databases to ensure prompt and accurate access to company regulatory information.

-Staying at the forefront of evolving Regulatory Standards and able to research multiple diverse databases to compile data, document appropriately and submit in a timely fashion keeping in mind often shifting priorities due to business needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-A Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering discipline is preferred.

-3 – 5 years experience in regulatory areas.

-Extensive experience with FDA regulations and compliance.

-QA/Reg experience in class II medical devices.

-Expertise with 510(k) submissions.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tempe-Sr_-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-Job-AZ-85280/1878577/187857718785772012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTempe, USRequisition ID: 19446BR
Job Title: Account Manager
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Tempe
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Account Manager (AM) is an integral part of the Field Sales Team, both as an individual contributor and as a team member. The AM has key responsibility to generate revenue through the sales of reprocessed medical devices. The AM implements sales strategies by initiating face-to-face contact regularly with existing clients to assess and understand their compliance concerns and objectives. The position defines solutions and makes recommendations at the appropriate level of customers' organization to meet the customer's goals and objectives while ensuring a high level of compliance to meet the Company's sales and service objectives.

JOB DUTIES:
-The AM employs an in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services to effectively sell and market cost savings to the healthcare facilities in their territory.

-Applies consultative and strategic selling skills, as well as technical expertise, to develop and manage the assigned customer base.

-You will plan sales and service activities to ensure that accounts are actively and routinely covered.

-Interface with various healthcare facility departments, responding to questions and concerns regarding reprocessed products.

-Researches sales and service data and prepares periodic reports and projects for demonstrating to the customer their cost savings resulting from program compliance.

-The AM regularly interfaces with the Regional Manager to review business status and proactively address concerns and/or opportunities with key and Growth Accounts.

-The AM is challenged to create and strengthen customer relationships, seeking opportunities to expand sales and service within the accounts and maximize the revenue.

QUALIFICATION:
As an Account Manager you are responsible for every aspect of the order process as follows:

-Work with Materials Management/ Purchasing department to attain purchase orders for customer product that has been reprocessed.

-Assist customers with inventory management.

-Provide in in-service training and education to facility staff members when required.

-Work with your field leadership team to secure and implement new business within the territory.

All work is done inside hospitals and you will work closely with various healthcare facility departments (Operating Room, Central Supply, Nursing, Environmental services, Physicians, Surgeons, C-suite) and other end users of these single-use medical devices to maintain and increase program participation.

To be considered for this position you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

-Have a proven background in outside business to business sales / service [NO RETAIL].

-Be willing and able to drive up to 100 miles per day, 5 days a week using your personal vehicle .

-Demonstrate intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

-Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or medical or science related disciplines.

-1-3 years professional business to business sales experience.

-Medical device sales experience is preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tempe-Account-Manager-Job-AZ-85280/1866877/186687718668772012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTempe, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19410BR
Job Title: Reporting Analyst
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Tempe
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Reporting Analyst will use accounting techniques to compile, analyze and document our financial data, submit it to the corporate financial reporting system and will prepare the resultant managerial reports. Monitors and develops monthly reports of departmental expenditures in comparison to budget. Ensures that transparency transactions are properly reported. For more details on the job responsibilities and skills & experience requirements, please log onto the Stryker website and select careers.

This position is located in the Tempe, AZ corporate office.

Qualifications/Work Experience: -Prepare and analyze monthly Financial Statements, including flash and projection reporting, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and various monthly reports and presentations.

-Direct population of the corporate financial reporting system, Hyperion.

-Create and maintain templates in Hyperion Smartview.

-Prepare various monthly account reconciliations.

-Direct involvement in Annual Budget Process including preparation, analysis, consolidation and distribution.

-Prepare monthly analyses for department leaders with regard to financial control of company assets and spending.

-Gather and summarize expense transactions related to transparency reporting.

-Gather information on and field questions from sales reps regarding Transparency Reporting.

-Other accounting projects as needed.
Education and/or Special Training: -B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in accounting or related curriculum (equivalent experience may be considered).

-2+ years of accounting or related experience.

-Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

-Attention to detail.

-Experience meeting deadlines.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tempe-Reporting-Analyst-Job-AZ-85280/1856986/185698618569862012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTempe, AZ, USRequisition ID: 18275BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Portland (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OR
City: Portland
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portland-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Portland-%28PC%29-Job-OR-97086/1671049/167104916710492012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortland, OR, USRequisition ID: 19055BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Country: Malaysia
City: Kuala Lumpur

Job Description:
- Provide onsite low level project management/installation/1st pass testing during integration process.
- Supervise additional installation personnel to achieve project completion.
- Perform instruction, full system testing and provide documentation on installed systems as defined in QIP.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Must be able to interpret A/V/control system flow schematics.
- 2-3 years related technical experience.
- 2-3 years experience as an Associate Installation Tech. or equivalent.
- Experience with interpreting schematics diagrams.
- Experience with large scale integration techniques.
- Experience with customer/project management.
Education and/or Special Training: - B.S. or B.A.
- Those lacking degree must have minimum 2-3 years integration experience or comparable skill set.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kuala-Lumpur-Integration-Specialist-Job/1789197/178919717891972012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKuala Lumpur, MYRequisition ID: 17927BR
Job Title: Senior/Software Engineer (Oracle ERP)
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Summary of Position
The senior developer develops, tests, and documents enterprise solutions which meet internal or external needs. They understand user requirements and functional specifications and can develop software or solutions which meet these needs and specifications. They follow a development methodology and comply with relevant best practices and regulations. This position provides experienced developers an opportunity to work more independently and to begin mentoring less experienced developers.

Key Requirements
- 3-7 years of experience in Oracle ERP development (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to proactively identify edge cases
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to take a loosely defined problem and develop an algorithmic solution
- Demonstrated ability to develop solutions independently with limited oversight

Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software systems which align with business objectives, support a cooperative strategy among co-developers and teams, and follow well established good programming practices.
- Implement large custom systems and modify or configure existing systems.
- Independently troubleshoot complex issues with systems using analytical skills to identify and resolve the root cause.
- Define, design, maintain, implement and execute best-in-class software deployment processes
- Ensure the software deployed on the Oracle ERP follows Software Change Management Process.
- Ensure deployment processes consistency
- Participate in design and code reviews.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.
Education and/or Special Training: Key Knowledge Areas
- Design and develop customization using the Oracle eBusiness technologies
- R12 experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of Finance, Logistic and Supply Chain Management processes
- Knowledge of development practices including source control, unit testing, and continuous integration
- Expert in PL/SQL development
- Expert in Oracle Forms programming
- Expert in Oracle Report programming
- Expert in Oracle XML Publisher
- Expert in Oracle Workflow
- Expert in Oracle Application Framework (OAF)
- Very strong in performance tuning
- Very strong knowledge of multi tiers environments
- Strong UNIX and Shell Script knowledge
- User oriented]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Senior-Software-Engineer-%28Oracle-ERP%29-Job/1793634/179363417936342012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19457BR
Job Title: Acccount Manager
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: United States
State: OR
City: Portland
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Account Manager (AM) is an integral part of the Field Sales Team, both as an individual contributor and as a team member. The AM has key responsibility to generate revenue through the sales of reprocessed medical devices. The AM implements sales strategies by initiating face-to-face contact regularly with existing clients to assess and understand their compliance concerns and objectives. The position defines solutions and makes recommendations at the appropriate level of customers' organization to meet the customer's goals and objectives while ensuring a high level of compliance to meet the Company's sales and service objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-The AM employs an in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services to effectively sell and market cost savings to the healthcare facilities in their territory.

-Applies consultative and strategic selling skills, as well as technical expertise, to develop and manage the assigned customer base.

-You will plan sales and service activities to ensure that accounts are actively and routinely covered.

-Interface with various healthcare facility departments, responding to questions and concerns regarding reprocessed products.

-Researches sales and service data and prepares periodic reports and projects for demonstrating to the customer their cost savings resulting from program compliance.

-The AM regularly interfaces with the Regional Manager to review business status and proactively address concerns and/or opportunities with key and Growth Accounts.

-The AM is challenged to create and strengthen customer relationships, seeking opportunities to expand sales and service within the accounts and maximize the revenue.

As an Account Manager you are responsible for every aspect of the order process as follows:

-Work with Materials Management/ Purchasing department to attain purchase orders for customer product that has been reprocessed.

-Assist customers with inventory management.

-Provide in in-service training and education to facility staff members when required.

-Work with your field leadership team to secure and implement new business within the territory.
All work is done inside hospitals and you will work closely with various healthcare facility departments (Operating Room, Central Supply, Nursing, Environmental services, Physicians, Surgeons, C-suite) and other end users of these single-use medical devices to maintain and increase program participation.

To be considered for this position you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

- Have a proven background in outside business to business sales / service [NO RETAIL].

- Be willing and able to drive up to 100 miles per day, 5 days a week using your personal vehicle
- Demonstrate intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

- Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or medical or science related disciplines.

- 1-3 years professional business to business sales experience.

- Medical device sales experience is preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portland-Acccount-Manager-Job-OR-97086/1866883/186688318668832012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPortland, OR, USRequisition ID: 18883BR
Job Title: Operation Quality Techno Functional Analyst
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
5-8 years of experience as techno Functional Analyst, preferably with 4 years of implementation experience

Must be having knowledge in operation Quality/Receiving Inspection/AVL/Inventory movements /Logistics/Shipping

Fundamental Knowledge in Oracle Quality /Manufacturing/SCM modules in highly regulated environment,

Ability to work within Oracle framework of APIs ,OAF,ADF Personalization.

Must be able to Troubleshoot/trace production issues, logs, code -be willing to work on multiple projects / tickets at a time,

Should be familiar with Performance tuning.

Understand process flows for functional operation and do unit testing of code / programs –
Strong learning ability to catch up on the business process and work independently.

Experience on Oracle R12, specifically in Quality Management System (QMS) module
Expert in Oracle SQL, logical /Workflow Engine and E-Signature

Expert Oracle Open Interfaces, API

Agile PQM and PLM is plus
Must have experience of working directly with client in a lead role

Must be team player, willing to interact, assist others with positive attitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).

Should be willing to Travel when required.

Apply online
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=11721&siteid=5359&AReq=18883BR

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years of experience as techno Functional Analyst, preferably with 4 years of implementation experience
Education and/or Special Training: BS/Engineering degree or equiv such as computer engineering /IT support]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Operation-Quality-Techno-Functional-Analyst-Job/1791116/179111617911162012-06-18StrykerSoftware/System Architecture (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18833BR
Job Title: Validierungsingenieur
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Testing/Reliability/Validation
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Im Rahmen des Transfers neuer Produkte in die Serienfertigung sind sie verantwortlich für die Planung, Ausführung und Überwachung der anstehenden internen und externen Prozess-, Computer- und Prüfmethodenvalidierungen.
- Während der Prozessentwicklung unterstützen Sie das Projektteam in den Machbarkeitsstudien hin-sichtlich Analyse der Prozessfähigkeit.
- Zudem sind Sie verantwortlich für die Erstellung und Aktualisierung der mitgeltenden Qualitätssys-temdokumente.
- Nebst dem Review und der Freigabe von Validierungen, stellen Sie die Schulung der Mitarbeitenden und externen Lieferanten hinsichtlich den Anforderungen und der korrekten Ausführung sicher.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben einen FH/Uni/ETH-Abschluss im Bereich Maschinenbau, Medizin- oder Fertigungstechnik und arbeiten gerne in interdisziplinären Teams.
- Idealerweise verfügen Sie über eine technische Grundausbildung, gute Kenntnissen von Prozessen wie Drehen, Fräsen, Waschen, etc. mit dementsprechender Weiterbildung.
- Sie sind analytisch stark und überzeugen durch Ihren beharrlichen, aber dienstleistungsorientierten Auftritt. Strukturiertes und exaktes Arbeiten sind für Sie eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
- Gute MS-Office-Anwenderkenntnisse (Word und Excel) sowie gute schriftliche Englischkenntnisse set-zen wir ebenfalls voraus.
Education and/or Special Training: Möchten Sie Ihr Know-how in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld umsetzen, welches Ihnen Frei-raum für Eigeninitiative und langfristige Perspektiven bietet? Dann bewerben Sie sich jetzt!

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 5]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-SO-Validierungsingenieur-Job/1795960/179596017959602012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach SO, CHRequisition ID: 18667BR
Job Title: Project Engineer – Validation
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Project Engineer - Validation will be a member of the R&D Team, playing a key role in the planning and execution of validation activities related to introduction of new products.
Conduct validation activities in compliance with US and EU regulations, Stryker procedures and EHS requirements.
Develop validation documentation as required (e.g. plans, protocols, reports, procedures).
Execute validation protocols as required (e.g. Equipment IQ/OQ, Software IQ/OQ, Process OQ, Process PQ etc).
Prioritize qualification activities in line with the project schedule
Co-ordination, implementation and active participation in the site validation program for new products and associated process, equipment, software, methods, utilities/facilities, cleaning and sterilization.
Provide input into all project phases i.e. from design through to the commissioning and qualification execution phases of the project.
Review and approve documents prepared by the validation team, other departments and contractor organisations (e.g. commissioning test plans, impact assessments, change controls).
Resolve and assist in the closure of deviations initiated during qualification / validation execution.
Initiate and implement change control activities in accordance with site procedures. .
Generate procedures / other documentation as applicable.
Conduct training in validation methodologies and related procedures as required.
Present validation systems at internal and external audits

Qualifications/Work Experience: Relevant 3rd Level Qualification in science, technology or engineering (degree preferable, but suitable industry experience with lesser qualification can be accommodated).
5 years experience in a validation related role.
Medical Device experience within a high volume-manufacturing environment desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: Working as part of an integrated new product team, the Project Engineer – Validation will have a proven record of validation expertise within a regulated environment. Experience preference is 1.) Medical Device Manufacturing and Industry Experience of 5 years minimum in Validation related activities is required.
Experience in CNC machining processes would be an added advantage.
The Project Engineer – Validation will bring specific experience and knowledge of FDA and ISO requirement relating to Validation Program requirements and Validation Documentation Practices, with specific area knowledge in:
Process Validation / Test Method Validation (this role requires process development capabilities also)
Equipment Qualification / Computer Systems Validation
Cleaning Validation / Sterilisation Validation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Self Starter / Team Player / Minimal Supervision
Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities, with a preference for expansive knowledge of Minitab Release 15 for Process Validation Engineers.
Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed quality and validation requirements.
Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Blueprint/Engineering schematic reading and interpretation.
Intermediate PC skills.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Project-Engineer-Validation-Job/1777047/177704717770472012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19365BR
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Spine VIC
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: Preston

Job Description:
Our talented Clinical Nurse Consultants play a vital role in the moments that matter most – the seconds, minutes and hours in which patients lives are changed forever by the skills and knowledge of care givers. Our CNCs provide technical and clinical specialist expertise to internal and external customers; attending surgical procedures and assisting surgeons and hospital staff in the effective use of Stryker products. They conduct in-service training and support our Territory Managers.

We are now seeking a passionate, driven and energetic nursing professional to join our Spine team in Melbourne. You will be a registered nurse with tertiary qualifications, and experience in the operating theatre environment. Previous spinal exposure or knowledge would be highly advantageous, but is not essential. Strong communication skills and a passion for a successful patient out come every time will ensure your success in this role.

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Clinical-Nurse-Consultant-Spine-VIC-Job/1852019/185201918520192012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPreston, AURequisition ID: 19183BR
Job Title: Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Representative
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
This position is in the Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Department and is responsible for supporting Stryker Canada’s Regulatory and Quality Compliance initiatives.

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results
- Coordinate voluntary recalls
- Coordinates product incident follow up, including filing necessary reports with manufacturers and Health Canada in accordance with the Medical Device Regulations, retrieving defective products from the field and returning products to manufacturers for investigation
- Manage customer complaints: ensuring the completeness of complaint information received during the intake process and analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce complaints and improve customer satisfaction
- Attend/facilitate meetings to resolve Customer Complaints
- Prepare reports on product and service complaint trending
- Coordinate the document control process by ensuring change control and record retention requirements are met
- Work with all areas within the company (sales, customer service, warehouse, and marketing)
- Work with all regulatory affairs and quality assurance personnel at all manufacturing sites
- Builds good rapport with Health Canada
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Working knowledge of medical device regulations and the ISO 9001 standard
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Share point)
- High standard of integrity and ability to meet deadlines
- Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks
- Project management and report writing; preferable
- Strong oral and written communication skills with both internal and external contacts
- Ability to make and support decisions with regards to regulatory and quality issues
- Some experience in a regulatory affairs and quality assurance environment an asset
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered.
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree required

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Regulatory-Affairs-and-Quality-Assurance-Representative-Job/1834598/183459818345982012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 14993BR
Job Title: Research Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Navigation
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg im Breisgau
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Your daily responsibilities will entail developing new and innovative products in medical technology. You will become familiar with new key technologies and will develop prototypes and concepts. You will develop basic technology components for use in product development, and will accompany new product ideas through series production. In so doing, you will have a profound impact in the architecture and design of product lines. You will make an important contribution toward strategically defining the company's technological trajectory.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Research-Engineer-Job/1787727/178772717877272012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DERequisition ID: 17865BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Endo 12 Month Contract)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.
Education and/or Special Training: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Manufacturing-Engineer-%28Endo-12-Month-Contract%29-Job/1787741/178774117877412012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18843BR
Job Title: Team Member, Warehouse-Memphis, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Memphis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for distribution of products/services for our representatives and customers to include: order entry, picking, shipping, tracking and usage.

Additional accountabilities include: processing incoming orders for materials, merchandise, or services. Duties include informing customers of receipt, shipping, and delays; handling urgent requests and ensuring shipments are complete for delivery and processing returns. Responsible for accurate inventory tracking and record keeping, warehouse inventory cycle counting and optimizing inventory utilization.
- Inspect products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages.
- Check inventory records to determine availability of requested products.
- Compile and inspect incoming/outgoing kits for compliance with specifications and usage.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
- Coordinate Drivers and routes - shipments, etc.
- Assess product delivery choices.
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
- Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data.
- Maintain account records, reporting and filing.
- Process orders for products.
- Confer with distribution, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel in order to expedite or trace deliveries.
- Investigate customer complaints.
- Track service levels and problem solve any discrepancies.
- Participate in on-call rotation schedule.
- Manage inventories by tracking inventory records reflecting product movement, notifying departments when supplies of specific items are low, or when orders would deplete available supplies.
- Work with internal resources for alternative product obtainment (e.g. loaner bank, other warehouses, consignments).
- Cycle count activities.
- Set up and organize the warehouse for incoming and outgoing surgery shipments.
- Organize, retrieve or place goods from/into stock received via multiple sources.
- Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment., inventory for expiration dates, etc.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid Driver’s license with good driving record.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for product or order fulfillment. This includes situational needs assessment, product usage, and inventory control systems and processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and their applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- 1+ year Warehouse/Inventory Control experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated phone skills; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Access, ERP, and Word).
- Must have the ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs, including weekend and evening call as needed.
- Must be able and willing to work successfully in a team environment.
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma
Prefer Assoc Degree or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Memphis-Team-Member%2C-Warehouse-Memphis%2C-TN-Job-TN-37501/1775168/177516817751682012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMemphis, TN, USRequisition ID: 19416BR
Job Title: Team Member, Customer Service- Memphis, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Memphis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Maintain customer accounts by reconciling invoices and applying items to accounts receivable. Assist with processing transactions in order entry, resolving issues, and developing ad hoc reports. Utilizing procedures for process improvement, involved with software updates and upgrades. Communicate directly with sales force, internal departments and clients to pursue and resolve issues related to orders, accounts receivable and returns.
- Provide phone support for inquiries from sales and healthcare professionals.
- Engage, interact, and respond in a prompt, accurate, courteous and poised manner in order to encourage positive business relationships
- Process all work in accordance with relevant working practices and standard operating procedures.
- Provide feedback and suggestions to improve service levels, internal processes and customer support methodology
- Consistently demonstrate a positive, constructive, and cooperative attitude in the business environment.
- Provide support beyond standard hours as needed if call volume and/or workload require additional time.
- Support Sales Department by providing answers to questions generated by telephone, e-mails and fax. Researches responses with sales.
- Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.
- Determine charges for services requested, collaborate with Corporate Accounts Receivable for collection payments, and/or arrange for billing.
- Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information.
- Coordinate sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability.
- Maintain customer pricing in ERP system, including entering contracts as required.
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
- Implement procedures to maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system through proper billing and replenishment processes.
- Implement procedures to manage inventory shelf life and expiry records.
- Support and participate in the branch cycle counting process.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid drivers license and good driving record
- 2-3 years customer or account management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. ERP systems, Outlook, Access, Excel and Word.)
- Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational, customer service and follow up skills
- Demonstrated phone skills; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to successfully communicate verbally and writing
- Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and report generation
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of the medical implant industry and hospital customer base
- Must have the ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs.
Must be able and willing to work successfully in a team environment.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma
Prefer Associates Degree or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Memphis-Team-Member%2C-Customer-Service-Memphis%2C-TN-Job-TN-37501/1884016/188401618840162012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMemphis, TN, USRequisition ID: 17422BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-Tulsa
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OK
City: Tulsa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tulsa-Surgical-Sales-Representative-Central-Oklahoma-Job-OK-74101/1500535/150053515005352012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTulsa, OK, USRequisition ID: 19230BR
Job Title: Navigation Associate Sales Representative-Tulsa
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: OK
City: Tulsa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1+ year of proven sales success
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tulsa-Navigation-Associate-Sales-Representative-Tulsa-Job-OK-74101/1824061/182406118240612012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTulsa, OK, USRequisition ID: 18170BR
Job Title: Business Unit: Tax Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Unit Headquarters
Business Function: Finance
Country: The Netherlands
City: Waardenburg

Job Description:
Responsible for supporting the tax requirements of the assigned Business Unit
Integral member of highly respected, dynamic global tax team
Reports to the Senior Tax Manager (International and worldwide distribution)
Collaborate with the Global Planning, Compliance, Controversy and Accounting for Income Tax collegues as well as cross-functional departments

Qualifications/Work Experience: Minimum 6-9 years of experience in progessively responsible positions in an international tax advisory firm, preferably added with some first experience with an in-house tax role in US multinational corporation.
Strong experience in international tax, transfer pricing and corporation income tax is a must. Additional experience in (international)VAT, customs and payroll taxes are considered to be a plus.
Education and/or Special Training: Master's or Bachelor's degree in fiscal economics or fiscal law from Euorpean university or college or equivalent education and experience
Min. 6 years tay experience
Hands-on personality who is used to take the initiative and the lead
Ability to build strong relationsships and to multi-task and complete complex assignments timely
Strong problem solver

Percent Travel Required: 20% to 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Waardenburg-Business-Unit-Tax-Manager-Job/1787735/178773517877352012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWaardenburg, THE NETHERLANDSRequisition ID: 19349BR
Job Title: Jurist (w/m) Arbeitsrecht
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Jurist (w/m)
Arbeitsrecht

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Beratung und Betreuung von Führungskräften und dem Manage-ment in allen individual- und kollektivarbeitsrechtlichen Fragestellungen und angrenzenden Rechtsgebieten an unseren Standorten in Deutschland, Frankreich und der Schweiz.
- Sie fungieren als Schnittstelle und Verhandlungspartner zu Arbeitnehmervertretungen wie Be-triebsrat oder Gewerkschaft und steuern die diesbezügliche Konzeption und Umsetzung von Be-triebsvereinbarungen sowie weiteren fachspezifischen Dokumenten.
- Sie begleiten individualrechtliche Verfahren und Prozesse, sowohl gerichtlich als auch außergerichtlich, und stehen im regelmäßigen Austausch mit externen Partnern wie z.B. dem Arbeitgeberverband oder Anwaltskanzleien.
- Sie begleiten die Implementierung konzerninterner Richtlinien mit arbeitsrechtlich relevantem Inhalt an verschiedenen europäischen Standorten, verfolgen aktuelle Rechtsprechungen des deutschen, französischen sowie schweizerischen Arbeitsrechts und bearbeiten eigenständig Projekt-aufgaben in Ihrem Fachbereich.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Volljurist und haben sich in Ihrem Studium und/oder Referendariat dem Schwerpunkt Ar-beitsrecht gewidmet.
- Sie haben bereits aussagekräftige Berufserfahrung im Bereich Arbeitsrecht eines Unternehmens oder Verbandes sammeln können - idealerweise im internationalen Umfeld.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie besitzen fundierte Kenntnisse im Betriebsverfassungsrecht, sehr gute Englisch- sowie gute Französischkenntnisse und sind routiniert im Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office-Anwendungen.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Kommunikations- sowie Durchsetzungsstärke aus und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Ihrem eigenständigen sowie zielorientierten Arbeitsstil.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Jurist-%28wm%29-Arbeitsrecht-Job/1869232/186923218692322012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DERequisition ID: 18993BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Orthopaedics NSW
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Adrenaline, passion and energy are not in short supply at Stryker.

We are a team of high achievers and we are driven by not just meeting our own ambitious goals, but by exceeding them.

We love going home at the end of the day knowing our work has made a different to the lives of patients and health care professionals and we constantly work to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

If this sounds like the kind of culture you would thrive in, this Territory Manager role offers you the opportunity to join us.

Your role will involve conducting sales activities to gain sales growth and market share with existing and new customers through negotiation, customer focus and education. You will be present in theatre to assist surgeons and theatre staff maximise the use and application of Stryker products, and provide technical expertise to registrars, nurses and other personnel as required. You will build strong working relationships with key hospital contacts to maximise business opportunities, and will provide added value to our customers through your product knowledge and understanding of their preferences and needs.

As the successful candidate, you will have a previous track record of exceptional performance within a medical device or pharmaceutical sales industry. You will have demonstrable communication, negotiation and influencing skills, a commitment to quality and a passion for exceeding your customer’s expectations. Your drive to succeed combined with your love of the ‘thrill of the chase’ will ensure your success in this role.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Lindell Pereira – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1017 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Sales Experience within medical device industry
Education and/or Special Training: bachelor degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Territory-Manager-Orthopaedics-NSW-Job/1787757/178775717877572012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 18413BR
Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Regulatory Affairs
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Mit großer Sorgfalt und Eigenverantwortung steuern Sie den Zulassungsprozess neuer innovativer Produkte der Medizintechnik.
- Dabei arbeiten Sie in einem internationalen Team, das über drei Standorte verteilt ist.
- Sie organisieren die Erstellung der Zulassungsdokumente und die termingerechte Abwicklung des Zulassungsprozesses.
- Dabei verantworten Sie die Zulassungsprozesse für die Produkte Klasse I bis III.
- Hierbei arbeiten Sie eng mit der Fertigung, Testlabor, Marketing und dem Qualitätsmanagement zusammen und sind Ansprechpartner für die Produktauflagen.
- Review von internen Dokumentationen für die Zulassungsunterlagen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabenbereich.
- Sie arbeiten an der permanenten Verbesserung des Zulassungsprozesses und an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Abteilung Regulatory Affairs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie haben ein Studium der Fachrichtungen Medizintechnik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften o.Ä. erfolgreich abgeschlossen oder bringen eine vergleichbare Qualifikation bspw. als Medizinisch Technische Assistenz mit relevanter Berufserfahrung mit.
- Idealerweise bringen Sie 2-3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in Regulatory Affairs oder Qualitätsmanagement in der Medizintechnik oder Pharma.
- Gutes technischesVerständnis sowie sorgfältiges Arbeiten zeichnen Sie aus.
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden ihr Profil ab.
Education and/or Special Training: Bei Fragen zu der Stellenausschreibung steht Ihnen Galyna Schwabe unter der Telefonnummer 0761- 45 12 3017 gerne zur Verfügung.

Percent Travel Required: 5]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-Job/1787771/178777117877712012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 17755BR
Job Title: Communications Manager
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
At Stryker, we are present in the seconds, minutes and hours in which patients lives are changed forever by the skills and knowledge of care givers. This is your opportunity to join us and take on a marketing role where you will truly be making a difference.
During the 9 month maternity cover assignment you will be responsible for supporting the vision and strategic direction of Stryker South Pacific and specifically the Clinical Research & Development Business Unit by implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies to generate awareness and support for business units and related programs, products and services.
As the successful candidate you will have previous experience (2+ years) in related role or industry and tertiary qualifications in either business, marketing or scientific discipline. You will have strong communication skills and the capacity to analyse and interpret clinical, statistical and marketing data relating to industry, customer and program.
With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Our employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that we do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed us among the largest, best run and most admired companies.
To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Lindell Pereira – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1017

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively
- Written communication skills for projects proposals and communications.
- Computer literacy including graphics, spreadsheets and databases
- Capacity to analyse and interpret clinical, statistical data and marketing data relating to industry, customer or program.
- Previous experience in related role or industry
- Superior presentation and analytical skills, plus demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.
Education and/or Special Training: Tertiary qualifications in either a scientific, business marketing discipline]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Communications-Manager-Job/1787632/178763217876322012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 17388BR
Job Title: Supplier Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico
Business Function: Operations Management
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Continuously comply with all quality regulations requirements. Responsible to stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming product condition. Audits supplier product and processes. Works on projects of product transfer from suppliers. Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment. Validates supplier processes and products. Manages supplier’s top quality issue. Ensures suppliers' CAPA effectiveness in terms of process controls implementation and process control documentation. Responsible to monitor packaging process effectiveness, including supplier component, manufacturing process and sealing machines. Performs non-conformance suppliers’ trend analysis. Implements effective process controls at supplier’s facilities and or Stryker Puerto Rico applying Stryker Production System Tools. Interacts with customers and/or suppliers either telephonically or in person to solve reliability issues, answer general product questions, develop and standardize inspection methods and or techniques to ensure components compliance with specifications. Assists vendors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues. Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
Verifies completeness of specifications of suppliers products and or processes. May manipulate ERP system and SMS software to retrieve the required data for vendor performance. Assure Vendor information is kept current in PRMS. May run the download for SMS and FPY program to calculate Supplier/Unit performances. May work from verbal and/or written instructions. May train others in Quality Assurance/FDA-QSR related topics. May support Internal and External audits. May train others in Quality Assurance/GMP/FDA-QSR related topics. May prepare Quality Plan per applicable regulations and industry standard for New Products/Line Extensions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years related engineering experience. Knowledge of inspection methods in the design and production of electro-mechanical and/or mechanical equipment.
Education and/or Special Training: B.S. in Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 25]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Supplier-Engineer-Job/1787679/178767917876792012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 18106BR
Job Title: Customer Service Team Leader - VIC
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Administrative
Country: Australia
City: Preston

Job Description:
Are you the best? Come work for the best!

Who you are:
Do you set high expectations and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that you do? Do you regularly have customers asking for your manager’s details so they can tell them what a fantastic job you did? Do you genuinely enjoy customer service, helping people and problem solving.... even those prickly calls, because it gives you the opportunity to work your magic and turn people around? Do you love a fast paced, dynamic environment? If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you.

What you’ll be doing:
Working with a team of 5, you will:
- Lead, manage and guide the team’s day to day work, ensuring they exceed the service demands of our internal and external customers.
- Mentor, coach and support your team, ensuring their growth and professional development.
- Provide strategic direction for the Customer Service function, consolidating relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Design, implement and drive Lean initiatives and process improvement.

Who you’ll be doing this for:
Stryker is a Fortune 500 company and one of the world leaders in medical technology. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Our desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

What’s next?
To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Customer-Service-Team-Leader-VIC-Job/1791497/179149717914972012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPreston, AURequisition ID: 19042BR
Job Title: System Admin
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Summary of Position
Configure and maintain SharePoint/Application Server/Other solutions including management of application infrastructure, portals, sites, services, and applications. Monitor SharePoint/Application Server/Other solutions and implement preventive and corrective actions to fix or prevent problems. This position is responsible for day to day operations and administration of the SharePoint/Application Server/Other platform.

Key Requirements
- Basic schooling or familiarity with system administration
- Basic understanding of SharePoint/Application Server/Other administration
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills required to resolve routine issues
- Ability to execute tasks like patching, applying hot fixes, and integration with other systems

Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain SharePoint farms and related infrastructure including front-end web servers, application servers and FAST search servers.
- Maintain SharePoint services such as search, user profile service, and Excel calculation services.
- Manage the SharePoint Portal Server infrastructure, user access, site creation, and application deployment.
- Manage back-ups and recovery practices.
- Maintain systems to ensure reliability and business continuity.
- Execute migration process of custom development code to QA and Production farms and validate required documentation.
- Adhere to a governance model that stabilizes and protects the environment.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Experience with development and maintenance tools (for example insert tools here) is preferred.
PowerShell, Visual Studio 2010, and Team Foundation Server 2010
- Familiarity with development practices including source control, unit testing, and continuous integration is preferred.
- Knowledge of key platforms including list platforms here is strongly preferred.
Active Directory, MS SQL Server, IIS, Blob storage technology.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.

4+ years of relevant IT experience.
Education and/or Special Training: Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-System-Admin-Job/1797820/179782017978202012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18667BR
Job Title: Project Engineer – Validation
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Project Engineer - Validation will be a member of the R&D Team, playing a key role in the planning and execution of validation activities related to introduction of new products.
Conduct validation activities in compliance with US and EU regulations, Stryker procedures and EHS requirements.
Develop validation documentation as required (e.g. plans, protocols, reports, procedures).
Execute validation protocols as required (e.g. Equipment IQ/OQ, Software IQ/OQ, Process OQ, Process PQ etc).
Prioritize qualification activities in line with the project schedule
Co-ordination, implementation and active participation in the site validation program for new products and associated process, equipment, software, methods, utilities/facilities, cleaning and sterilization.
Provide input into all project phases i.e. from design through to the commissioning and qualification execution phases of the project.
Review and approve documents prepared by the validation team, other departments and contractor organisations (e.g. commissioning test plans, impact assessments, change controls).
Resolve and assist in the closure of deviations initiated during qualification / validation execution.
Initiate and implement change control activities in accordance with site procedures. .
Generate procedures / other documentation as applicable.
Conduct training in validation methodologies and related procedures as required.
Present validation systems at internal and external audits

Qualifications/Work Experience: Relevant 3rd Level Qualification in science, technology or engineering (degree preferable, but suitable industry experience with lesser qualification can be accommodated).
5 years experience in a validation related role.
Medical Device experience within a high volume-manufacturing environment desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: Working as part of an integrated new product team, the Project Engineer – Validation will have a proven record of validation expertise within a regulated environment. Experience preference is 1.) Medical Device Manufacturing and Industry Experience of 5 years minimum in Validation related activities is required.
Experience in CNC machining processes would be an added advantage.
The Project Engineer – Validation will bring specific experience and knowledge of FDA and ISO requirement relating to Validation Program requirements and Validation Documentation Practices, with specific area knowledge in:
Process Validation / Test Method Validation (this role requires process development capabilities also)
Equipment Qualification / Computer Systems Validation
Cleaning Validation / Sterilisation Validation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Self Starter / Team Player / Minimal Supervision
Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities, with a preference for expansive knowledge of Minitab Release 15 for Process Validation Engineers.
Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed quality and validation requirements.
Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Blueprint/Engineering schematic reading and interpretation.
Intermediate PC skills.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Project-Engineer-Validation-Job/1787748/178774817877482012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18326BR
Job Title: Sales Representative Implants - Memometal Sud Ouest
Division: Europe
Business Function: Sales
Country: France
City: Pusignan

Job Description:
Sous la responsabilité du Directeur Régional, vous êtes l'interlocuteur privilégié de l'ensemble des décideurs des établissements de soins (hôpitaux / cliniques) concernant les implants liés à la chirurgie des extrémités (mains/pieds) sur les départements de l'Aquitaine et Midi Pyrénées.

Vous avez pour mission de dynamiser votre secteur géographique :
- Proposition de solutions adaptées après analyse approfondie des besoins,
- Négociation commerciale et gestion des appels d'offres,
- Suivi de la bonne exécution de la commande avec tous les interlocuteurs concernés,
- Participation à la formation de la clientèle.

Plus d'informations sur les produits de cette gamme:
http://www.memometal.com

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals in all their equipment projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Mini Bac+2 in sales
Mini 5 years of successful professionnal experience in sales of high value equipment products
You're looking for a challenging position in a fast growing company for which reactivity and performance are permanent.
Education and/or Special Training: De formation supérieure Bac+2 minimum en vente et après 5 ans minimum dans la vente réussie de biens d’équipements à forte valeur ajoutée, vous souhaitez vous investir pleinement au sein d’un groupe en pleine croissance pour lequel réactivité et culture du résultat sont exigés.
La connaissance des solutions de financement est un plus apprécié.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusignan-Sales-Representative-Implants-Memometal-Sud-Ouest-Job/1807717/180771718077172012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusignan, FRRequisition ID: 17953BR
Job Title: Marketing Trainee - Talent Export Program - Brazil
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Brazil
State -
City: São Paulo
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated students to work in the U.S. for 10-12 months, and then relocate to countries outside USA as Marketing Associate. Please consider your work authorization, language skill and availability for relocation before apply.

Company Description (Stryker: www.styrker.com )

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

Program Overview

The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated students to work in the U.S. during for 10-12 months, and then relocate to countries outside USA as Marketing Associate.

• Phase 1: First 12 months – Marketing Trainee, Stryker Orthopaedics
Successful candidates hired to join the Talent Export Program will commence as Marketing Trainees based in Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ.
- Key milestones for Phase 1:
1. Complete Orthopedic Sales School with satisfactory results
2. Work under the direction of a key customer service team leader (understanding order entry & shipment process)
3. Work under the direction of an experienced regulatory team member to understand RA protocols for new product registrations
4. Be attached to a senior brand manager to be exposed to and gain in depth understanding of product lifecycle management
5. Coordinate roll-out of new Emerging Markets products

• Phase 2: Marketing Associate, Designated Country
- Key responsibilities
1. Ensure the execution of the Emerging Markets Annual Orthopedic Marketing and Business Plan
2. Support for all stages of new product launch (forecast, training & education, launch sites…)
3. Conduct sales rep education on new products

Job Description

1. Compliance
• Conduct all business and affairs in compliance with all laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and in accordance with the highest ethical standards

2. Product Management
• Successful completion of Orthopedic Sales School
• Achieve learning objectives relating to product lifecycle: forecasting, backorders, quality holds, obsolescence
• Successful completion of marketing training objectives/plans

3. Brand Marketing
• Develop and implement field communications plans including the routing of materials
• Support the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for new products (Restoration Modular, X3, MDM)
• Monitor and track the success of product launches via sales results, spend and market share gain
• Provide resources and co-ordinate roll-out of new EM Orthopedic products to the markets (marketing collateral, webex calls, campaigns, project phases and communications routing)

4. Customer Service & Supply Management
• Display an understanding of ordering & shipments processes
• Build relationships to resolve supply problems

5.Regulatory
• Achieve learning objectives regarding RA protocols for new product registrations
• Learn in-country RA protocols for designated country

6. Surgeon Education
• Display an understanding of varied surgeon education offerings and how to select appropriate program type based on customer needs
• Display understanding of what is required for effective didactic and lab support.
• Able to draft course objectives, learner benefits that is consistent with instructional design principles

7. Provide feedback to Orthopedics program leader regarding recommended changes to the program plus program structure.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Polo-Marketing-TraineeTalent-Export-Program-Brazil-Job/1650905/165090516509052012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSão Paulo, BRBerufsbezeichnung Process Engineer Advanced Purchasing (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Logistik
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg im Bresgau
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie sind verantwortlich für die Lieferantenbetreuung und deren Entwicklung.
- Sie begleiten Lieferantenaudits und betreuen Produkt- und Lieferantentransfers.
- Sie sind zuständig für die Prozessgestaltung und- implementierung unter Kosten- und Qualitätsaspekten beim Lieferanten.
- Die Betreuung des CAPA- und Change-Managements gehört ebenso zu Ihren Aufgaben.
- Sie bilden eine enge Schnittstelle zu den Bereichen Einkauf, Qualität, R&D sowie anderen Unternehmensbereichen und fungieren als wichtiger Ansprechpartner für unsere Lieferanten.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes technisches oder betriebswirtschaftliches Studium
- Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten , dynamisches und selbstbewusstes Auftreten
- Sie sind Teamplayer mit der Fähigkeit zu eigenständigem Arbeiten
- Erste Berufserfahrung wünschenswert
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes technisches oder betriebswirtschaftliches Studium
- Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten , dynamisches und selbstbewusstes Auftreten
- Sie sind Teamplayer mit der Fähigkeit zu eigenständigem Arbeiten
- Erste Berufserfahrung wünschenswert
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Produktionsingenieur-Schwerpunkt-Einkauf-%28wm%29-Job/1764983/176498317649832012-06-18StrykerLogistikfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Bresgau, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17038BR
Job Title: Software Architect
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Advanced Technologies
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg im Breisgau
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Your daily responsibilities will entail developing new and innovative products in medical technology. You will become familiar with new key technologies and will develop prototypes and concepts. You will develop basic technology components for use in product development, and will accompany new product ideas through series production. In so doing, you will have a profound impact in the architecture and design of product lines. You will make an important contribution toward strategically defining the company's technological trajectory.

Qualifications/Work Experience: At least one to two years experience in medical device products
Education and/or Special Training: Graduated with technical major in software engineering.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Software-Architect-Job/1787647/178764717876472012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DERequisition ID: 17965BR
Job Title: TSM/ ASM - Hyderabad (Orthopedics)
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: India
City: Hyderabad

Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
Sales
Achieve targets as per Area Sales Plan.
Implement strategies for the assigned territory.
Promote products to individual doctors & hospitals in assigned region. Look for additional business by means of tender & government businesses.
Collaborate & cooperate with RSM / ABM as & when required.

Dealer Management
Handle Dealers in the area & participate in technical meetings on their behalf.
Maintain strong professional associations with Dealers.
Responsible for providing timely data / information for CRM entry.

Customer Management & Development
Retain key accounts & create new clientele through demand generation process.
Identify, develop & manage more channels of business in the area. Look after channel as well as direct sales.
Provide solutions to customers to meet their specifications on the basis of techno-commercial discussions.
Upgrade existing customers to newer technologies.

Marketing Intelligence
Track & manage market information especially competitor activities.
Report all sales related activities, market trends & competitor activities in the territory to the RSM.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Total Years 2 - 3 years (TSM), 4 - 6 years (ASM)
Sectors Medical Devices / Pharmaceuticals
Years in People Mgmt role NA
Education and/or Special Training: Educational Qualification B.Sc.
Preferred Qualifications / Sectors (if any) MBA from reputed institute]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hyderabad-TSM-ASM-Hyderabad-%28Orthopedics%29-Job/1650895/165089516508952012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHyderabad, INBerufsbezeichnung Project Manager (w/m) Division:al Packaging
Division Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Manager (w/m)
Divisional Packaging

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind für die Neu- und Weiterentwicklung der sterilen und unsterilen Verpackungen von Medizinprodukten an den Standorten der Stryker Osteosynthesis Division in Selzach (CH), Freiburg und Kiel zuständig und setzen sich für die Umsetzung innovativer Produktideen ein.
- Sie koordinieren und leiten standort- und divisionsübergreifende Verpackungsprojekte und pflegen einen kooperativen Arbeitsstil mit Kollegen und angrenzenden Schnittstellen wie z. B. den Produktentwicklungsteams, Material- und Prüflabor, Quality und Manufacturing, Customer Service sowie externen Zulieferern und Consultants.
- Sie optimieren aktuelle Verpackungstechnologien, Herstellungsprozesse sowie Materialien und kreieren als aktives Mitglied eines international aufgestellten Packaging Gremiums neue Verpackungskonzepte. Ergänzend fungieren Sie als kompetenter Ansprechpartner bei allen Fragen im Themenbereich der Verpackung.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Verpackungstechnik oder Maschinenbau oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation sowie über eine fundierte Berufserfahrung in der Sterilverpackung von Medizin-/ Pharmaprodukten.
- Sie haben bereits umfangreiche Projekte geleitet und haben optimalerweise Erfahrung in der Automatisierung von Sterilverpackungen sowie Kenntnisse in der Kunststofftechnik.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über verhandlungssicheres Englisch und ein kommunikationsstarkes Auftreten, welches Sie durch ein überzeugendes Durchsetzungsvermögen ergänzen.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch eine selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise sowie eine ausgeprägte Leistungs- und Ergebnisorientierung aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Project-Manager-%28wm%29-Divisional-Packaging-Job/1773202/177320217732022012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18993BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Orthopaedics NSW
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Adrenaline, passion and energy are not in short supply at Stryker.

We are a team of high achievers and we are driven by not just meeting our own ambitious goals, but by exceeding them.

We love going home at the end of the day knowing our work has made a different to the lives of patients and health care professionals and we constantly work to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

If this sounds like the kind of culture you would thrive in, this Territory Manager role offers you the opportunity to join us.

Your role will involve conducting sales activities to gain sales growth and market share with existing and new customers through negotiation, customer focus and education. You will be present in theatre to assist surgeons and theatre staff maximise the use and application of Stryker products, and provide technical expertise to registrars, nurses and other personnel as required. You will build strong working relationships with key hospital contacts to maximise business opportunities, and will provide added value to our customers through your product knowledge and understanding of their preferences and needs.

As the successful candidate, you will have a previous track record of exceptional performance within a medical device or pharmaceutical sales industry. You will have demonstrable communication, negotiation and influencing skills, a commitment to quality and a passion for exceeding your customer’s expectations. Your drive to succeed combined with your love of the ‘thrill of the chase’ will ensure your success in this role.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Lindell Pereira – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1017 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Sales Experience within medical device industry
Education and/or Special Training: bachelor degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Territory-Manager-Orthopaedics-NSW-Job/1783064/178306417830642012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 17803BR
Job Title: Trade Compliance Project Manager, Europe
Division: Europe
Business Function: Operations Management
Country: The Netherlands
City: Venlo

Job Description:
Execute strategic projects that drive customs centralization, process improvements, and compliance across the European sites.
Responsible for completing key strategic Trade Compliance projects on-time, in scope, and within budget while ensuring high quality of project input and output based on customs compliance experience.
Manage all project resources, communication with project stakeholders, and project performance reporting.

Qualifications/Work Experience: At least 5 years experience practicing in trade compliance in an international environment.
At least 3 years experience in project management; industry-accepted certification in project management is preferred
Excellent knowledge of English and Dutch (reading, writing, speaking), other European languages are an asset
MS Office, including Project
Education and/or Special Training: Diplomas in Customs and/or Trade Affairs
Training in customs valuation, customs procedures, VAT, origin, classification codes

Percent Travel Required: 25-50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Venlo-Trade-Compliance-Project-Manager%2C-Europe-Job/1787677/178767717876772012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVenlo, THE NETHERLANDSRequisition ID: 17357BR
Job Title: Projektingenieur Medizintechnik (m/w)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
•In einem interdisziplinären Entwicklungsteam arbeiten Sie an der Entwicklung von innovativen und qualitativ hochwertigen Medizintechnikprodukten.
-Hierbei befassen Sie sich insbesondere mit der Produktentwicklung und Optimierung von Implantatsystemen und medizinischen Instrumenten der Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie.
-Sie führen alle notwendigen Recherchen durch, konstruieren am CAD-Programm Lösungsansätze, sind Ansprechpartner für die Marketingabteilung und tragen zu einer erfolgreichen Einführung in die Fertigung bei.
-Sie begleiten unsere Entwicklungsprojekte von der Ideenfindung und Konzeption bis hin zur Markteinführung und leisten somit einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung innovativer Medizintechnikprodukte.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Ingenieursstudium (Fachrichtungen
Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Feinwerktechnik o. ä.)
- Erste Berufserfahrung durch einschlägige Praktika in der Entwicklung
- Freude am Entwickeln und Konstruieren von eigenen Ideen
- Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten sowie ausgesprochene
Ergebnis- und Zielorientierung
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
Education and/or Special Training: Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams und helfen Sie uns, die
Gesundheit vieler Menschen auf der ganzen Welt zu verbessern.
Sie passen gut zu uns, wenn Sie Spaß daran haben, früh
Verantwortung zu übernehmen, in kleinen Teams zu arbeiten
und Entscheidungen zu treffen.

Für weitere Informationen steht Ihnen Galyna Schwabe unter der Telefonnummer
(+49)761 45 12 3017 zur Verfügung.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Projektingenieur-Medizintechnik-%28mw%29-Job/1787745/178774517877452012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 19458BR
Job Title: Account Service Representative
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Sustainability Solutions partners with hospitals to act more environmentally responsible and improve the quality of healthcare through more sustainable resource alLocation:s.
The Account Service Reps (ASR) primary responsibilities are to pick up containers throughout the hospital OR and call on several departments within the hospital [Operating rooms, Cath Labs, Central Supply) where the used devices are disposed of in specially marked containers.
The ASR follows a daily schedule of service calls to each hospital in your assigned territory. You are part of a team that provides agreed services to hospitals in this specific territory.

Specific duties include:
- PICK UP containers full of used/soiled surgical devices from each hospital in their territory.

- PACKAGE the containers (box them up, tape, label).

- SHIP those containers directly from the hospital to Stryker's reprocessing facilities.

- This is a physically demanding position and you must be able to lift and push boxes that weigh up to 40lbs.

REQUIREMENTS
-Ability to gather information from multiple sources and effectively communicate the information to others (within the hospital and other team members).

-Computer literate and working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

-Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-You must be able to work alone with no supervision.

-Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds on a daily basis.

-Clean driving record.

-Valid drivers’ license and auto insurance.

-Use of your personal vehicle (drive 80-100 miles/day depending on territory).

The ideal candidate will have the desire and aptitude to advance to an Account Manager role within 1-3 years.

EDUCATION
-Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or comparable.

-1-2 years B2B experience preferred.

-Working in a hospital environment is preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Los-Angeles-Account-Service-Representative-Job-CA-90001/1866879/186687918668792012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLos Angeles, CA, USRequisition ID: 17809BR
Job Title: Customer Service Representative - Turkish speaking
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: Romania
State: -
City: Bucharest
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Organize a timely response to written orders, including entering orders, orders confirmation, product availability, invoicing – interfacing with Warehouse.
Perform daily CS activity in compliance with the Operations working instructions and procedures.
Send customers open orders reports when requested.
Receive, manage and solve customers complaints
Support RAQA Team with quality issues related to product recalls, product holds, PER’s and any other quality related matter
Assist during audits by collecting requested documents and forwarding them to the Management within the requested deadline
Assist with after-sales care, including organization of repair shipments or replacements in close cooperation with Technical Service.
Keep control on customer payment terms with Finance to ensure shipments are being performed according to the requested conditions
Management of demo orders and related shipment in coordination with Sales and Marketing Team

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Focus, achiever, discipline, Teamwork, flexibility, inclusiveness, ethics and trust
Education and/or Special Training: .

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bucharest-Customer-Service-Representative-Turkish-speaking-Job/1560972/156097215609722012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBucharest, RORequisition ID: 19045BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Designs, develops, refines and evaluates mechanical components assemblies or subsystems for mechanical and/or electro-mechanical medical devices and implants. Uses concurrent engineering and rapid prototyping techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to project deadlines and product costs.
You will plan and execute product development projects, and support technical aspects of product commercialization
Products include Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Saw Blades for total joint surgery, blades for micro orthopaedics/small joint surgery, Implant Revision Instruments, High Speed Neuro-Spine and ENT Burs/Drills, Cranial Perforators, Knee/Hip Arthroscopy Blades and Burs, Sinus Shaver Blades, Ultrasonic tips for bone and tumor removal, and disposable electrosurgical devices for CMF and Neuro Applications.
1. Development of medical device products from concept to production. Participation in multifunctional product development teams and liaison with marketing for the development and specification of new concepts for medical device products.

2. You will work with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts. Create smart, innovative solutions to mechanical design challenges. Conceive plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.

3. Evaluate and optimize concepts for mechanical function and manufacturability. Develop product designs and create prototypes from customer concepts and/or specs to test and validate ideas

4. Will determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs. Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results. Lead and/or participate in design and review meetings.

5. Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with advanced quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.

6. Liaison with advanced manufacturing engineers and supply chain personnel for the specification and sourcing of raw materials and suppliers.

7. Communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and advanced operations to resolve issues and optimize design for manufacturability and efficiency. Will ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.

8. You will lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify, determine product requirements, generate production drawings for parts and assemblies and develop and manage full product design documentation

9. This position is accountable for achieving product performance and quality objectives, project planning and effective execution, as well as communicating program status and escalating issues when appropriate. Will coordinate procedures, timeframes, and in process testing with manufacturing sites.

10. Will assist end customers in resolving product related issues.
- Problem solving and troubleshoot product designs
- Product training
- Product design and development

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science).

A Masters degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable.

Minimum of 2 years related medical device or mechanical design experience in a face paced high technology environment.

- Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Open minded- able to recognize good ideas.
- Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things
- Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
- Good understanding of design for six sigma and related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement
- Ideally has good working knowledge of anatomy and Orthopaedic/Neuro surgical procedures.
Education and/or Special Training: • Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems, engineering materials and design, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing technologies. Fluent in Pro Engineer with good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools.
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools and inspection equipment
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements
- PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Design-Engineer-Job/1809813/180981318098132012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18941BR
Job Title: Warehouse employee
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Belgium
City: Zaventem

Job Description:
- creating inlayboxes to be compliant with RAQA-procedure and to be up to date with our shipments on the market otherwise we will risk losing clients.

Qualifications/Work Experience: see job description
Education and/or Special Training: see job description]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zaventem-Warehouse-employee-Job/1829240/182924018292402012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZaventem, BERequisition ID: 18900BR
Job Title: Principal RA Specialist
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
- Acts as company representative, developing and maintaining positive relationships with device reviewers through oral and written communications regarding pre-submission strategy/regulatory pathway development, testing requirements, clarification and follow up of submissions under review.
- Filings include Design Dossier, Technical Files and required regional files.
- Schedules, plans and conducts meetings with Regulatory Agencies.
- Responsible for preparation and submission of global regulatory applications, as well as internal regulatory file documentation.
- Plans and coordinates implementation of validation strategies and schedules with Engineering, Clinical Research and Quality Assurance personnel, for multiple project teams.
- Develops and implements departmental and divisional policies and procedures.
- Supports the creation of written company standards and policies to support ISO Standards, including the creation of technical files, design dossiers and CE Marking.
- Reviews and approves document change orders.
- Assists with regulatory inspections by regulatory agency investigators or Notified Body auditors.
- Shares responsibility and authority for maintaining GMP and ISO compliance throughout the organization.
- Develops and implements regulatory strategies for new and modified products.
- Acts as a core member on manufacturing and development teams, providing regulatory feedback and guidance throughout the product development cycle, and coordinating team inputs for submissions, as assigned.
- Reviews device labeling and advertising materials for compliance with global regulations; analyzes and recommends appropriate changes.
- Reviews and signs-off on product and manufacturing changes for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Supports highly technical or major business segment product lines, special projects or strategic initiatives.
- Work Instructions, SOPs as needed to support departmental functions and Quality System.
- Understands: Stryker Neurovascular systems, biocompatibility requirements, Design Control, Medical Device Directive, Essential Requirements, ISO 46000 series, labeling requirements, Quality System Regulation, export requirements, and regulatory requirements of pertinent regions. Monitors changes in the regulatory environment, evaluates impact, and communicates to interested parties.
- Uses existing project management tools.
- Performs responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in a scientific or technical discipline. Professional certification(s) preferred. 5 plus years Regulatory Affairs medical industry experience, preferably with disposable devices.
- General understanding of product development process and design control.
- General understanding of regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials.
- Ability to manage several projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Effective research and analytical skills.
- Effective written and oral communication, technical writing and editing skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Education and/or Special Training: Life science graduate with RA background]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Principal-RA-Specialist-Job/1780766/178076617807662012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18362BR
Job Title: Abschlussarbeit im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Als gesundes Unternehmen realisieren wir seit vielen Jahren ein stetiges Wachstum. Wir vergeben für den Bereich Forschung&Entwicklung eine Abschlussarbiet.

Ihre Aufgaben:
- Basierend auf einer Produktidee entwickeln Sie ein Implantatdesign sowie das entsprechende Applikationsinstrument für ein Metallimplantat.
- Sie erstellen und präsentieren Konzepte und konstruieren diese in dem CAD-System Pro Engineer.
- Nach erfolgreicher Konzeptabnahme betreuen Sie die Konstruktion von Prototypen.
- Um die Funktionalität der Prototypen nachzuweisen, erstellen Sie ein Testkonzept und führen dieses in Zusammenarbeit mit unserem biomechanischem Labor durch.
- In interdisziplinären Teams haben Sie die Möglichkeit wertvolle Erfahrungen in der Produktentwicklung zu sammeln und verantwortungsvolle Aufgaben zu übernehmen.
- Dabei lernen Sie unsere Entwicklungsabläufe kennen und tragen zu der Einführung innovativer Medizinprodukte bei.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie studieren Ingenieurwissenschaften (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Werkstoffwissenschaften oder Feinwerktechnik).
- Sie möchten Ihre Kenntnisse im Bereich der Produktentwicklung erweitern und haben Interesse an biomechanischen Fragestellungen.
- Sehr gute Kenntnisse im Umgang mit CAD-Systemen zeichnen Sie aus.
- Gute Kenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Großes Interesse an der Produktentwicklung in der Industrie
- Einschlägige Praktika im oben genannten Bereich wünschenswert
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse
Education and/or Special Training: • Zielorientierte Persönlichkeit mit ausgeprägten analytischen Fähigkeiten sowie einem dynamischen und selbstbewussten Auftreten

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Abschlussarbeit-im-Bereich-Forschung-und-Entwicklung-Job/1787661/178766117876612012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 18176BR
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - NSW
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

The role of Region Manager – Orthopaedics and Trauma, is responsible for sales across part of our NSW client base. Reporting to the Area Sales Manager - Orthopaedics, the position is responsible for achieving sales targets, developing business opportunities and fostering and maintaining effective customer relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Identifying customer and market trends and from these developing appropriate sales strategies/business plans/sales analyses/monthly reports
- Establishing targets/budgets/service support levels
- Leading/supervising the sales team and recruitment/training of Territory Managers/Sales representatives
- Maintaining ongoing awareness of industry trends and competitor activity
- Providing sales leadership at conferences/trade shows/special projects

This is a role for an experienced Sales Manager who has prior experience working within the hospital sector in NSW, thrives in a busy and demanding environment, and who has good leadership and staff mentoring skills.

Prior sales success, management experience, plus tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline are essential, as are excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship building skills.

To apply for this position click “Submit to Job” or for further information call our recruitment team on 9467 1017

Qualifications/Work Experience: Prior sales success, management experience, plus tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline are essential, as are excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship building skills.
Education and/or Special Training: tertiary qualifications]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Regional-Sales-Manager-NSW-Job/1706089/170608917060892012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 18199BR
Job Title: Sr. Quality Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Mechanical Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Alameda
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide Quality Engineering leadership on the quality engineering side for the ShapeMatch custom cutting guide in our Orthopaedics division. Work closely with Operations, Advanced Operations and Product Development on new product development teams, and active participation in continuous quality improvement activities. Minimal to no supervision.

-Work closely with Operations to resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Mistake-Proofing, etc).
-Actively participate and lead on new product development teams to support product and process design and development activities.
-Lead and Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Review and approve inspection plans, routers and product drawings.
-Lead in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ & PQ).
-Interface with Suppliers for new processes, quality issues and process improvements for assigned projects.
-Support product transfers to other plants/facilities.
-Review/approve nonconforming material and system documentation.
-Review/approve product and process change control documentation and specifications.
-Lead and Participation in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics Business Process Excellence initiative.
-Serve as mentor to others.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •5+ years of Quality Engineering experience. Prefer validation experience.
-Prefer demonstrated expertise in FDA and international medical device regulations, and the application of Advanced Quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing/Poka-Yoke.
-Ability to work cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations and Marketing.
-Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
-Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
-Must be a positive, energetic team player, and an advocate for product excellence and quality.
-Ability to multi-task, be results oriented, a quick learner and able respond to the needs of the team.
-Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines.
-Demonstrated sustained performance and /or have more experience in a large roll.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Alameda-Sr_-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-94501/1703941/170394117039412012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlameda, CA, USRequisition ID: 18561BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Manager -Kentucky
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Business Development/New Accounts
Country: United States
State: KY
City: Louisville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Trauma Sales Manager is primarily responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to exceed trauma's territory market share/revenue objectives. This will be accomplished by leading, managing and developing a sales team to represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace. This will include performing field calls for the accounts and assigned territory (including operating room consultation) as needed.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:

* 5+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or trauma industry preferred)

* 2 years of sales management experience and/or demonstrated ability to work with and lead others to accomplish sales goals

* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)

* Excellent organizational skills

* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)

* Must be comfortable in operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:

BS/BA in relevant field (business or medical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Louisville-Trauma-Sales-Manager-Kentucky-Job-KY-40201/1758804/175880417588042012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLouisville, KY, USRequisition ID: 18871BR
Job Title: Team Member, Driver- Louisville, KY
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: KY
City: Louisville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Prepare, ship, receive and schedule delivery of products; ensure timely delivery of sets and pick up/return loaner sets; field customer questions and direct to appropriate Branch personnel. Update and maintain associated databases and client files.

- Arrange merchandise for transport (on delivery and return)
- Arrange merchandise at customer Location:s
- Read maps, and route configuration
- Drive vehicle in order to deliver medical supplies
- Perform safety inspections in transportation setting
- Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
- Maintain records, reports, or files
- Plan or organize work
- Provide customer service in surface transportation
- Service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
- Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment
- Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record
- Maintain transportation cleanliness, organization and maintenance
- Field customer complaints, address and communicate as necessary to Branch team members
- Create and/or review lists of delivery and pick-ups
- Arrange merchandise and materials to customers (for direct use and consignment)
- Record transactions and issues on customer receipts
- Implement and support Quality initiatives throughout branch.
Participate with On-call rotation

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Valid Driver’s license with good driving record
- Occasional use of personal automobile
- Demonstrated skills in providing customer services. This includes meeting quality standards for services
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods for moving medical products
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Must be proficient using computer software
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to successfully communicate verbally and in writing
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Louisville-Team-Member%2C-Driver-Louisville%2C-KY-Job-KY-40201/1800025/180002518000252012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLouisville, KY, USRequisition ID: 18577BR
Job Title: Associate Manufacturing Technician- Alameda, CA
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Scientific/Technical Production
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Alameda
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Manager, perform assigned tasks, including maintenance of passivation and cleaning line, packaging, and labeling areas; laser marking; basic inspection; basic manual machining; hand finishing; and rapid prototype (SLA/Stratasys) programming & operation. Perform this work in a team environment and help ensure the team meets and exceeds its team goals and objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(detailed descriptions)
- Maintain cleaning line, packaging/labeling area and rapid prototype equipment.
- Perform basic inspection.
- Perform basic manual machining.
- Perform hand finishing.
- Perform laser marking.
- Work closely with teammates, project engineers, customer service, and distribution to optimize the supply chain.
- Effectively communicate project status with all team members & customers on a daily basis.
- Work effectively with Teammates (Project Engineers, Project Planners, etc.) to determine project/work prioritization and to meet team deadlines.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 0-2 years experience of machine shop practices.
- Basic understanding/application of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Access; prefer proficiency in Oracle and AS400 applications.
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and understand operating specifications.
- Applied knowledge of measurement/inspection devices.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training.
- Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
Education and/or Special Training: High School or Vocational/Technical School diploma OR equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Alameda-Associate-Manufacturing-Technician-Alameda%2C-CA-Job-CA-94501/1750940/175094017509402012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlameda, CA, USRequisition ID: 19411BR
Job Title: Manager, Quality Systems
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Alameda
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Education and Special Training Required Bachelor's Degree in technology, science or other relevant field of study. Prefer Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence or other process improvement certification/formal training.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required • 5+ years experience with project management, project tracking, project leadership, and creation of status reports in order to implement Best-In-Class systems
- Applied knowledge of regulatory requirements: ISO 9001 and Quality System Regulation; prefer applied knowledge of Medical Device Directive
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster a team environment, and work with multiple functional areas at multiple Location:s
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive Corrective and Preventive Action, Documentation Control, Design Control, Change Control, Process Controls and Process Validation
- Applied knowledge of Word, Excel, and MS Project
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Electronic Data and Documentation practices such as workflow management, electronic system configuration, electronic documentation structure, and data retention and archiving.

Job Summary
Define strategies for high-level Quality System projects, identify best practices, and transfer the work breakdown plans to the implementation team. Work with various teams and manage direct reports to deliver project objectives and ensure that the direction provided is well communicated, supported and understood. Manage the integration of Quality Systems divisionally with international plants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage team of direct reports, including performance management, coaching and development, compensation planning and hiring/termination.
- Play a leadership role in the development and implementation of high-level Quality system initiatives in support of division's Quality mission and business' operating plan.
- Ensure effective management of available resources, including people, assets and funds.
- Manage and participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics Continual Improvement initiative.
- Ensure Quality Systems data integrity; compliance; and administration. Systems include CAPA, Change Control, Item Master and quality documentation.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Alameda-Manager%2C-Quality-Systems-Job-CA-94501/1876041/187604118760412012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlameda, CA, USBerufsbezeichnung Project Engineer (w/m) Packaging
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Engineering
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unsere Standorte in Schönkirchen / Kiel (D) und Selzach (CH) suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt jeweils einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
Packaging

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind für die Konzeption und den Entwurf von Verpackungen, primär für Sterilprodukte, und die eigenständige Gesamtkonstruktion von Implantate- und Instrumentenverpackungen inklu-sive Labelling sowie für die Pflege und Weiterentwicklung bestehender Verpackungen zu-ständig.
- Sie kooperieren im Rahmen der Entwicklung von Verpackungen für neue Produkte mit den Entwicklungsteams verschiedener Standorte und koordinieren und realisieren Produktsicherheits- und Leistungstests mit dem biomechanischen Material- und Produktlabor.
- Ihre selbstständige Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Project Reviews wird ergänzt durch die Design Control Dokumentation im Rahmen verschiedener Richtlinien.
- Die eigenständige Erstellung von Produktrisikoanalysen und Allgemein- und Werkstoffspezifi-kationen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Funktion als technischer Ansprechpartner für Zulieferer sowie die Mitarbeit an unserem kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess.

Für weitere Fragen stehen Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik (D) und Herr Thomas Höötmann (CH) gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Verpackungstechnik, Maschinenbau oder Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie konnten sich bereits Berufserfahrung im Bereich der sterilen Medizin-/ Pharmaprodukte aneignen und haben optimaler Weise Erfahrung im Bereich der medizinischen Produktentwicklung und Kenntnisse in der Kunststofftechnik.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse im Umgang mit CAD-Programmen, sowie den gängigen MS-Office-Anwendungen; gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch eine selbstständige und gewissenhafte Arbeitsweise, Teamfähigkeit sowie eine ausgeprägte Leistungsorientierung aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 5%
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-Packaging-Job/1773203/177320317732032012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung 2 Projektingenieure (m/w) Advanced Operations
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt
2 Projektingenieure (w/m)
Advanced Operations

Der Bereich Advanced Operations ist verantwortlich für die Entwicklung und Planung neuer Fertigungsprozesse sowie für die Optimierung und Steuerung der bestehenden Fertigungsprozesse zur Herstellung von Medizinprodukten unter permanenter Berücksichtigung der geforderten Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit.

Ihre Aufgaben:
- Sie sind zuständig für den Aufbau und die Integration von neuen Produkten oder deren elektronischer Komponenten in unsere Produktionsprozesse. Dies beinhaltet sowohl die Planung, Steuerung und Koordination als auch die Validierung der Fertigungsprozesse.
- Sie bilden in Bezug auf die Prozessmachbarkeit eine direkte Schnittstelle zu unserer Entwicklung und Produktion und sind für die Terminverfolgung von Entwicklungsprojekten zuständig.
- Sie untersuchen und beurteilen neue Fertigungstechnologien und arbeiten mit unserer Abteilung „Strategischer Einkauf“ gemeinsam an externen Fertigungsmöglichkeiten.
- Sie unterstützen bei der Maschinenbeschaffung im Rahmen der Prozessentwicklung und führen Kalkulationsberechnungen sowie Kostenkalkulationen für Neuentwicklungen durch.

Ihr Profil:
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Mechatronik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie haben Berufserfahrung im Produktionsumfeld, im Idealfall in der Fertigungsprozessentwicklung.
- Sie verfügen über Erfahrung im Projektmanagement, haben optimalerweise Fachkenntnisse in der Anwendung von Methoden des Lean Managements und ergänzen dies mit guten Englischkenntnissen sowie einem routinierten Umgang mit MS Office
- Sie besitzen ein ausgeprägtes Qualitäts- und Kostenbewusstsein, zeichnen sich durch einen eigenverantwortlichen Arbeitsstil und eine analytische Denkweise aus und bevorzugen im Team zu arbeiten.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik unter Tel. 04348/702-577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil:
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Mechatronik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie haben Berufserfahrung im Produktionsumfeld, im Idealfall in der Fertigungsprozessentwicklung.
- Sie verfügen über Erfahrung im Projektmanagement, haben optimalerweise Fachkenntnisse in der Anwendung von Methoden des Lean Managements und ergänzen dies mit guten Englischkenntnissen sowie einem routinierten Umgang mit MS Office.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil:
- Sie besitzen ein ausgeprägtes Qualitäts- und Kostenbewusstsein, zeichnen sich durch einen eigenverantwortlichen Arbeitsstil und eine analytische Denkweise aus und bevorzugen im Team zu arbeiten.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagel-implantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance:
- Die aktive Mitgestaltung unserer Fertigungsprozesse in einem engagierten Team mit flachen Hierarchien.
- Eine interdisziplinäre Tätigkeit als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen in einem hochinnovativen Medizintechnikunternehmen.
- Ein internationales Arbeitsumfeld in einem sehr erfolgreichen, stark wachsenden Konzern mit ausgezeichneten individuellen Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-4-Projektingenieure-%28mw%29-Advanced-Operations-Job/1773210/177321017732102012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Projet Engineer (w/m) CAD Administration
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
CAD Administration

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Administration unserer lokalen CAD Softwarelösungen und fungieren in dieser Funktion als Schnittstelle zu unserer IT-Abteilung sowie weiteren Fachabteilungen.
- Sie realisieren an unserem Standort die Einführung von Windchill Elementen, unterstützen bei der standortübergreifenden Einführung von Windchill und ProE und sind aktiver Bestandteil in interdisziplinären CAD-Projektteams mit der Fertigung, dem Qualitätsbereich sowie unseren Produktions-werken in Freiburg und Selzach (CH).
- Sie unterstützen mit Ihrer Mitarbeit unseren kontinuierlichen CAPA-Prozess, übernehmen in diesem Zuge eigenständige CAPA-Projekte und sind beteiligt an der Durchführung von Technologie-Projekten.
- Die Umsetzung von Zeichnungsarbeiten in Pro-E und das Bearbeiten von Werkstoff- und Allgemeinspezifikation gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Durchführung von Produktpflegemaßnahmen unserer Standardprodukte und –systeme.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine mehrjährige Erfahrung als technische/r Zeichner/in bzw. eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie konnten sich bereits Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Produktmanagementsysteme, idealweise Windchill, aneignen und haben ebenfalls Erfahrung in der Zeichnungsabwicklung bzw. technischen Dokumentation.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse im Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office-Anwendungen sowie den Programmen Pro-E, Unigraphics und MFG Pro; sehr gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Kommunikationsstärke, eine selbstständige und gewissenhafte Arbeitsweise, Teamfähigkeit sowie ein hohes Verantwortungsbewusstsein aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 5%
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Projet-Engineer-%28wm%29-CAD-Administration-Job/1783070/178307017830702012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17217BR
Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology for the introduction of new products. Liaison with Quality Assurance, R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other as necessary.
- Lead the implementation of process improvements relating to product quality, product cost, process yields, cycle-time reduction, ergonomics and manufacturing line efficiencies for current and new processes.
- Execute all administrative and regulatory requirements necessary for proper documentation and record keeping associated with new product introductions.
- Compilation of Capital Expenditure Requisitions for new process equipment.
- Procurement, contract negotiation, installation, validation of new manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures.
- Liaison with supply chain personnel for the specification and improvement of existing raw materials and process consumables or the sourcing, auditing and validation of new suppliers.
- In compliance with QSR requirements, preparation and maintenance of product routings, standard operating procedures, fixtures and tooling drawings. Compilation and coordination of Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
- Handover of new processes from development to production. Ensure all appropriate engineering prints, MAPS and all other essential process related documentation is in place prior to production start.
- Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from project personnel to manufacturing engineers and coordinate the training of production team members on new processes and equipment. Ensure all appropriate documentation is in place prior to production start.
- Will assist subcontractors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues in relation to:
 Audits findings
 Problem solving and resolution on relevant issues
 Process validation
 Technical specifications

 Will develop for new products and processes relevant:
 Manufacturing Assembly Procedures
 Equipment procurement and validation
 Fixture documentation and validation
 Process Validation and documentation
 Routings creation and maintenance
- Will provide customer service and team development with regard to achieving team goals, supporting metrics and setting and achieving training plans.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3-5 Years related Engineering experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment.

- Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems.
Education and/or Special Training: • Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools, inspection equipment, and common office equipment.
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures (i.e. assembly instructions, inspection procedures, capital proposals).
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgement.
- Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which effect immediate operations.
- Ability to operate in a fast paced environment, sometimes requiring extended work hours.
- Excellent analytical skills .Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical problem solving skills.
- Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data base)

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1787643/178764317876432012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18714BR
Job Title: Sales Associate Spine
Division: Europe
Business Unit: France
Business Function: Sales
Country: France
City: Pusignan

Job Description:
Develop skills required to manage key accounts within an existing sales territory/territories – responsible for the day to day running of key accounts – stock issues, instrument requirements, organising loan kits, organising and carrying out regular customer training.
Support sales managers to allow them to concentrate on new business, new account development liaising with the marketing team.

Totally field based position. Hours will be varied according to demands/deadlines, achieving sales target and meeting customer demands.
Achieving sales targets and meeting customer demands.
It will be necessary to spend time away from home to meet training needs and to fulfill business objectives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: ½ year selling/commercial experience
Theatre access
Education and/or Special Training: Educated to degree level:
BSc life science degree desirable
Marketing or other business qualification desirable

Percent Travel Required: 80]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusignan-Sales-Associate-Spine-Job/1787650/178765017876502012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusignan, FRRequisition ID: 18672BR
Job Title: Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (Endo project)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
As part of the manufacturing engineering and cross functional strategic sourcing team, this role provides technical oversight and process validation support, to ensure process capability and/or process controls at component suppliers and/or contract manufacturers meet minimum requirements.

Leads and advises suppliers on engineering and external process development projects. Conducts Engineering and technical studies, and performs a wide variety of technical work which will lead to new or improved products, production lines and processes under marketing, cost, time and regulatory constraints.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier manufacturing related activities including, but not limited to the following:
Partner with the Supplier Quality Engineering function to ensure supplier quality system compliance to international regulatory requirements.
Participate in key supplier monitoring processes which include: Supplier Audits and technical assessments, Remediation Plans, Material Review Board, Supplier Corrective Actions and Defective Material Reports.
Lead Problem Solving, Failure Analysis, Corrective Action & Preventative Action activities with the Supplier. Promote a culture of structured problem solving with suppliers. Participate in supplier risk management activities (eg. PFMEA).
Compiles project plans and coordinates project team meetings to ensure timely resolution of supplier technical and process related problems. Communicates regular updates on project status to the project team, supplier and sponsor.
Plans and conducts engineering research and manufacturing engineering projects with suppliers. Will monitor and control progress of supplier engineering projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
Request and oversee Process Design Reviews when necessary.
Support product cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers. Provide engineering oversight, support and consultancy to suppliers on design for process validation, design for manufacture (DFM), material selection, mach inability and process development.
Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from supplier project personnel to internal Stryker manufacturing, quality and design engineers.
Educate the suppliers on the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and support its implementation including Control Plans. Review and approve supplier change requests as well as Stryker initiated change requests. Review and approve supplier. Escalates potential supplier manufacturing and compliance issues and provide key input into decision making around continued production, supply and validation activities.
In conjunction with supply chain, source and evaluate world class component/contract manufacturer suppliers and initiate strategic alliances. Also assist supply chain in the consolidation of existing suppliers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: A Bachelors or Masters Degree in an engineering discipline. Candidates with an appropriate technical qualification and significant relevant experience will be considered.
Education and/or Special Training: Excellent problem solving & analytical skills
Effective interpersonal & communication skills with an ability to overcome language and cultural barriers
Strong project management capabilities
Proficient PC skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Supplier-Manufacturing-Engineer-%28Endo-project%29-Job/1787729/178772917877292012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18631BR
Job Title: Technischer Einkäufer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- In dieser verantwortungsvollen Funktion sind Sie für die operative Umsetzung der Beschaffungsstrategie verant-wortlich, welche Sie gemeinsam mit dem Strategic Purchasing erarbeitet haben. In diesem Rahmen reflektieren Sie auch regelmässig die Abläufe im aktuellen Tagesgeschäft und tragen so entscheidend zur Weiterentwicklung und nachhaltigen Implementierung effizienter sowie zielgerichteter Einkaufsprozesse bei.
- In Ihrer täglichen Arbeit ist der partnerschaftliche Austausch mit unseren Lieferanten sowie anderen internen Ab-teilungen für Ihren Erfolg von grosser Bedeutung. Sie planen Ausschreibungen, Lieferantenworkshops, Preisana-lysen und Verhandlungsgespräche und setzen diese dann erfolgreich mit allen Beteiligten um.
- Ebenfalls zu Ihrem Verantwortungsgebiet gehört die Evaluierung neuer Lieferanten, deren kontinuierliche Weiter-entwicklung und die Lösung lieferantenbezogener Probleme innerhalb des Kernteams. Mithilfe Ihres systemati-schen Vorgehens und den konsequenten Einsatz von Analysetools schaffen Sie Preistransparenz und ermitteln so Kostenoptimierungspotenzial, welches Sie in effiziente Kosteneinsparungen umsetzen.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Als Wirtschaftsingenieur oder dipl. Einkäufer mit technischen Grundkenntnissen sind Sie in der Lage, die oben genannten Erwartungen zu erfüllen oder zu übertreffen. Dabei kommen Ihnen Ihre ausgeprägten Erfahrungen im weltweiten Einkauf (medizinal-) technischer Produkte zugute.
- Idealerweise verfügen Sie über Branchenkenntnisse aus dem Medizinalbereich, oder alternativ auch aus der Luftfahrt- oder Automobilindustrie.
- Sie haben Freude an der Systematisierung von Abläufen und der Optimierung von Einkaufsprozessen in einem dynamischen sowie anspruchsvollen Tätigkeitsbereich.
- Ihre sehr guten Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse ermöglichen es Ihnen, sich im internationalen Konzernumfeld sicher zu bewegen.
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfügung.

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Technischer-Eink%C3%A4ufer-Job/1787763/178776317877632012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 19398BR
Job Title: IT Business Analyst
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: Ireland
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for analysis, design and implementation of present and future applications. The role will involve the application of Information Technology solutions to drive key business improvements.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY • Analysis, design and implementation of current and future Business and Manufacturing Execution systems.
- Analysing business requirements and ensuring delivery of solutions that will contribute to the site-wide process excellence initiatives.
- Develop strong links with the user community to drive Business Process Improvement through more effective use of IT systems.
- Develop reports utilizing AS/400 Query and Business Intelligence Tools.
- Participate in Software Development Lifecycle and liaise with the Software Development team based in the US throughout application change control process.
- Participate in first functional tests upon release, through to full user acceptance testing with provision of desk-side training.
- Excellent project management skills – Ability to drive project from concept through planning, design, development and implementation.
- Provide expertise on Oracle Applications at a divisional level.
- Continually develop expertise in the ERP System among user community. Work with user community to drive Business Process Improvement through more effective use of IT systems.
- Provide on-going applications support to over 300 end users.
- Role offers interaction with the business community and software development and IT infrastructure groups.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of Visual Basic, and Microsoft SQL or Oracle Database
- Operational knowledge of AS/400 is desirable
- Knowledge of RPG, SQL, AS400 CL, & Query400
- Knowledge of FDA requirements, particularly 21CFR 11.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people across the range of functions found in a major manufacturing plant.
- Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Capable of influencing at all levels of the organization
- Ability to interact at a senior level within the organization
Education and/or Special Training: • Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Business.
- 5 to 10 years IT experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent knowledge of PRMS, BPCS, or Oracle
- Excellent and proven Project Management skills
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence software Cognos, SSA or Crystal Reports

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-IT-Business-Analyst-Job/1859881/185988118598812012-06-18StrykerIT PMO (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 18348BR
Job Title: Director, Marketing - Otis Med
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Alameda
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join this rapidly growing division of Stryker and lead global Product launch strategies.
-Provide marketing support to US Sales Force
-Support roll out of product in Europe, India and Japan.
-Work with Business Intelligence function to evaluate trends in assigned segments, as well as new (but related) markets, to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies.
-In partnership with R & D drive product enhancements to existing products and identify new projects to increase revenue.
-Drive the product/marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions.
-Collaborate with field sales management, consulting surgeons and patients to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs.
-Drive business initiatives with employees, usually through middle management (direct reports)
-Develop both direct and indirect staff

Qualifications/Work Experience: •10+ years experience in a classical marketing function, including direct product management experience
-3 - 5+ years experience managing professional staff
-Prefer experience in or direct exposure to the healthcare product or medical device industry
-Demonstrated ability to effective lead both direct and indirect team
-Demonstrated ability to build and maintain key business relationships
-Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment
-Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively both one-on-one and in groups
-Demonstrated analytical skills
-Demonstrated ability to deliver results on multiple, complex projects
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering or business; prefer Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a relevant scientific field of study.

Percent Travel Required: 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Alameda-Director%2C-Marketing-Otis-Med-Job-CA-94501/1711343/171134317113432012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlameda, CA, USRequisition ID: 18702BR
Job Title: Associate Manufacturing Technician- Alameda, CA
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Scientific/Technical Production
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Alameda
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Manager, perform assigned tasks, including maintenance of passivation and cleaning line, packaging, and labeling areas; laser marking; basic inspection; basic manual machining; hand finishing; and rapid prototype (SLA/Stratasys) programming & operation. Perform this work in a team environment and help ensure the team meets and exceeds its team goals and objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(detailed descriptions)
- Maintain cleaning line, packaging/labeling area and rapid prototype equipment.
- Perform basic inspection.
- Perform basic manual machining.
- Perform hand finishing.
- Perform laser marking.
- Work closely with teammates, project engineers, customer service, and distribution to optimize the supply chain.
- Effectively communicate project status with all team members & customers on a daily basis.
- Work effectively with Teammates (Project Engineers, Project Planners, etc.) to determine project/work prioritization and to meet team deadlines.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 0-2 years experience of machine shop practices.
- Basic understanding/application of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Access; prefer proficiency in Oracle and AS400 applications.
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and understand operating specifications.
- Applied knowledge of measurement/inspection devices.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training.
- Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
Education and/or Special Training: High School or Vocational/Technical School diploma OR equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Alameda-Associate-Manufacturing-Technician-Alameda%2C-CA-Job-CA-94501/1773215/177321517732152012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAlameda, CA, USBerufsbezeichnung Forschungsingenieur (m/w)
Division: Instruments
Geschäftseinheit Navigation
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Ihre täglichen Aufgaben gestalten sich rundum die Entwicklung neuer innovativer Produkte in der Medizintechnik. Sie arbeiten sich in neue Schlüsseltechnologien ein und entwickeln Prototypen und Konzepte. Sie entwickeln Grundtechnologiebausteine für die Übernahme in die Produktentwicklung und führen neue Produktideen bis zur Serienreife. Dabei beeinflussen Sie maßgeblich die Architektur und das Design von Produktlinien. Sie leisten einen wertvollen Beitrag bei der Festlegung der Strategie zur technologischen Ausrichtung des Unternehmens.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie verfügen über einen sehr guten ingenieurwissenschaftlichen oder naturwissenschaftlichen Hochschulabschluss (z.B.: Informatik oder Physik). Sie lieben innovative Ideen und es bereitet Ihnen Freude eine Idee bis zur Serienreife umzusetzen.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie verfügen über Programmiererfahrungen in C++ und haben bestenfalls Erfahrung in Matlab und im Bereich Messtechnik. Es macht Ihnen Spaß Ihre technische Expertise und Ihr Wissen an andere Personen weiterzugeben und diese dafür zu begeistern. Abgerundet wird Ihr Profil durch Kenntnisse der Lokalisation und der analytischen Geometrie und ein verhandlungssicheres Englisch.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Forschungsingenieur-%28mw%29-Job/1414607/141460714146072012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18782BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - New York, New York
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: New York
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/New-York-Trauma-Sales-Associate-New-York%2C-New-York-Job-NY/1773208/177320817732082012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNew York, NY, USRequisition ID: 18669BR
Job Title: Validation Engineer (AO)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area General/Other: Project/Program Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Validation Engineer will have primary responsibility for Quality Assurance activities associated with :-
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Facility & Utility Validation
Method Validation
Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local procedures as they relate to validation activities.
Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Validation Procedures and Templates to ensure that Current Regulatory Compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures.
Represent validation at both internal and external audits.
Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
Review/Approval of Validation/Qualification Documentation.
Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in a Validation Role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
Knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements desirable.
Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques i.e. FMEAs, FTAs etc.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Have a good understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs.
Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals.
Lean Six Sigma training a distinct advantage.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Must be willing to work as part of a multi-site team, be able to travel as part of the job.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Validation-Engineer-%28AO%29-Job/1777050/177705017770502012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19520BR
Job Title: Associate Staff Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: Puerto Rico
State: PR
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, consisting of different engineering assignments, from initial conception to completion. Work on multifunctional teams in design, development and realization of products, engineering systems or manufacturing technologies of the organization, providing technical leadership to the project team or management.

Responsibilities:
- Continuously fully comply with all quality regulatory requirements.
- Will determine specific processes and development schedules to meet pre-determined goals and objectives.
- Will monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
- Coordinates with other units, vendors and senior managers as needed to ensure specific technical, cost, time and/or regulatory standards are met.
- Will evaluate results of project and provide technical guidance/assistance as needed.
- May lead or participate in the concept, prototype and/or design of new products or manufacturing processes.
- May train others on functional area related topics.
- May provide technical expertise in special projects.
- Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics to appropriate personnel.
- Will have personal contact with customers.
- Perform design reviews to evaluate metrics, technical challenges, design evolution, potential problems, etc.
- Commit to the EHS policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May coordinate the activities of one or more exempt and/or non-exempt employee.
- May provide feedback on the performance of 1 or more employees based on pre-established performance parameters.

Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time.
- Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.
- Ability to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.).
- Must have very good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills.

Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
- Must be able to generate and explain detailed schedules, performance and design objectives.
- Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex process and/or product issues using independent judgment.

Required Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical design and problem solving skills.
- Technical writing skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferable.

Required Experience:
- More than 5 years related engineering experience.
- Excellent technical competencies record and evidence of mastery in current or previous area of assignment.

Required Education and Training:
- B.B.S. in engineering.
- Specific certifications according the area are desirable.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Associate-Staff-Engineer-Job-PR/1878590/187859018785902012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PR, PRRequisition ID: 19566BR
Job Title: DOCUMENT CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- This position is as a key point of contact within the integration team for all elements related to documentation control and adminitrative activities.
- Required to work closely with the Project Leader to ensure successful knowledge transfer, development and implementation of a Stryker Ireland NV FDA & ISO13485 approved Quality System.
- Become a key conduit to existing BSC NV related Doc control resources and eDoc system by partnering with the Boston Scientific (BSC) counterpart.
- Interfaces with critical BSC NV business users and Quality System Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather required information to support the development & implementation of the Stryker NV eDoc system.
- Attend Divisional level and local level forums; assisting/executing to plan all related tasks to ensure successful implementation of Stryker NV eDoc system and data migration from existing Boston PDM system.
- Participates in cross-functional work shops and meetings involved in the development and execution of eDoc (Windchill) test scripts and training plans.
- For the QMS elements of Doc control and Change control, ensures that all systems, processes and procedures developed are in compliance with FDA QSRs & ISO requirements and are best suited to deliver to NV customer needs.
- Become the Quality Subject Matter Expert for the review and approval of documents related to the QMS as required (e.g. change control boards etc)
- Engage with transferring employees within the manufacturing/ Value Stream Teams to complete documentation/ procedures and support all training requirements.
- Structures and drives Change Control activities related to the project.
- Assists in the development of QMS metrics for the Cork Stryker NV site.
- Adheres to all Health and Safety procedures and requirements both at the Boston and Stryker sites.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Third level qualification (Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies or Administration).
- Substantial relevant experience in a regulated industry.
- High level of PC skills required with proficincy in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
- Excellent project management capabilities: plans, prioritizes and organizes multiple concurrent tasks to meet deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
- Communicates and influences at different forums, functions and levels within the local Ireland sites and in Divisional/ Corporate arenas.
- Builds strong relationships by fostering open communications, respect and trust. Is diplomatic, tactful and leverages excellent interpersonal skills to help achieve outcomes.
- Is a highly effective problem solver in a changing and politically challenging context with an ability to manage obstacles and ambiguity.
- Builds strong customer engagement and credibility by delivering on expectations and commitments.
- Is open to change and analyses successes and failures for continuous improvement.
- Strong team player who effectively utilises individual strengths and talents to maximise team services to customers. Focuses on achievement of team objectives and team success.
- Ability to generate, follow and explain detailed quality requirements and inspection procedures.
- Knowledge of PDM and Windchill eDoc systems a plus

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-DOCUMENT-CONTROL-ADMINISTRATOR-Job/1889858/188985818898582012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19491BR
Job Title: Instruments Sales Representative - North East
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
Main duties and responsibilities; emphasize the end result against which some measure of performance can be applied.
Selling /demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment
Customer service / acquisition of new customers
Planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
This encompasses in particular:
- Customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion
- Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products. (Conditionals, Deposits, Kits …) with the support of the related manager
- Controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources.
- Regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Solid and successful sales experience, preferably in a clinical environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Degree level qualified, either medical related or business related.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Instruments-Sales-Representative-North-East-Job/1892596/189259618925962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 19342BR
Job Title: Paralegal
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Iberica
Business Function: Legal
Country: Spain
City: Madrid

Job Description:
the person recruited will support Stryker’s in-house legal department in all aspects of the legal function

Qualifications/Work Experience: At least 3 years commercial paralegal or contracting experience. Some legal education or training is a plus. Experience working with Latin America preferred. Experience working in corporate or law firm setting preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: Undergraduate degree or equivalent. Paralegal certificate a plus.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Madrid-Paralegal-Job/1852029/185202918520292012-06-18StrykerLegalfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMadrid, ESRequisition ID: 18783BR
Job Title: ar accountant
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Germany
City: Montreux

Job Description:
extension of existing contract

Qualifications/Work Experience: it is an extension of an existing contract; the temp is been working for stryker since half of a year already
Education and/or Special Training: it is an extension of an existing contract; the temp is been working for stryker since half of a year already]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Montreux-ar-accountant-Job/1889874/188987418898742012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreux, DERequisition ID: 17339BR
Job Title: Unix System Administrator
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Infrastructure & Security (IT)
Focus Area Unix/Linux
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
## Mandatory:
# Adequate Knowledge of UNIX (AIX/LINUX) Platform, and strong fundamentals
# Strong Knowledge & experience on AIX 5.x/ 6.1 and Linux 5.x servers
# Experience in troubleshooting performance related issues (CPU, Memory, Network, disks)
# Filesystem management
# NFS Administration,
# Experience on the following layered products is Mandatory.
- HMC/LPARs
- NIM
# Experience on TSM 5.5 and 6.1
# IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server on Windows & UNIX
# IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Database (Oracle, SQL etc)

Qualifications/Work Experience: ## Qualifications:
#Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology with 3-4 years of Work experience in Unix
# 2-3 years of Experience on TSM administration
# 1-2 years of Experience on SAN administration
Education and/or Special Training: #Bachelor's Degree
# Unix Certification added advantage
# Knowledge of ITILv3 an added advantage
# AIX and TSM Certification will be an added advantage.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Unix-System-Administrator-Job/1488739/148873914887392012-06-18StrykerInfrastructure & Security (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INBerufsbezeichnung Praktikant Human Resources (w/m)
Division: Instruments
Geschäftsbereich Personalabteilung/Rekrutierung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Steigen Sie in ein international operierendes Unternehmen und lernen Sie so professionelle Personalarbeit hautnah kennen. Als Praktikant übernehmen Sie eigenständig Projekte in den Bereichen Recruiting, Personalmarketing und –entwicklung. Sie koordinieren die Einführung neuer Mitarbeiter und sorgen mit der Betreuung der Sportgruppen für ein kollegiales Betriebsklima. Durch Hospitation und Unterstützung im Tagesgeschäft unserer HR-Spezialisten, lernen Sie internationales Personalmanagement in der Praxis kennen. Ihre Erfahrung und Ihr Wissen können Sie in eigenen Projekten anwenden und ausbauen. Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Ihr Betreuer jederzeit zur Seite.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung -Sie studieren idealerweise BWL, Psychologie, Pädagogik, HR, Marketing, Jura o.ä.

- Sie haben Ihr Vordiplom erfolgreich bestanden bzw. sind in einem fortgeschrittenen Semester Ihres Bachelorstudiums.

-Sie haben idealerweise bereits erste praktische Erfahrungen gesammelt.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse -Sie verfügen über gute Kenntnisse in den gängigen MS Office-Produkten (Outlook, Word, Excel und PowerPoint), idealerweise auch in SAP/R3.

-Sie verfügen über sehr gute Deutsch- und gute Englischkenntnisse.

-Sie haben Interesse an moderner Personalarbeit in einem internationalen Konzern.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Praktikant-Human-Resources-%28wm%29-Job/1490268/149026814902682012-06-18StrykerPersonalabteilung/Rekrutierungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Initiativbewerbung
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Produktion
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sollte Ihre Wunschstelle nicht dabei sein, können Sie sich auch gerne initiativ bei uns bewerben.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung n.a.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse n.a.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Initiativbewerbung-Job/1478866/147886614788662012-06-18StrykerProduktionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung CAD CAM Programmierer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Switzerland
Geschäftsbereich Produktion
Country: Schweiz
Stadt Selzach, SO
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Ihre Aufgaben:
- Ihr Ziel ist das Erstellen effizienter und prozessfähiger Programme mit unserem CAM-System. Hierzu stellen Sie sicher, dass durch intensive Prozessstudien eine effiziente Fertigung unserer qualitativ hochwertigen Produkte gewährleistet ist. Des Weiteren setzen Sie sich für eine kontinuierliche Verbes-serung bestehender Prozesse ein.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für das Einfahren der Programme in Zusammenarbeit mit unseren CNC-Mechanikern und unterstützen diese in der Fehler- und Störungsbehebung.
- Sie stehen in engem Kontakt mit den Prozessingenieuren und Projektleitern des Design Transfers bei der Durchführung von Machbarkeitsanalysen und bringen Designoptimierungsvorschläge hinsichtlich vereinfachter Herstellbarkeit ein. Ebenfalls in engem Austausch stehen Sie mit den anderen CAD/CAM Programmierern um eine Sicherstellung einer einheitlichen Programmierstrategie zu garantieren.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben die 4-jährige Polymechaniker Ausbildung erfolgreich absolviert und bringen sehr gute CNC ISO- und CAM-Programmierkenntnisse mit. Idealerweise bringen Sie ebenfalls Erfahrungen aus der Medizinaltechnik mit.
- Gute MS-Office und sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse setzen wir voraus. Um sich sicher in unserem inter-nationalen Umfeld bewegen zu können wären gute Englischkenntnisse von Vorteil.
- Sie bezeichnen sich als selbständige, kommunikative und verantwortungsbewusste Persönlichkeit, die Ihre Kreativität in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld eines sehr erfolgreichen und stark wachsenden Konzerns einbringen will.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-CAD-CAM-Programmierer-Job/1752703/175270317527032012-06-18StrykerProduktionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, SCHWEIZRequisition ID: 17304BR
Job Title: Mobile Development Tech Lead
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Web Applications
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
•1 to 2 years experience as a lead, with the ability to mentor and motivate team members
oTeam will be between 2 and 6 members
-2 to 3 years iOS development, including familiarity with iOS 5 features
-Source control management experience in GitHub
-Strong Object-C skills and design patterns such as MVC, Delegate, Protocol and Core Data
-Experience in writing units tests, integration tests, and automation tests
-Ability to troubleshoot application bugs bugs and correct
-Experience with server back end interfaces, specifically: JAVA and .NET
-Experience with web server including: JSON, SOAP, and REST
-Experience with application design architecture and best practices
-HTML 5 skill would be a plus
-Strong written and oral communication skills

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business/Management required. Advanced degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
- 1-2 years managing complex IT projects required
- 5-10 years of programming expereince
- 2-4 years of expereiince developing mobile applications
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business/Management required. Advanced degree or MBA]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Mobile-Development-Tech-Lead-Job/1490265/149026514902652012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17500BR
Job Title: Microsoft BI Developer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Business Intelligence
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Technical Skills:
. very good knowledge of SQL 2008 R2
. Certification or demonstrated experience in SSRS/SSAS/SSIS on SQL 2008 /R2 platform
. experience in building and managing a data-warehouse based o MS SQL 2008 /R2 database
. experience in SSAS cubes and SSRS reports performance optimization
. Knowledge of SSRS integration with SharePoint 2007/2010 is a major plus
. Knowledge of Informatica Power Center ETL software is a plus

Qualifications/Work Experience: Education:
B.Tech/MCA/B.E/M.Tech/MS. - Computers, Electronics/Telecommunications

Experience: 3 - 6 years
Education and/or Special Training: . very good communication skills, good English elocution
. accustomed to work on conference calls.
. experience is working in global environment and with overseas teams.
. service oriented personality. Keen to support the business.
. self-motivated and reliable in managing his/her tasks.
. can work on short deadlines.
. can build trust with the rest of the APAC team.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Microsoft-BI-Developer-Job/1523991/152399115239912012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17007BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide effective and responsive QA support to Operations to resolve in-house, customer and supplier issues.
- Ensure Regulatory compliance in area of responsibility to GMP of all medical devices regulatory agencies (i.e. FDA, IMB and BSI).
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation (IQ, OQ and PQ).
- Ensure compliance of QMS procedures within the Business Unit.
- Lead Problem Solving meetings using the following: 4D, Six Sigma, etc.
- Lead pFMEA/Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity and ensure that all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed.
- Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements.
- Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Coordination of PPAP activities.
- Provide functional expertise to other support function on quality related issues.
- Manage NCR Process.
- Interface with Suppliers for new processes, quality Issues and Process Improvements.
- Work cross functionally with such groups as Regulatory, Product Development and Operations to ensure all issues are successfully resolved.
- Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures, e.g. Compliance, GMP, Audit Prep and GDP.
- Support Manufacturing Cell in addressing Quality Metrics, e.g. CAPA, sCAPA, Validations, Process Changes, NCR, Quality Alert, Quality Challenge.
- Complete Manufacturing Cell Audits, Internal Audits Supplier Audits, as required.
- Support site during External Audits. (i.e. FDA, IMB and BSI).
- Support/ act as local subject expert for review, creation and training of divisional/corporate procedures.
- Responsible for input to Quality Metrics.
- Evaluation of Customer Complaints (PER Investigation) as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a QA role.
Education and/or Special Training: Good level of technical and analytical skills.
- Problem Solving Skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Capable of working as part of a multi discipline team.
- The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
- High level of PC skills required.
- Excellent Communicator

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-Quality-Engineer-Job/1728670/172867017286702012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IEBerufsbezeichnung Research & Evidence Engineer (w/m)
Division: Corporate
Geschäftseinheit Navigation
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie arbeiten mit uns in der ersten Reihe innovativer Medizintechnik. Als Research Engineer tragen Sie eine Schlüsselrolle für das Experience Design unserer Produkte. Ihre Hauptaufgabe ist es, Konzepte und Prototypen zu evaluieren. Hierzu entwickeln und implementieren Sie Analysemethoden, führen entsprechende Messungen durch und werten diese aus. Ihre abschließende Evaluierung von Machbarkeit und Performance unserer Konzepte und Prototypen entscheidet wesentlich über die Entwicklung unserer Produktideen. Im Rahmen Ihrer Tätigkeit verantworten Sie auch die Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Laborstudien im klinischen Umfeld. Dabei arbeiten Sie eng mit Ärzten und Krankenhauspersonal zusammen.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie haben Ihr Informatik, Mathematik, Ingenieurs- oder Naturwissenschaftliches Studium sehr gut abgeschlossen und verfügen über sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie haben mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich klinischer und orthopädischer Anwendungen. Ihre ausgeprägten analytischen Fähigkeiten und den sicheren Umgang mit modernen Analysemethoden auf großen und komplexen Datenmengen haben sie vielfach unter Beweis gestellt. Idealerweise haben Sie Erfahrung mit C, C++, matlab, Statistik und Dokumentation. Darüber hinaus sind sie ausgesprochen kommunikationsfreudig und gewinnen schnell Kollegen und Partner für sich.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Research-&-Evidence-Engineer-%28wm%29-Job/1414585/141458514145852012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Line Extension Engineer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg i. Br.
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Because of time constraints we will add the
Job Description:
after approval.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung na
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse na]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-i_-Br_-Line-Extension-Engineer-Job/1558606/155860615586062012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg i. Br., DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18797BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives Cross-sell additional products as they become available Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas) Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account Maintain training in sales skills and products Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent organizational skills Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Los-Angeles-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Downtown-Los-Angeles%2C-CA-Job-CA-90001/1773211/177321117732112012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLos Angeles, CA, USRequisition ID: 18796BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - West Los Angeles, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives Cross-sell additional products as they become available Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas) Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account Maintain training in sales skills and products Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent organizational skills Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Los-Angeles-Trauma-Sales-Associate-West-Los-Angeles%2C-CA-Job-CA-90001/1783075/178307517830752012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLos Angeles, CA, USRequisition ID: 19455BR
Job Title: Account Manager
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Account Manager (AM) is an integral part of the Field Sales Team, both as an individual contributor and as a team member. The AM has key responsibility to generate revenue through the sales of reprocessed medical devices. The AM implements sales strategies by initiating face-to-face contact regularly with existing clients to assess and understand their compliance concerns and objectives. The position defines solutions and makes recommendations at the appropriate level of customers' organization to meet the customer's goals and objectives while ensuring a high level of compliance to meet the Company's sales and service objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-The AM employs an in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services to effectively sell and market cost savings to the healthcare facilities in their territory.

-Applies consultative and strategic selling skills, as well as technical expertise, to develop and manage the assigned customer base.

-You will plan sales and service activities to ensure that accounts are actively and routinely covered.

-Interface with various healthcare facility departments, responding to questions and concerns regarding reprocessed products.

-Researches sales and service data and prepares periodic reports and projects for demonstrating to the customer their cost savings resulting from program compliance.

-The AM regularly interfaces with the Regional Manager to review business status and proactively address concerns and/or opportunities with key and Growth Accounts.

-The AM is challenged to create and strengthen customer relationships, seeking opportunities to expand sales and service within the accounts and maximize the revenue.

As an Account Manager you are responsible for every aspect of the order process as follows:

-Work with Materials Management/ Purchasing department to attain purchase orders for customer product that has been reprocessed.

-Assist customers with inventory management.

-Provide in in-service training and education to facility staff members when required.

-Work with your field leadership team to secure and implement new business within the territory.
All work is done inside hospitals and you will work closely with various healthcare facility departments (Operating Room, Central Supply, Nursing, Environmental services, Physicians, Surgeons, C-suite) and other end users of these single-use medical devices to maintain and increase program participation.

To be considered for this position you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

- Have a proven background in outside business to business sales / service [NO RETAIL].

- Be willing and able to drive up to 100 miles per day, 5 days a week using your personal vehicle.

- Demonstrate intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

- Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or medical or science related disciplines.

-1-3 years professional business to business sales experience.

- Medical device sales experience is preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Los-Angeles-Account-Manager-Job-CA-90001/1866870/186687018668702012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLos Angeles, CA, USRequisition ID: 17953BR
Job Title: Marketing Trainee - Talent Export Program - Brazil
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Latin America
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area General/Other: Marketing/Product
Country: Brazil
State: -
City: São Paulo

Job Description:
The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated students to work in the U.S. for 10-12 months, and then relocate to countries outside USA as Marketing Associate. Please consider your work authorization, language skill and availability for reLocation: before apply.

Company Description (Stryker: www.styrker.com )

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

Program Overview

The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated students to work in the U.S. during for 10-12 months, and then relocate to countries outside USA as Marketing Associate.

- Phase 1: First 12 months – Marketing Trainee, Stryker Orthopaedics
Successful candidates hired to join the Talent Export Program will commence as Marketing Trainees based in Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ.
- Key milestones for Phase 1:
1. Complete Orthopedic Sales School with satisfactory results
2. Work under the direction of a key customer service team leader (understanding order entry & shipment process)
3. Work under the direction of an experienced regulatory team member to understand RA protocols for new product registrations
4. Be attached to a senior brand manager to be exposed to and gain in depth understanding of product lifecycle management
5. Coordinate roll-out of new Emerging Markets products

- Phase 2: Marketing Associate, Designated Country
- Key responsibilities
1. Ensure the execution of the Emerging Markets Annual Orthopedic Marketing and Business Plan
2. Support for all stages of new product launch (forecast, training & education, launch sites…)
3. Conduct sales rep education on new products

Job Description

1. Compliance
- Conduct all business and affairs in compliance with all laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and in accordance with the highest ethical standards

2. Product Management
- Successful completion of Orthopedic Sales School
- Achieve learning objectives relating to product lifecycle: forecasting, backorders, quality holds, obsolescence
- Successful completion of marketing training objectives/plans

3. Brand Marketing
- Develop and implement field communications plans including the routing of materials
- Support the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for new products (Restoration Modular, X3, MDM)
- Monitor and track the success of product launches via sales results, spend and market share gain
- Provide resources and co-ordinate roll-out of new EM Orthopedic products to the markets (marketing collateral, webex calls, campaigns, project phases and communications routing)

4. Customer Service & Supply Management
- Display an understanding of ordering & shipments processes
- Build relationships to resolve supply problems

5.Regulatory
- Achieve learning objectives regarding RA protocols for new product registrations
- Learn in-country RA protocols for designated country

6. Surgeon Education
- Display an understanding of varied surgeon education offerings and how to select appropriate program type based on customer needs
- Display understanding of what is required for effective didactic and lab support.
- Able to draft course objectives, learner benefits that is consistent with instructional design principles

7. Provide feedback to Orthopedics program leader regarding recommended changes to the program plus program structure.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • High level communication skills
- Critical Thinking -using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Strong interpersonal relationship building skills — developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Must be able to influence a variety of stakeholders e.g. sales, marketing and management
- Focus and discipline evidenced by academic results
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration: Marketing or International Business related field or equivalent.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English AND one other language amongst Portuguese, Mandarin and Hindi.
- Willing and able to relocate to Brazil, China or India
(Authorized to work in the United States for the 12 months after on boarding without any sponsorship , which includes: students/recent graduates in F1 status holding a residual OPT period of at least 12 months, permanent residents of the United States, US citizens)]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Polo-Marketing-TraineeTalent-Export-Program-Brazil-Job/1650901/165090116509012012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSão Paulo, BRRequisition ID: 18196BR
Job Title: Demand Planner/Sr. Demand Planner
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supply Chain
Country: India
City: gurgaon

Job Description:
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review and analysis of all Data related to implementation of S&OP processes in SCM.

2. Organize data sharing with relevant SBU heads./ Participate in S&OP meetings.

3. Participate and support S&OP processes – Prepare action plans and follow-up on all such meetings.

4. Review forecasts provided by business and evaluate same with respect to trends

5. Challenge the Sales / Marketing teams towards achieving more accurate forecasts

6. Key Deliverables of this role is Improvement in Order Service/ Reduction in order acknowledgement lead time.

7. Strengthening planning process Effective co-ordination with Plants and marketing.

8. Provide production planning and Inventory Management

9. To ensure that all SOPs related to SCM - Demand Planning are updated and proper records are maintained.

10. Prepare SOPs on all new processes / upgrade old processes.

11. Be the day-to-day point of contact for supply planning and marketing to manage change and balance supply and demand to achieve the optimal balance of customer responsiveness and production stability.

12. Assist in the resolution of issues involving order promising, deviations to planned finished goods inventory levels, establishment and utilization of safety stock, and customer delivery difficulties.

13. Participate in the development and evaluation of what-if simulations to resolve demand/supply imbalances.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Approximate 4-8 years related work experience – Operations / Supply Chain functions.
- Graduation
- Certified CPIM/CSCP Professional
Education and/or Special Training: • Knowledge and hands on experience of latest practices in Demand Planning, forecasting and inventory management
- Function Exposure to Planning & Production is a must.

- Knowledge and end user experience of any ERP system (preferably Oracle) and its operation.

- Strong statistical knowledge, good in data analysis with MS tools like Advanced Excel, MS-Access,
- Global mindset.
- Business Acumen
- Continuous & Versatile learner.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/gurgaon-Demand-PlannerSr_-Demand-Planner-Job/1661222/166122216612222012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSgurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17653BR
Job Title: Prototype Technician
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Will precision machine experimental, prototype and pilot production component parts, dies and molds using a wide range of materials and equipment/machine tools.
Supports manufacturing engineering, R&D and the test lab during new product introductions including input into product and process design reviews, fixture/tooling design and design for manufacturing.
Assists manufacturing engineering on new process production support, process validation, CNC machine programming and operator setup training.
Evaluates and orders equipment and supplies as appropriate for each assignment.
Designs and/or builds fixtures and related apparatus as needed for assigned unit/department.
Works from engineering schematics and/or specifications and uses precision measuring equipment to ensure components and finished products meet engineering/design specifications.
Loads, edits, writes and designs part programs and/or component parts and routinely sets up and operates CNC and NC machine tools.
Assists in the troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery.
Complies with all new product documentation and process control procedures including CNC program control and fixture documentation.
Trains and/or assists others in product development and design for related topics.
Interacts with suppliers to resolve product issues.
Designs complex prototypes and fixtures by use of CAD/CAM.
Assists in the research, design and acquisition of new fixtures, equipment and prototyping capabilities.
Submits periodic reports on assigned projects/topics.

Qualifications/Work Experience: A Toolmaking Qualification or a Certificate / Diploma in Engineering with related work experience in a precision machining environment.
3 + years related precision machining and tool making experience.
Experience in machining a wide variety of metals and plastics.
Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
Education and/or Special Training: Must be able to follow detailed instruction and inspection procedures. Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
Must be able to analyze and resolve complex machining issues of a broad scope using independent judgment.
Demonstrated ability to operate CNC and manual machine tools, small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
Demonstrate good ability to master the operation of new equipment and machine tools in a timely and effectual manner.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Prototype-Technician-Job/1598995/159899515989952012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 17787BR
Job Title: Quality Improvement Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Quality Improvement Engineer will be required to lead root cause problem solving and resolution of top GQO quality issues. This team member will coordinate and lead the investigation to identify potential failure modes and risks, the development of quality assurance practices and controls for Stryker products, and tracking of NC/CAPA core quality metrics. The CAPA Engineer will be expected to build relationships with several different functional groups and implement product improvements and process controls to enhance product quality.

Qualifications/Work Experience: -Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements (including but not limited to being current on all training requirements for the incumbent's position and documenting that training);

-Identifies and implements effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements;

-Lead the implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements;

-Coordinate Stryker Sustainability Solutions’ Non-conformance program, including:

-Acting as site Subject Matter Expert for Root Cause Analysis,
-Lead NCRB/CRB meetings,
-Assist/Interface with NC owners on Investigations, Action Plans, and Verification/Validation Activities,
-Assure proper root cause analysis for all GQO nonconformities,
-Monitor Problem Statements, Containment, RCA, Corrections/CAs/PAs, time lines, and required updates,
-Ensure all GQO NC files are established, maintained in a timely & organized manner, well documented, and closed properly,
-Identify & trend appropriate metrics and present defined reports to appropriate review boards (NCRB, CRB, Management RB),
-Lead and manage quality improvement projects,
-Aid in internal audits and audit support,
-Conduct supplier audits, as needed,
-Support Divisional Quality Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Ability to work with individuals across all levels of the organization, including management and customers.

-Strong written and oral communication skills.

-Strong team leadership skills.

-Excellent data collection, management and reporting skills.

-Manage time and resources effectively thorough good organizational skills and thorough use of positive problem solving skills.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 2-5 years experience desired.

-Extensive knowledge of FDA & ISO regulations a must;

-Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques and application of those techniques;
-Experience in statistical analysis preferred;
-Knowledge of data analysis techniques (ASQ Green Belt a plus);
-Experience in Quality System and/or CAPA preferred;
-Certified Auditor a plus, ASQ Certifications a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lakeland-CAPA-Engineer-Job-FL-33801/1555411/155541115554112012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 17833BR
Job Title: Corporate Account Manager - Phoenix, AZ
Division: SYK FinanceHealthcare Sys
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Healthcare Systems is a group that works with a multitude of different customers. It serves Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks, the Federal Government, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Equipment Planners and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals. It also assists in finding the optimal financing solution for every customer. It creates and finalizes contracts and completes deals with customers, as well as manages long-term relationships with all of these customers, creates integrated supply chain solutions and leverages cross-divisional strengths.

The Corporate Account Manager will represent all divisions of Stryker to assigned corporate accounts in the Phoenix, AZ, geographical area. The job responsibilities include the following for each assigned corporate account:

- Build strong relationships at multiple levels and across the system for multi-hospital health systems.

- Act as the central Stryker point person for the corporate account and liaison with the appropriate divisions for issue resolution.

- Manage business at corporate accounts to maximize profitability, orders and market share.

- Identify and execute product standardization opportunities to increase Stryker market share.

- Identify and execute custom contracts where appropriate by offering increased value to customer in exchange for better compliance, market share, or other appropriate measurable for the business.

- Lead complex negotiations as the central Stryker relationship manager.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strategic long term vision with the ability to execute tactically
- Team player with the ability to lead others
- Strong knowledge and awareness of healthcare trends
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent public speaker
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors Degree

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Corporate-Account-Manager-Phoenix%2C-AZ-Job-AZ-85001/1567826/156782615678262012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USBerufsbezeichnung Studentische Aushilfe im Technischen Bereich der Elektronikentwicklung
Division: Instruments
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie unterstützen bei der Erstellung technischer Dokumente und Präsentationen.
- Sie führen Tests und Experimente durch und dokumentieren Ihre Testergebnisse.
- Sie realisieren kleinere technische Aufbauten.
- Sie unterstützen tatkräftig bei anfallenden organisatorischen Aufgaben.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Sie studieren Mechatronik oder einen anderen, interdisziplinär ausgelegten Studiengang der Ingenieurswissenschaften.
- Idealerweise haben Sie eine abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Idealerweise haben Sie bereits mit technischen Zeichnungen gearbeitet und können diese verstehen.
- Sie besitzen gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
- Sie fühlen sich sicher im Umgang mit Microsoft Office Produkten.
- Sie sind flexibel und arbeiten gerne interdisziplinär.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Studentische-Aushilfe-im-Technischen-Bereich-der-Elektronikentwicklung-Job/1490264/149026414902642012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Electronics Design Engineer (w/m)
Division: Instruments
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung •Sie sind zuständig für die Entwicklung sowie die fachliche Betreuung der Zulassung von elektrischen medizinischen Geräten.
-Dabei übernehmen Sie klassische Systems Engineering Aufgaben.
-Ihre Tätigkeitsschwerpunkte liegen in der Systemkonzeptionierung, Systemanalyse sowie Schaltungsentwicklung, insbesondere auch im Austausch mit internationalen Partnern.
-Als Teilprojektleiter sind Sie für die Projektziele von Entwicklungsprojekten zuständig und bestimmen hohe Produktqualität durch exzellentes Anforderungsmanagement.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung •Sie haben ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik, Nachrichtentechnik, Physik oder in einem ähnlichen Bereich.
-Sie verfügen über mehrjährige Praxis-Erfahrung in der Geräteentwicklung.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse •Sie fühlen sich sicher im Bereich der Digital- und Analogtechnik und sind stets auf der Suche nach technologisch innovativen Lösungen.
-Sie überzeugen mit Ihrer strukturierten sowie teamfähigen Arbeitsweise.
-Ein routinierter Umgang mit MS Office und verhandlungssicheres Englisch runden Ihr Profil ab.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Electronics-Design-Engineer-%28wm%29-Job/1518052/151805215180522012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17755BR
Job Title: Communications Manager
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area General/Other: Marketing/Product
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Sydney

Job Description:
At Stryker, we are present in the seconds, minutes and hours in which patients lives are changed forever by the skills and knowledge of care givers. This is your opportunity to join us and take on a marketing role where you will truly be making a difference.
During the 9 month maternity cover assignment you will be responsible for supporting the vision and strategic direction of Stryker South Pacific and specifically the Clinical Research & Development Business Unit by implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies to generate awareness and support for business units and related programs, products and services.
As the successful candidate you will have previous experience (2+ years) in related role or industry and tertiary qualifications in either business, marketing or scientific discipline. You will have strong communication skills and the capacity to analyse and interpret clinical, statistical and marketing data relating to industry, customer and program.
With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Our employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that we do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed us among the largest, best run and most admired companies.
To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Lindell Pereira – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1017

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively
- Written communication skills for projects proposals and communications.
- Computer literacy including graphics, spreadsheets and databases
- Capacity to analyse and interpret clinical, statistical data and marketing data relating to industry, customer or program.
- Previous experience in related role or industry
- Superior presentation and analytical skills, plus demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.
Education and/or Special Training: Tertiary qualifications in either a scientific, business marketing discipline]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Clinical-Communications-Manager-Job/1650943/165094316509432012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 18762BR
Job Title: Senior Director, Marketing
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead a significant organization in terms of size, staff, complexity and/or strategic importance to the business. Drive multiple teams who drive product and/or marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives, predominantly in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.

- Develop product and/or marketing strategies within the product lines and marketing function.
- Develop and execute portfolio product/marketing strategies to achieve stated revenue, profitability and market share objectives.
- Work with Business Intelligence function to evaluate trends in assigned segments or new, but related, markets to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies.
- Work with outside agencies/organizations to benchmark marketing program offerings and bring best demonstrated practices in-house.
- Establish consistent positioning image throughout product lines, promotional materials and events.
- Drive the product/marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions.
- Collaborate with field sales management, consulting surgeons and patients to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs.
- Drive business initiatives with employees usually through middle management (direct reports).
- Develop staff either directly or through direct reports.
- Manage other Product/Marketing staff.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 10 – 15 years experience in a classical marketing function and direct product management experience
- 7+ years management experience
- Prefer demonstrated background in healthcare products or medical devices
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team oriented environment
- Demonstrated oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to deliver results with multiple and complex projects
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Prefer MBA

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Senior-Director%2C-Marketing-Job-PA-19355/1777046/177704617770462012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 17790BR
Job Title: Navigation Associate Sales Representative-Arizona
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1+ year of proven sales success
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Stryker-Associate-Sales-Representative-Arizona-Job-AZ-85001/1558609/155860915586092012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 18272BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales -West Arizona (PH)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-West-Arizona-%28PH%29-Job-AZ-85001/1669295/166929516692952012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19243BR
Job Title: Manager, Strategic Clinical Research
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Clinical Affairs
Focus Area Clinical Research
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Assist Stryker Orthopaedics business units achieve success in their strategic clinical objectives; leverage resources within the Clinical Research department. Manage Strategic Clinical Research personnel.

- Recruit, hire, train, develop, and manage Strategic Clinical Research staff.
- Develop clinical strategies for emerging technologies, surgical procedures, operative efficiencies, and patient outcomes.
- Develop strategies for the use of clinical data for regulatory submissions.
- Develop strategies for use of foreign data to support U.S. submissions.
- Prepare and analyze clinical data for journal articles and scientific presentations for both surgeons and Company personnel; provide analysis to support regulatory submissions.
- Mentor clinical personnel and contribute to their professional development.
- Select and manage consultants and their contracts for assigned clinical projects.
- Participate in the preparation of Clinical Research operating plans and objectives in alignment with company and departmental strategies.
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics' continuous improvement initiative.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years experience in managing Clinical Research studies in the orthopaedics industry; conducting clinical trials in accordance with Clinical Federal Regulations; and preparing pre-Market Approval Applications
- Demonstrated knowledge of orthopaedic reconstructive procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of US regulatory requirements for marketing of medical devices
- Demonstrated knowledge of European Medical Device Directive requirements for marketing medical devices and conducting clinical trials
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skill
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based work environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field

Percent Travel Required: up to 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Whiteland-Twp-Manager%2C-Strategic-Clinical-Research-Job-PA/1841192/184119218411922012-06-18StrykerClinical Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 17869BR
Job Title: Sales Representative-Phoenix
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Sales-Representative-Phoenix-Job-AZ-85001/1569504/156950415695042012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 18608BR
Job Title: Human Resources Manager (AZ)
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area General/Other: Human Resources
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior level HR professional providing superior HR support to the Recon Selling organization inclusive of employee relations, compensation planning and administration, performance management, training & development, coaching & counseling and decision support on the people dimension of the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Strong emphasis on developing a strong partnership with the selling organization to lead initiatives building outstanding capabilities in staffing, employee engagement, and organization/talent development.

* Perform significant employee relations investigations and educate sales management proactively regarding employee relations and employment law matters.

* Through this close partnership with both management and employees, this HR professional will analyze and measure current HR practices and recommend and implement best practices.

* Manage the succession planning and talent management processes, administer the performance management process, conduct new employee on boarding, and manage all employee litigation/dispute resolution for their business groups.

* Partner with Human Resources Centers of Excellence and Shared Services groups to deliver seamless, outstanding full service delivery to the clients.

* Has shared responsibility with clients on building great leadership capabilities and business results.


Qualifications/Work Experience: * 8+ years of HR experience with significant time spent supporting a sales organization in a generalist capacity.

* Demonstrated ability in providing strong counseling to sales management.

* Experience in organization design/restructuring, change management, and compensation planning and administration.

* Demonstrated ability in complex employee relations/performance management matters.

* Strong business and analytical ability with a proven ability to build strong relationships and influence different groups.

* Superior communications skills, high-energy with unwavering ethics required.

* Accustomed to working with senior management.

* Results oriented with strong training and facilitation skills.

* Experience managing/administering sales incentive plans.

* BS in related field; MS/MBA preferred.

Education and/or Special Training: BS in related field; MS/MBA preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 35%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Human-Resources-Manager-%28AZ%29-Job-AZ-85001/1735951/173595117359512012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19192BR
Job Title: Manager, Customized Implants
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Operations/Plant Management
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing the day to day business of customized implants. Oversees the customized implant designers who are responsible for creating customized implant design proposals for surgeon review. Work methods and record keeping are performed in strict compliance with company policies and procedures in accordance with cGMP’s and ISO 13485 regulations. Has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

- Directs, schedules, and supervises employees engaged in the customized implant process.
- Interacts with Sales and Marketing as well as health care professionals to meet quality, design and delivery requirements.
- Directs the Virtual Implant Design group in the design and manufacturing of each custom implant order.
- Approves design proposals as an independent reviewer as required.
- Ensures CNC tooling geometry meets the design intent of each implant request.
- Manage, coach, mentor, and develop the performance of the team to drive and support a high performance work culture; including writing and delivering performance appraisals, administering disciplinary action, providing positive recognition, liaising with Human Resources to ensure consistency in administration and compliance with Company policies, focusing on the development of high-potential employees, crafting succession plans, and establishing a collaborative environment that encourages and supports employee engagement.
- Build a strong, talented team through active participation in employee selection and recruiting activities.
- Provide vision, guidance and effective communication to all team members, so as to ensure the team’s understanding and achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Talent objectives.
- Demonstrated track record of leadership, interpersonal, collaborative relationship building skills and human capital management including but not limited to recruitment, selection, development, performance management and employee
- Must be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service level, cost reduction and quality /GMP compliance.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3 to 5 years experience related to engineering development, design, or tooling.
Other skills, knowledge, and abilities required include:

- Demonstrated use of 2-D and 3-D CAD design/engineering software (i.e. Pro-E, SolidWorks, Mimics, Alias).
- Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, review and understand patents, and assimilate research information in the biomedical field.
- Familarity with FDA, ISO, EN, CE, and other regulatory affairs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated knowledge of tool grinding procedures, injection molding tooling applications and purpose, and math skills (algebra and trigonometry).
- Demonstrated ability to present and communicate effectively to all levels of large organizations.
Education and/or Special Training: Associate degree, technical certification/licensure, or equivalent training and/or experience in an engineering, design, or technical specialty.

Percent Travel Required: 10%-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Whiteland-Twp-Manager%2C-Customized-Implants-Job-PA/1826566/182656618265662012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19193BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Specialist – CNC Tool Path Technician
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Machining/CNC
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform complex manufacturing duties, including CNC machining or other Specialized Equipment Operation, programming, machine maintenance, process development and process improvement efforts to support the team.

- Be able and willing to perform the Manufacturing Specialist level work whenever needed by the cell.
- Perform complex multiple machine operation to include CNC lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs, Arc Deposition, HA Spray, Welding, Elnick or LTAVD, Casting, Heat Treat/Sintering, Xray and/or Robotics to manufacture implants and/or instruments.
- Interpret Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Perform programming and program editing.
- Develop work holding systems.
- Perform preventative complex machine maintenance.
- Correct minor machine crashes.
- Perform basic change control functions.
- Coach/mentor Fabrication Specialists and Generalists.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 10+ years of production CNC machining or other Specialized Equipment Operation experience (or Associate’s degree + equivalent work experience).
- Prefer familiarity with manual machining including lathes, mills and/or grinders.
- Prefer demonstrated programming experience.
- Prefer tooling selection/evaluation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrated complex trouble-shooting experience.
- Demonstrated informal leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor Fabrication Specialists and Generalists.
- Demonstrated ability to operate more than one of the following: lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs, Arc Deposition, HA Spray, Welding, Elnick or LTAVD, Casting, Heat Treat/Sintering, Xray and/or Robotics
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and work with measuring devices.
- Demonstrated ability to use all standard inspection tools (i.e., calipers, micrometers, height gages, comparator). Prefer CMM experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and may be required to do on a frequent basis.
- Must be willing and able to work mandatory weekday, weekend and holiday overtime when needed to meet the production needs of the team.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team based environment that heavily emphasizes quality, performance, cross-training, customer service and accountability.
Education and/or Special Training: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Vocational/Technical school training (~120 hours) on CNC operation and/or programming is highly desirable. Associates degree in Manufacturing Technology is desirable.

Percent Travel Required: <10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Whiteland-Twp-Manufacturing-Specialist-CNC-Tool-Path-Technician-Job-PA/1875790/187579018757902012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19189BR
Job Title: CI Implant Designer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Designer will work with assigned team members to complete Design Proposals for Customized Implant cases. He /She will create STL files for the SLA process and tooling files. He/She will develop and maintain proficient skills in Mimics/3-Matic and Freeform software.

- Interfacing with team members to gather input for designs.
- Modeling and detailing of customized cranial implant designs utilizing the Mimics/3-Matic software.
- Preparation of design review documentation and implant design proposals for individual patient cases.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Proficient in a parametric CAD design package. Experience with surface modeling preferred.
- Experience with design for injection molding preferred.
- Familiarity with design controls within a regulated industry helpful.
- Candidates should require average direction and supervision;
should have a hands-on approach.
Education and/or Special Training: Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. Engineering Technology preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-CI-Implant-Designer-Job-PA-19355/1829235/182923518292352012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 18274BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Phoenix (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Phoenix-%28PC%29-Job-AZ-85001/1671046/167104616710462012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 18526BR
Job Title: QA Sterilization Assurance Scientist
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Production Quality Assurance
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Quality Assurance Sterilization Assurance Scientist is responsible for assuring the quality and sterility integrity of medical devices through testing, validation, and analysis of processes and systems.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Minimum 5 years sterilization/ microbiological experience in the medical device industry. Biocompatibility knowledge and experience a plus.

- Provides guidance and technical support to customers (e.g. QA, Operations, Facilities, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, laboratories, external customers) related to clean room practices, auditing, cost improvement projects (CIPs), biological/chemical testing, sterilization and Biocompatibility.

- Drafts and executes validations pertaining to sterilization of medical devices in accordance with ISO, AAMI, and other industry standards and guidelines.

- Ensures sterilization validations (i.e. dose audits, EO validations, etc) for all product families are maintained.

- Drafts sterilization validation protocols and reports to ensure the appropriate regulatory requirements are met.

- Works with customers to ensure timely and complete sterilization adoptions and validations of all new/changed products.

- Provides guidance and methodologies to cover all SA programs related to LAL, bioburden, and environmental monitoring.

- Maintains knowledge of FDA & ISO sterilization and device reprocessing guidelines.

- Conducts technical assessments of contract sterilizers and laboratories.

- Provides input on the resolution of sterility related non-conformances and product dispositions.

- Assists in the preparation and response to regulatory submissions on the following subjects: sterilization, biocompatibility, and manufacturing environment monitoring.

- Provides assistance and knowledge during regulatory/compliance body audits (FDA, ISO, etc.).

- Demonstrated scientific writing skills and excellent verbal communication skills.

- Project Management or basic supervisory skills preferred.

- Ability to work in a team environment and multi-task under stressful circumstances.

- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Education and/or Special Training: - BS Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or Engineering.

- Well versed in government regulations and industry guidelines for sterilization (i.e. ISO/EN/AAMI/USP standards) and microbiological control of medical devices

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-QA-Sterility-Assurance-Scientist-Job-AZ-85001/1723960/172396017239602012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19269BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Production Quality Assurance
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead Quality Engineering activities for design, development, manufacturing and/or distribution of orthopedic implants and instruments to ensure a high level of process and product quality.

- Ensure high level of compliance to FDA QSR/cGMPs and ISO 13485 in all assigned areas.
- Work closely with internal departments (Operations, Advanced Operations, R&D, Distribution) to resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Mistake-proofing, etc.).
- QEs in Operations will also:
- Lead the resolution of quality issues related to non-conformance reports, cell shutdowns, customer complaints, regulatory actions, etc.
- Lead and/or support CAPA investigations and related corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement activities such as Quality Circles, Process Capability. Support Lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.
- Participate in the development and improvement of manufacturing, distribution and/or other processes for existing and new products.
- Participate on project teams with internal departments to support product and/or process design and development activities.
- Develop, review and improve inspection plans, routers and product drawings.
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Interface with suppliers for new processes, quality issues and process improvements for assigned projects.
- Support product transfers to other plants/facilities.
- Lead or participate in implementation of Process Management activities (pFMEA and control plans) within assigned client groups.
- Review/approve product and/or process change control documentation and specifications.
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3+ years experience as a Quality Engineer (QE) in a regulated manufacturing environment. Prefer experience with validation responsibilities.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of:
- FDA and international medical device regulations.
- Advanced Quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing/Poka Yoke.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross functionally with other departments including Operations, Product Development and Marketing.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a positive, energetic approach to teamwork.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate product excellence and quality.
- Demonstrate results orientation, ability to multi-task, and ability to learn quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to the urgent needs of the team, with proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Computer proficiency with Mini-tab or similar analysis program, Visio, MS-Project highly desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of study. Prefer CQE certification and Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Percent Travel Required: 5-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Quality-Engineer-Job-PA-19355/1886995/188699518869952012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19090BR
Job Title: Research Scientist
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area Biological/Chemical Research
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Research Scientist will conduct research within Research and Development. This requires attention to detail, time management and co-ordination skills, and close work with other members of the group and department. Data analysis and communication of results to relevant personnel is key.

- Conduct testing and characterization of standard and innovative orthopedic implant materials.
- Analysis of results using spreadsheet data calculations and techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (as necessary).
- Apply standard laboratory procedures and operate basic laboratory equipment.
- Research administration involving set-up, equipment operation, data collection and analysis.
- Technical report writing as needed.
- Test equipment and laboratory maintenance including test supply management as needed.
- Continual evaluation of test methodologies for clinical relevance with refinement as necessary.
- Isolation, maintenance and expansion of mammalian cell cultures (primary and immortalized cell lines)
- Development of 2-D and 3-D cell culture systems for evaluation of biomaterials.
- Characterization of mammalian cell populations (ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR)
- Characterization of bacteriostatic and bactericidal materials in vitro and in vivo using both standardized procedures and through new method development
- Design and implement experiments, and analyze and document findings in support of new product development or marketing materials
- Perform and document testing required for regulatory filings (510k or PMA) according to published standards (USP, ASTM, ISO, FDA guidance documents)
- Prepare scientific publications (conference abstracts, white papers, peer reviewed journal articles)
- Coordinate and execute external in vitro testing with vendors
- Maintain technical notebook
- Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years laboratory research and cell culture experience required.
- Previous engineering-based experience helpful.
- Prior work experience in the medical device industry also helpful.
- Candidates must be self-starters, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors degree in a relevant materials/biological science or biomedical engineering. Masters degree preferred.

Percent Travel Required: <5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Research-Scientist-Job-PA-19355/1815694/181569418156942012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19463BR
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Facilities Manager position will encompass leadership responsibilities for Facilities, Maintenance, and Environmental, Health, & Safety. This responsibility includes infrastructure management of Stryker Sustainability plants in Phoenix, as well as the management of the facilities team and related processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide management, mentorship, and leadership to an engaged facilities team.

- Responsible for preventive maintence, corrective maintenance, and overall opeartions equipment uptime/performance.

- Responsible for department metrics related to quality, customer experience, innovation, people development, and financial performance.

- Site lead for EHS program and execution while working with safety team.

- Responsible for help desk facilities and maintenance support for all buildings.

- Responsible for ensuring facility and department meets requirements in accordance with regulatory and company policies (e.g. FDA, ISO, OSHA).

- Responsible for planning, negotiation of vendors/contracts, and management of capital plans for facility renovations and utility enhancements.

- Works closely with engineering, operations, and other departments to support, as required.

- Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
Ensures fixed assets are preserved.

- Ensures effective lines of communication within department, across departments, and to upper/executive management at site, division, and corporate levels.

- The preceding duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position (i.e. overall company support and support of the operations department as required).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management.

- 5+ years (7+ years preferred) related facility maintenance and/or supervisory experience, preferably within a Medical Device/Pharmaceutical/FDA-regulated environment.

- Experience within a cleanroom environment preferred.

- Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water systems, etc.

- Demonstrated knowledge of computer and business software.

- Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools (e.g. Gantt and Pert Charts etc.).

- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Facilities-Manager-Job-AZ-85001/1869228/186922818692282012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 18618BR
Job Title: Surgical Associate Sales Representative-Houston
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Houston
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Houston-Surgical-Associate-Sales-Representative-Houston-Job-TX-77001/1738123/173812317381232012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHouston, TX, USRequisition ID: 19333BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate- Houston, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Houston
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Houston-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Houston%2C-Texas-Job-TX-77001/1854553/185455318545532012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHouston, TX, USRequisition ID: 18983BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Diego
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Diego-Field-Service-Technician-Job-CA-92101/1787099/178709917870992012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Diego, CA, USRequisition ID: 18725BR
Job Title: Lead Clinical Research Associates
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Clinical Affairs
Focus Area Clinical Research
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Coordinate and train a regional network of monitors through out the United States. Responsible for performing and coaching others to perform the following duties: handle contracts for the regional monitors, provide training on department Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for monitors, and coordinate visits to the sites for all studies conducted by the department. Assist the Clinical Study Manager (CSM) in the development and implementation of clinical studies, including Investigational Device Exemption, post-approval, post-marketing surveillance, feasibility and/or marketing studies, and/or investigator initiated studies.

- Serve as liaison between clinical personnel, monitors, and investigative sites.
- Identify, contract, train and coach regional monitoring personnel.
- Train new monitors on department SOPs and facilitate study-specific training. Perform continuing training as SOPs and study procedures change.
- Assist in the preparation of annual schedule of projected monitoring visits.
- Lead weekly conference calls with monitors and CSM to update the schedule and discuss issues.
- Prepare monitoring agendas and ensure monitoring materials are sent to monitors prior to their visits.
- Review monitoring reports for completeness and adderess further training needs or areas for performance improvement.
- Perform monitoring and co-monitoring, as required.
- Assist CSM on study development and management activities for assigned studies.
- Assist CSM with initiation and oversight of investigator initiated clinical studies including setting and managing research agreement deliverables and aligning with Stryker's research goals.
- Assist CSM with facilitating publication of study results in peer reviewed journals.
- Calculate metrics on monitoring processes and suggest improvements

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated ability to conduct Clinical Research source data verification at clinical sites
- Applied expertise in Good Clinical Practices (GCP)and federal laws regarding clinical trials and human subjects
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills
- Prefer demonstrated ability to succeed and drive others to succeed in a team-based work environment
- Applied knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
- Ability to travel up to 20%-50% of the time domestically
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in health sciences or technical discipline AND 1+ years clinical study monitoring or related experience

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Lead-Clinical-Research-Associates-Job-PA-19355/1831284/183128418312842012-06-18StrykerClinical Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 18307BR
Job Title: Franchise Manager Medsurg
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United Arab Emirates
State: -
City: Dubai
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to partner with the EEMEA Leadership Team & the regional marketing teams in order to enhance our market share, reputation & awareness within the EEMEA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management:
- Prepare & implement the roll out of region specific franchise for the key markets within EEMEA in line with the EM franchise strategy.
- Align regional tactics & deployment of product resources.
- Actively manage & assist pricing & margin management in the regions.
- Orchestrate coordinated product launches in country.
- Provide long term franchise product plans for the key regions in EEMEA.
- Provide technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information.
- Partner with RAQA for product launch plans.
- Prepare & implement a technical services program to implement in EEMEA under the guidance of RAQA.

Marketing Budget Responsibility:
- Responsible alLocation: of financial resource across EEMEA.
- Manage investment in focus countries.
- Allocate & manage the inventory & demonstration equipment.

KOL Management:
- Take the lead in developing EEMEA KOL’s for the franchise.
- Coordinate the HCP academy plans & execution in line with the power brand strategy.
- Understand & feedback on key customer trends & competition trends.

Product Management Coordination:
- Provide bi-monthly communication with the local PM’s & sales support teams in the focus countries.
- Facilitate the NPLP requests for your region.
- Establish relationship with the EM Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way
- Develop relevant skills and knowledge by attending courses or make sure the needed knowledge is retained within the company
- Update on legal changes and or requirement on an ongoing basis

Communications:
- Assume full responsibility on the implementation or the Stryker EEMEA QPN process.
- Centrally coordinate the Comms business & functional reporting to the EM director team.
- Provide guidance on project management.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing a positive impact on sales
Minimum 3 years within a medical device company
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree or equivalent medical device experience.
- English spoken and written
- Key market language advantageous (Arabic, Russian, Polish, Turkish or Romanian strong asset)

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Dubai-Franchise-Manager-Medsurg-Job/1672812/167281216728122012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDubai, AERequisition ID: 16427BR
Job Title: Field Service Representative-Los Angeles
Division: Medical
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area General/Other: Installation/Maintenance/Repair
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Diego
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Diego-Field-Service-Representative-Los-Angeles-Job-CA-92101/1436932/143693214369322012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Diego, CA, USRequisition ID: 17742BR
Job Title: Craniomaxillofacial Associate Sales Representative-San Diego
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Diego
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Diego-Craniomaxillofacial-Associate-Sales-Representative-San-Diego-Job-CA-92101/1560986/156098615609862012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Diego, CA, USRequisition ID: 19190BR
Job Title: Associate Project Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Engineer will work with assigned team members to complete Design Proposals for Customized Implant cases. He /She will create STL files for the SLA process and tooling files. He/She will develop and maintain proficient skills in Mimics/3Matic and Freeform software.

- Model and detail implant and instrument files utilizing Materialise and SensAble design software.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation
projects.
- Utilize design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Develop technical report writing skills.
- Learn to work on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Learn aspects of the surgical procedure in order to develop
innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0-2 years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent Prefer fundamental understanding of design controls
- Demonstrated experience/internships in the medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to develop into self-starters, have a handson approach and learn to work independently
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Associate-Project-Engineer-Job-PA-19355/1826565/182656518265652012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19261BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician – Packaging/Kitting
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Machining/CNC
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform manual set up of parts using general fixturing techniques.
May use aluminum tooling, vibratory filling equipment and heat transfer process. May use gauges to inspect product before packaging. May monitor and operate SLA/Viper machines.

- Operate all Hand Finishing equipment and laser-marking machine.
- Operate and maintain all manual machines (e.g., lathe, Bridgeport, cut off saws).
- Perform basic CNC programming (MasterCam); set up CNC Machines (e.g., Hurco, Wire EDM, Haas, Trees).
- Operate/utilize and understanding inspection tools.
- Work effectively with Teammates (Project Engineers, Project Planners, etc.) to determine project/work prioritization and to meet team deadlines.
- Effectively communicate project status with all team members on a daily basis.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2-5 years of basic CNC programming experience.
- Demonstrated verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training.
- Prefer demonstrated welding capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook; prefer proficiency in Oracle and AS400 applications.
- Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice.
- Hands on experience with jig and fixture set up.
- Hands on experience with general operations equipment
Education and/or Special Training: Vocational/Technical School diploma and apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Manufacturing-Technician-PackagingKitting-Job-PA-19355/1892585/189258518925852012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19300BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Phoenix, Arizona
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives Cross-sell additional products as they become available Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas) Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account Maintain training in sales skills and products Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent organizational skills Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Phoenix%2C-Arizona-Job-AZ-85001/1852017/185201718520172012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19595BR
Job Title: Advanced QA Engineer
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Advanced Quality Assurance Engineer is co-responsible (with the assigned R&D Project Manager) for the flawless transfer to production and ramp up of new products. Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for new product development process.

This includes: Capture a high level of product and process knowledge uncovered during the design cycle and ensure that knowledge is transferred to the Sustaining Engineering teams in order to facilitate continuous improvement during the product life cycle. Determine or develop appropriate QA deliverables during each phase of the Design and Development Process. Responsible for ensuring adequate research is conducted to ensure that there is adequate control of the device/ process design in order to ensure that the specified specifications are met to satisfy the device intended use and user needs. Plan and implement actions to ensure that all quality deliverables are completed according to the project timeline. Participates in Design Reviews and Risk Management activities to determine adequacy of designs and test activities and recommend improvements. Perform reviews of Verification and Validation protocols to ensure that regulatory and technical/functional requirements are fully satisfied. Prevent delays to projects and excess expenditure of resources by providing thorough, practicable, and creative solutions to difficult problems. Leverage a wide application of principles, theories and concepts in quality science and fundamental engineering disciplines. Apply appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to problems, and provide assistance to other engineers in the use of these techniques. Mentor and coach other engineers and technicians.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product and Process Design:
- Support R&D in throughout the New Product Development process, including design and development planning, design inputs and output verification/ validation and design review. Apply Advanced Quality Tools, which includes (but is not limited to): Design for Manufacturability, design for Six Sigma, design for SPC, FMEA, QFD, DoE, Risk Management, Physical Methods, Analytical Methods, Measurement Systems Analysis, as part of new product development teams. Responsible for reviewing Verification and Validation test plans.
-Product and Process Control: Develop and implement test methods and equipment.

-Quantitative Methods and Tools: Perform complex analyses using appropriate tools.

-Goal Setting: Demonstrated self-starter, who is energizing, results oriented and has the ability to drive change across the accepted practices.

-Internal/External Interface: Perform as quality assurance liaison from the Production Tech to VP level for all internal departments (Operations, R&D and Purchasing) regarding overall product quality for assigned product lines and beyond. Interface with sales field (ASR, AM, DM) suppliers, and end customers regarding product quality improvement opportunities and championing the “Voice of the Customer” across all departments.

-Decision Impact: Erroneous decisions or recommendations can cause serious delays in project/program schedules and/or considerable expenditure and resources. Decisions/recommendations directly impact the organizations regulatory risk.

-Influence /Leadership: Drive results by influence through working in a cross-functional environment.

-Demonstrate the positive behaviors that reflect understanding and support of organizational values set forth in the Stryker Sustainability Solutions Mission Statement. Maintain the company quality program in accordance with all applicable federal regulations.

-Actively contribute to the company philosophy of providing quality service by treating all individuals with courtesy and sensitivity.

-Enhance teamwork by showing a willingness to be flexible in responding to the challenges facing the health care industry.

-Manage time and resources effectively through good organizational skills and positive problem solving.

-Continuously strive to improve quality of the department, the company in general, and the services the company provides its customers by recognizing opportunities for improvement and ideas that would fall within Ascent goals and objectives.

-Participate in creating a professional, friendly environment by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Four-year technical degree from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is a plus.

-Minimum 1-3 years engineering experience or equivalent.

-Previous medical device industry experience preferred, and best industry practice for compliance. Knowledge of ISO 13485-2003, 21 CFR 820, and sterilization standards (i.e. ISO 11135) preferred.

-Six Sigma Green Belt and/or CQE preferred.

-Strong written and oral communication skills. Good knowledge of computers and standard office software. Strong, working knowledge of current FDA and ISO requirements as they relate to Medical Device manufacturing. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. Should also be able to form and lead a team, as necessary. High ethical standards.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Advanced-QA-Engineer-Job-AZ-85001/1889871/188987118898712012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19594BR
Job Title: Advanced QA Engineer
Division: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Advanced Quality Assurance Engineer is co-responsible (with the assigned R&D Project Manager) for the flawless transfer to production and ramp up of new products. Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for new product development process.

This includes: Capture a high level of product and process knowledge uncovered during the design cycle and ensure that knowledge is transferred to the Sustaining Engineering teams in order to facilitate continuous improvement during the product life cycle. Determine or develop appropriate QA deliverables during each phase of the Design and Development Process. Responsible for ensuring adequate research is conducted to ensure that there is adequate control of the device/ process design in order to ensure that the specified specifications are met to satisfy the device intended use and user needs. Plan and implement actions to ensure that all quality deliverables are completed according to the project timeline. Participates in Design Reviews and Risk Management activities to determine adequacy of designs and test activities and recommend improvements. Perform reviews of Verification and Validation protocols to ensure that regulatory and technical/functional requirements are fully satisfied. Prevent delays to projects and excess expenditure of resources by providing thorough, practicable, and creative solutions to difficult problems. Leverage a wide application of principles, theories and concepts in quality science and fundamental engineering disciplines. Apply appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to problems, and provide assistance to other engineers in the use of these techniques. Mentor and coach other engineers and technicians.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product and Process Design:
- Support R&D in throughout the New Product Development process, including design and development planning, design inputs and output verification/ validation and design review. Apply Advanced Quality Tools, which includes (but is not limited to): Design for Manufacturability, design for Six Sigma, design for SPC, FMEA, QFD, DoE, Risk Management, Physical Methods, Analytical Methods, Measurement Systems Analysis, as part of new product development teams. Responsible for reviewing Verification and Validation test plans.
-Product and Process Control: Develop and implement test methods and equipment.

-Quantitative Methods and Tools: Perform complex analyses using appropriate tools.

-Goal Setting: Demonstrated self-starter, who is energizing, results oriented and has the ability to drive change across the accepted practices.

-Internal/External Interface: Perform as quality assurance liaison from the Production Tech to VP level for all internal departments (Operations, R&D and Purchasing) regarding overall product quality for assigned product lines and beyond. Interface with sales field (ASR, AM, DM) suppliers, and end customers regarding product quality improvement opportunities and championing the “Voice of the Customer” across all departments.

-Decision Impact: Erroneous decisions or recommendations can cause serious delays in project/program schedules and/or considerable expenditure and resources. Decisions/recommendations directly impact the organizations regulatory risk.

-Influence /Leadership: Drive results by influence through working in a cross-functional environment.

-Demonstrate the positive behaviors that reflect understanding and support of organizational values set forth in the Stryker Sustainability Solutions Mission Statement. Maintain the company quality program in accordance with all applicable federal regulations.

-Actively contribute to the company philosophy of providing quality service by treating all individuals with courtesy and sensitivity.

-Enhance teamwork by showing a willingness to be flexible in responding to the challenges facing the health care industry.

-Manage time and resources effectively through good organizational skills and positive problem solving.

-Continuously strive to improve quality of the department, the company in general, and the services the company provides its customers by recognizing opportunities for improvement and ideas that would fall within Ascent goals and objectives.

-Participate in creating a professional, friendly environment by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-Four-year technical degree from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is a plus.

-Minimum 1-3 years engineering experience or equivalent.

-Previous medical device industry experience preferred, and best industry practice for compliance. Knowledge of ISO 13485-2003, 21 CFR 820, and sterilization standards (i.e. ISO 11135) preferred.

-Six Sigma Green Belt and/or CQE preferred.

-Strong written and oral communication skills. Good knowledge of computers and standard office software. Strong, working knowledge of current FDA and ISO requirements as they relate to Medical Device manufacturing. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. Should also be able to form and lead a team, as necessary. High ethical standards.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Advanced-QA-Engineer-Job-AZ-85001/1892604/189260418926042012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19299BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Phoenix, Arizona
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Stryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals.* This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
* The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs. This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Sales-Associate-Phoenix%2C-Arizona-Job-AR/1884004/188400418840042012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 18724BR
Job Title: Finance Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Serve as a key accounting professional in the consolidation, reporting, presentation and analysis of divisional actual, forecast and budget data, support divisional initiatives, coordinate Sarbanes Oxley process documentation and testing.

- Consolidate and analyze division sales and operating results;
- Develop and administer business intelligence reporting front end to highlight divisional performance and trends focusing on sales, margins, operating expenses and operating income
- Provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets. Assist in the explanation of operating results to management
- Support divisional acquisition due diligence and purchase accounting activities
- Review unusual and non-recurring business transactions to confirm proper accounting treatment
- Develop and maintain standard accounting policies and procedures for the company assure consistency with group policies and procedures and monitor compliance
- Ad hoc analysis and special projects as identified
- Coordinate documentation of divisional internal controls, testing of those controls in conjunction with internal audit, and identify/implement control improvements
- Supervise and develop 1 senior staff accounting

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum of 5+ years accounting/finance experience including 2+ years of “big 4” experience combined with experience in the private sector responsible for financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience with Hyperion HFM and Great Plains
- Experience with purchase accounting, M&A due diligence, and consolidations
- Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes Oxley control documentation and testing
- Demonstrated proficiency in providing accurate financial analysis in a fast-paced environment
- Staff management experience.
- Demonstrated to be a critical thinker in previous assignments.
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical acumen in previous positions.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field of study. Prefer Master's Degree in Business Administration.

- CPA is required.

Percent Travel Required: <5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Finance-Manager-Job-PA-19355/1768978/176897817689782012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USBerufsbezeichnung Praktikant Mechanical Engineering (w/m)
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Im Praktikum arbeiten Sie gemeinsam mit unseren Ingenieuren an verschiedenen technischen Projekten an der Realisierung und Optimierung von Produktionsprozessen in der Montage und in der Fertigung. Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören u.a. die Mitarbeit bei der Prüfung, Qualifizierung und Entwicklung in der Prozessoptimierung sowie die Erstellung von Prüfplänen (Quality Inspection Plan). In diesem Rahmen bearbeiten Sie ebenfalls Produkt- bzw. Prozessänderungsanträge (Change Requests) und Korrekturmaßnahmen (CAPAs).
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie studieren ein Fach mit einer technischen Ausrichtung wie z.B. Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik oder Mechatronik und befinden sich mindestens im vierten oder idealerweise in einem höheren Fachsemester. Ein sicherer Umgang mit MS Office und gute Englischkenntnisse sind für Sie selbstverständlich. Bei der Lösung kniffliger Aufgaben arbeiten Sie gerne im Team und denken prozessorientiert. Idealerweise haben Sie bereits praktische Vorkenntnisse im Bereich Produktionstechnik sowie SAP-Kenntnisse.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie haben ein erfolgreich bestandenes Vordiplom im Bereich Fertigungs-, Medizin-, Feinwerktechnik, Maschinenbau, Mechatronik o.ä.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Praktikant-Mechanical-Engineering-%28wm%29-Job/1490282/149028214902822012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Ingenieur für Biomechanik (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung • In enger Zusammenarbeit mit unserer Produktentwicklung arbeiten Sie an den Entwicklungsprojekten der biomechanischen Sicherheitstestung.
- Sie haben Spaß an der Durchführung & Auswertung von biomechanischen Produktsicherheitstests und sind Ansprechpartner für R&D, Marketing und Operations.
- Mit großer Eigenverantwortung entwerfen Sie neue Testkonzepte und -aufbauten.
- In internationalen & interdisziplinären Teams arbeiten Sie aktiv an der Produktentwicklung mit und entwickeln bestehende Prozesse konsequent weiter
- Sie koordinieren Testaktivitäten bei externen Testlabors.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes ingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau,
Feinwerktechnik, Werkstoffwissenschaften o.ä.)
- Gute Mechanik- oder Biomechanikkenntnisse
- Erste Berufserfahrung, auch durch einschlägige Praktika, wünschenswert
- Ausgeprägte Eigenverantwortung und Ergebnisorientierung
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Für weitere Informationen steht Ihnen Galyna Schwabe unter der Telefonnummer
(+49)761 45 12 3017 gerne zur Verfügung.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft na
About Stryker Stryker ist einer der drei Weltmarktführer in der Medizintechnik. Hier am Standort Freiburg erweitern wir die Möglichkeiten der modernen Medizin, entwickeln und produzieren umfassende Lösungen und verbessern so die Lebensqualität von Menschen in aller Welt. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg auf unseren engagierten, talentierten und verantwortungsbewussten Mitarbeitern, die sich nie mit dem bereits Erreichten zufrieden geben, sondern danach streben, die Messlatte immer höher zu legen. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Opportunities Flache Hierarchien, Eigenverantwortung und die Förderung der Talente jedes Einzelnen – das ist die Basis unserer Teamphilosophie. Als Mitarbeiter bei Stryker profitieren Sie von den Vorteilen einer offenen, dynamischen Unternehmenskultur und von unseren umfangreichen sozialen Leistungen. Darüber hinaus bietet der globale Stryker-Konzern zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Ingenieur-f%C3%BCr-Biomechanik-%28wm%29-Job/1719795/171979517197952012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17220BR
Job Title: Packaging Design Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Packaging Engineering
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide design, technical and operational support to packaging function. Provide innovative solutions and benchmark systems and processes to packaging function.
- Support the Product Innovations Team on various Projects in terms of Package System Design / Implementation support and QSIP
- The development of complete package concept and specifications, and improvements to existing packaging configurations.
- Application of new technologies, materials and cost reduction projects where appropriate.
- The role includes the opportunity to lead and participate in cross-functional projects involving process, production and all other aspects of medical device technology.
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate SOP’s and Material Specifications.
- Ensure GMP’s and process safety guidelines is adhered to.
- Training of manufacturing team members.
- Interface with Product Development, Quality Assurance and Regulatory departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
- Validation, appraisal and support of packaging suppliers – (equipment and material).
- Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting projects with support from team members and with external agents.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • The Individual must have at least 3 years experience within a packaging design or process environment in a regulated environment such as Pharma / Medical Devices with strong FDA, Audit and Validation experience.
- Strong communication skills with both internal and external Customers.
- Flexibility essential with strong project management skills.
- The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team base.
- Project Management skills and excellent attention to detail required.
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Education and/or Special Training: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Packaging Technology or equivalent.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Packaging-Design-Engineer-Job/1728669/172866917286692012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 17388BR
Job Title: Supplier Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: Puerto Rico
State: PR
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Continuously comply with all quality regulations requirements. Responsible to stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming product condition. Audits supplier product and processes. Works on projects of product transfer from suppliers. Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment. Validates supplier processes and products. Manages supplier’s top quality issue. Ensures suppliers' CAPA effectiveness in terms of process controls implementation and process control documentation. Responsible to monitor packaging process effectiveness, including supplier component, manufacturing process and sealing machines. Performs non-conformance suppliers’ trend analysis. Implements effective process controls at supplier’s facilities and or Stryker Puerto Rico applying Stryker Production System Tools. Interacts with customers and/or suppliers either telephonically or in person to solve reliability issues, answer general product questions, develop and standardize inspection methods and or techniques to ensure components compliance with specifications. Assists vendors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues. Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
Verifies completeness of specifications of suppliers products and or processes. May manipulate ERP system and SMS software to retrieve the required data for vendor performance. Assure Vendor information is kept current in PRMS. May run the download for SMS and FPY program to calculate Supplier/Unit performances. May work from verbal and/or written instructions. May train others in Quality Assurance/FDA-QSR related topics. May support Internal and External audits. May train others in Quality Assurance/GMP/FDA-QSR related topics. May prepare Quality Plan per applicable regulations and industry standard for New Products/Line Extensions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years related engineering experience. Knowledge of inspection methods in the design and production of electro-mechanical and/or mechanical equipment.
Education and/or Special Training: B.S. in Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 25]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Supplier-Engineer-Job-PR/1490273/149027314902732012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PR, PRRequisition ID: 19264BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician – Laser Scanning
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Machining/CNC
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform manual set up of parts using general fixturing techniques.
May use aluminum tooling, vibratory filling equipment and heat transfer process. May use gauges to inspect product before packaging. May monitor and operate SLA/Viper machines.

- Operate all Hand Finishing equipment and laser-marking machine.
- Operate and maintain all manual machines (e.g., lathe, Bridgeport, cut off saws).
- Perform basic CNC programming (MasterCam); set up CNC Machines (e.g., Hurco, Wire EDM, Haas, Trees).
- Operate/utilize and understanding inspection tools.
- Work effectively with Teammates (Project Engineers, Project Planners, etc.) to determine project/work prioritization and to meet team deadlines.
- Effectively communicate project status with all team members on a daily basis.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2-5 years of basic CNC programming experience.
- Demonstrated verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training.
- Prefer demonstrated welding capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook; prefer proficiency in Oracle and AS400 applications.
- Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice.
- Hands on experience with jig and fixture set up.
- Hands on experience with general operations equipment
Education and/or Special Training: Vocational/Technical School diploma and apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Manufacturing-Technician-Laser-Scanning-Job-PA-19355/1892603/189260318926032012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 18566BR
Job Title: Senior Product Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for driving product and/or marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative product marketing approaches, tools and methodologies. This position serves as a mentor to other marketing professionals and requires minimal supervision.

- Develops product marketing strategies within the product line and marketing function
- Develops and executes portfolio product marketing strategies to achieve stated revenue, profitability and market share objectives
- Works with Business Intelligence function to evaluate trends in assigned segments or new, but related, markets to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies
- Works with outside agencies/organizations to benchmark marketing program offerings and bring best demonstrated practices in-house
- Establishes consistent positioning/branding image throughout product lines, promotional materials and events
- Drives the product marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions
- Lead liaison with field sales management, consulting surgeons and patients to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs
- Lead product marketing professional on project teams
- Mentor and develop other marketing professionals

Qualifications/Work Experience: • At least 5+ years experience in a classical marketing function and direct product management experience
- Background in biomaterials/biomedical is highly preferred
- Demonstrated high level of marketing and/or product expertise
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team oriented environment
- Ability to lead teams as part of project work
- Strong oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver results with multiple and complex projects
- Mentor less experienced Marketing Professionals
- Limited coaching required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Senior-Product-Manager-Job-PA-19355/1750939/175093917509392012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USBerufsbezeichnung Sales Repräsentat Endoscopy Gießen/Bonn (m/w)
Division: Europe
Geschäftseinheit GSA
Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb
Country: Deutschland
Stadt na
Stellenbeschreibung Sie sind in der Lage schnell und selbstsicher Netzwerke zu den relevanten Ansprechpartnern in Kliniken und Krankenhäusern zu knüpfen. Das Vertreiben von Investitionsgütern und der damit verbundene Blick auf den Abschluss bereiten Ihnen viel Freude. Darüber hinaus fällt es Ihnen leicht durch Ihre technische Affinität erklärungsbedürftige Produktfeatures einfach zu vermitteln und Kunden, während OP Begleitungen, für unsere Produkte zu begeistern. Sie bevorzugen die eigenständige Organisation sowie Umsatzverantwortung in Ihrem Arbeitsumfeld, um Ihre Talente effizient zu nutzen und somit die Zufriedenheit unserer Kunden und das Wachstum des Ihnen zugeordneten Gebietes sicher zu stellen. Wir suchen den Unternehmer im Unternehmen! Dynamik und Innovation in einem begeisterungsfähigen schnellen Umfeld, als Mitglied eines starken Teams, sollten für Sie die Voraussetzung einer beruflichen Tätigkeit sein
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Studium BWL, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Medizintechnik oder kaufmännische Ausbildung mit anschließender, mehrjähriger Vertriebserfahrung in der Investitionsgüterbranche
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie sollten in der Lage sein sich kompetent und selbsticher zu präsentieren sowie Ihr Wissen in Form von Vorträgen sowie fachlich ausgereiften Präsentation, interessant und verständlich zu vermitteln. Zuverlässig- und Verbindlichkeit sollten für Sie selbstverständlich sein. Darüber hinaus ist ein hohes Maß an Kommunikationsstärke und Teamausrichtung ebenfalls ein Muss, um einen regen Informationsaustausch gewährleisten zu können. Sie müssen in der Lage sein OP's begleiten zu können. Gute Kenntnisse der englischen Sprache sollten vorhanden sein.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/na-Sales-Repr%C3%A4sentat-Endoscopy-Gie%C3%9FenBonn-%28mw%29-Job/1743247/174324717432472012-06-18StrykerVertriebfull-timeUSDstarting0BSna, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17865BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Endo 12 Month Contract)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.
Education and/or Special Training: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Manufacturing-Engineer-%28Endo-12-Month-Contract%29-Job/1577476/157747615774762012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IEBerufsbezeichnung Abschlussarbeit im Bereich Forschung&Entwicklung
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Als gesundes Unternehmen realisieren wir seit vielen Jahren ein stetiges Wachstum. Wir vergeben für den Bereich Forschung&Entwicklung eine Abschlussarbiet.

Ihre Aufgaben:
- Basierend auf einer Produktidee entwickeln Sie ein Implantatdesign sowie das entsprechende Applikationsinstrument für ein Metallimplantat.
- Sie erstellen und präsentieren Konzepte und konstruieren diese in dem CAD-System Pro Engineer.
- Nach erfolgreicher Konzeptabnahme betreuen Sie die Konstruktion von Prototypen.
- Um die Funktionalität der Prototypen nachzuweisen, erstellen Sie ein Testkonzept und führen dieses in Zusammenarbeit mit unserem biomechanischem Labor durch.
- In interdisziplinären Teams haben Sie die Möglichkeit wertvolle Erfahrungen in der Produktentwicklung zu sammeln und verantwortungsvolle Aufgaben zu übernehmen.
- Dabei lernen Sie unsere Entwicklungsabläufe kennen und tragen zu der Einführung innovativer Medizinprodukte bei.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Sie studieren Ingenieurwissenschaften (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Werkstoffwissenschaften oder Feinwerktechnik).
- Sie möchten Ihre Kenntnisse im Bereich der Produktentwicklung erweitern und haben Interesse an biomechanischen Fragestellungen.
- Sehr gute Kenntnisse im Umgang mit CAD-Systemen zeichnen Sie aus.
- Gute Kenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Großes Interesse an der Produktentwicklung in der Industrie
- Einschlägige Praktika im oben genannten Bereich wünschenswert
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Zielorientierte Persönlichkeit mit ausgeprägten analytischen Fähigkeiten sowie einem dynamischen und selbstbewussten Auftreten
About Stryker Stryker ist einer der drei Weltmarktführer in der Medizintechnik. Hier am Standort Freiburg erweitern wir die Möglichkeiten der modernen Medizin, entwickeln und produzieren umfassende Lösungen und verbessern so die Lebensqualität von Menschen in aller Welt. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg auf unseren engagierten, talentierten und verantwortungsbewussten Mitarbeitern, die sich nie mit dem bereits Erreichten zufrieden geben, sondern danach streben, die Messlatte immer höher zu legen. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Opportunities Werden Sie Teil eines eingespielten und erfolgreichen Teams
Flache Hierarchien, Eigenverantwortung und die Förderung der Talente jedes Einzelnen – das ist die Basis unserer Teamphilosophie. Als Mitarbeiter bei Stryker profitieren Sie von den Vorteilen einer offenen, dynamischen Unternehmenskultur und von unseren umfangreichen sozialen Leistungen. Darüber hinaus bietet der globale Stryker-Konzern zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Abschlussarbeit-im-Bereich-Forschung&Entwicklung-Job/1709152/170915217091522012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18241BR
Job Title: Associate Product Manager - Marketing
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Associate Product/Marketing Manager will be responsible for working with their supervisor and co-workers in driving product and/or marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies. This position is considered entry level and will require more supervision.

- Learning the responsibilities and duties of a Product Manager through working in teams and one-on-one environments
- Support team to develop product and/or marketing strategies within the product line and marketing function
- Support team to develop and execute portfolio product/marketing strategies to achieve stated revenue, profitability and market share objectives
- Support supervisor and co-workers to evaluate trends in assigned segments or new, but related, markets to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies
- Works with team to establish consistent positioning/branding image throughout product lines, promotional materials and events
- Support team to drive the product/marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions
- Develop relationships with field sales management, consulting surgeons and patients to allow future ability to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0 - 2 years experience in a classical marketing function and direct product management experience
- Prior work experience / internships in the medical device industry helpful
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team oriented environment
- Strong oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)
- Strong analytical skills
- Maximum coaching required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

- MBA or med device / pharmaceutical sales experience preferred
- Experience with soft tissue / biosurgery products preferred
- Demonstrated public speaking ability
- Seeking experience with strategic plan development and/or market analysis/research

Percent Travel Required: 25%-40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Associate-Product-Manager-Marketing-Job-PA-19355/1750949/175094917509492012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 18028BR
Job Title: Sr. Commodity Manager
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for supplier selection, supplier management, and compliance with practices and policies of Stryker and Purchasing. Research, locate, negotiate, and source the highest quality materials, goods and services to meet cost, delivery, technical, and inventory objectives to support new business development. Assist with supplier agreements/contracts. Adhere to quality standards and follows guidelines to meet product specifications. Maintain the highest corporate and ethical standards in the performance of job duties.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Plans, organizes, analyzes, and adheres to the purchasing function within appropriate guidelines, policies and regulations.
- Ensure all standards as defined by the Purchasing Department are understood, followed and enforced through education, guidance, and direction for all Stakeholders.
- Assist with developing supplier relationships and managing complex negotiations and problem resolution.
- Help with annual budget preparation, status reports, department metrics, supplier metrics, presentations, supplier audit schedule, supplier approval documentation, contract management, approved supplier list, and other related communications.
- Operates within budgetary and organizational guidelines and philosophy and documentation management per Stryker procedures.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on capabilities, quality, service, cost, capacity, reliability, and selection variety as per Stryker procedures.
- Support new product development and business growth through researching and selecting qualified and technically capable suppliers to meet the Stryker’s business and specification requirements.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and compliance activities within prescribed area to include, but not limited to: Federal Drug Administration, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO standards, safety and OSHA regulations, affirmative action guidelines and equal employment practices.
- Analyzes commodity, other relevant market conditions, and supplier trending in order to gauge proper pricing and to identify projects for cost reductions and supply chain improvements.
- Works with and across stakeholder groups to define needs and aggregate wherever possible. Acts as liaison between the stakeholder and the supplier to determine if the optimal approach to meeting validated business requirements is being utilized.
- Focuses on customer satisfaction by demonstrated Teamwork and empowerment, solving problems through a consultative approach, operating with honesty and integrity and providing a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer service.
- Compile RFI (request for information) and RFQ {request for quote} packages as required or directed to reduce costs and improve and/or reduce supplier base.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships by arranging performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance; make recommendations to address issues; and to categorize improvement opportunities.
- Attends meetings, trade shows and professional conferences that assist in the identification and evaluation of products, goods and services that may advance the production of Stryker products or influence sourcing decisions.
- Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria.
- Maintain JDE records, supplier documentation, and other records and metrics through appropriate updates and data entry as required.
- Analyze data and maintain reports and metrics as required.
- Contributes to the success of team members by implementing solid team management practices and techniques and supports the investment in associates involvement and development.
- Mentor Stryker associates as required, both interior and exterior to the Department, which contributes to the success of those associates.
- Demonstrate the positive behaviors that reflect understanding and support of the organizational values set forth in Stryker Sustainability Solution mission statement.
- Actively contribute to the company philosophy of providing quality service by treating all individuals with courtesy and respect.
- Manage time and resources effectively through good organizational skills and through use of positive problem solving skills.
- Perform other duties as directed or assigned.
Education and/or Special Training: • Undergraduate degree in business or related discipline. MBA or other equivalent advanced degree desirable.
- Certification through Six Sigma, Project Management, APICS or ISM preferred.
- 5-7 years sourcing and purchasing experience, manufacturing medical industry preferred.
- MRP or ERP system experience, JDE a plus.
- Strong experience in supplier management, supplier contract negotiations, RFI/RFP’s, strategic sourcing, project management, metrics, and process improvement.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft, purchasing systems, ERP/MRP systems, and measurement tools.
- Responsible for assisting with establishing the budget, strategic direction and achieving goals.
- Expected to handle multi-task, complex, or difficult situations as appropriate.
- Actively participate in a professional organization, such as; APICS or ISM and/or higher education.
- Knowledge in JIT {Just in Time}, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and other continuous improvement processes.
- SKILLS: Good oral communication, presentation, teamwork, interaction, and organizational skills. Ability to interact with professional associates at the company level as well as entry associates and suppliers. Demonstrate management skills. Computer literacy. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to capture data, complete analysis, and create reports and metrics.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Sr_-Strategic-Sourcing-Manager-Job-AZ-85001/1602794/160279416027942012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19462BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Sustainability Solutions
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Production/Operations Planning
Country: United States
State: AZ
City: Phoenix
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manages implementation of process improvements, including expansion of existing product services. Recommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities. Monitors and assists in maintaining the general flow of operations. Responsible for maintaining process uptime and efficiency for existing manufacturing processes. Provide inputs and support for R&D/Engineering Project Teams. Monitors and supports existing manufacturing processes. Interacts with other departments as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

- Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.

- Apply statistical methods and Lean/six sigma methods to characterize, baseline and improve manufacturing processes and production standards.

- Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, to maximize product reliability, and to minimize cost.

- Work closely with suppliers, third party contractors, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and manufacturing capabilities.

- Continuously strive to improve quality of products by recognizing opportunities for improvement.

- Participate in the development of new product cells and expansion of existing product cells and the continuous improvement of existing product cells.

- Perform and maintain time studies for establishing new work cell standards, to maintain existing cell efficiencies and make improvements.

- Develop and implement operating procedures, standard work, visual work instructions, visual work references.

- Assist with training to Production for all new product launches and design changes to existing products or processes.

- Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.

- Work with R&D in manufacturing transfer of new or revised products to Production.

- Represent Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional teams.

- Manage and effectively lead engaged cross functional teams for various projects including corrective actions.

- Troubleshoot production issues, determine root cause failure, and implement corrective actions.

- Contribute to department metrics related to quality, customer experience, innovation, people development, and financial performance.

- Work closely with engineering, operations, and other departments to support, as required.

- The preceding duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position (i.e. overall company support and support of the Operations department as required).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's of Science degree or Master’s Degree (M.S.) from four-year college or university in an engineering discipline; candidates with a B.S./M.S in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering preferred.

- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred.

- At least 3 years of experience as process or manufacturing engineer in medical device industry or in a highly regulated industry, 5 to 7 years of experience preferred.

- Experience in the continuous process improvement and applying Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.

- Working knowledge of FDA/QSR, ISO 13485:2003, Engineering principles, and quality tools and methods preferred.

- Demonstrated knowledge of computer and business software.

- Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools (e.g. Gantt and Pert Charts etc.)

- Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks and Minitab preferred.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan/prioritize activities.

- Ability to work independently or with a team with multitasking skills.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present issues, plans and objectives.

- Ability to work in fast paced organization, meeting multiple deadlines and succeeding under pressure.

- Ability to develop and follow systematic troubleshooting procedures to address tool and equipment issues.

- Work successfully with associates and engineers in other departments and understand cross-functional relationships
Demonstrate exceptional process knowledge, and be able to interpret technical data, operating and maintenance instructions, and company specifications.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Phoenix-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-AZ-85001/1869229/186922918692292012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPhoenix, AZ, USRequisition ID: 19285BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Orange County, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Orange
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Orange-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Orange-County%2C-CA-Job-CA-92856/1841188/184118818411882012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSOrange, CA, USRequisition ID: 19191BR
Job Title: Associate Project Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Production/Operations Planning
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Engineer will work with assigned team members to complete Design Proposals for Customized Implant cases. He /She will create STL files for the SLA process and tooling files. He/She will develop and maintain proficient skills in Mimics/3Matic and Freeform software.

- Model and detail implant and instrument files utilizing Materialise and SensAble design software.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation
projects.
- Utilize design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Develop technical report writing skills.
- Learn to work on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Learn aspects of the surgical procedure in order to develop
innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0-2 years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent Prefer fundamental understanding of design controls
- Demonstrated experience/internships in the medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to develop into self-starters, have a handson approach and learn to work independently
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Associate-Project-Engineer-Job-PA-19355/1829234/182923418292342012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19662BR
Job Title: Director, Quality Assurance
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Production Quality Assurance
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Seeking experienced Quality professionals in Medical Device and Pharma industry. Stryker is hiring a Director of Quality Assurance for our Orthobiologics division!

In this role, you will have the chance to:

1. Change Management: Manage, oversee and maintain the Quality Management System. This is required to ensure that a high level of product/process quality and regulatory compliance in the plant is maintained along with the current and anticipated future growth of the plant manufacturing capability and volume . A strong, visionary outlook coupled with a tactical mindset and hands-on operational knowledge/expertise will be required in not only designing new departmental operating procedures but the successful implementation of those plans and the culture shift that will be required to make the change a success.

2. Leadership: Use management background to develop and lead an established and enthusiastic team of experienced professionals, as well as new, talented individuals. Responsible and accountable for the actions of promoting an environment that fosters personal growth, teamwork, empowerment, and development for the Orthobiologics Quality team. Use strong vision and various communication channels to encourage and engage the culture of Stryker throughout the group.

3. Quality Expertise: Demonstrate your expertise in operational quality assurance systems in a regulated manufacturing environment and applied knowledge of regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, Quality System Regulation and Medical Device Directive in order to continue leading Stryker’s Quality System integration project and transfer of new products into this recently acquired business.

4. Partnership: Within first 30 days, develop key relationships and become a trusted partner with various cross-functional leaders, such as Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Sales, and Regulatory, in order to understand their needs and assist in the implement a strategic, all-encompassing direction for the business. Build credibility and seamless relationships with peer group within the Global Quality and Operations group.

5. Operations Expertise: Exercise your history within operations in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry to take the Orthobiologics group to the next level in providing best in class products. Help with the continued integration and transformation of this group as it begins the process of scaling-up operations. Put your process flow and automation experience to work by bringing new ideas to the table in strategic decision discussions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 10-15 years relevant experience in a manufacturing and product development environment
- Applied knowledge of regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Quality System Regulation and Medical Device Directive
- Demonstrated expertise in quality assurance systems in a regulated environment.
- Applied knowledge and application of quality tools, such as FMEA, SPC/Process Control, Root Cause Analysis
- Prefer applied knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated ability and experience managing staff
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, interact effectively with management from other functions (internally and externally), including Stryker Orthopaedic affiliates, Stryker divisions and Stryker Corporate
- Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-discipline, multi-technology, team-based organization and assume responsibility for achievement of quality, regulatory and compliance targets
- Demonstrated ability to initiate work
- Demonstrated analytical ability
- Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant field of study. Prefer Six Sigma experience and CQE/CQM/PE certification; also prefer Master’s Degree in related field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Director%2C-Quality-Assurance-Job-PA-19355/1903855/190385519038552012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 18000BR
Job Title: Senior Product Development Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Packaging Engineering
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Senior Product Development Engineer provides engineering and material solutions to unmet clinical and business needs. He or she works closely with other team members both within and outside of Department to identify and overcome technical challenges that hinder the full business growth potential of bearing related product lines. This position possesses a thorough understanding of engineering design principles and material processing skills and applies this understanding towards solving practical problems. Basic project management skills are also utilized in implementing a complete battery of tests necessary to support the proof of concept, operations process validation and regulatory submission. This position serves as a mentor to other Engineers and requires minimal supervision.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years experience in mechanical, materials or biomedical engineering
- Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated inter-personal skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams
- Ability to mentor and develop others
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline, minimum; MS or PhD degree preferred

Percent Travel Required: <15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Senior-Product-Development-Engineer-Job-PA-19355/1711342/171134217113422012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USRequisition ID: 19262BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician – SLA Fabrication
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Machining/CNC
Country: United States
State: PA
City: Malvern
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform manual set up of parts using general fixturing techniques.
May use aluminum tooling, vibratory filling equipment and heat transfer process. May use gauges to inspect product before packaging. May monitor and operate SLA/Viper machines.

- Operate all Hand Finishing equipment and laser-marking machine.
- Operate and maintain all manual machines (e.g., lathe, Bridgeport, cut off saws).
- Perform basic CNC programming (MasterCam); set up CNC Machines (e.g., Hurco, Wire EDM, Haas, Trees).
- Operate/utilize and understanding inspection tools.
- Work effectively with Teammates (Project Engineers, Project Planners, etc.) to determine project/work prioritization and to meet team deadlines.
- Effectively communicate project status with all team members on a daily basis.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2-5 years of basic CNC programming experience.
- Demonstrated verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training.
- Prefer demonstrated welding capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook; prefer proficiency in Oracle and AS400 applications.
- Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice.
- Hands on experience with jig and fixture set up.
- Hands on experience with general operations equipment
Education and/or Special Training: Vocational/Technical School diploma and apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Manufacturing-Technician-SLA-Fabrication-Job-PA-19355/1892592/189259218925922012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalvern, PA, USBerufsbezeichnung Software Architect (m/w)
Division: Corporate
Geschäftseinheit Advanced Technologies
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie arbeiten mit uns in der ersten Reihe innovativer Medizintechnik. Als Software Architekt überführen Sie neue Konzepte und Lösungen aus der Forschung in die Produktentwicklung. Sie verantworten die Architektur für unsere Application Software und integrieren diese in die Systemarchitektur. Weiterhin unterstützen Sie unser Risikomanagement und das Projektmanagement und sind Ansprechpartner für unsere Domainingenieure und Softwareingenieure. Dabei tragen Sie kontinuierlich zur Verbesserung unserer Entwicklungsfelder bei.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Außerdem haben Sie fundierte Kenntnisse im Bereich 3D Visualisierung, Algorithmen-Entwicklung und verteilten System mit Echtzeitanforderung. Neben Expertenkenntnissen objektorientierter Entwicklung unter Windows haben Sie Erfahrung auf Linux und idealerweise VxWorks. Idealerweise haben Sie bereits Erfahrung mit der Softwareentwicklung für Medizinprodukt. Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, die Freude an neuen Technologien und Kenntnisse im Software Risk Management runden Ihr Profil ab.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie haben einen sehr guten Hochschulabschluss in Informatik, Mathematik, Physik oder Software Engineering und haben langjährige Erfahrung als Softwarearchitekt.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Projektingenieur-Elektronik-in-der-Medizintechnik-Job/1532032/153203215320322012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Projektingenieur Medizintechnik (m/w)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung • In einem interdisziplinären Entwicklungsteam arbeiten Sie an der Entwicklung von innovativen
und qualitativ hochwertigen Medizintechnikprodukten.
- Hierbei befassen Sie sich insbesondere mit der Produktentwicklung und Optimierung von Implantatsystemen und medizinischen Instrumenten der Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie.
- Sie führen alle notwendigen Recherchen durch, konstruieren am CAD-Programm Lösungsansätze, sind
Ansprechpartner für die Marketingabteilung und tragen zu einer erfolgreichen Einführung in die Fertigung bei.
- Sie begleiten unsere Entwicklungsprojekte von der Ideenfi ndung und Konzeption bis hin zur Markteinführung und leisten somit einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung innovativer Medizintechnikprodukte.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Ingenieursstudium (Fachrichtungen
Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Feinwerktechnik o. ä.)
- Erste Berufserfahrung durch einschlägige Praktika in der Entwicklung
- Freude am Entwickeln und Konstruieren von eigenen Ideen
- Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten sowie ausgesprochene
Ergebnis- und Zielorientierung
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams und helfen Sie uns, die
Gesundheit vieler Menschen auf der ganzen Welt zu verbessern.
Sie passen gut zu uns, wenn Sie Spaß daran haben, früh
Verantwortung zu übernehmen, in kleinen Teams zu arbeiten
und Entscheidungen zu treffen.

Für weitere Informationen steht Ihnen Galyna Borysenkova unter der Telefonnummer
(+49)761 45 12 3017 gern zur Verfügung.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Projektingenieur-Medizintechnik-%28mw%29-Job/1694980/169498016949802012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18239BR
Job Title: IVS Sales Representative-Orange County Super
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Diego
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/InterventionalSpine/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Diego-IVS-Sales-Representative-San-Diego-Job-CA-92101/1682486/168248616824862012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Diego, CA, USRequisition ID: 17951BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-East Bay
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Francisco
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Francisco-Surgical-Sales-Representative-East-Bay-Job-CA-94101/1599005/159900515990052012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Francisco, CA, USRequisition ID: 18084BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Bay Area, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Bay Area
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bay-Area-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Bay-Area%2C-CA-Job-CA-94101/1680343/168034316803432012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Francisco, CA, USBerufsbezeichnung Software Engineering Experte
Division: Corporate
Geschäftseinheit Advanced Technologies
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie sind dafür verantwortlich, beste Software Engineering Praktiken in unserem Unternehmen zu etablieren, dazu gehören zum Beispiel: Design Reviews, Code Inspections, Architektur und Design, Testprozesse und –Design, Auswahl von Softwarelieferanten und deren Bewertung.
Unsere Erwartungen an Sie: Nach 3 Monaten sollten Sie unsere bestehenden Entwicklungsprozesse und Methoden vollständig erfasst haben und Ihre Kollegen des Bereiches auf deren Anwendung schulen können. Bereits nach 6 Monaten haben können Sie Systemspezifikationen im Best Practice Maßstab darlegen und haben ein Testkonzept entwickelt. Daneben beschäftigen Sie sich mit der kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung unserer bestehenden Praktiken.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie haben Ihr Naturwissenschaftliches Studium - idealerweise mit dem Scherpunkt Software Engineering erfolgreich abgeschlossen und verfügen bereits über mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Software Engineering.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Bestenfalls haben Sie bereits Erfahrungen mit sicherheitskritischen Anwendungen sammeln können (z.B. Medizinprodukte, Luft- und Raumfahrt, Automotive). Ihre sehr guten Englisch Kenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-im-Breisgau-Software-Engineering-Experte-Job/1414592/141459214145922012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Breisgau, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17771BR
Job Title: Marketing Associate (Arthroscopy)
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: India
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Will provide sales support by answering and/or resolving customer questions and issues on assigned products both telephonically and in person.
-Will process and/or follow up on customer sales orders and requests for emergency equipment loans.
-May develop and/or initiate the development and production of marketing support material (e.g. product brochures, mailers, product update memos, etc.).
-Will assist in the marketing of our products through exhibits, trade shows and educational lab execution.
-Will provide marketing or sales training to others as requested.
-May provide input in the new product development process.
-Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics.
-Responsible for marketing communication functions within Stryker India medical device product segment.
-Detail surgeons and sales representatives on products.
-Conduct market research to better understand surgeon/customer preferences and medical technology needs.
-Interact with physicians, clinicians, sales force, and R&D staff regarding products and product enhancements.
-Attend and help organize relevant scientific and technical meetings and conferences.
-Refine, develop and execute medical education strategies.
-Develop and deliver education material for sales representatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •2+ years in a marketing of Endoscopy/Laporscopy products, Sales exposure on the same products with MBA degree.
-B.A. or B.S. degree required.
-Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
-Must be able to review printed materials.
-Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, fax machine, etc.).
-Must be able to generate and explain detailed proposals, guidelines and procedures.
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment.
-Must be able to routinely make decisions which may affect immediate marketing operations and have a divisional effect.
-Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.)
Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Demonstrated effective organizational skills.

Percent Travel Required: 30%
Qualifications/Work Experience •B.A. or B.S. degree required.
Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Assists in the implementation and execution of the marketing and sales support program of an assigned product line or lines.
Education and/or Special Training: Education and/or Special Training •2+ years in a marketing of Endo/Lapro products, sales of same products with MBA degree.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Marketing-Associate-%28Arthroscopy%29-Job/1551415/155141515514152012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18556BR
Job Title: Microbiologist
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Application and implementation of Microbiological Laboratory procedures and test methods in line with current good manufacturing practices and Regulatory requirements.
- Performance of Microbiological release testing for Gas Plasma and ETO Sterilized product in line with established procedures.
- Coordinating Bioburden testing, quarterly Sterilization dose audits, Sterilization dose mapping and other Microbiological testing activities as required.
- Day to day maintenance of the Microbiological systems including sampling, assessment of controls and purchase of consumables and equipment.
- Training Manufacturing Team Members on the performance of Microbial monitoring activities and reviewing Microbial monitoring data.
- Performance of Manufacturing Cell, Internal and Vendor audits.
- Auditing of the Sterilization Contractor and external Microbiological testing facilities.
- Participate in plant and divisional project teams as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BSc. or diploma in Microbiology, Food Science, or Applied Sciences is required.
- Two years experience as a Microbiologist/ Micro Technician in a Regulated industry is desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: • The individual must have the ability to work on their own initiative and must be able to apply a disciplined approach, and be capable or working in a multi-disciplined environment.
- Experience of product release testing in a Regulated industry is desirable, experience of Eto or Gas Plasma release testing would be an advantage

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-Microbiologist-Job/1732380/173238017323802012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IEBerufsbezeichnung CNC-Mechaniker
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Produktion
Country: Schweiz
Stadt Selzach SO
Schicht 2.
Stellenbeschreibung Ihre Aufgaben:
- Einrichten von modernen CNC-Maschinen sowie erstellen von Programmen
- Sie nehmen Programmkorrekturen vor und produzieren qualitativ hochstehende Produkte
- Sie übernehmen für die von Ihnen hergestellten Produkte die Qualitätsverantwortung und setzen dabei als Selbstprüfer via SPC vielfältige Messmittel ein.
- Sie sind involviert bei der Inbetriebnahme und Validierung von neuen und bestehenden Maschinen und bringen Ihr Know-how in verschiedensten interdisziplinären Projekten ein.
- Ihre aktive Rolle bei der kontinuierlichen Optimierung unserer Prozesse rundet ihr spannendes Aufgabengebiet ab.

Ihr Profil:
- Mechanische Ausbildung sowie Berufserfahrung auf CNC-Maschinen.
- Sie besitzen gute ISO-Programmierkenntnisse und von Vorteil CAM-Erfahrung
- Sie haben einen Sinn für die Arbeit mit Präzisionsteilen und schätzen die Vorteile der Arbeit im Schicht-Betrieb.
- Zudem sind Sie teamfähig, flexibel und an selbständiges sowie qualitätsorientiertes Arbeiten gewohnt und behalten auch unter Druck einen kühlen Kopf.
- Gute Deutschkenntnisse werden ebenfalls vorausgesetzt.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung siehe oben
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse siehe oben
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-SO-CNC-Mechaniker-Job/1752700/175270017527002012-06-18StrykerProduktionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach SO, SCHWEIZRequisition ID: 17998BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate- St. Petersburg
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: St. Petersburg
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St_-Petersburg-Trauma-Sales-Associate-St_-Petersburg-Job-FL-33701/1601029/160102916010292012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Petersburg, FL, USRequisition ID: 18700BR
Job Title: Craniomaxillofacial Associate Sales Representative- Detroit
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Detroit
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within Territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Detroit-Craniomaxillofacial-Associate-Sales-Representative-Detroit-Job-MI-48201/1761203/176120317612032012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDetroit, MI, USRequisition ID: 17251BR
Job Title: Product Vigilance Engineer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Your tasks:
- As a member of the Quality Assurance Team you report directly to the team leader Product Vigilance. Within this team you are responsible for the timely clearance of inquires from the market or investigations of product complaints.
- You are responsible for the requests and complaints and initiate investigations with the support of internal stakeholders such as the R&D department or the production department. Furthermore you are the main professional contact person for internal or external technical laboratories.
- Your task consists of merging the results of the investigations and analyses into reports and to register these within the electronical Product Experience Report System.
- Further you are supporting the team leader with the compilation of relevant statistics for product vigilance.

Your profile:
- You hold a technical college education with further education in quality management (ISO 13485, GMP, QSR).
- Ideally you were able to gather experience in the field of product vigilance and you are familiar with the requirements of medical engineering or would like to further develop within this field.
- You are an analytical thinker who on the one hand likes to work independently but on the other hand can also move within interdisciplinary teams.
- Your excellent English skills and preferably conversational German skills allow you to move around in our international environment.

Are you interested in contributing your know-how to a dynamic and innovative environment that allows you to show initiative and that offers long-term perspectives? Then upload your full application details to our career site.

Please do not hesitate to call Ms Ivana Plechaty at +41 32 641 72 13 if you have any questions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: see above
Education and/or Special Training: see above

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Product-Vigilance-Engineer-Job/1478919/147891914789192012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHBerufsbezeichnung CNC-Mechaniker
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Switzerland
Geschäftsbereich Produktion
Country: Schweiz
Stadt Selzach SO
Schicht 3.
Stellenbeschreibung Ihre Aufgaben:
- Einrichten von modernen CNC-Maschinen sowie erstellen von Programmen
- Sie nehmen Programmkorrekturen vor und produzieren qualitativ hochstehende Produkte
- Sie übernehmen für die von Ihnen hergestellten Produkte die Qualitätsverantwortung und setzen dabei als Selbstprüfer via SPC vielfältige Messmittel ein.
- Sie sind involviert bei der Inbetriebnahme und Validierung von neuen und bestehenden Maschinen und bringen Ihr Know-how in verschiedensten interdisziplinären Projekten ein.
- Ihre aktive Rolle bei der kontinuierlichen Optimierung unserer Prozesse rundet ihr spannendes Aufgabengebiet ab.

Ihr Profil:
- Mechanische Ausbildung sowie Berufserfahrung auf CNC-Maschinen.
- Sie besitzen gute ISO-Programmierkenntnisse und von Vorteil CAM-Erfahrung
- Sie haben einen Sinn für die Arbeit mit Präzisionsteilen und schätzen die Vorteile der Arbeit im Schicht-Betrieb.
- Zudem sind Sie teamfähig, flexibel und an selbständiges sowie qualitätsorientiertes Arbeiten gewohnt und behalten auch unter Druck einen kühlen Kopf.
- Gute Deutschkenntnisse werden ebenfalls vorausgesetzt.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung siehe oben
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse siehe oben
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-SO-CNC-Mechaniker-Job/1481842/148184214818422012-06-18StrykerProduktionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach SO, SCHWEIZRequisition ID: 18907BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Bay Area, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Francisco
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* Stryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

* The Sales
Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals.
* This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
* The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs.
* This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Francisco-Sales-Associate-Bay-Area%2C-CA-Job-CA-94101/1791117/179111717911172012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Francisco, CA, USRequisition ID: 19371BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Bay Area, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Francisco
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Stryker
Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Sales
Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales
Representative accountabilities,
representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting
our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare
professionals. This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales
teams and building own accounts by
means of working with existing customers
as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory. The candidate will
be responsible for communicating with
current and new customer accounts
regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product
portfolio and educational programs. This
Associate will learn or hone selling skills
and processes by coaching/mentoring
support from Sales Representatives and
Managers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK
EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years
demonstrated successful sales experience
(in the medical industry
preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of
current office technologies (MSOffice suite,
databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational
skills.
* Experience in building and
maintaining relationships (with surgeons &
hospitals in respective areas would be
beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in
emergency/operating room
environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in
business or other relevant field of study
OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Francisco-Sales-Associate-Bay-Area%2C-CA-Job-CA-94101/1884006/188400618840062012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Francisco, CA, USRequisition ID: 17507BR
Job Title: IVS Associate Sales Representative-North San Francisco
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Francisco
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/InterventionalSpine/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3-5 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Francisco-IVS-Associate-Sales-Representative-North-San-Francisco-Job-CA-94101/1523993/152399315239932012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Francisco, CA, USRequisition ID: 18286BR
Job Title: Sr. Medical Research Specialist
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area Scientist/Research Assistant
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Under limited supervision of the Safety Manager(s), assume responsibility for the management of serious adverse event (SAE) and major adverse event (MAE) reporting for investigational and marketed devices. Works with confidential patient and company data. Internally interfaces with project team and field clinical monitors.
-Receipt of initial reports and communication with clinical sites and external vendors to obtain required information for safety reporting
-Tracking documents received, organizing/coordinating medical review of safety narratives and submission of final dossiers to CEC and/or central files
-Maintenance of the safety database; compile event metrics for safety group meetings and monthly report
-Independently writes narratives and assembles dossier(s) for submission to Medical Director for the purpose of regulatory reporting and CEC adjudication
-Track CEC adjudication workflow
-Generate safety queries to resolve data issues and apply corrections to database, working with the clinical research associate
-Perform reconciliation of adverse events with SAE database according to established guidelines.
-Generate reports from EDC systems , assess data for complaint reporting, and compile complaint notification forms
-Collaborate with other staff to resolve complex or unclear situations
-Support Safety Project Manager or Project Team by serving as the MRA Lead
-Propose departmental continuous improvement initiatives
-Take lead role in training staff

Working Conditions:
-General office environment, minimal travel to hospital setting and/or professional meetings. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials

Competency Expectations:
-Must be able to think analytically, have the ability to process scientific and medical data, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
-Must be able to work and make independent decisions, understand complex medical information, and be able to take the initiative to lead projects and assignments.
-Excellent organizational, project and time management skills.
-To be successful in this position it is important to have excellent working knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA/CFR; EN540/GCP), and medical terminology.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in clinical research, neurovascular knowledge preferred.
- Experience in clinical trials and adverse event reporting is required.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Experience with EDC and safety databases is preferred
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in health/science related field.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Sr_-Medical-Research-Specialist-Job-CA-94536/1669291/166929116692912012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18218BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a CNC environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1665667/166566716656672012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19180BR
Job Title: Sr. Training Specialist
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area Corporate Development and Training
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
OVERVIEW:
Responsible for the effective development, coordination and presentation of training and development programs for all employees. Manages the transition of the legacy LMS to Stryker’s LMS and ensures that all employees’ training records are accurate and appropriate training via LMS is completed. Assess organization-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives, and identify and arrange suitable training solutions for global staff members. Provide input and/or participate in other day to day human resources generalist functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and administer the LMS system, including security, data entry, upload, or auditing and reporting.
- Conduct system monitoring to ensure employee and training data are accurate and adhere to system administration procedures.
- Work with Human Resources as appropriate to coordinate organization-wide global staff development and training efforts
- Research, benchmark and execute recommendations for improvements to the training programs
- Identify training requirements of individual staff members and departments
- Develop training plans and budgets, with an emphasis on working with individual departments on training/professional development budgets and maintenance.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of procedures, to increase efficiency and to meet department goals
- Participate in or manage projects that are associated with the training program
- Maintain regular project measurement documentation (budget, schedule, status, etc.)
- Determine best strategies for meeting training needs at all Stryker Neurovascular Location:s, including considerations for methods of delivery e.g. overseas staff with limited internet bandwidth, delivery mindful of non-native speakers of English
- Run and report training metrics to the management team on a monthly basis
- Design, implement and deliver or coordinate direct training for staff
- Evaluate external and internal training resources
- Secure volume discounts for external training classes and for any related travel
- Provide regular support for staff as ad hoc questions and mini training opportunities arise in the normal process of daily work.
- Enhance formal training efforts with ad hoc interventions

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5-7 years of training & development experience including delivery, development and design of training materials and LMS administration
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage projects, and meet deadlines
- Ability to provide training material samples, on-line, delivered and take-away
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Sr_-Training-Specialist-Job-CA-94536/1821764/182176418217642012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18700BR
Job Title: Craniomaxillofacial Associate Sales Representative- Detroit
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: CMF
Business Function: Sales
Country: United States
City: Detroit
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.

The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-2-5 years in an outside sales position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline.
-Field sales training--In field training

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree
Education and/or Special Training: 2-4 years outside sales experience
Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: Within Territory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Detroit-Craniomaxillofacial-Associate-Sales-Representative-Detroit-Job-MI-48201/1787758/178775817877582012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDetroit, USRequisition ID: 18822BR
Job Title: Stryker Sales Representative-Montana
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: MT
City: Bozeman
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Helping to managing and maintain a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bozeman-Stryker-Sales-Representative-Montana-Job-MT-59715/1771166/177116617711662012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBozeman, MT, USRequisition ID: 19638BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate , North Texas, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Dallas
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Dallas-Trauma-Sales-Associate-%2C-North-Texas%2C-Texas-Job-TX-75201/1893540/189354018935402012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDallas, TX, USRequisition ID: 18005BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Dallas, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Dallas
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Brad-Kessler-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Brad-Kessler%2C-Texas-Job-TX/1601047/160104716010472012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDallas, TX, USRequisition ID: 19360BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Chicago
Division: Neurovascular
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join the leader in stroke management and make an immediate impact on your territory with your consultative sales approach!

Increase sales and customer satisfaction within the territory. Work with Regional Sales Manager to ensure superior customer service and product use. Strive to meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales plan.

Key Responsibilities::
-Develop relationships with existing hospitals, labs and customers
-Prospect and develop relationships with prospective customers and/or users of Stryker products, converting them to Stryker customers
-Secure and/or renew existing orders by coordinating product availability, delivery dates, and inventory levels
-Maintain open communication lines with current and prospective customers on programs, promotions and pricing trends
-Increase account penetration with orders for new and existing line of products and services
-Develop relationships with physicians, lab staff, lab supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
-Manage territory sales and marketing expense budget to maximize the effectiveness of expenditures
-Maintain accurate record of sales expenses, customer files and field sales reports required, communicating required information as needed
-Performs responsibilities required by the Quality SystemDevelop relationships with existing hospitals, labs and customers
-Prospect and develop relationships with prospective customers and/or users of Stryker products, converting them to Stryker customers
-Secure and/or renew existing orders by coordinating product availability, delivery dates, and inventory levels
-Maintain open communication lines with current and prospective customers on programs, promotions and pricing trends
-Increase account penetration with orders for new and existing line of products and services
-Develop relationships with physicians, lab staff, lab supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
-Manage territory sales and marketing expense budget to maximize the effectiveness of expenditures
-Maintain accurate record of sales expenses, customer files and field sales reports required, communicating required information as needed

Percent Travel Required: 50]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Territory-Manager-Chicago-Job-CA-94536/1889872/188987218898722012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18803BR
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing the monthly accounting and closing activities for the Neurovascular division’s (NV) U.S. business. Primary duties include coordinating and executing general ledger and fixed asset accounting activities, participating in transitional accounting to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting of the division’s financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs monthly general ledger and fixed asset accounting activities for the division’s U.S. business, including monthly accounting close and reporting to Corporate.
- Participates and oversees monthly account reconciliation process.
- Participates and oversees the division’s U.S. intercompany billing and reconciliation process.
- Generates data and analysis to assist in key business decisions for the division.
- Prepares and analyzes financial analysis and reports for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, tax reports, and other internal and external reports as required.
- Coordinates and assists with annual external and internal audit requirements.
- Assists with special projects and ad hoc analysis, as required.
- Supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Stryker’s Quality policy.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Highly organized professional attentive to detail.
-Strong problem solving and analytical skills ability to navigate to achieve objectives.
-Creative and resourceful.
-Experience with monthly financial statement close and consolidation.
-Knowledge of HFM or similar financial consolidation and reporting tool.
-Familiar with ERP and knowledge of Oracle preferred.
-High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
-Superb ability to organize and manipulate data effectively and efficiently and maintain trails.
-Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
-Commitment to excellence and high standards.
-Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
-Collaborative and flexible with a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
-International mindset.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in related field or equivalent.
-CPA preferred.
-7-10 years of accounting experience.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Senior-Accountant-Job-CA-94536/1771606/177160617716062012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 17341BR
Job Title: Sales Representative-Navigation Wisconsin
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WI
City: Wisconsin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years selling experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Milwaukee-Sales-Representative-Navigation-Milwaukee-Job-WI-53201/1495774/149577414957742012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWisconsin, WI, USRequisition ID: 17476BR
Job Title: Operations Manager - Brisbane
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: Australia
State: -
City: West End

Job Description:
Great opportunity for a proven Operations manager to join a Fortune 100 company!

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic and surgical implants, as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment, to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

We are one of the largest players in the worldwide orthopaedic market and are at the forefront of medicine’s most promising solutions. Our leading position is consolidated year after year as a result of the talented, committed and driven people we have working with us.

Due to an internal promotion, an opportunity is now available for an Operations Manager to join our talented team in Brisbane. You will be responsible for all aspects of operations management, including planning, monitoring and resource management to meet budget, agreed service and support levels. You will provide strategic and day-to-day management of our kit assembly, warehouse and customer service functions, as well as providing direction, leadership and mentoring to your team of 8. You will design processes and systems to achieve best practice, and develop, implement and drive process improvement initiatives.

As the successful candidate you will have previous operations management experience within a highly regulated, ISO certified business. You will have well developed people management skills, with a genuine passion to see people grow and achieve. You will have the ability to drive business results, advanced problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Most importantly, you will have a proven track record of over-achievement in anything you take on and you are the type of person constantly striving to ‘raise the bar’, improve systems and processes and exceed expectations.

To join us, apply below or for further information, contact Shireen Wahid, Recruitment Partner on (02) 9467 1191. Please visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/West-End-Operations-Manager-Brisbane-Job/1538639/153863915386392012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest End, AURequisition ID: 18541BR
Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Bookkeeping
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
Want a challenging and rewarding career with a fortune 500 company and a Hamilton/Burlington Top Employer? Look no further!

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers' expectations and improves peoples' lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

This position combines the responsibilities of payroll and benefits administration. The responsibilities include processing of our bi weekly payroll, preparing monthly benefits spreadsheets, maintaining vacation and absence/illness records, preparing journal entries and completing monthly account reconciliations.

- Complete semi-monthly computerized payroll through Ceridian including the preparation of all payroll adjustments/data.
- Complete all Year End related payroll tasks including finalizing adjustments for T4’s and related reconciliations (T4, Releve, EHT and WCB).
- Perform benefits administration duties including enrollment changes, employee inquiries, and preparation of related schedules for carriers and ensuring timely payment of premiums.
- Administer the Employee Assistance Program, Stock Purchase Program and RRSP program including enrollment and remittance schedules.
- Prepare and submit WCB/WSIB monthly/quarterly premiums for all provinces.
- Maintain employee personnel files including vacation time/sick time/new hires.
- Design, prepare, and update accounting analyses for payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
- Prepare and complete monthly reconciliations for all payroll related accounts.
- Prepare and maintain orientation packages and related material.
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum of three years of related Payroll / HR experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong Excel spreadsheet skills (designing, building and maintaining files)
- Fundamental understanding of accounting
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work in an environment with tight deadlines/turnaround times as well as month-end requirements
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information
Education and/or Special Training: • Completed post-secondary education program required

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Payroll-&-Benefits-Administrator-Job-ON/1726790/172679017267902012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 18423BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative - Medical
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area General/Other: Sales/Business Development
Country: Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador
State: -
City: Gander

Job Description:
Works directly with a Sales Representative to help plan, direct, and coordinate the sale of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assists Sales Representatives in the promotion and sales of Stryker products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products. Prepared to work afterhours to accommodate customer needs.
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional Director of Sales informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
- Must understand and adhere to all operating room and pertinent Occupational Health and Safety Act guidelines when conducting a product evaluation.
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents.
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 1-3 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree - B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or health related discipline, Science, or Kinesiology
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: At least 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St_-John's-Associate-Sales-Representative-Medical-Job/1723963/172396317239632012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGander, CANADA - NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORRequisition ID: 18351BR
Job Title: Senior Staff Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
-5-8 years experience in product design & development of sheet metal, plastic and structural components
-Knowledge of New Product Development Process and documentation requirements
-Concept design & development and proofing by hand calculation and FEA reports
-Knowledge of material, material selection criteria, design practices and international standards & norms
-Good experience in DFMEA
-Advanced GD&T and stack-up knowledge and application experience
-DFM/ DFA
-Proficient in Pro/Engineer & Ansys
-Project technical and management documentation
-Excellent Communication, Project Management, Leadership skills

Desirable:
-Knowledge of product/ design verification and validation processes and techniques
-Knowledge of Medical devices Quality and Regulatory compliance requirements
-Experience in risk assessment & develop risk mitigation plan
-Proficient in SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
-PLM/PDM exposure using PDMLink (Windchill)

Qualifications/Work Experience: BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech in Mechanical engineering with 5-8 years of experience in product design & development of Medical Device, Home Appliances, Automotive or Heavy Engineering domain(preferrably in Medical domain)
Education and/or Special Training: BE/B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech in Mechanical engineering with hands on experience in CAD (ProE/ SolidWorks), PV&V, Project Management, MS Office, MS Project etc.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Senior-Staff-Engineer-Job/1728679/172867917286792012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INBerufsbezeichnung Regulatory Affairs Specialist (w/m)
Division: Orthopaedics
Geschäftseinheit -
Geschäftsbereich Regulatory Affairs
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung • Mit großer Sorgfalt und Eigenverantwortung steuern Sie den Zulassungsprozess neuer innovativer Produkte der Medizintechnik.
- Dabei arbeiten Sie in einem internationalen Team, das über drei Standorte verteilt ist.
- Sie organisieren die Erstellung der Zulassungsdokumente und die termingerechte Abwicklung des Zulassungsprozesses.
- Dabei verantworten Sie die Zulassungsprozesse für die Produkte Klasse I bis III.
- Hierbei arbeiten Sie eng mit der Fertigung, Testlabor, Marketing und dem Qualitätsmanagement zusammen und sind Ansprechpartner für die Produktauflagen.
- Review von internen Dokumentationen für die Zulassungsunterlagen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabenbereich.
- Sie arbeiten an der permanenten Verbesserung des Zulassungsprozesses und an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Abteilung Regulatory Affairs.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Sie haben ein Studium der Fachrichtungen Medizintechnik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften o.Ä. erfolgreich abgeschlossen oder bringen eine vergleichbare Qualifikation bspw. als Medizinisch Technische Assistenz mit relevanter Berufserfahrung mit.
- Idealerweise bringen Sie 2-3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in Regulatory Affairs oder Qualitätsmanagement in der Medizintechnik oder Pharma.
- Gutes technischesVerständnis sowie sorgfältiges Arbeiten zeichnen Sie aus.
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden ihr Profil ab.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Bei Fragen zu der Stellenausschreibung steht Ihnen Galyna Schwabe unter der Telefonnummer 0761-45 12 3017 gerne zur Verfügung.
About Stryker Stryker ist einer der drei Weltmarktführer in der Medizintechnik. Hier am Standort Freiburg erweitern wir die Möglichkeiten der modernen Medizin, entwickeln und produzieren umfassende Lösungen und verbessern so die Lebensqualität von Menschen in aller Welt. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg auf unseren engagierten, talentierten und verantwortungsbewussten Mitarbeitern, die sich nie mit dem bereits Erreichten zufrieden geben, sondern danach streben, die Messlatte immer höher zu legen. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Opportunities Werden Sie Teil eines eingespielten und erfolgreichen Teams.
Flache Hierarchien, Eigenverantwortung und die Förderung der Talente jedes Einzelnen – das ist die Basis unserer Teamphilosophie. Als Mitarbeiter bei Stryker profitieren Sie von den Vorteilen einer offenen, dynamischen Unternehmenskultur und von unseren umfangreichen sozialen Leistungen. Darüber hinaus bietet der globale Stryker-Konzern zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-%28wm%29-Job/1723965/172396517239652012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19593BR
Job Title: Engineering intern/ Summer 2012/ California
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
- With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
- Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
- Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
- R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
Education and/or Special Training: Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Engineering-intern-Summer-2012-California-Job-CA-94536/1886998/188699818869982012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18685BR
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Product Support (Sustaining)
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Product Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
•As a part of the R&D team's Sustaining Engineering function, drive Design Control changes on Stryker Neurovascular's legacy and existing commercial product line.
-Provides guidance to product and technology, manufacturing and quality teams.
-Assesses the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
-Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •5 - 8 years engineering experience in the medical device industry (7+ years with MS, 4+ years with Ph.D.)Familiar with polymers. 1 - 2 years project management experience preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: •BS in Engineering/Technical Field]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Senior-Engineer-Product-Support-Job-CA-94536/1758806/175880617588062012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 19360BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Chicago
Division: Neurovascular
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: United States
City: Fremont
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join the leader in stroke management and make an immediate impact on your territory with your consultative sales approach!

Increase sales and customer satisfaction within the territory. Work with Regional Sales Manager to ensure superior customer service and product use. Strive to meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales plan.

Key Responsibilities::
-Develop relationships with existing hospitals, labs and customers
-Prospect and develop relationships with prospective customers and/or users of Stryker products, converting them to Stryker customers
-Secure and/or renew existing orders by coordinating product availability, delivery dates, and inventory levels
-Maintain open communication lines with current and prospective customers on programs, promotions and pricing trends
-Increase account penetration with orders for new and existing line of products and services
-Develop relationships with physicians, lab staff, lab supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
-Manage territory sales and marketing expense budget to maximize the effectiveness of expenditures
-Maintain accurate record of sales expenses, customer files and field sales reports required, communicating required information as needed
-Performs responsibilities required by the Quality SystemDevelop relationships with existing hospitals, labs and customers
-Prospect and develop relationships with prospective customers and/or users of Stryker products, converting them to Stryker customers
-Secure and/or renew existing orders by coordinating product availability, delivery dates, and inventory levels
-Maintain open communication lines with current and prospective customers on programs, promotions and pricing trends
-Increase account penetration with orders for new and existing line of products and services
-Develop relationships with physicians, lab staff, lab supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
-Manage territory sales and marketing expense budget to maximize the effectiveness of expenditures
-Maintain accurate record of sales expenses, customer files and field sales reports required, communicating required information as needed

Percent Travel Required: 50]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Territory-Manager-Chicago-Job-CA-94536/1889866/188986618898662012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, USRequisition ID: 19307BR
Job Title: Engineering intern/ Summer 2012/ California
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
- With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
- Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
- Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
- R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
Education and/or Special Training: Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Engineering-intern-Summer-2012-California-Job-CA-94536/1832128/183212818321282012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18787BR
Job Title: Principal Supplier Quality Engineer
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area General/Other: Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Independently, or as a member of a project team, in conformance with Quality Systems, develops, directs, and executes plans for successful support of diverse Supplier Quality Assurance activities. Demonstrates leadership in Receiving Inspection operations, Supplier Survey and/or audit responsibilities, and new product development operations. Demonstrates a breadth of industry and technical understanding and insight within Supplier and Incoming Quality Assurance.

-Consistently generate and implement innovative and unique solutions to complex technical problems. Develops and influences others: as an idea leader, a group leader, an internal consultant, and mentor to more junior staff, etc.
-Monitor supplier performance, analyze, and take appropriate action.
-Ability to present key departmental and supplier performance information to senior management and outside departments.
-Provides internal customers and suppliers with robust statistical sampling plans, inspection methodology, and procedures.
-Senior technical resource for process improvement projects such as alternative measurement/testing methodologies, and parts qualification techniques for reduction in incoming inspection.
-Independently assist Incoming Quality in resolving internal and external audit findings and observations, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and system improvements, as needed.
-Develops Standard Operating Procedures and IQC documents and modifies existing Inspection documents for the purpose of improving processes. Initiates and approves ECO’s as necessary.
-Active participant in MRB meetings. Review incoming material and/or in-process rejections, determine appropriate actions, and ensure follow through. Evaluation and sign off on NCMR disposition as required.
-Serve as part of auditing teams and as lead auditor for Supplier Quality, as required.
-Follow-up responsibility for Supplier Corrective Actions.
-Member of new product development teams and supplier development as required.
-Undertakes special assignments at the direction of senior management.
-Occasional extensive travel to suppliers as required.
-Performs responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested.
-Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements (including but not limited to being current on all training requirements for the incumbent's position and documenting that training).

Qualifications/Work Experience: •8 -10 years experience in a supplier quality or quality engineering function, 4 years in a medical device environment.
-Thorough understanding of inspection methods. Expertise in the areas of statistical plans and lot acceptance sampling methodologies.
-Experience working in a Manufacturing and Development environment.
-Requires planning and organizational skills in complex technical functions. Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
-Extensive knowledge of ISO and FDA QSR requirements. Or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters Preferred. ASQ certification is plus (CQE, CQA).]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Principal-Supplier-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-94536/1878571/187857118785712012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 19666BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - Fremont, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Fremont%2C-CA-Job-CA-94536/1903851/190385119038512012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 19592BR
Job Title: R&D Engineer - Neurovascular
Division: Neurovascular
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Mechanical Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join Styker Neurovascular and become part of an innovative team developing products for stroke management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fully participate in and successfully contribute to project teams typically including the following activities: product design and development, materials and/or product testing, preparation of specifications, process capability studies, research investigations (animal and clinical studies), protocol and report preparation.
- Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
- Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments.
- Design, procure, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
- Perform troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process.
- Summarize, analyze, and draws conclusions from test results.
- Prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
- Responsible for engineering documentation.
- Invent/ create concepts and designs for new products/processes, and submit idea disclosures.
- Interface with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years experience (0-2 years with MS)
- Prefer prior experience in medical device development

EDUCATION:
- BS in Engineering/Technical Field (mechanical, biomedical or closely related engineering discipline preferred)

Percent Travel Required: 5]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-R&D-Engineer-Neurovascular-Job-CA-94536/1901278/190127819012782012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18805BR
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Division: Neurovascular
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fremont
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Junior Accountant / Analyst is responsible for assisting with performing the monthly accounting and closing activities for the Neurovascular division’s (NV) U.S. business. Primary duties include executing general ledger and fixed asset accounting and performing related monthly analysis and activities that support the timely and accurate reporting of the division’s financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Performs monthly general ledger and fixed asset accounting activities for the division’s U.S. business, including monthly accounting close activities.
-Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
-Prepares the division’s U.S. intercompany billings and account reconciliations.
-Generates data and analysis to assist in key business decisions for the division.
-Prepares financial analysis and reports for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, tax reports, and other internal and external reports as required.
-Coordinates and assists with annual external and internal audit requirements.
-Assists with special projects and ad hoc analysis, as required.
-Supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Stryker’s Quality policy.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Highly organized professional attentive to detail.
-Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
-Creative and resourceful.
-Knowledge of Oracle and HFM for financial reporting helpful.
-High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
-Superb ability to organize and manipulate data effectively and efficiently and maintain trails.
-Commitment to excellence and high standards.
-Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
-Collaborative and fexible with a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
-Looking to develop skillsets and grow within an international business.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in related field or equivalent.
-CPA or working toward certification preferred
-3-5 years of accounting experience.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fremont-Junior-Accountant-Job-CA-94536/1771607/177160717716072012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 18057BR
Job Title: Process Excellence Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: Puerto Rico
State: -
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Provide support to multiple projects concurrently with an emphasis on process excellence. Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies/tools along with other improvement methodologies/tools.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum of 3 years related experience or equivalent.
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools and/ or equivalent.
- Experience in Project management.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in engineering (Industrial engineering preferably).
- Lean Six Sigma Green belt certification, Lean Six Sigma Black belt certification or equivalent.
- Knowledge of QSR/ISO regulations and standards.
- Experience with Lean Mfg/Six Sigma programs.
- Active professional licensure is a must. EIT licensure minimum.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Process-Excellence-Engineer-Job-PR/1605248/160524816052482012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 19442BR
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial reporting and analysis for all business units and internal departments. This will include standard and ad-hoc reporting on business unit performance, commission plans, sales and departmental expenses. This role will also provide analytical support within the Finance team during the budget and planning processes. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Finance team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Administration of full-cycle commission compensation and sales reporting responsibilities
- Preparation and analysis of monthly management reporting for financial results in assigned functional areas
- Establish/implement process improvement projects for the reconciliation and reporting of sales commissions
- Responsible for ad-hoc analysis and information requests from business unit leaders
- Works collaboratively with Business Analyst in preparation and distribution of standard business unit reports
- Other duties as assigned by Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (designing, building and maintaining files)
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, procedures and their applications
- Capable of analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to handles multiple priorities and manage projects to timely conclusion
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable dealing with all levels of management and maintaining relationships with divisional personnel
- Posses the ability to think ‘outside the box’ in relation to process improvement and data integrity
Education and/or Special Training: • Degree in Business with a concentration in accounting/finance is required
- Completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)
- 3-5 years of finance/accounting experience
- Knowledge of Oracle ERP would be an asset
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Staff-Accountant-Job/1871513/187151318715132012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19665BR
Job Title: Medical Education Coordinator
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Administrative Support
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
This position is responsible for the planning & logistics of Medical Education programs in partnership with the Marketing & Sales teams. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Compliance team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Functional Responsibilities:

- National Product & Procedural Focus Training – Provide all planning and logistics support to the Marketing team including; budget creation, developing publications, registration, agenda, managing onsite product and personnel requirements and logistics
- International & Regional/Local Stryker Product & Procedural Focus Training, and Facility Tours (Speaker’s Bureau, Surgical Mentoring & Observation, In-Territory without HCP Consultant) – Provide oversight of the planning and logistics process executed by the relevant Sales or Marketing Administrative Assistant, including; receipt of the request form, connecting with the Admin to create the budget, review all travel, lodging, and agenda to ensure all plans follow Compliance guidelines and meeting costs are coded correctly
- Industry Events - All planning and logistics support to Marketing & Sales for National and Regional/Local Tradeshows & Exhibits including booth space design, shipping, and payment arrangements. Working closely with the Professional Affairs Associate to ensure all Tradeshows that include sponsorship are processed according to the TPEG process
- National Sales Meetings - All planning & logistics support in accordance with the NSM Steering Committee which could include: facility booking, negotiating contracts, agenda, hotel and meeting room arrangements, onsite logistics support
- Available to address issues after hours as required
- Travel to support programs as required
- Other duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills: Must work well with others as well as independently, be flexible, and maintain professionalism at all times.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Excellent multitasking capabilities: Must be able to handle a large amount of diverse duties and responsibilities.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills: Ability to prioritize work and keep accurate, detailed and confidential records.
- Excellent technological comprehension: Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and our Registration Systems
- Experience in planning and co-coordinating meetings and education events.
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience, and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: Up to 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Medical-Education-Coordinator-Job/1898682/189868218986822012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 18180BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - New York, New York
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: New York
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activities
* Identifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responses
* Assists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentations
* Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory
* Assign and schedule appointments for Sales Representatives
* Cross-sell additional products as they become available
* Implements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively
* Assists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)
* Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
* Acquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues
* Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the account
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remains current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
* Completes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory Training


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/New-York-Trauma-Sales-Associate-New-York%2C-New-York-Job-NY/1658438/165843816584382012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNew York, NY, USRequisition ID: 18672BR
Job Title: Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (Endo project)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
As part of the manufacturing engineering and cross functional strategic sourcing team, this role provides technical oversight and process validation support, to ensure process capability and/or process controls at component suppliers and/or contract manufacturers meet minimum requirements.

Leads and advises suppliers on engineering and external process development projects. Conducts Engineering and technical studies, and performs a wide variety of technical work which will lead to new or improved products, production lines and processes under marketing, cost, time and regulatory constraints.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier manufacturing related activities including, but not limited to the following:
Partner with the Supplier Quality Engineering function to ensure supplier quality system compliance to international regulatory requirements.
Participate in key supplier monitoring processes which include: Supplier Audits and technical assessments, Remediation Plans, Material Review Board, Supplier Corrective Actions and Defective Material Reports.
Lead Problem Solving, Failure Analysis, Corrective Action & Preventative Action activities with the Supplier. Promote a culture of structured problem solving with suppliers. Participate in supplier risk management activities (eg. PFMEA).
Compiles project plans and coordinates project team meetings to ensure timely resolution of supplier technical and process related problems. Communicates regular updates on project status to the project team, supplier and sponsor.
Plans and conducts engineering research and manufacturing engineering projects with suppliers. Will monitor and control progress of supplier engineering projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
Request and oversee Process Design Reviews when necessary.
Support product cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers. Provide engineering oversight, support and consultancy to suppliers on design for process validation, design for manufacture (DFM), material selection, mach inability and process development.
Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from supplier project personnel to internal Stryker manufacturing, quality and design engineers.
Educate the suppliers on the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and support its implementation including Control Plans. Review and approve supplier change requests as well as Stryker initiated change requests. Review and approve supplier. Escalates potential supplier manufacturing and compliance issues and provide key input into decision making around continued production, supply and validation activities.
In conjunction with supply chain, source and evaluate world class component/contract manufacturer suppliers and initiate strategic alliances. Also assist supply chain in the consolidation of existing suppliers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: A Bachelors or Masters Degree in an engineering discipline. Candidates with an appropriate technical qualification and significant relevant experience will be considered.
Education and/or Special Training: Excellent problem solving & analytical skills
Effective interpersonal & communication skills with an ability to overcome language and cultural barriers
Strong project management capabilities
Proficient PC skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Supplier-Manufacturing-Engineer-%28Endo-project%29-Job/1777030/177703017770302012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 17444BR
Job Title: Ingenieur Konstruktion & Entwicklung (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Sie sind für Konzeption, Entwurf und die eigenständige Gesamtkonstruktion von medizinischen Implantaten und Instrumenten zuständig.
- Hierbei sind Sie Teil eines interdisziplinären Teams und tragen wesentlich zum Erfolg unserer Entwicklungsprojekte bei.
- Im Rahmen der Entwicklung neuer Produkte erarbeiten Sie 3D Modelle, transferieren leiten Zeichnungen für die Prototypen- und Serienerstellung ab und koordinieren die Prototypenerstellung mit unserem Musterbau.
- Dabei berücksichtigen Sie medizintechnische Regularien, Toleranzwerte und Werkstoffeigenschaften und führen Festigkeits- und Kräfteberechnungen durch.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie sind Techniker oder Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Feinwerktechnik, Medizintechnik o.ä. oder Sie verfügen über eine technische Ausbildung mit der entsprechenden Berufserfahrung.
- Sie konnten sich bereits Berufserfahrung im Bereich Konstruktion (vorzugsweise Pro/Engineer) aneignen.
- Optimalerweise verfügen Sie über Kenntnisse der Entwicklungsstandards im Bereich Medizintechnik.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Teamfähigkeit, Verantwortungsbewusstsein sowie eine ausgeprägte Leistungsorientierung aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab.
Education and/or Special Training: Werden Sie Teil eines eingespielten und erfolgreichen Teams.
Flache Hierarchien, Eigenverantwortung und die Förderung der Talente jedes Einzelnen – das ist die Basis unserer Teamphilosophie. Als Mitarbeiter bei Stryker profitieren Sie von den Vorteilen einer offenen, dynamischen Unternehmenskultur und von unseren umfangreichen sozialen Leistungen. Darüber hinaus bietet der globale Stryker-Konzern zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Ingenieur-Konstruktion-&-Entwicklung-%28wm%29-Job/1787653/178765317876532012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 17296BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Orthopaedics NSW South
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Adrenalin and energy are not in short supply at Stryker.
We are a team of high achievers and we thrive on competition.
We have a passion not just to meet our own ambitious goals, but to exceed them.

We are a worldwide leader in the medical device industry, with a commitment to constant improvement, a culture of accountability, a winner’s intensity, innovation that endures, and a strong service ethic. We pride ourselves on our exceptional medical products and services which restore active life.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Territory Manager to join our NSW South team. You must be self-reliant, have demonstrable sales success in the medical technology industry plus contacts across the local client base. The position will be responsible for generating sales revenue in the specific territory, and increasing market share amongst new and existing customers, by:
 Maintaining regular sales visits to promote and demonstrate products
 Attending theatre to help surgeons and staff to maximise applications and performance
 Providing registrars, nurses and other hospital staff with technical expertise
 Developing strong relationships with hospital staff
 Assisting with conferences/trade shows
 Maintaining awareness of industry trends
 Contributing to development of sales plans/ budgets and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

You will have had relevant work experience in orthopaedics or medical technology, and a tertiary qualification in either a medical, para-medical, business or marketing discipline.
Your knowledge of the medical/hospital markets will be complemented by your negotiation, relationship building, team, presentation and communication skills.

Apply Now or call the Recruitment Centre on 9467 1017 for further information.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Device Sales Experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Territory-Manager-Orthopaedics-NSW-South-Job/1787638/178763817876382012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 18674BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Triumph Project)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a Manufacturing environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Manufacturing-Engineer-%28Triumph-Project%29-Job/1787673/178767317876732012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18786BR
Job Title: SOC Sales Business Manager, Scotland
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
The Sales Business Manager – CMF responsibilities include directly selling CMF and Neuro products, optimising customer service and supporting the acquisition of new customers. Additional responsibilities also include training and supporting the regional sales team members to sell CMF and Neuro products within the region.

Key actvities include:
- To achieve sales results in line with the annual SOC UK sales target
- Attainment of sales target to be achieved through direct selling as well as the ability to influence the TSM’s without direct line management responsibility.
- Supporting & strategically aligning the sales team to sell & demonstrate medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment.
- Conducting trials and evaluations of product in theatre and clinical environment to drive sales.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by RSM (Regional Sales Manager).
- Customer service & acquisition of new customers

Planning, executing and monitoring all measures necessary to help achieve target.
This encompasses in particular:
- Supporting the selection, development & engagement of the assigned sales team
- Supporting the control of all resources and materials in their related sales area
- Customer care for physicians, surgical theatre staff, hospital administration & procurement with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organising and conducting training workshops with participation from surgical & theatre staff
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion

Qualifications/Work Experience: Successful sales and/or marketing experience essential.
Verifiable success in theatre sales.
Experience in team leadership preferable.
Economic knowledge.
Commercial skills in leading a profit centre.
Product knowledge.
Computer skills, MS Office.
Presentation skills with modern presentation media.

Skills in accordance with the Gallup profile.
Communication strengths.
Ability to support and develop employees cooperatively.
Negotiating skills.
Disciplined, organized communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
Sense of responsibility.
Ability to work under pressure.
Charisma.
Winning personality.
Decisiveness and assertiveness.
Ability to handle communications, criticism and conflict.
Flexibility.
Mobility.
Strength of purpose.
Education and/or Special Training: Professional training in a medical, scientific or technical career, OR degree in sciences, economics or similar.

Percent Travel Required: High]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-SOC-Sales-Business-Manager%2C-Scotland-Job/1787675/178767517876752012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 19606BR
Job Title: Sales Administrative Assistant- East Hartford, CT
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Administrative Support
Country: United States
State: CT
City: East Hartford
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide administrative support to the VP and management of a department/function. Facilitate projects/programs as assigned. Administer departmental budget, under the direction of the VP. Facilitate planning and delivery of various programs and tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare correspondences via email and memos to ensure communications with Branch Managers and Agents
Retrieve and process all mail
Prepare all Expense Reports for the Area Vice President; documenting these reports for future reference
Process all Expense Reports for the Branch Managers by obtaining the necessary signature and forwarding to Accounts Payable; documenting these reports for future reference
Process all Surgeon Education Grant Requests for Sales Reps by obtaining the necessary signature and forwarding to Accounts Payable; documenting these reports for future reference
Process all Instrument Request Forms for the Area Branches by obtaining the necessary signature and returning the document to the Branch
Coordinate and book all travel arrangements for the Area Vice President and others as needed including annual meetings: NSM, AAOS and Snowmass.
Organize and file all hard copies of documents and product information for future reference
Prepare the Monthly Sales Team Report on a monthly basis by collecting and collaborating information from Area Branches and Agencies
Prepare Monthly Percentage Growth Reports by collecting and collaborating information from Sales Operations
Order or copy articles for distribution to Branch Managers, Agents, and/or Sales Reps
Participate in trainings of newly released web based systems as needed
Order office supplies as needed
Manage updates to sales rep and management contact information
Plan annual meetings
Implement and manage project ideas conceptualized by Area Vice President on an as-needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience preferred in corporate environment and the specific department (sales) to be supported
Ability to provide administrative support to departmental executives and executives across the division
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite technology, including complex document creation, spreadsheet creation and presentation creation. Demonstrated proficiency in e-mail and calendaring systems, preferring Outlook proficiency. Prefer demonstrated proficiency in departmental system navigation and report writing, where applicable.
Detail-orientation
Ability to take initiative, learn new concepts/processes, and improve current processes
Ability to provide rapid, accurate response to confidential/sensitive requests and to routinely handle confidential information
Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous deliverables and work in a demanding environment
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to support AND dedication to work in an environment that values customer service

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.
Formal training and on-the job experience using Microsoft Office suite technology, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Prefer training in Access or other complex data management program/system.
Fluency in Spanish a plus (certain departments).

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Hartford-Sales-Administrative-Assistant-East-Hartford%2C-CT-Job-CT-06108/1898692/189869218986922012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEast Hartford, CT, USRequisition ID: 17650BR
Job Title: Associate Reliability Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Testing/Reliability/Validation
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Manager and more senior Engineers, conduct/perform documented failure investigations on customer complaints leading to the identification of root cause and corrective/preventive actions. Ensure timely closure of complaints to comply with FDA requirements. Perform trend analysis and identify negative trends to target for improvement. Facilitate field actions as required. Provide support to new product development and risk management process, including FMEA and reliability testing.
- Work in a team environment with members of the QA-Product Surveillance group on achieving team metrics requirements.
- Ensure timely, accurate and complete failure investigations of product complaints leading to root cause and corrective/preventive action.
- Perform trend analysis and identify trends.
- Participate in and/or organize a cross functional team to help identify problem issue and drive product improvement process.
- Provide support to the new product development and risk management process, performing FMEA and reliability testing.
- Work with all product, manufacturing and quality teams to determine root cause and to ensure proper corrective actions have been identified, implemented and verified to be effective.
- Participate in the Product Surveillance Review Board presenting complaint trends and recommendations for corrective action and product improvement.
- Participate in continuous improvement and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics' continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform engineering analysis to determine root cause and corrective action.
- Attend job-pertinent training classes.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0-3 years experience in a design and manufacturing environment
- Prefer professional attainment in Reliability Engineering (CRE) or Quality Engineering (CQE)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements: ISO 9001 or ISO 13485, Quality System Regulation and Medical Device Directive
- Experience in conducting failure investigations, reliability testing, and/or performing failure analysis leading to Root Cause and Corrective Action; perform FMEA analysis and reliability testing
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to work cross-functionally (e.g., with Product Development, Operations, and Business Unit: s)
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- Demonstrated ability to inject positivity and energy in any team and act as an advocate for product excellence and quality
- Demonstrated results orientation, with the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, respond to the urgent needs of the team, and show a strong track record of meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Power Point
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Percent Travel Required: <5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Associate-Reliability-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1783079/178307917830792012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19341BR
Job Title: Strategic Pricing Analyst
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Strategic Pricing Analyst is responsible for mining and analyzing sales data related to marketing divisions, price lists, customer groups, discounts, margins, and operating income, etc. The Analyst will develop the initial analysis or model and also actively participate in the iterative process of adjusting pricing proposals. This will be accomplished by utilizing Stryker’s databases, third-party data, and working with other internal teams such as National Accounts, Sales, Marketing, and other teams within Finance.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2-4 years of finanical planning, reporting, and analysis experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills; Oracle ERP and Cognos skills are a plus

 Item Master Validation – Validate the critical item master data points during the item creation process to ensure proper product alignment.
 Sales/Discounts/Margins Data Mining – Mine historical sales and other relevant data points to assist in the development of impact analyses and responses to RFPs; also analyze discount and profitability trends by business unit & product.
 Pricing Assessment Guide (PAG) – Support the regular maintenance of the master data and design of the PAG.
o Competitive Cross-Reference Analysis – Build analyses for competitive product cross-references using Microsoft Excel and Access by leveraging (i) sales and marketing input and (ii) third party competitive list price data.
o Strategic Pricing Website – Assist in updating all material relating to the website.
o Ad-Hoc Requests – Such as price quotes and RFP responses.
Education and/or Special Training: Undergraduate degree required. Advanced degree is a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Strategic-Pricing-Analyst-Job-NJ-07430/1849009/184900918490092012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18709BR
Job Title: Endoscopy Sales Representative - Yorkshire
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
Main duties and responsibilities; emphasize the end result against which some measure of performance can be applied.
Selling /demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment
Customer service / acquisition of new customers
Planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
This encompasses in particular:
- Customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion
- Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products. (Conditionals, Deposits, Kits …) with the support of the related manager
- Controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources.
- Regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Solid and successful sales experience, preferably in a clinical environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Degree level qualified, either medical related or business related.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Endoscopy-Sales-Representative-Yorkshire-Job/1787768/178776817877682012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 17213BR
Job Title: Buyer/Planner
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Develop sales projections and determine manufacturing plans for established business. The Planner will play a pivotal role in new product introductions (NPI), in particular, when launching new products to the market. They will be expected to work closely with the Operations BU Leader, Marketing and the Customer Service team to ensure successful outcomes. He/she will also be responsible for analysis and management of FG inventory, while meeting other key process metrics. Development and maintenance of the supply chain, through planning models, for the Operations business unit will be a key expectation of the role. Liaise with internal manufacturing and Customer Service Reps to ensure timely product availability whilst minimizing supply chain inventories at source and at distributor Location:s. Proactively manage supply chain activities that impact upon continuity of supply.

- Responsible for projecting production for all business units. Monitor the projection accuracy and service level for the business and make appropriate amendments to the planning models based on customer expectations.
- Ensure contingency plans in place for demand spikes.
- Establish inventory targets for FG. Monitor health status of FG holding and ensure targets are met.
- Maintain PRMS in good order by operating the system effectively.
- Partake in problem solving and trouble shooting in the business, collaborating with team members to achieve results.
- Participate in NPI and product launches by partaking in meetings, offering constructive advice and collaborating with the Operations, Marketing and Customer to ensure a successful product launch.
- Interface effectively with Operations, Finance, IT and Quality Assurance departments to provide customers with a quality product in a timely manner.
- Follow-up on assigned CAPAs to ensure timely corrective and preventative actions are put in place.
- Produce production plans and work with Operations on headcount and capacity analysis, which allow the business unit hit absorption levels.
- Develop capacity plans for the business unit, which includes equipment and headcount. Proactively work with Operations to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and ensure productivity targets are met.
- Deal with product availability queries from the Customer Services team in a timely manner.
- Report BU metrics internally to BU and externally at BU review forums.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong analytical numerical and problem solving skills.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- An understanding of business operations is required.
- The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team.
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods and an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent PC system skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Minimum of at least 3 years planning experience in an MRP environment is essential. Must have a proven track record of planning expertise.
- 3rd level qualification in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or other equivalent is required.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Production-Planner-%28Cork%29-Job/1787775/178777517877752012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18887BR
Job Title: HR Manager EEMEA - HQ and SOSA
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: Switzerland
City: Montreux
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
To contribute to the profitable growth of our business by partnering with EEMEA HQ and SOSA leaders to optimize the recruitment, engagement and development of our key assets; our people.

Recruit:
 Attract and retain quality employees with the best skills and qualifications to ensure that the Stryker standards and values are met and exceeded

Engage:
- Support, monitor and follow up Q12 activities within the region.
- Create a consistent management training program across EEMEA.
- Coach line manager on the development and engagement of their teams.
- Propose and participate in social events.

Develop:,
- Design, implement and maintain job families in line with the Stryker common job grades.
- Conducts quarterly staffing reviews
- Gallup Strengths Coach: conduct individual and team trainings
- 360 feedback coach
- Work with managers to create IDPs for each employee

Compliance/Budget:
- Establish, document, communicate and enforce HR policies and practices
- Establish a consistent background check system across EEMEA
- Assess current benefit practices within the region, and propose changes and harmonization when needed
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legal changes and requirements affecting EEMEA.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrable HR experience over a course of 5 to 8 years in an MNC with clear progression in terms of responsibilities and scope of roles.
- Minimum of 3 years compensation & benefits experience, as well as compliance.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s level degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Montreux-HR-Manager-EEMEA-HQ-and-SOSA-Job/1791112/179111217911122012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreux, CHRequisition ID: 18817BR
Job Title: Design Quality Assurance Engineer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Your tasks:
- This challenging position will provide you with the possibility to work in international quality projects across Location:s in the areas of development and manufacturing.
- Your main field of activity is to ensure that released products are meeting customer needs and regula-tory requirements in the intention of regulations and Quality system requirements.
- Therefore you are responsible to set up and maintain the quality role in design reviews and project milestone approvals for new product development and product maintenance to make sure that docu-ments are reviewed for completeness, correctness and compliance to quality system requirements.
- To secure the projects you need to set up and maintain coaching of development project teams for the complete Design Control process. To achieve this, your responsibility is to cooperate with the subject matter expert on policies, standards and activities.
- Along with participating in Quality System Audits, project file audits and Design Control system audits you have to ensure that the R&D projects comply with the international regulatory authorities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Your profile:
- You hold a university or college degree in the field of mechanical engineering or medical technology and enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams.
- You are experienced in medical device manufacturing, Quality Assurance, product development envi-ronment and interaction with regulatory authorities. Therefore it is required that you have knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and QSR requirements.
- You have an analytical mind and have the ability to interact and provide feedback to R&D and opera-tions for quality improvement, corrective actions and quality cost reductions.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; Good knowledge of the German language would be an advantage.
Education and/or Special Training: Are you interested in contributing your know-how to a dynamic and innovative environment that allows you to show initiative and that offers long-term perspectives? Then apply now!

Please do not hesitate to call Ms Ivana Plechaty at +41 32 641 72 13 if you have any questions.

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Design-Quality-Assurance-Engineer-Job/1793637/179363717936372012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 19122BR
Job Title: Associate Manager, CAPA
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Production Quality Assurance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Serves as a leader and mentor to CAPA Analysts. Responsible for overseeing and facilitating the CAPA process and related activities in the plant to ensure compliance to Divisional procedures and requirements.
- Provide leadership and direction to assigned team members.
- Manage the performance of assigned team members, to include:
o writing and delivering performance appraisals
o administering disciplinary action when warranted
o providing positive recognition when warranted
o liaising with Human Resources to ensure consistency in administration and compliance with Company policies.
o focusing on the development of high potential employees.
- Manage /coach/mentor/develop assigned team members to encourage and support a high performance work culture.
- Ensure that assigned team members are properly trained.
- Perform primary hiring functions when necessary to build a talented team.
- Ensure compliance to Divisional CAPA process.
- Drive and participate in process/system improvements.
- Facilitate/participate in periodic CAPA review meetings with management to review metrics, trends and adherence to timelines.
- Perform trending activities and maintain metrics.
- Perform system administration activities in the electronic CAPA data system.
- Lead and facilitate problem solving activities.
- Perform user training as required.
- Lead and participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2 years of experience and demonstrated successful performance in leading large cross-functional project teams or supervising a team.
- 5+ years experience addressing Corrective Actions in a regulated industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System requirements: FDA Medical Device regulations (QSR) requirements, ISO 9001 / 13485, and applicable Medical Device Directives.
- Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, Visio and Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively apply problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings to determine root cause investigations and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to work with electronic systems to complete/evaluate data analysis trending and system configuration.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals across multiple plants/Location:s.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects in accordance with established project plans and timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations and Marketing.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate product excellence and quality and be a positive, energetic team player.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, be results-oriented and a quick learner and able to respond to the urgent needs of the team and meet deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering Science or related field of study. Prefer formal training in and certification in problem-solving tools/techniques.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Associate-Manager%2C-CAPA-Job-NJ-07430/1807719/180771918077192012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19116BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Process Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead Quality Engineering activities for design, development, manufacturing and/or distribution of orthopedic implants and instruments to ensure a high level of process and product quality.
- Ensure high level of compliance to FDA QSR/cGMPs and ISO 13485 in all assigned areas.
- Work closely with internal departments (Operations, Advanced Operations, R&D, Distribution) to resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Mistake-proofing, etc.).
- QEs in Operations will also:
- Lead the resolution of quality issues related to non-conformance reports, cell shutdowns, customer complaints, regulatory actions, etc.
- Lead and/or support CAPA investigations and related corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement activities such as Quality Circles, Process Capability. Support Lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.
- Participate in the development and improvement of manufacturing, distribution and/or other processes for existing and new products.
- Participate on project teams with internal departments to support product and/or process design and development activities.
- Develop, review and improve inspection plans, routers and product drawings.
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Interface with suppliers for new processes, quality issues and process improvements for assigned projects.
- Support product transfers to other plants/facilities.
- Lead or participate in implementation of Process Management activities (pFMEA and control plans) within assigned client groups.
- Review/approve product and/or process change control documentation and specifications.
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3+ years experience as a Quality Engineer (QE) in a regulated manufacturing environment. Prefer experience with validation responsibilities.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of:
- FDA and international medical device regulations.
- Advanced Quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing/Poka Yoke.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross functionally with other departments including Operations, Product Development and Marketing.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a positive, energetic approach to teamwork.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate product excellence and quality.
- Demonstrate results orientation, ability to multi-task, and ability to learn quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to the urgent needs of the team, with proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Computer proficiency with Mini-tab or similar analysis program, Visio, MS-Project highly desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of study. Prefer CQE certification and Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Percent Travel Required: 5-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Quality-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1831288/183128818312882012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19382BR
Job Title: Associate Program Manager, Education Innovation
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Direct Marketing (CRM)
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Assist with education program management, management of education needs assessment and assist with managing customer facing education processes.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems
- Understanding of the needs assessment process
- Demonstrated program/project management skills
- Partner with education team and business units to help manage education and training programs. This includes; creation of agendas, faculty interactions, program evaluations and onsite program management.
- Assist education team in developing and managing annual needs assessment. This includes administration of changes.
- Liaise with Professional Affairs team to ensure programs, faculty and staff comply with corporate policy.
- Partner with Program Managers and content providers to develop educational materials such as textbooks, guides, and presentations.
- Manage administrative and internal/external customer facing logistics for international speaking engagements. This includes: needs assessment management, corporate compliance, and scheduling.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in education, marketing or other related field of study.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Associate-Program-Manager%2C-Education-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/1884025/188402518840252012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17500BR
Job Title: Microsoft BI Developer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Technical Skills:
. very good knowledge of SQL 2008 R2
. Certification or demonstrated experience in SSRS/SSAS/SSIS on SQL 2008 /R2 platform
. experience in building and managing a data-warehouse based o MS SQL 2008 /R2 database
. experience in SSAS cubes and SSRS reports performance optimization
. Knowledge of SSRS integration with SharePoint 2007/2010 is a major plus
. Knowledge of Informatica Power Center ETL software is a plus

Qualifications/Work Experience: Education:
B.Tech/MCA/B.E/M.Tech/MS. - Computers, Electronics/Telecommunications

Experience: 3 - 6 years
Education and/or Special Training: . very good communication skills, good English elocution
. accustomed to work on conference calls.
. experience is working in global environment and with overseas teams.
. service oriented personality. Keen to support the business.
. self-motivated and reliable in managing his/her tasks.
. can work on short deadlines.
. can build trust with the rest of the APAC team.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Microsoft-BI-Developer-Job/1787724/178772417877242012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18880BR
Job Title: Agile PLM/PQM Techno Functional Analyst
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
5-8 years of experience as Agile techno Functional Analyst preferably with implementation experience.

Good understanding of Item master/BoM (Bill of Materials), basic configuration management concepts such as document & product hierarchy, part number systems, change orders, AVLs and overall process flows for engineering product used in highly regulated environment
Basic knowledge of Web Server Technologies like Oracle Web/application Server,XML,XSL,XSD
Ability to create configurations and modify Agile including but not limited to:

Class/Sub-Class administration, Work flows.

Security: reusable criteria, privilege masks

Thorough and In-Depth understanding of Agile APIs/SDK.

knowledge on Oracle PLM Integration with ERP and Oracle database/applications is strong plus.

Must be team player, willing to interact, assist others with positive attitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).

Should be willing to Travel when required

Apply Online
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=11721&siteid=5359&AReq=18880BR

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years of experience as Agile techno Functional Analyst preferably with implementation experience
Education and/or Special Training: BS/Engineering degree or equiv such as computer engineering /IT support]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Agile-PLMPQM-Techno-Functional-Analyst-Job/1791114/179111417911142012-06-18StrykerOrthopaedics Group (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19082BR
Job Title: Projektleiter Produktetransfer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Production/Operations Planning
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Als Projektmanager für Produktetransfers von Strkyer Affiliates oder Lieferanten sind Sie zuständig für die komplette Betreuung von Kunden, die bei Stryker Selzach Dienstleistungen einkaufen. Die Aufgaben erstrecken sich von Angebotserstellung bis zur Auftragserteilung durch den Kunden.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für den Transfer Prozess während der Einführung neuer Produkte in Zusam-menarbeit mit der Produktionsleitung, R&D, Advanced Operations und den Fertigungsinseln.
- Ihr Aufgabengebiet zieht sich über das Definieren und Umsetzen der entsprechenden Business Mo-delle bis hin zur Wirtschaftlichkeit des Subcontracting Business.
- Neben der Projekttätigkeit analysieren und optimieren Sie Prozesse und unterstützen die Verpa-ckungsabteilung bei Automatisierungsprojekten.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie verfügen über einen technische Grundausbildung mit entsprechender Weiterbildung HF/FH und bringen Kenntnisse in Fertigungsprozessen sowie von Vorteil Erfahrung im Umfeld mit Verpackungs-technologien mit.
- Sie sind eine kommunikative Persönlichkeit, welche gerne neue Herausforderungen anpackt und mit hohem Durchsetzungsvermögen und Ausdauer Problemursachen auf den Grund geht.
- Die Problemlösungsprozesse und -methoden sind Ihnen vertraut. Sie arbeiten gerne mit anderen zu-sammen und verstehen es, Ihre Kollegen zu motivieren, neue Aufgaben und Zielsetzungen anzu-packen und umzusetzen.
- Durch die internationale Zusammenarbeit sprechen Sie fliessend Deutsch und Englisch. Nebenbei haben Sie im Idealfall französische Grundkenntnisse.
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet? Dann bewerben Sie sich noch heute.

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Projektleiter-Produktetransfer-Job/1795949/179594917959492012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 19018BR
Job Title: Project Engineer (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Engineering
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen / Kiel
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
Research & Development

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie leiten Projektteams in der Produktentwicklung und sind verantwortlich für die eigenständi-ge Konzeption und Gesamtkonstruktion von medizinischen Implantaten, Instrumenten sowie anderen System-Komponenten.
- Sie wirken mit bei der Spezifikation und dem Aufbau einer geeigneten Laborumgebung zur Testung der mechanischen, elektrischen und elektronischen Produktkomponenten und stimmen entsprechende Produktsicherheits- und Leistungstests mit unserem Material- und Produktlabor ab.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Koordination der Prototypenerstellung mit unserem Musterbau und externen Partnern sowie für die Planung und Durchführung von Entwicklungs-Reviews mit externer und internationaler Beteiligung.
- Die eigenständige Erstellung von Produktrisikoanalysen und Werkstoffspezifikationen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Funktion als Ansprechpartner für Zulieferer und die fachliche Vertretung des Projektleiters.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Feinwerktechnik, Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie besitzen fundierte Berufserfahrung in der Produktentwicklung, optimalerweise in der Medizintechnik, sowie im Projektmanagement und im Bereich der Elektronik.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse in den Entwicklungsstandards für Medizinprodukte, sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und sind vertraut im Umgang mit CAD-Programmen.
- Sie sind teamfähig, kommunikationsstark sowie verantwortungsbewusst und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Ihrer Innovationskraft und Ihrem eigenständigen Arbeitsstil

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-Job/1797814/179781417978142012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DERequisition ID: 19308BR
Job Title: Associate Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform implant and instrument design work. Support multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market. Entry level position with maximum supervision and development.
- Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.
- Utilize design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Develop technical report writing skills.
- Learn to work on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Learn aspects of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0-2 years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Prefer fundamental understanding of design controls
- Demonstrated experience/internships in the medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to develop into self-starters, have a hands-on approach and learn to work independently
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Percent Travel Required: <5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Associate-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1849013/184901318490132012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19353BR
Job Title: Operations Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Support the manufacture of orthopedic implants by performing manufacturing engineering, process improvement, production planning, purchasing, and other technical functions which are necessary for the team to meet customer needs.

- Ensure proper and continuous operation of the manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot vacuum systems, thermal spray equipment, motors, valves, mechanical switches, PLC systems, and software as necessary.
- Provide technical support for quality control, process improvement, cost savings, process development projects, new product launches, equipment qualifications, and process validations.
- Make proposals/recommendations in support of the team to help achieve team goals in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
- Periodically work independently with vendors.
- Investigate Quality issues for root cause and recommend/implement document corrective actions.
- Make proposals/recommendations with regards to Capital equipment purchases, cost reduction opportunities (insourcing/outsourcing), and Supplier/Vendor selection.
- Periodically lead projects and processes; work with cross-functional teams to get these project completed.
- Act as the point of contact with regards to new product development projects; participate in new product teams.
- Evaluate tool quality, perform PFMEA to analyze/determine Root Cause, and ensure Mistake Proofing.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years experience in a production/manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects
- Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and accomplish work with little supervision (self-starter)
- Demonstrated ability to perform in and be challenged by a team-based environment, which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, inventory management, cost reduction and quality/GMP compliance.
Education and/or Special Training: Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5+ years in a production/manufacturing environment.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Operations-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1876042/187604218760422012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18817BR
Job Title: Design Quality Assurance Engineer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Your tasks:
- This challenging position will provide you with the possibility to work in international quality projects across Location:s in the areas of development and manufacturing.
- Your main field of activity is to ensure that released products are meeting customer needs and regula-tory requirements in the intention of regulations and Quality system requirements.
- Therefore you are responsible to set up and maintain the quality role in design reviews and project milestone approvals for new product development and product maintenance to make sure that docu-ments are reviewed for completeness, correctness and compliance to quality system requirements.
- To secure the projects you need to set up and maintain coaching of development project teams for the complete Design Control process. To achieve this, your responsibility is to cooperate with the subject matter expert on policies, standards and activities.
- Along with participating in Quality System Audits, project file audits and Design Control system audits you have to ensure that the R&D projects comply with the international regulatory authorities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Your profile:
- You hold a university or college degree in the field of mechanical engineering or medical technology and enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams.
- You are experienced in medical device manufacturing, Quality Assurance, product development envi-ronment and interaction with regulatory authorities. Therefore it is required that you have knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and QSR requirements.
- You have an analytical mind and have the ability to interact and provide feedback to R&D and opera-tions for quality improvement, corrective actions and quality cost reductions.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; Good knowledge of the German language would be an advantage.
Education and/or Special Training: Are you interested in contributing your know-how to a dynamic and innovative environment that allows you to show initiative and that offers long-term perspectives? Then apply now!

Please do not hesitate to call Ms Ivana Plechaty at +41 32 641 72 13 if you have any questions.

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Design-Quality-Assurance-Engineer-Job/1793638/179363817936382012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 19677BR
Job Title: Director IT
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Global Functions Group (IT)
Focus Area Global Functions Group
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
This role is an influential IT Business Leader/ Business Partner with responsibility for Stryker Mahwah Recon.

Key responsibilities:
-Active participation in the Ortho IT group leadership team, setting strategy and direction and actively shaping IT demand with the business users
-Ensure transparency & understanding of ITO strategy, policies, standards & service level expectations
-Ensure the satisfaction of end users with service offerings & service levels
-Protect the achievement of IT objectives and business objectives in the IT area
-Partner with other business and group/division-level IT leaders to ensure good communication and consistent IT experiences across Stryker
-Partner with IT service delivery leadership (application solutions, infrastructure) and PMO to ensure good communication and consistent strategy and direction
-Review and approve CERs
oEnsure all proposals follow project prioritization and architecture process
-Serve as site IT leader for the Mahwah, NJ Location::
-Develop rapport with division-level leadership; engage them on strategic business issues
-Participate in strategy development for the division, ensuring IT capabilities and needs are represented in the planning process
-Understand the business strategy and business processes at the divisional and enterprise level
-Manage demand and expectations at division level
-Proactively bring IT solutions to the business to solve business problems; apply IT capabilities to business needs at the group and division level
-Facilitate prioritization and advocate for the group in the project prioritization process
-Serve as escalation point for issues as needed
-Manage budgets and financial approval processes as necessary

Desired Skills, Experience and
Education
-Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required, MBA is a plus
-7 years IT and/or operational business/process experience required
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-PMP Certification or strong knowledge of project management concepts and past PM experience
-Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with broad range of individuals including executive-level
-Demonstrated ability to effectively interact remotely (phone, email, etc.) and across countries and cultures
-Demonstrated ability to lead by influence rather than control
-Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills required

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Director-IT-Job-NJ-07430/1907025/190702519070252012-06-18StrykerGlobal Functions Group (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19272BR
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area Recruiting/Sourcing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Recruiter sources, interviews, and ultimately brings diverse talent to Stryker. The Recruiter builds relationships with hiring managers, business partners, and diverse external recruitment sources. The Recruiter is also responsible for full cylce recruiting from the identification of diver talent to coordinating information sessions, leading interview training sessions (as needed), screensing perspective talent, and coordinating of interviews and final offer letters. The primary but not limited scope of the position is recruiting for exempt level professional positions for Stryker across the America’s.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Will develop a collaborating relationship with hiring managers to meet their staffing needs.
Will host a thorough Talent Acquisition Strategy session.
Will search for diverse potential candidates, screen resumes, and conduct phone interviews/in-person interviews to fill open positions.
Will source, qualify and interview candidates for strategic hire positions or future candidates.
May work with recruitment agencies and other third party organizations, as necessary.
Will partner closely with Human Resources
May evaluate, interpret and explain talent based selection tools with/for Hiring Managers during the recruiting process.
Will coordinate interview schedules for candidates and offer letters for potential new hires. This work may include travel, hotel accommodations, compensation analysis, etc.
May work with employee relations and managers across all Stryker divisions to evaluate and fill open positions.
May plan, evaluate, research and/or recommend systemic and/or process improvements for the Recruiting function.
Will attend job fairs, university events and speaking engagements as required.
Will assist in the interpretation and administration of company policies and guidelines and will advise and counsel others in equitable application.
Will coordinate and administer the recruiting process in accordance with Stryker policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure recruitment efforts are conducted in a manner that is unbiased and compliant with all applicants tracking, interviewing and hiring best practices, policies and laws.
May conduct interviewing training and techniques.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree required.
Must be able to manage time, projects, stress, and conflict.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
Must be able to multitask and bring tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.
Must be able to negotiate effectively.
Must be able to travel 5-20% of time.
Must demonstrate strong busienss acumen, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems required.
Prior Recruiting experience in Agency or Corporate environment required.
This position can be located anywhere within the US.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Talent-Acquisition-Recruiter-Job/1826568/182656818265682012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18396BR
Job Title: Project Manager, New Product Innovation
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage large scale and/or moderately complex departmental and cross-functional projects associated with the development and introduction of new orthopedic products.

- Partner with Project Managers from Product Development, Marketing and Quality to take a product from design concept through production ramp up, governed by the principle of ‘Quality, Cost and Speed to Market’.
- Lead Suppliers, Project Engineers, Designers and Manufacturing & Development Specialists to develop production process solutions that address challenging product designs and new technologies.
- Thoroughly understand all requirements of Stryker’s Quality System and New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Manage the creation and approval of capital equipment requests (CERs) based on sound financial knowledge and inputs from technical experts.
- Attend product cadaver labs, product training seminars and surgeon facing events along with Project Managers from Marketing and Product Development.
- Coach and mentor Project Engineers, Designers and/or Manufacturing & Development Specialists.
- Operate within ‘NPDP’ to build robust processes by leading rigorous application of ‘Design for Manufacturability’ and implementation of ‘Lean Manufacturing’

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Prefer 3+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries with a Bachelors degree and 2+ years required with a Masters degree
- Demonstrated experience participating in, or leading, complex projects demanding cross functional cooperation
- Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines with demonstrated organizational skills, multi-tasking and creative problem solving
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, with the proven ability to teach and coach others. Must be comfortable presenting at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated familiarity with theory and practical application of ‘Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing’ (GD&T)
- Demonstrated experience dealing with suppliers and outside services such as calibration and test laboratories, particularly for Supplier Innovation role
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, business or computer science. Prefer Engineering degree. Prefer Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/1700426/170042617004262012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19119BR
Job Title: Product Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Product Manager will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • At least 2 - 5 years experience in a classical marketing function and direct product management experience
- Background in healthcare products or medical devices highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team oriented environment
- Strong oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver results with multiple and complex projects
- Some coaching required
- Develops product marketing strategies within the product line and marketing function
- Develops and executes portfolio product marketing strategies to achieve stated revenue, profitability and market share objectives
- Works with supervisor and co-workers to evaluate trends in assigned segments or new, but related, markets to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies
- Works with outside agencies/organizations to benchmark marketing program offerings and bring best demonstrated practices in-house
- Establishes consistent positioning/branding image throughout product lines, promotional materials and events
- Drives the product marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions
- Collaborates with field sales management, consulting surgeons and patients to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs
- Partners with other departments in Division (CQR, Operations) to support high impact launches on new products
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Product-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1824058/182405818240582012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18371BR
Job Title: Manager, Supplier Quality
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Manager, Supplier Quality is responsible to lead and manage the Supplier Quality function to ensure a high level of quality management system compliance, product quality and process quality for our suppliers. This position will be responsible for ensuring execution to strategic and tactical objectives, ensuring support for supplier continuous improvement activities/supplier certification programs, and product transfer across the North American campus.
- Provide direction and hands-on facilitation of the Supplier Quality Management operating strategy across the North American Implant Operations campus.
- Provide vision, guidance and effective communication to all team members to ensure the team’s understanding and achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Talent objectives.
- Manage, coach, mentor, and develop the performance of team to drive and support a high performance work culture; includes writing and delivering performance appraisals, administering disciplinary action, providing positive recognition, liaising with Human Resources to ensure consistency in administration and compliance with Company policies, focusing on the development of high-potential employees and crafting succession plans, and establishing a collaborative environment that encourages and supports employee engagement.
- Develop and manage the departmental budget.
- Ensure employees are provided with proper training and development.
- Build a strong, talented team through active participation in employee selection and recruiting activities.
- Ensure provision of a clean, safe and environmentally compliant work environment.
- Develop and foster relationships with peers, other internal customers (Supply Chain, Purchasing Controls, Manufacturing, QA, IT, Finance, etc.) and external customers/vendors to gain perspective and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency when dealing with business issues.
- Evaluate North American supplier quality management team performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Implement continuous improvement activities as appropriate.
- Present KPIs to management at monthly business reviews and Management Reviews.
- Manage and provide guidance on implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions and supplier non-conformance reports.
- Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvements of Implant Group and North American supplier management policies and procedures.
- Conduct on-site and/or paper based supplier quality audits.
- Monitor supplier quality management system compliance through a combination of on-site and desk audits per established schedule.
- Lead and manage the North American Supplier Quality Assurance group in the following responsibilities:
o Monitor supplier performance; Incoming Inspection nonconformance (NCR) management and resolution. Supplier Administrative return monitoring and escalation as necessary.
o Participate in problem resolution of technical issues.
o Developing and implementing supplier quality assurance methods and metrics.
o Executing the overall supplier audit schedule.
o Evaluating proposed supplier process and product changes.
o Support supplier certification activities.
o Support validations for new and modified processes/materials/suppliers.
o Participate in product transfers involving suppliers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of related supplier quality management experience in a similar regulated manufacturing environment. Experience in a multiple plant environment preferred.
- 3+ years of leadership experience directly managing staff.
- Working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and influence skills, with the proven ability to teach and coach individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying communication and technical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to implement performance measures, drive team effectiveness and productivity, while maintaining high levels of employee engagement and morale.
- Demonstrated presentation and communication skills (written and verbal). Individual will present to all levels of the company.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project and Visio.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Must be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or other relevant field of study. Prefer ASQ certification (CQA, CQE, CQM).

Percent Travel Required: up to 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-Supplier-Quality-Job-NJ-07430/1719801/171980117198012012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19695BR
Job Title: Sales Information Analyst
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Analyze field sales trends, field orders and related sales issues, including individual and branch / agency results as requested by field management and as required by Finance and Senior Leadership.

Qualifications/Work Experience:  Prefer 2+ years experience in sales reporting and analysis
 Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Access
 Demonstrated detail orientation
 Demonstrated verbal communication skills
 Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
- Develop and provide Senior Sales Management with all required and requested sales reporting.
 Compile, audit and administer monthly, quarterly and annual Sales Reports that measure key performance indicators of the sales force.
 Create ad hoc Sales Reports relating to hospital, surgeon and field usage.
 Create executive sales presentations for monthly review by
Senior Sales Management.
 Administer and maintain market share information using internal- and vendor-generated databases.
 Maintain customer loyalty database and work with IT department to ensure data accuracy and accommodate user access requests.
 Determine recipients of annual sales awards based upon established criteria; maintain previous winner database.
 Track field sales changes monthly and ensure data is current in all reports.
 Calculate monthly field sales performance and facilitate Senior Sales Management recognition tools.
 Audit current processes and continually strive to improve accuracy and ease of use.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or other related field of study or equivalent relevant work experience. Formal training and/or certification in Microsoft Office Suite.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Sales-Information-Analyst-Job-NJ-07430/1901283/190128319012832012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19334BR
Job Title: IT Vendor Management Senior Analyst
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Global Functions Group (IT)
Focus Area Global Functions Group
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The IT Vendor Management Senior Analyst frames the relationship with IT Vendors, partners with Global IT functions to facilitate sourcing process (negotiation, contract, monitor performance) and ensure compliance with Stryker policies and contractual commitments.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •5-7 years demonstrated experience in IT procurement or IT Vendor management in international organizations
-IT project management experience procuring a wide range of IT commodities (software, hardware, networks, and telecommunications).
-3-5 years experience in developing international agreements with complex pricing structures, deliverable based agreements involving third parties, technology and services
-Proficiency negotiating favorable terms for confidential information, indemnification, liability, privacy, personally identifiable information, proprietary rights and security
-Experience managing both external vendors and internal IT stakeholders’ relationships.
-Strong operational and financial analysis skills, including advanced Excel, database management
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree in Information Technology or other related field or study or equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0%-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-IT-Vendor-Management-Senior-Analyst-Job-NJ-07430/1854554/185455418545542012-06-18StrykerGlobal Functions Group (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19137BR
Job Title: Professional Affairs Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Program Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage the business aspect of the consulting process for all Reconstructive agreements. Act as the key contact for surgeons on any contract-related business issues, to include compliance training. Serve as a field liaison for both the surgeon consultants and the field sales team. Help to identify potential consultants and best utilize the existing consulting base.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5-10 years direct customer interactions in a dispute resolution capacity
- Applied knowledge of contract language and terms/conditions of contracts
- Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively manage processes to ensure timely outcomes and documentation integrity
- Applied knowledge of AdvaMed, Anti Kickback and federal guidelines related to the healthcare industry or any federally regulated environment
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills, with the ability to liaise between surgeon consultants, Corporate, and the field Sales organization
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate complicated issues
- Applied knowledge and demonstrated ability to make quick, decisive judgments
- Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure; adaptability in a quickly changing environment
- Professional demeanor and ability to perform effectively with considerable autonomy
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare or other related field of study OR equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Professional-Affairs-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1859519/185951918595192012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19225BR
Job Title: Manager, CMF Customized Implants
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: CMF
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage the Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Customized Implant process and design team. Liaise with operations, sales and marketing to manage day to day business objectives.
- Ensure a consistently high level of Quality and compliance to applicable regulatory requirements.
- Direct and manage team of engineers and designers
- Develops the CMF Customized Implant organization structure including recruiting, interviewing and hiring new associates
- Coaches associates in career development, management assistance and ensures educational / training opportunities
- Work closely with Team Members, Team Leaders and Managers in the Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure that overall business objectives are met.
- Develop and maintain a metrics system to evaluate team performance against overall business objectives.
- Lead problem solving initiatives in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.
- Monitor capacity planning requirements and recommend solutions and/or take action as appropriate.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design of new patient cases.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through release
- Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of a work team
- 2+ years of management of supervising experience leading teams
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer, experience with Mimics/3-Matic a plus.
- Customized medical device regulatory experience a plus
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study.
Prefer Masters degree in a technical or management discipline.

Percent Travel Required: 25-30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-CMF-Customized-Implants-Job-NJ-07430/1865000/186500018650002012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19291BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead Quality Engineering activities for design, development, manufacturing and/or distribution of orthopedic implants and instruments to ensure a high level of process and product quality.
- Ensure high level of compliance to FDA QSR/cGMPs and ISO 13485 in all assigned areas.
- Work closely with internal departments (Operations, Advanced Operations, R&D, Distribution) to resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Mistake-proofing, etc.).
- QEs in Operations will also:
- Lead the resolution of quality issues related to non-conformance reports, cell shutdowns, customer complaints, regulatory actions, etc.
- Lead and/or support CAPA investigations and related corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement activities such as Quality Circles, Process Capability. Support Lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.
- Participate in the development and improvement of manufacturing, distribution and/or other processes for existing and new products.
- Participate on project teams with internal departments to support product and/or process design and development activities.
- Develop, review and improve inspection plans, routers and product drawings.
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Interface with suppliers for new processes, quality issues and process improvements for assigned projects.
- Support product transfers to other plants/facilities.
- Lead or participate in implementation of Process Management activities (pFMEA and control plans) within assigned client groups.
- Review/approve product and/or process change control documentation and specifications.
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3+ years experience as a Quality Engineer (QE) in a regulated manufacturing environment. Prefer experience with validation responsibilities.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of:
- FDA and international medical device regulations.
- Advanced Quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing/Poka Yoke.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross functionally with other departments including Operations, Product Development and Marketing.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a positive, energetic approach to teamwork.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate product excellence and quality.
- Demonstrate results orientation, ability to multi-task, and ability to learn quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to the urgent needs of the team, with proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Computer proficiency with Mini-tab or similar analysis program, Visio, MS-Project highly desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of study. Prefer CQE certification and Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Percent Travel Required: 50-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Quality-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1849011/184901118490112012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18972BR
Job Title: Clinical Research Associate
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Clinical Affairs
Focus Area Clinical Research
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Coordinating and training a regional network of monitors throughout the United States, as well as monitoring investigative sites for compliance to protocol, regulations and GCPs while performing extensive source data verification activities. The CRA also assists the CSM and/or manages clinical studies, including Investigational Device Exemption, post-approval, post-marketing surveillance, feasibility, marketing studies, and/or investigator initiated studies.
- Serve as liaison between clinical personnel, monitors, and investigative sites
- May identify, contract, train and coach regional monitoring personnel
- May train new monitors on department SOPs and facilitate study-specific training. Perform continuing training as SOPs and study procedures change.
- May assist in the preparation of annual schedule of projected monitoring visits
- May lead weekly conference calls with monitors and CSMs to update the schedule and discuss issues
- May prepare monitoring agendas and ensure monitoring materials are sent to monitors prior to their visits
- Review monitoring reports for completeness and address further training needs or areas for performance improvement
- Perform monitoring and co-monitoring, as required
- Assist CSM on study development and management activities for assigned studies and/or develop and manage assigned studies
- Manage initiation and oversight of investigator initiated clinical studies including setting and managing research agreement deliverables and aligning with Stryker's research goals
- Assist CSM with and/or manage facilitation of publishing study results in peer reviewed journals
- May identify and support research sites within the region
- Calculate metrics on monitoring processes and suggest improvements
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated ability to conduct Clinical Research source data verification at clinical sites
- Applied expertise in Good Clinical Practices and federal laws regarding clinical trials and human subjects
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills
- Prefer demonstrated ability to succeed and drive others to succeed in a team-based work environment
- Applied knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in health science or technical discipline AND 2+ years clinical study monitoring or equivalent education/experience OR
Bachelor’s degree in health science or technical discipline plus 1 – 3 years clinical study monitoring or related experience

Percent Travel Required: 25-50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Clinical-Research-Associate-Job-NJ-07430/1798293/179829317982932012-06-18StrykerClinical Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19240BR
Job Title: Senior QMS Auditor
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Compliance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead internal quality management system audits to 21CFR 820, ISO 13485:2003, 93/42/EEC and other applicable Standards to determine whether the quality management system is in compliance with established requirements and to evaluate its effectiveness. Create formal audit reports and assign corrective action as appropriate. Ensure effective and timely audit closure of all nonconformities cited during audits by working with internal and external customers.

- Lead and perform internal quality assurance audits to 21CFR 820, ISO 13485:2003, 93/42/EEC and other applicable Standards to determine whether the quality management system is in compliance with established requirements and to evaluate its effectiveness.
- Act as Stryker quality representative during third-party regulatory audits. Coordinate logistics and manage the audit to completion. Create formal audit response and assign corrective action as appropriate.
- Ensure effective closure of nonconformities by working with auditees to ensure comprehension, development, and execution of corrective/preventive actions.
- Develop/modify audit checklists as regulatory requirements change.
- Develop internal audit metrics and reports for Divisional Management Review activities.
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects.
- Coach, mentor, and counsel junior auditors.
- Develop and conduct effective training programs on related QA topics.
- Conduct and support benchmarking activities.
- Identify areas of opportunity and support continual improvement of the Quality Management System
- Identify, develop, and report QMS metrics.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Must have 4+ years prior auditing experience in medical device or other regulated industry.
- Must have Internal or Lead Auditor certification (CQA/CQE, or RAB).
- Demonstrated Project Management experience; Prefer project lead experience
- Demonstrated computer skills including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Demonstrated organizational and written/verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with others in various coordinate disciplines, on multi-national teams, and to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to coach, mentor, counsel associates
- Demonstrated sustained exceptional performance and /or have more experience in a large roll.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Prefer Master's Degree in a Life Science or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-QMS-Auditor-Job-NJ-07430/1826571/182657118265712012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18422BR
Job Title: Ingenieur für Biomechanik (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- In enger Zusammenarbeit mit unserer Produktentwicklung arbeiten Sie an den Entwicklungsprojekten der biomechanischen Sicherheitstestung.
- Sie haben Freude an der Durchführung & Auswertung von biomechanischen
Produktsicherheitstests und sind Ansprechpartner für R&D, Marketing und Operations
- Mit großer Eigenverantwortung entwerfen Sie neue Testkonzepte und -aufbauten
- In internationalen & interdisziplinären Teams arbeiten Sie aktiv an der Produktentwicklung mit
und entwickeln bestehende Prozesse konsequent weiter
- Sie koordinieren Testaktivitäten bei externen Testlabors

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes ingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau,
Feinwerktechnik, Werkstoffwissenschaften o.ä.)
- Gute Mechanik- oder Biomechanikkenntnisse
- Erste Berufserfahrung, auch durch einschlägige Praktika, wünschenswert
- Ausgeprägte Eigenverantwortung und Ergebnisorientierung
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
Education and/or Special Training: Für weitere Informationen steht Ihnen Galyna Schwabe unter der Telefonnummer
(+49)761 45 12 3017 gerne zur Verfügung.

Percent Travel Required: na]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Ingenieur-f%C3%BCr-Biomechanik-%28wm%29-Job/1787698/178769817876982012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 18556BR
Job Title: Microbiologist
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Ireland
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Application and implementation of Microbiological Laboratory procedures and test methods in line with current good manufacturing practices and Regulatory requirements.
- Performance of Microbiological release testing for Gas Plasma and ETO Sterilized product in line with established procedures.
- Coordinating Bioburden testing, quarterly Sterilization dose audits, Sterilization dose mapping and other Microbiological testing activities as required.
- Day to day maintenance of the Microbiological systems including sampling, assessment of controls and purchase of consumables and equipment.
- Training Manufacturing Team Members on the performance of Microbial monitoring activities and reviewing Microbial monitoring data.
- Performance of Manufacturing Cell, Internal and Vendor audits.
- Auditing of the Sterilization Contractor and external Microbiological testing facilities.
- Participate in plant and divisional project teams as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BSc. or diploma in Microbiology, Food Science, or Applied Sciences is required.
- Two years experience as a Microbiologist/ Micro Technician in a Regulated industry is desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: • The individual must have the ability to work on their own initiative and must be able to apply a disciplined approach, and be capable or working in a multi-disciplined environment.
- Experience of product release testing in a Regulated industry is desirable, experience of Eto or Gas Plasma release testing would be an advantage

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-Microbiologist-Job/1787749/178774917877492012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 19049BR
Job Title: Operations Team Lead
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Summary of Position
The person leads the support for our business systems and manages operational resources. They are responsible for resolving complex issues which require a deep understanding of system architecture, code, or configuration. They work with business users to support and develop moderately complex solutions to problems using existing tools and technologies besides mentoring and guiding the team members with a strong customer focus.

Key Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze a problem and identify potential causes and solutions
- Demonstrated ability to take a defined problem and develop an algorithmic solution
- Increased usage of systems through support and training of user community.
- Demonstrated Strong team management capabilities

Primary Responsibilities
- Manage a team of operational resources including creation of performance evaluations and individual development plans.
- Manage the planning and prioritization of tasks for team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues which require a deep understanding of system architecture, code, or configuration.
- Fulfill requests for services which require expertise outside help desk capabilities.
- Mentor and train business users in the use of IT systems.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Experience with type of system tools and technologies (for example HTML 5, CSS3, Javascript) are required.
- Experience with development languages (for example C#/ASP .NET 3.5+, LINQ, Java, EJB/Hibernate, Spring) is required.
- Experience with key platforms including SharePoint 2007/2010, TFS, SQL Server Reporting Services is preferred.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.
ITIL Certification is a plus

Directly Manage People
No

Budget Management
No

Travel
10%

Apply Online
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=11721&siteid=5359&AReq=19049BR

Qualifications/Work Experience: Exp- 10-12 yrs

- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze a problem and identify potential causes and solutions
- Demonstrated ability to take a defined problem and develop an algorithmic solution
- Increased usage of systems through support and training of user community.
- Demonstrated Strong team management capabilities
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.
ITIL Certification is a plus]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Operations-Team-Lead-Job/1791381/179138117913812012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18512BR
Job Title: Product Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Product Manager will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: The Product Manager will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Product-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1721649/172164917216492012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19445BR
Job Title: Compliance Manager- Mahwah, NJ
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Compliance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Work closely with members of Stryker Performance Solutions leadership and the divisional Compliance Committee to ensure effective management of key components of the Compliance Program: knowledge of applicable laws & standards, education & training, monitoring & auditing, and reporting. Interact with employees across the division to reinforce these key components. Key point of contact for questions regarding the Needs Assessment, Contracts and Payments for the consultants and the organization.

- Partner with Legal, Finance, Clinical/Quality/Regulatory, Human Resources, divisional business units, external bodies, compliance experts and employees to sustain and enhance the Divisional Compliance Program
- Conduct, manage and resolve compliance investigations with oversight by the Compliance Committee, outside counsel and various key stakeholders
- Develop needs assessment for SPS consultants. Ensure consultant/compliance documents are processed in a timely and consistent manner including but not limited to: Contracts, Payments, and HCP Training.
- Partner with organization to help identify potential consultants and provide input during the Needs Assessment, Contract Request Checklists and Consultant Payments.
- Work with legal department to ensure that documents are processed timely and in line with our Compliance Policies.
- Develop (or acquire), promote, present, and track compliance training & education programs/activities
- Audit and monitor compliance with laws, regulations policies and procedures; participates in annual Compliance Audit using proscribed Assessment tools
- Acquire, develop and present relevant compliance metrics, analyses and reports for internal and external audiences
- Support and/or facilitate quarterly Compliance Committee meetings and periodic key stakeholder meetings
- Participate in divisional Risk Management process
- Proactively identify, implement and facilitate Compliance best practices and procedures across the enterprise
- Participate in periodic Corporate Compliance meetings and key external national/global Compliance organizations
- Acquire, develop and present relevant compliance metrics, analyses and reports for internal and external audiences
- Support and/or facilitate quarterly Compliance Committee meetings and periodic key stakeholder meetings
- Participate in divisional Risk Management process
- Proactively identify, implement and facilitate Compliance best practices and procedures across the enterprise
- Participate in periodic Corporate Compliance meetings and key external national/global Compliance organizations
- Acquire, develop and present relevant compliance metrics, analyses and reports for internal and external audiences
- Support and/or facilitate quarterly Compliance Committee meetings and periodic key stakeholder meetings
- Participate in divisional Risk Management process
- Proactively identify, implement and facilitate Compliance best practices and procedures across the enterprise
- Participate in periodic Corporate Compliance meetings and key external national/global Compliance organizations

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years experience implementing procedures/policies in a highly regulated, complex sales and manufacturing environment
- 5+ years experience implementing, maintaining and auditing systems, processes, programs and other departmental or organizational initiatives
- Prefer 5+ years experience in Stryker in a senior-level individual contributor or manager role
- Prefer background in auditing and/or compliance
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, maintain and enhance database management applications or systems
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence a wide spectrum of individuals: from government officials, to attorneys, to managers, to employees to agents
- Demonstrated ability to investigate highly confidential and organizational issues by appropriately applying integrity and good judgment
- Demonstrated ability to develop or facilitate development of training and education programs and materials
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of relevant federal, state and local law and regulations (i.e., Anti-kickback and AdvaMed); demonstrated specific knowledge of Stryker Corporation and Performance Solutions’ Division polices (i.e., Code of Conduct, Ethics Hotline) and procedures that directly impact divisional compliance with the law and Company practices
- Demonstrated ability to produce effective communications and documentation
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in financial, human resources, or marketing discipline or another relevant field of study. Prefer Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: <10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Compliance-Manager-Mahwah%2C-NJ-Job-NJ-07430/1875286/187528618752862012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19302BR
Job Title: Staff Engineer, Process Excellence
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Process Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead Black Belt Lean Six Sigma projects to improve key business metrics. Implement a Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification program for high potential employees. Perform training and mentoring of Green Belts as required to create a culture of continuous improvement within Stryker.
Monitor key metrics to sustain the benefits of completed projects and maintain a pipeline of improvement opportunities.
The following areas are the major areas of focus:
1. Lead assigned Six Sigma projects using DMAIC and/or Lean methodology
2. Documenting the organization’s business process structure
3. Providing data analysis that supports process design and re-engineering of key business processes.
4. Deliver Green Belt and awareness level training.
5. Coach Green Belts to help them successfully complete their assigned Lean Six Sigma projects
6. Work with Process Excellence Master Black Belts to provide project status, document projects, communicate savings and maintain the project pipeline.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in medical device, life sciences or other highly regulated industrial environment.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written).
- 7 to 10 years experience working within an operational process excellence environment.
- Knowledgeable in evolving operational and process excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, Design Excellence) concepts and tools and actively connected to latest industry trends.
- Demonstrated ability for leading or facilitating continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/SS methodologies and tools with cross functional teams from inception through implementation of recommendations and solutions.
- Tenacity and energy in driving improvement of critical business metrics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio) required; statistical applications (Minitab or equivalent) preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • A minimum BS Technical Engineering Degree related field , advanced degree preferred
-Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt Certified (Operational, Transactional or Design for Six Sigma) with proven experience using DMAIC philosophy

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Staff-Engineer%2C-Process-Excellence-Job-NJ-07430/1878579/187857918785792012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18673BR
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Limerick
Business Function: Clinical Affairs
Country: Ireland
City: Limerick
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
In this role, the Analytical Chemist will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Organic Residual Laboratory, organised around specific manufacturing processes. The key activities include:
Providing a technical and operational laboratory service in a busy manufacturing environment.
Achieving output, quality and service targets within agreed cost parameters.
Identifying and introducing systems /testing improvements.
Day to day operations of the Organic Residual Laboratory including testing, documentation and laboratory maintenance.
Day-to-day scheduling of product testing ensuring this is carried out in a timely and cost effective manner as per agreed production schedules.
Support performance targets for the laboratory, and monitor actual performance against targets, taking appropriate and timely corrective action where negative trends begin to emerge.
Support awareness and achievement of all regulatory and compliance requirements (FDA, ISO, EH&S, etc.). Support compliance with GLP/GMP requirements and maintenance of laboratory records.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing team regarding issues which arise and are detected in the laboratory and also for trials which are performed as part of Root Cause investigation.
Support all Process and Equipment Validation projects where laboratory services are required.
Support the preparation of annual budgets.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Science, Chemistry or related subject.
5+ year’s relevant experience in GMP Manufacturing/Testing environment in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical Industry.
Proven experience in the principles and practice of GC/MS.
Education and/or Special Training: Broad knowledge of organic chemistry
Proven experience in GC/MS systems; set-up, validation, result interpretation and trouble shooting.
Can demonstrate success in managing change
Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory requirements (FDA requirements preferable) pertaining to Laboratory operations and general GMP also within a pharmaceutical /medical device environment.
The ability to continually adapt to a changing regulated environment.
Be competent in meeting customer’s requirements whilst managing their overall expectations.
A working knowledge of statistical techniques and analysis would be desirable.
Validation experience desirable.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Limerick-Analytical-Chemist-Job/1787747/178774717877472012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLimerick, IERequisition ID: 18528BR
Job Title: Supervisor, General Accounting
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage the Intercompany Process, the Fixed Asset Process, Intangibles Process, Agency Billing Process, month end closing, projections, property tax returns and other ad hoc requirements. Serve as a Finance point of contact with other Stryker Divisions/Location:s. Complete special projects for executive management. Provide direct supervision to two accountants.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5-9 years experience in a business finance environment; prefer experience in both public and private accounting
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; prefer proficiency in Access
- 1-3 years experience leading accounting professionals
- Prefer applied knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise or HFM and Oracle
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team
- Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze financial statements/other data in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, communicate (both verbally and in writing), and present financial information
- Demonstrated ability to provide internal customer service

- Supervise two accountants performing intercompany billings and fixed asset close.
- Prepare monthly analysis of accrued A/P indicating the components that make up the account balance.
- Upon business development opportunities, assist Manager with purchase accounting reviews.
- Coordinate with Finance Organization to ensure reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Review and approve monthly expenses to be billed to Agencies.
- Prepare month end journal entries.
- For US based branches, ensure compliance with local requirements for filing property taxes and business licenses.
- Review and approve Process & Loss (P&L) projections related to intangible assets, fixed assets and local taxes.
- Project various balance sheet accounts.
- Coordinate with Inventory Accounting and Corporate Tax on annual transfer price adjustments.
- Work with Oracle and HFM, run various reports and inquiries.
- Manage Sarbanes Oxley Documentation.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other relevant field of study; Prefer CPA and/or Master's Degree in Business Administration

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Supervisor%2C-General-Accounting-Job-NJ-07430/1723962/172396217239622012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 16202BR
Job Title: Product Manager - Trauma
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Russia
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Establish close working relationships with area sales team and dealers
- Prepare marketing plans for specified aspects/components of Stryker products, focusing on appropriate target audiences. Work together with the Business Unit Directors/dealers and Sales Reps as appropriate, to ensure integration with area business plans. This includes new launches and on-going support of current products and accessories
- Develop technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information as well as key customer wants and needs
- Produce and develop key marketing tools to support the market plan initiatives. Work closely with sales team and global marketing to ensure that these tools are both effective in supporting sales. This includes the development of sales briefs, selling/promotional materials, exhibition booth activities and materials, advertising, public relations activities and website activities
- Ensure field staff receive training to ensure effective delivery of key selling messages and use of marketing/promotional aids based on sales briefs as appropriate
- Propose solutions on any requests/needs received by current client base
- Establish relationship with the European Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way
- Input into and assistance with market research as and when required; monitor and communicate market research requirements to back up marketing planning and promotional activities
- Budgetary management for all marketing activities initiated (liaising with Business Unit Director and with support from Finance where required)

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing impact on sales
Education and/or Special Training: • University degree. Medical degree is a plus (actual specialization depends on the product family)

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Product-Manager-Trauma-Job/1787700/178770017877002012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 17060BR
Job Title: Initiativbewerbung
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Sollte Ihre Wunschstelle nicht dabei sein, können Sie sich gerne bei uns initiativ bewerben.

Qualifications/Work Experience: keine Angaben
Education and/or Special Training: keine Angaben

Percent Travel Required: 0-50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Initiativbewerbung-Job/1787786/178778617877862012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 19557BR
Job Title: Service Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Greater China
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: Hong Kong
State: -
City: North Point

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
The Service Engineer is responsible for initial equipment installation, preventive maintenance and ongoing service support to MedSurg customers in Hong Kong.

Critical success factors / key deliverables:
- Receive and handle service calls, including administration work follow up (quotations, service report preparation).
- Conduct on-site service, including basic operation introduction.
- Assist with product delivery and conduct equipment installation.
- Conduct preventive maintenance.
- Assist Sales in conducting product trial and equipment demonstration.
- Conduct mandatory preventive maintenance (twice-yearly) to installed customers.

Academic qualifications / degree & relevant prior experience:

 University graduate (Engineering) or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
 Licensed in electrical practice.
 Driving licence required.
 1 – 2 years experience within Medical or Healthcare industry preferred.
 Proficient in MS Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Key strengths / personal attributes for the role:

 Good command of spoken & written Chinese. English language ability an advantage.
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
 Problem solver.
 Excellent communication skills with all levels of people internally & externally.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Licensed in electrical practice.
Driving licence required.
1 – 2 years experience within Medical or Healthcare industry preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: University graduate (Engineering) or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/North-Point-Service-Engineer-Job/1886991/188699118869912012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNorth Point, HKRequisition ID: 19234BR
Job Title: Operations, Warehouse Operator, Malmo
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Sweden
City: Malmo

Job Description:
Operator for the Malmö warehouse. Picking and shipping orders

Qualifications/Work Experience: Warehouse expiereince
Education and/or Special Training: None, Oracle knowledge clear benefit

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Operations%2C-Warehouse-Operator%2C-Malmo-Job/1892607/189260718926072012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 18285BR
Job Title: Associate Manager, Accounting
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Support the business initiatives of the Recon Selling Organization or Orthopaedics Division by providing financial insight, analysis and perspective. Manage processes/calculations and provide reporting on inventory and related accounts. Serve as point of contact for other Organizations and Divisions within Stryker. Provide direct supervision to financial analyst.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years accounting experience
- Applied knowledge of monthly financial statement preparation, issuance and analysis
- Applied knowledge of Oracle, Cognos and Hyperion
- Applied knowledge of inventory management fundamentals & associated KPIs
- Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and execute process improvements
- Familiarity with Transfer Pricing and UPI accounting
- Demonstrated ability and experience managing project initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team and to meet deliverables/timelines on consistent basis
- Demonstrated aptitude for identifying and communicating to management key drivers in reported data and potential issues
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley process documentation
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting plus Master's Degree in Business Administration, CPA, and/or CMA).

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager-Inventory-Reporting-&-Analysis-Job-NJ-07430/1667470/166747016674702012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18415BR
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead and develop General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll teams in accounting duties.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Reporting to the Controller, candidate should have 10+ years of progressive business experience.
- Other deciding factors will include corporate reporting experience, internal controls experience, and leadership/direction setting and process improvement successes
- Supervision of monthly closing (in Oracle); consolidations (in Hyperion) of domestic operations and overseas affiliate plants; and review/publication of monthly financial statements and commentary to Corporate (Kalamazoo, MI) and internal management.
- Supervision of the development and submission of quarterly financial schedules.
- Supervision of the compilation and submission of annual Financial and Tax packages.
- Presentation of financial results to senior management, as required.
- Primary liaison with E&Y and Corporate Internal Audit.
- Active participation in ensuring sound internal control environment (e.g., poly and procedure development; compliance with Corporate policies; account reconciliations; data integrity maintenance; etc.) as respects general corporate governance and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Responsible for the continuous evolution of financial systems including, but not limited to, ERP Finance applications and the Prophet budgeting/forecasting tool.
- Primary Corporate liaison re: accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and other business data requests.
- Supervision of the development, publication and continuous improvement efforts (i.e., process improvement) related to monthly performance metrics.
- Oversight of Fx exposure management. •Responsible for all aspects of Fixed Asset accounting, Intercompany accounting, AP/Cash Disbursements and Payroll.
- Monitoring/control of all balance sheet activity and direct responsibility for certain P&L departments.
- Leadership regarding Finance objectives settings and execution.
- Ad hoc financial analyses, reporting and senior management presentations, as required.
Education and/or Special Training: CPA required; MBA a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Assistant-Controller-Job-NJ-07430/1715432/171543217154322012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18937BR
Job Title: Digital Metrics Analyst
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
- Work with ITS team and ABS business analysts to design comprehensive metrics program for Stryker.com, Micro-sites, Patient Sites and Mobile Apps. Includes PPC campaign and results.
- Establish minimum standards for new websites and Apps.
- Implement and continually enhance metrics program.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly updates and reporting, ensure data accuracy and timely delivery.
- Create and manage an electronic bulletin board to share meaningful metrics graphs and charts with business.
- Analyze the data/metrics, identify trends and outlying changes.
- Monitor PPC campaigns with heavy emphasis on new campaigns and changes to existing campaigns.
- Continue to research new features and capabilities for metrics and analytic reporting.
- Assist with the implementation and use of web analytics and online marketing tools in developing actionable insights.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 2-5 years
Education and/or Special Training: BE/B-Tech/BSc Degree in IT/ME/M-Tech/MCA]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Digital-Metrics-Analyst-Job/1797821/179782117978212012-06-18StrykerInternational Group (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19287BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts, Melbourne
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Preston

Job Description:
Due to the phenomenal success of our Strategic Accounts teams we are now recruiting for an additional person to join our team in Melbourne!

The Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts provides centralised, onsite support at one hospital on behalf of all Stryker divisions. They build relationships across the entire hospital, aiming to maximise Stryker's business effectiveness and provide opportunities to win and maintain business.

With key accountability for customer service and support, clinical support and education (including case coverage in theatres for a wide variety of procedures), inventory management and continuous improvement, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous theatre experience in a nursing or peri-operative support role
- Strong commercial acumen, gained through a sales, account management, clinical support role or similar
- A passion for consistently delivering high service standards
- Exceptional presentation, communication and relationship building skills, to effectively engage surgeons, stakeholders, senior members of the community and government, internal colleagues and other key clients
- Strong technical proficiency, including product knowledge of the medical and hospital industries to provide training to staff and clients

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Integration-Specialist-Strategic-Accounts%2C-Melbourne-Job/1832124/183212418321242012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPreston, AURequisition ID: 18923BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Ireland
City: N/A
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a CNC environment.
Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/NA-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1836890/183689018368902012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSN/A, IERequisition ID: 18283BR
Job Title: Communications Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Marketing Communications
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage the development of strategies and communication plans consistent with Stryker's brand standards that support building trust with our customers, engaging employees, and invigorating the sales force. Manage the creation and publication of newsletters, periodic employee News Updates (Sales & Employee communications), Employee Questions & Answers, intranet communications, and various communications projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2 to 5 years experience in progressive communications roles, including experience in internal (corporate) communications
- Demonstrated communications skills, including writing and editing, verbal (interpersonal) and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all constituents (employees through leaders)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile projects within defined deadlines and budgets
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals both independently and as part of a team
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(detailed descriptions)
- Manage project manager and outside specialty consultants and partners.
- Develop and coach staff by developing annual plans and meeting regularly to ensure progress.
- Support the annual budget process and participate in the ongoing management of the communications budget.
- Oversee implementation of internal communications plans and projects which support the communications strategy and business plan.
- Deliver urgent & business critical communications to all business units (when appropriate) in a timely manner.
- Prepare and review internal announcements.
- Develop and support internal communication strategies, including identification and selection of optimal media, channels and audiences.
- Support the establishment of communication standards for published and online material to ensure a consistent look, feel and voice.
- Oversee project management and editorial assistance in drafting and publishing all newsletters and executive communications.
- Provide general communications support to key customers and audiences.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications OR equivalent relevant work experience (public or corporate communications).

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Communications-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1709156/170915617091562012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17400BR
Job Title: Director, Finance
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Corporate Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting, support and consultation to dedicated business groups, Stryker Corporate and division's Senior Managers. Lead and engage a team of finance professionals.
- Provide leadership to the finance team and to the dedicated business unit on the financial condition of that unit and its impact on the division’s business performance.
- Oversee and direct reporting, budgets & forecasts for business unit expenses, inventory, and/or sales targets.
- Review and approve capital expense requests, which including providing appropriate financial justification for all capital investments.
- Ensure there is appropriate review and analysis of inventory, including inventory disposals, UPI calculation, monthly reporting, and reserve calculations.
- Oversee standard cost setting process.
- Maintain appropriate internal control documents.
- Oversee headcount budget vs. actual for business unit.
- Oversee annual transfer pricing methodology.
- Manage the business unit finance team, including selection/hiring, objective-setting, performance management, compensation management, discipline/termination, coaching & development, and training.
- Lead the Recon sales organization in formulating financial strategy and objectives.
- Lead the financial planning processes for Recon sales (budget, projection, strategic plan) to ensure plans are aligned with organization strategy.
- Partner with management team to address business/budget performance issues and areas of opportunity.
- Manage the talent within area of responsibility to develop bench strength and succession planning.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 7+ years experience providing financial support/consultation to a large, complex organization.
- 4+ years successful experience in a people management role.
- Prior combined experience in both Public & Private accounting preferred.
- 3+ years experience supporting large business units, including manufacturing, distribution and/or sales.
- Demonstrated ability to influence other senior leaders to set strategy and accomplish financial goals of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to handle both strategic and tactical financial issues.
- Demonstrated experience building a proactive, service oriented, responsive Finance function.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; proficiency in Hyperion and PRMS preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred. Formal training in Sarbanes Oxley and other key financial regulations.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Director%2C-Finance-Job-NJ-07430/1504126/150412615041262012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18397BR
Job Title: Project Engineer, Packaging Innovation
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Packaging Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Support the development and introduction of new orthopedic products and support changes to existing product packaging and labeling. Identify, design, develop and commercialize innovative packaging and labeling solutions for orthopedic implants and instruments.
- Investigate and commercialize new manufacturing technologies and materials for the packaging and labeling of orthopedic implants and instruments.
- Participate in multifunctional teams, led by a Project Manager and be responsible for defined project deliverables.
- Manage package/labeling Engineering Change Notices and Enterprise Change Requests from creation to final approval
- Implement updates to labeling, and package assembly and component drawings.
- As part of a cross-functional team, convert consumer feedback into innovative functional package designs.
- Develop and implement divisional procedures for package testing and package development, in compliance with AAMI/ISO, ANSI, and ASTM.
- Provide technical support to packaging operations to troubleshoot, investigate, and recommend solutions to package/labeling quality issues.
- Operate within Stryker’s quality system to produce documentation such as process validations, test protocols, equipment qualifications, dynamic control plans, inspection plans and standard operating procedures.
- Work with Stryker Orthopedics suppliers to ensure they understand and comply with our Quality and NPDP system requirements
- Provide input to Capital Equipment Requests (CERs)

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years of related experience in the Medical Device, or similarly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated experience in a range of packaging/labeling processes, e.g. design validation, operation of sealing equipment, label development and approval, etc.
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package, with a preference for ProE. Demonstrated experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or consumer product package design.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must be comfortable presenting at department level meetings.
- Must be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer satisfaction, cost reduction and quality/GMP compliance.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field of study.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer%2C-Packaging-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/1700432/170043217004322012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18411BR
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Product Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Lead complex teams to advance assigned continuous improvement projects. Serve as a project mentor to other engineers under minimal supervision.
- Direct and manage the workflow of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of design improvements.
- Manage design control and risk management updates.
- Oversee teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the procedural guidelines.
- Lead and participate on cross-functional teams to address design issues and maintain existing designs.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.
- Mentor other engineers in project management best practices and technical expertise.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through release
- Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of a work team
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study.
Prefer Masters degree in a technical or management discipline.

Percent Travel Required: <5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1715437/171543717154372012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18489BR
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Systems/Process Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Lead complex teams to advance assigned projects through the development process to market launch. Serve as a project mentor to other engineers under minimal supervision.
- Direct and manage the workflow of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of new products. This includes organizing and managing cadaver labs and consultant panel meetings.
- Manage the design control creation through the New Product Development Process (NPDP). Work with Program Managers and oversee technical teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the scope of the NPDP guidelines.
- Lead and participate on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key design consulting groups in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.
- Mentor other engineers in project management best practices and industry trends.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through release
- Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of a work team
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study.
Prefer Masters degree in a technical or management discipline.

Percent Travel Required: 10-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1728682/172868217286822012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18958BR
Job Title: Product Quality Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Production Quality Assurance
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for processing raw materials and/or components into partially finished and/or finished products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment.
-May design and/or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
-Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
-Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
-Interacts with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
-Work from verbal and/or written instructions.
-Knowledge of applicable international regulations and standards (MDD, 13485 and CMDCAS)
-Train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
-Develop and execute process and product protocols and reports.
-Develop statistical process controls and analyze data.
-May coordinate the activities of one or more Quality Control Inspectors and/or technicians.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Blueprint/engineering schematic reading and interpretation
-Commitment to excellence and high standards
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
-Ability to manage priorities and workflow
-Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
-Proficient on basic computer programs Excel, Word, PowerPoint
-Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment (e.g. DMM and oscilloscope).
-Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
-Strong interpersonal skills.
-Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
-Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
-Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills
-Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
-Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Includes walking around the plant.
-Must have excellent visual acuity.
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment and inspection equipment.
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S./M.S. in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, software, computer)
-1-2 years experience desired.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Product-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1783553/178355317835532012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18557BR
Job Title: Associate CAPA Analyst
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area General/Other: Production/Operations
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Apply the NCR and CAPA processes and perform related administrative duties. Maintain product holds in the ERP system to prevent unauthorized shipment of product. Maintain records, monitor and analyze data through trend analysis. Support process improvement and systems integration projects.
- Maintain and develop local, divisional and corporate metrics.
- Perform trending activities.
- Maintain CAPA files and perform data entry.
- Place and maintain outbound holds on inventory in the ERP system to prevent unauthorized shipment of product.
- Assist in problem solving and root cause analysis activities.
- Assist in CAPA review meetings.
- Assist in CAPA process and system improvements.
- Assist in local training on systems and/or processes related to CAPA system.
- Assist in Stryker Orthopaedics’ continual improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance on CAPA system requirements and expectations.
- Actively promote a team approach to the CAPA process across all departments and all plants.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0-3 years experience with Corrective Action in a regulated industry.
- Familiarity with Quality Management System requirements: FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485.
- Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, Visio and Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated ability to work with electronic systems to perform data analysis and trending.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering Science or related field. Related professional experiences may be considered in lieu of education. Prefer problem solving techniques certification/course completion and experience in a regulated industry.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Associate-CAPA-Analyst-Job-NJ-07430/1734422/173442217344222012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18213BR
Job Title: Product Manager, Trauma
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Product Manager will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develops product marketing strategies within the product line and marketing function
- Develops and executes portfolio product marketing strategies to achieve stated revenue, profitability and market share objectives
- Works with supervisor and co-workers to evaluate trends in assigned segments or new, but related, markets to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies
- Works with outside agencies/organizations to benchmark marketing program offerings and bring best demonstrated practices in-house
- Establishes consistent positioning/branding image throughout product lines, promotional materials and events
- Drives the product marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions
- Collaborates with field sales management, consulting surgeons and patients to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs
- Partners with other departments in Division (CQR, Operations) to support high impact launches on new products

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications:

At least 2 - 5 years experience in a classical marketing function and direct product management experience
- Background in healthcare products or medical devices highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team oriented environment
- Strong oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver results with multiple and complex projects
- Some coaching required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Product-Manager%2C-Trauma-Job-NJ-07430/1658432/165843216584322012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18382BR
Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Associate
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Evaluate complaints to determine if MDR/MDV reports are required to FDA and Competent Authorities.

- Review reports of customer complaints and assess them for MDR / MDV reportability to FDA / Competent Authorities.
- Ensure reports to FDA / Competent Authorities are completed within required timelines.
- Submit initial and follow-up reports to device related Agencies as appropriate
- Interact with device related Agencies on vigilance reports and incidents
- Request information from the field to ensure all pertinent information is acquired to make adequate MDR/MDV decision.
- Work with customers and sales forces to resolve complaint issues.
- Work with Quality complaint-handling personnel.
- Review and analyze data for trending purposes.
- Work from verbal and/or written instructions.
- Responsible for providing assistance in developing applicable policies and procedures.
- Participate in process improvement and automation.
- All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 1+ years experience as a Regulatory or Quality professional in a regulated manufacturing environment. Prefer experience with MDR/MDV reporting.
- General knowledge of FDA and international medical device regulations and standards (CFR, MDD, QSR, ISO 13485, CMDCAS, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross functionally with technical and non-technical personnel in other departments including Operations, Product Development and Marketing.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills a must.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a positive, energetic approach to teamwork.
- Ability to advocate product excellence and quality.
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering schematics / drawings / prints.
- Demonstrated results orientation and ability to learn quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to the urgent needs of the team, with proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Computer proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn Corporate systems
- Ability and versatility to manage changing priorities and workflow for multiple projects and deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or related field of study preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Regulatory-Compliance-Associate-Job-NJ-07430/1703954/170395417039542012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17914BR
Job Title: Sales Trainer Mahwah, New Jersey
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Sales trainer position based out of corporate office will work closely with identical counterpart to provide training and development for new hires and seasoned sales reps to develop skills and product knowledge necessary to be successful.

Key Responsibilities: include:
- Deliver/teach curricula for all Initial, Advanced and Revision Sales Schools.
- Evaluate training programs, curricula and corresponding training materials for Initial, Advanced and Revision Sales Schools.
- Through effective data analysis determine knowledge and skill gap/needs assessment and identify existing gaps, reasons for these gaps and training solutions
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning models to enhance content delivery
- Proactively conduct on-going communications with key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop specific training objectives to meet those needs
- Design and implement metrics to measure sales training program’s appropriateness, effectiveness and product impact.
- Work with vendors within budget and timelines

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications/Work Experience - - 3-5 years medical device, pharmaceutical, or other biomechanical sales experience; demonstrated success in assigned territory
- 3 + years sales training experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated proficiency in adult learning theories, group behavior, motivational theories, selling techniques, and communication techniques
- Proven track record of developing talent in a fast paced environment
- Organize, facilitate and continually improve training, meetings and the deployment of new materials
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong classroom management, coaching and feedback skills with the ability to relate to the students. Must be flexible and a team player.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with vendors within budget and time constraints
- Demonstrated ability to develop and influence others
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in adult education, businss or other relevant field of study.

Percent Travel Required: less than 10% travel]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Sales-Trainer-Mahwah%2C-New-Jersey-Job-NJ-07430/1577460/157746015774602012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18662BR
Job Title: Purchasing Analyst/Business Planner - entry level
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Materials
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
•Under general supervision obtains materials, components, equipment, and service from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need
-Develops new and maintains existing sources to ensure adequate inventories of materials, components, equipment.
-May be responsible for leading
cost reduction and/or special
project teams
-Analyzes quotations received,
selects suppliers, and schedules
delivery of products, materials,
and/or components
-Prepares orders and follow-up
orders to expedite delivery and
shipment
-Analyzes demand and usage
information
-May coordinate purchasing
activities with manufacturing unit to maintain planned levels.
-Develops and maintains necessary
records and files for efficient
operation
-Prepares, submits, and may explain periodic reports on areas of responsibility (such as detailed cost analysis, plans, and project results)
-Utilizes the following equipment: telephone, calculator, computer terminal, fax machine, etc
-Employee has the necessary
authority to execute above
mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents
-Employee has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-
solving, and analytical skills;
able to manage priorities and
workflow
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective reading and writing
skills
Education and/or Special Training: -Minimum B.S. degree required
-Minimum 3.0 GPA Required]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Purchasing-AnalystBusiness-Planner-Job-CA-95101/1750941/175094117509412012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 17890BR
Job Title: Engineering Internship – Summer 2012/California
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area General/Other: Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
- With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
- Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
- Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
- R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Engineering-Internship-CampusSummer-2012California-Job-CA-95101/1573096/157309615730962012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18514BR
Job Title: Advanced Procurement
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Purchasing – Procurement
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Senior Supply Chain Analyst will support supplier development in areas such as supplier quality, costs, service, sourcing and FDA compliance. Communication skills and the ability to build relationships with team members and suppliers is critical as this role involves collaborating across multiple departments to drive improvement of the supplier management practices of the organization.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience with suppliers and an understanding of interdepartmental relationships and context are essential. Analytical talent and problem solving capabilities to improve supplier evaluation and management processes are critical. Detail orientation to drive accuracy in reporting and internal communication is important in this role.

-Improve and implement divisional purchasing controls procedures and processes
-Collaborate on new supplier additions and ensure proper execution of supplier requirements
-Lead Compliance-focused supply chain projects related to ERP systems
-Maintain and analyze suppliers on Approved Supplier List
-Facilitate quoting process with suppliers on new product teams Manage purchase order placement/receipt and print revision updates with suppliers as well as ERP system set-up for new product launches
-Negotiate Vendor Managed Inventory agreements with key suppliers
-Contribute to Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives related to supplier management practices and sourcing
-Drive Supplier Relationship Development including negotiated cost reductions under guidance from Commodity Manager
-Drive internal research and quotation processes for global quote packages
-Supplier Auditing to ISO13485:2003 and FDA QSR Standards
-Travel up to 25%
-Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution skills (relationship management)
-Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors
-Thorough understanding and demonstrated sound application of purchasing and supplier controls procedures
-Knowledge of supplier management IT systems (Agile, Oracle or other related ERP/MRP/VMI systems)
-Demonstrated detail orientation
-Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems
-Supplier Audit experience in quality system standards: FDA QSR, ISO3485 and ISO9001
-Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
-Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
-Ability to collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
-Proficient on basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite applications
Education and/or Special Training: •Masters or Bachelors in Business Admin., Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, or equivalent
-3+ yrs. Industry Experience]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Sr_-Supply-Chain-Analyst-Job-CA-95101/1726792/172679217267922012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18899BR
Job Title: Manager, Engineering Intelligence
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area General/Other: Project/Program Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Lead the Program Management Office of various project and program efforts, such as new product development, new technology development, acquisition integrations and other project needs. Responsible for all aspects of personnel management and expense management.

- Develop and manage department budget(s) and team expenses.
- Oversee resource management process for all projects / programs, bringing visibility to resource alLocation:s and shortfalls.
- Lead various project review meetings and provide quarterly project pipeline analyses as required.
- Manage team's employee development and succession planning activities; set performance objectives, provide coaching/guidance, and provide performance evaluations.
- Oversee all requested Program Management support to ensure that projects are run with required resources and according to business expectations, including charter process and project pipeline capacity planning.
- Interface with other functional departments to influence efficient execution of all projects and programs.
- Manage the interface with the RA/QA function to ensure effective adherence to regulations.
- Provide business units and other functional disciplines with metrics and reports regarding all programs to facilitate business planning, and portfolio management.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 6+ years practical experience in Program Management of complex engineering initiatives and other projects from concept through release
- Prefer experience in the Medical Device industry and with FDA requirements
- Prefer experience either working in or managing a Program Management Office
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project or PPM software.
- Demonstrated expertise with stage gate product development processes or other relevant process management tools
- Demonstrated expertise in metric / key performance indicator development and maintenance
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage direct reports, including developing, recruiting and team building
- Demonstrated technical writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage expense budgets
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering OR other related scientific field of study; prefer Master's Degree in a technical discipline such as Project or Engineering Management.

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-Engineering-Intelligence-Job-NJ-07430/1787102/178710217871022012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17995BR
Job Title: Advanced Sourcing Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Process Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Responsible for providing process and product design inputs during the development and launch of new products for purchased products based on supplier capabilities and core competencies. Actively drives cost reduction, quality improvements, and innovation in new products through partnership with R&D, Advanced Operations (AO) and suppliers within the new product development process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Quality First
oPartner with Advanced Operations in the Make vs. Buy process to ensure the optimal manufacturing process and Location: is selected to provide highest quality at the lowest cost.
oBuild the bridge between Stryker and supplier technical personnel to ensure Design for Manufacturability/Assembly considerations are incorporated into new products.
-Customer Experience
oSupport Operations build plan goals through assurance of supply after new product launch by performing capability analysis of suppliers prior to making sourcing decisions.
oSupport Strategic Sourcing goals by providing input on manufacturing systems, production controls, validation systems, capacity, and manufacturing cost at suppliers.
oPartner with Advanced Operations to support R&D and Marketing team goals by providing innovative solutions, attaining project timeline milestones, and executing flawless new product launch at suppliers.
-Financial Results
oMinimize new product cost by simplifying the supply chain, optimizing product design (DFM/DFA), and improving operational efficiency and purchasing processes.
oDevelop supplier should cost models in order to inform the Make vs. Buy process and sourcing decisions.
-Innovation
oInvestigate, analyze and develop new suppliers to bring a world class medical device supply base to the organization.
oPartner with suppliers and Advanced Operations to ensure the latest technological innovations are available to be incorporated into our product and process designs.
-People Development
oBuild relationships within Stryker by becoming a value-added and sought after resource.
oBuild trusting relationships with suppliers to facilitate partnerships and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Broad and in-depth knowledge of good manufacturing practices and industry standards
- Previous experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
- Must be able to travel as needed to support development activities at suppliers, up to 30%
- Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related curriculum
-5+ years experience in process development, supplier development, or related discipline

Percent Travel Required: 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Advanced-Sourcing-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1602788/160278816027882012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19141BR
Job Title: Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Performs internal quality assurance audits to ensure corporate and regulatory compliance. Ensures effective and timely audit closure of all nonconformities identified during audits. Create formal audit reports and assign corrective action-as appropriate.

- Perform internal quality assurance audits to 21CFR 820, ISO 13485:2003, 93/42/EEC and other applicable Standards to ensure corporate and regulatory compliance.
- Perform external quality assurance audits on new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance to regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Ensure effective closure, by working with auditees to ensure comprehension, development, and execution of corrective/preventive action with regards to any nonconformance identified during audits. Create formal audit reports and assign associated corrective actions.
- Develop/modify audit checklists as regulatory requirements change.
- Present internal audits findings at management review meetings.
- Develop and conduct effective training programs on related QA topics.
- Conduct and support benchmarking activities.
- Identify areas of opportunity and support continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Identify, develop, and report QMS metrics.
- Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3-8 years auditing experience in medical device or other regulated industry.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to effectively work with others in various coordinate disciplines, on multi-national teams, and to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Prefer Master's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent additional coursework. Prefer Internal or Lead Auditor certification (CQA/CQE).

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Quality-Management-System-%28QMS%29-Auditor-Job-NJ-07430/1826576/182657618265762012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17053BR
Job Title: Intern Research &Development
Division: Instruments
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
You will support our R&D team in developing new components or in testing them. In this process, you will support the team in planing and doing tests as well as in documenting the results.

Qualifications/Work Experience: We look for students of technical or engineering sciences with excellent grades who like to solve complex problems and work in a structured way. They should also be responsible, curious, creative and enjoy working in a team.
Education and/or Special Training: Ideally, students have completed a technical apprenticeship and know how to use LabView, SPS and S7.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Intern-Research-&Development-Job/1787742/178774217877422012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 19039BR
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Summary of Position
The senior developer develops, tests, and documents enterprise solutions which meet internal or external needs. They understand user requirements and functional specifications and can develop software or solutions which meet these needs and specifications. They follow a development methodology and comply with relevant best practices and regulations. This position provides experienced developers an opportunity to work more independently and to begin mentoring less experienced developers.

Key Requirements
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to proactively identify edge cases
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to take a loosely defined problem and develop an algorithmic solution
- Demonstrated ability to develop solutions independently with limited oversight

Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software systems which align with business objectives, support a cooperative strategy among co-developers and teams, and follow well established good programming practices.
- Mentor team members on technical concepts and development practices.
- Implement large custom systems and modify or configure existing systems.
- Independently troubleshoot complex issues with systems using analytical skills to identify and resolve the root cause.
- Participate in design and code reviews.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Experience with development languages (for example C#/ASP .NET 3.5+, LINQ, Entity Framework, HTML 5, CSS3, AJAX, Javascript) is required.
- Experience with development tools (for example Visual Studio 2010, Team Foundation Server 2010, MSBuild, TeamBuild) is required.
- Experience with key platforms including SharePoint 2007/2010.
- Knowledge of development practices including source control, unit testing, and continuous integrationis required.
- Knowledge of design patterns is required.
- Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies is preferred.

Apply Online
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=11721&siteid=5359&AReq=19039BR

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience with development languages (for example C#/ASP .NET 3.5+, LINQ, Entity Framework, HTML 5, CSS3, AJAX, Javascript) is required.
- Experience with development tools (for example Visual Studio 2010, Team Foundation Server 2010, MSBuild, TeamBuild) is required.
- Experience with key platforms including SharePoint 2007/2010.
- Knowledge of development practices including source control, unit testing, and continuous integrationis required.
- Knowledge of design patterns is required.
- Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies is preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Senior-Software-Engineer-Job/1791379/179137917913792012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17612BR
Job Title: Assoc Manager- Development
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Summary of Position
The associate manager manages a group of technical and development resources. They provide technical leadership and personnel management including creation of individual development plans and performance reviews. This position provides experienced technologists an opportunity to leverage their personnel management skills more directly. Individuals in this position have a deep understanding of technology as well as experience mentoring and guiding team members.

Key Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and identify solutions to complex business problems
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage/organize
- Demonstrated ability to create and review complex solution designs
- Excellent written and verbal communication

Primary Responsibilities
- Manage a team of technical resources including creation of performance evaluations and individual development plans.
- Manage the planning and prioritization of tasks for team members.
- Manage the work of contractors and service providers
- Track planned and actual capacity for team members and work with project managers to identify resources that can be assigned to projects and support needs.
- Provide technical guidance regarding technologies to customers and team members.
- Create an environment that promotes collaborative learning and collective ownership of responsibilities.
- Continuously evaluate and drive measureable improvements to processes, platforms, tools, and related technologies; provide necessary trainings to communicate changes and measure outcomes.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Experience mentoring team members in technical or business areas is required.
- Experience with development practices (e.g. source control, unit testing, and continuous integration) is required.
- Experience with one or more development tools and technologies (e.g. C#/ASP .NET, Java J2EE, SharePoint, Team Foundation Server, Visual Studio, Eclipse) are required.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.

Directly Manage People
Yes

Travel
15%

Apply online
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=11721&siteid=5359&AReq=17621BR

Qualifications/Work Experience: MCA/BE (PMP and MS/Java certifications is highly desired)
10-12 Years exprience
Education and/or Special Training: MCA/BE (PMP and MS/Java certifications is highly desired)

.Net/SharePoint experience desired]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Assoc-Manager-Development-Job/1815693/181569318156932012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17906BR
Job Title: Test Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Testing/Reliability/Validation
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
To verify the design of new products are safe and effective and meet the requirements set forth by the functional specifications for the device. Verifications include tests on electrical components, software components, mechanical components, and the long-term reliability of these aspects of the design. Also, tests may be concentrated to the areas of biocompatibility, sterilization and the packaging of the product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Coordination of testing new products, components and designs.
-Writes a test protocol to outline to individual tests to be completed.
-Maintains a strong relationship with the design team throughout the entire design process.
-Understands the functional specifications of various devices, as well as the intended use of the device.
-Designs tests to fully measure requirements listed in the functional specifications, including automated test fixtures to execute tests.
-Develops software and electrical design to create automated test fixtures for data collection.
-Abiding by all restrictions and guidelines set forth by the Quality System Regulation (QSR).
-Develops tests using latest technology that are more accurate, more time-efficient, and more cost-effective than previous tests.
-Coordinates in-house testing with outsourced test firms.
-May involve the supervision and evaluation of a subordinate Test Engineer.
-May be responsible for coordinating offsite training for subordinates.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Excellent analytical skills.
-Effective interpersonal communication skills.
-Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills.
-Sedentary work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time.
-Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.
-Ability to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.) and common measuring devices.
-Must have good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills.
-Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
-Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed instructions and design parameters.
-Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
-Must be able to analyze and correct complex test designs.
Education and/or Special Training: • 0-3 years of test engineering experience, or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical/ Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
-Master’s degree (M.S.) preferred]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Test-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1573102/157310215731022012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18513BR
Job Title: Product Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Product Manager will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: The Product Manager will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Product-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1721647/172164717216472012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19118BR
Job Title: Field Finance Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Corporate Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Support the business initiatives of the assigned Business Unit: by providing both proactive and reactive financial insight, analysis and perspective.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years finance experience in a professional business environment
- Prefer accounting experience gained in both the public and private sectors
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Demonstrated proficiency in providing accurate financial analysis in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Demonstrated internal customer service skill
Education and/or Special Training: • Provide financial guidance and assistance.
- Prepare business plans, including annual operating plans, periodic forecasts, strategic plans, and product introduction financial plans.
- Create and translate operating plans and forecasts into financial plans and projections to ensure that the organization achieves its financial targets.
- Recommend and follow through on appropriate corrective action.
- Prepare appropriate price-volume analyses to identify market trends and profitability impacts of marketplace factors.
- Provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
- Perform a financial review of all CER and DAR requests.
- Coordinate the development, monitoring and implementation of inventory objectives.
- Assist in the preparation of and explanation of the P&L to management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Field-Finance-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1809810/180981018098102012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18395BR
Job Title: Senior Designer, New Product Innovation
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Scientific/Technical Production
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Senior Designer will work with assigned development team members to lead the CAD development of implants and instrumentation through the modeling and detailing of designs. Will also develop / maintain expertise in Pro E design software and act as the technical mentor in this area for the team. This position serves as a mentor to other Designers and requires minimal supervision.
- Modeling and detailing of implant and instrumentation designs utilizing the PRO E design software.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.
- Serve as main design interface with clinical advisors to gether input for design and evaluation of new product.
- Lead the utilization / management of the Design Controls (NPDP)
- Lead designer on crossfunctional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maitain existing designs.
- Utilize knowledge/experience of the surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.
- Serve as mentor to Designers and Associate Designers, when needed

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Expertise in a parametric CAD design package.
- PRO E Wildfire with advanced rounds and surfacing, GT&T, family tables, assembly and drawing creation of complex geometry.
- Expertise in mechanical design, including fixture and work holding devise with design controls within a regulated industry helpful.
- Candidates should be self-starters, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline required OR Associate's Degree with at least 2 years of equivalent work experience. Engineering Technology studies preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Designer%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/1700428/170042817004282012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18936BR
Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Execute the PPAP process to transfer medical devices between sources of supply. Work with suppliers, Supply Chain, and other Continuous Improvement teams to develop and execute improvements to suppliers that will ultimately drive improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery.

- Execute the PPAP process to transfer medical devices between suppliers in support of departmental and overall company goals.
- Work with processes and procedures to execute PPAPs.
- Work with suppliers and project leads to determine the best methods of working within our established processes to ensure manufacturability and quality.
- Provide regular reports via Power Point, Excel, and MS Project to the project manager.
- Identify problems with the established process and work with cross-functional teams to remedy the issue.
- Work proactively with the team to share best-practices, lessons learned, and new ideas to make the process run more smoothly as the program matures.
- Track and report process metrics to ensure the effective and efficient transfer of product between suppliers and plants.
- Foster close and productive relationships with cross-functional counterparts to facilitate the rapid closure of project requirements.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Modes & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) processes in a highly regulated environment (FDA preferred).
- Proven track record of overcoming legacy constraints through creative and innovative problem solving.
- 2+ years manufacturing experience; Prefer FDA regulated/aerospace/automotive industries.
- 2+ years executing PPAPs in a highly regulated industry; FDA, FAA or automotive.
- Working knowledge of cGMPs.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the proven ability to successfully communicate difficult concepts to people at all levels of the supplier’s organization.
- Prefer Project management experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite of products, especially Excel and MS Project.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors’ Degree with a concentration or major in Business, Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or Supply Chain; Prefer Master’s Degree.

Percent Travel Required: <25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Supplier-Development-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1780759/178075917807592012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18509BR
Job Title: Marketing Internship – Summer 2012/California
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for dynamic, results driven Marketing associates to help drive our business and image going forward. As a Marketing intern at Stryker, you will:
- Put the customer first, and gain valuable experience as a result
- Gain exposure to multiple product lines and marketing functions
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Marketing Interns will have an exciting opportunity to complete projects for various teams within the marketing department. This experience will give the Marketing Intern a well rounded experience as well as the opportunity to have a direct impact on our business. The responsibilities will revolve around medical education, marketing/operations, brand management, and portfolio management.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Marketing-Internship-Summer-2012California-Job-CA-95101/1717699/171769917176992012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18552BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Design, develop, debug, modify and evaluate embedded software for medical devices. Determine the components that require software by analyzing system requirements. Translate software requirements of the components to software functions and implement them in C/C++ or Assembly language. Work with other engineering disciplines to ensure the software will accomplish the product design goals. Have good understanding of the underlying hardware components to enable debugging of software by tracing the signal path. Submit periodic reports on assigned topics to Manager. Aid in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable. Interact with marketing and operations to understand product requirements and to aid in components procurement.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Knowledge of:
-Development of embedded products with Real Time Operating Systems;
-8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit micro controllers including ARM architecture, MSP 430 & PIC micro controllers;
-Implementation of various communication protocols including USB, RS232, I2C for interfacing hardware modules;
-Development of firmware for embedded systems using C, C++ and Assembly programming;
-Using hardware test equipment including logic analyzers, signals generators and oscilloscopes; and
-Wireless communication protocols.
Education and/or Special Training: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Design-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1726784/172678417267842012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18301BR
Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
•Develops, implements, and maintains assembly and testing methods, operation sequences and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Analyzes assembly issues and identify, test and implement the most effective solutions in a timely manner.
-Aids in the new product development process by identifying effective and efficient assembly techniques and manufacturing processes to be used.
-Ensures manufacturing documentation and process validation are complete and accurate.
-Conducts analysis on variables within the company and addresses recurring issues as appropriate.
-Assists vendors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues.
-Designs, builds, and/or purchases fixtures, equipment and tools as needed to ensure quality products at minimal costs.
-Develops systems to keep reports and documentation updated and accurate (MAPs, DHRs, fixture database, etc.).
-Designs, implements, maintains and improves in-process checks so as to improve the quality of the product and catch any failures at the earliest stage possible.
-Observes and improves the manufacturing processes and makes the necessary changes in the AS400 system or Oracle to reflect the same.
-May interact, by telephone, with customers to resolve product issues.
- May visit customer sites to troubleshoot product problems.
-May train others on manufacturing engineering related topics.
-Employee has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents. Employee has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product nonconformances and quality system activities.
-May coordinate the activities of 1 or more subordinates.
-May evaluate the performance of 1 or more employees based on pre-established performance parameters.
-Coaches and develops subordinates and production team members.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •5+ years experience as Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent.
-Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed instructions, assembly and inspection procedures.
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills.
-Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
-Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgment.
-Must be able to observe and improve manufacturing processes.
-Must be able to design, implement, maintain and improve in-process testing equipment and procedures.
-Must be able to observe product shortcomings and be able to suggest suitable design improvements to the appropriate personnel.
-Experience in developing and working with small group problem solving teams.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Excellent interpersonal cmmunication skills.
-Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
-Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or software engineering.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1669301/166930116693012012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19206BR
Job Title: Customer Care clerk
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Customer Service
Country: Finland
City: Vantaa

Job Description:
To meet customers’ expectations and needs with regards to delivery of the company's products and service. To provide value as an essential part of Sales Force. Key activities are: incoming phone calls, order receipt, order registration, backorder recording and time of delivery feedback, handle consignment orders, take care of agreements, be essential part in quote and tender process.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Minimum 2 years job experience within customer service desired.
Team player, service and customer minded,good telephone manners, good perception,polite, accurate, positive, loyal, stress resistant
Education and/or Special Training: Upper Secondary school education
Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Oracle, Cognos)
Fluent Finnish and English.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Vantaa-Customer-Care-clerk-Job/1892593/189259318925932012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVantaa, FIRequisition ID: 19361BR
Job Title: Product Manager - Orthopaedics
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a Product Manager on a 12 month contract within the Marketing Division.

The main objective of this role is to manage the Orthopaedics product portfolio to ensure Stryker South Pacific’s success in achieving market share, attaining and retaining market leadership and optimizing profitability.

This includes:

- Formulating and driving marketing plans for new and existing products
- Developing and measuring product promotional campaigns
- Providing the sales team with leadership and technical support - including
Product training and current market/product information
- Organising and participating in conferences - including workshops and
Meetings with surgeons, registrars and theatre staff

Product Managers at Stryker are professional marketers, combining personal flair with proven technical competency. Proven leadership, negotiation, customer, computer and relationship-building skills are essential.

You will need tertiary qualifications – in either a marketing, scientific, biological or engineering discipline - together with previous experience in a product management role ideally in a medical technology related industry.

To express your interest apply now or call our Recruitment Partner on 9467 1017 for further information.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Product Manager experience
Education and/or Special Training: degree qualified]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sydney-Product-Manager-Orthopaedics-Job/1849826/184982618498262012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 19461BR
Job Title: Health Economics Research Coordinators
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Clinical Affairs
Focus Area Clinical Research
Country: Australia
State: -
City: St Leonards

Job Description:
Part time Work to Complement your Degree
Fortune 500 Company wants you!

- Fill 8-16 hours per week productively
- No experience necessary, full training provided
- Gain valuable field experience to make you more employable when you graduate
- Exciting clinical trial project and ground-breaking technology

Stryker South Pacific is an award winning, global medical technology company, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic and surgical implants, as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment, to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

We are currently conducting a study investigating the health economics of a new type of instrumentation used to perform total knee replacements, and we need your help to do this!

We’re looking for super keen, driven, talented students to observe these surgical procedures and record data related to preparation time before surgery, the number and duration of various steps in the procedures, and other activities performed after surgery.
So if you:
- Are currently undertaking tertiary qualifications in biological science, health sciences, biomedical engineering, health economics or in a similar clinical or medical devices related area,
- Are comfortable observing surgical procedures and working in a hospital environment,
- Have exceptional attention to detail and strong initiative,
- Can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills,
- Are able to work unsupervised,
- Have your own reliable transport to travel to and from hospitals...

Then we’d LOVE to hear from you!

To apply, please send through your resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria above via the Submit to Job button below. Or if you want to talk to someone first, please contact Shireen Wahid, Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 during business hours.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Health-Economics-Research-Coordinators-Job/1866873/186687318668732012-06-18StrykerClinical Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt Leonards, AUBerufsbezeichnung SAP Modulbetreuer MM/WM/SD (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich IT
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie modellieren und implementieren Geschäftsprozesse entlang unserer Supply Chain (Einkauf, Lager, Versand und Vertrieb).
- Sie tragen die volle Verantwortung für die gezielte Weiterentwicklung und das Customizing in den Modulen MM, SD sowie WM auf Basis der Anforderungen Ihrer internen Kunden (Planung, Budgetierung, Beratung).
- Sie steuern Projekte zur Weiterentwicklung und Automatisierung unserer Geschäftsprozesse und realisieren integrierte SAP Prozesslösungen.
- Sie schulen die Anwender und sind kompetenter Ansprechpartner bei allen Fragen zum SAP System.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium (Wirtschaftsinformatik, Informatik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften) oder ähnliche Qualifikationen.
- Mindestens 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung mit SAP ERP, Schwerpunkt MM/SD/WM.
- Idealerweise Programmierkenntnisse in ABAP.
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium (Wirtschaftsinformatik, Informatik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften) oder ähnliche Qualifikationen.
- Mindestens 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung mit SAP ERP, Schwerpunkt MM/SD/WM.
- Idealerweise Programmierkenntnisse in ABAP.
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-SAP-Modulbetreuer-MMWMSD-%28wm%29-Job/1849824/184982418498242012-06-18StrykerITfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19354BR
Job Title: Senior Research Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Product Engineering
Country: United States
State: PA
City: East Whiteland Twp
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Senior Research Engineer provides engineering and material solutions to unmet clinical and business needs. He or she works closely with other team members both within and outside of Department to identify and overcome technical challenges that hinder the full business growth potential of bearing related product lines. This position possesses a thorough understanding of engineering design principles and material processing skills and applies this understanding towards solving practical problems. Basic project management skills are also utilized in implementing a complete battery of tests necessary to support the proof of concept, operations process validation and regulatory submission. This position serves as a mentor to other Engineers and requires minimal supervision.

- Identify and develop new processing techniques for materials and implant constructs to overcome current material/processing limitations
- Coordinate with internal and external collaborators, suppliers and vendors to bring state-of-the-art materials/engineering solutions to orthopaedic applications.
- Generate prospective engineering project plans including test protocols to validate proof-of-concept and to support operations process validation and technology transfer to production
- Generate technical memos and reports to a level of detail as required by the audience, up to and including that necessary to support a regulatory submission
- Support Business Units, Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance on an as-required basis
- Lead project teams as needed
- Mentor other engineers in best practices, industry trends and skill development

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years experience in mechanical, materials or biomedical engineering
- Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated inter-personal skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams
- Ability to mentor and develop others
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline, minimum; MS or PhD degree preferred

Percent Travel Required: 5%-15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Whiteland-Twp-Senior-Research-Engineer-Job-PA/1862110/186211018621102012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEast Whiteland Twp, PA, USRequisition ID: 19110BR
Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Analyst
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Ensures regulatory compliance by completing the appropriate filings and documentation pertaining to incidents of injury, product approval and product registration and recall as required by the Food and Drug Administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure that existing approvals and docs are maintained.
- Provide input on and review protocol and reports for design verification and validation.
- Participate in design reviews of products under development.
- Responsible for product release approval.
- Prepare complex submissions to gain global approvals for clinical research, export, and commercial distribution, such as: IDE, 510(k), PMA, Shonin, Design Dossier, Technical File, and Certificates to Foreign Government.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies through oral and written communications regarding pre-submissions strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, clarification, and follow-up of submissions under review.

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Qualifications/Work Experience: •3 -6 years regulatory experience in the medical device industry.
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment with the assistance of Engineering support when required.
-Must have completed at least one 510K submission
-Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
-Engineering schematics/drawing/prints reading and interpretation.
-Commitment to excellence and high standards
-Excellent interpersonal, written English and oral communication skills
-Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills to lead to sound, timely decisions
-Ability and versatility to manage changing priorities and workflow for multiple projects and deadlines
-Ability to analyze and resole non-routine regulatory issues using independent judgment.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.)/Masters degree in engineering or related science field preferred]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Regulatory-Affairs-Analyst-Job-CA-95101/1824051/182405118240512012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19507BR
Job Title: NV Sr Network Administrator
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: United States
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Act as technical lead for network administration staff. Implement and manage global LAN/WAN, including Internet connected systems, VPN and wireless networks.

-Demonstrated expert knowledge of WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls and Routers; prefer applied knowledge of Enterasys
-Demonstrated expert knowledge of Security, including RSA, IPSEC, IP protocol, and ACLs
-Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
-Applied knowledge of Microsoft Project and Office
-Demonstrated project management skills
-Capability to provide on-call coverage and to work some weeknights and weekends
-Prefer applied knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, change control and incident reporting
-Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Serve as project manager or as technical member/lead on global infrastructure projects.
- Oversee, monitor and support daily operations of the organization's infrastructure (Network and Systems).
- Plan, test, and implement new systems and/or rebuild existing systems as required
- Develop and maintain documents on architecture, configuration, policies, processes and procedures.
- Maintain disaster recovery plan and all associated system backups and testing.
- Design and support "0-Downtime" solution to automate the release process.
- Troubleshoot, recommend and implement enhancements to the infrastructure.
- Ensure that security issues are addressed in a pro-active manner, including issues such as hacking, viruses, email abuse, protection of sensitive data, etc.
- Works closely with the Global Telecom Team to support & implement first class business solutions.
- Identify and recommend future technologies.
- Manage projects and vendors.
- Experience in generating and maintaining requirements, test and evaluate possible future technical architectures, analyze and resolve complex system issues, leading and/or participating in architecture reviews and providing technical guidance based upon expertise.
- Provides VTC Installation, Trouble Resolution, and Upgrade support Provides VTC/Audio Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Conference Session support. Provides Desktop VTC Systems support. Provides Streaming Media Systems support.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, MIS OR 5-7 years equivalent relevant technical experience. Candidate must be fluent in both the English and Spanish languages. Prefer Cisco CCNA certification.

Percent Travel Required: 0%-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-NV-Sr-Network-Administrator-Job-CA-95101/1871515/187151518715152012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, USRequisition ID: 18734BR
Job Title: Global Demand Planner
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform purchasing and planning for Medical Device products in order to maintain service level goals.
Perform inventory and freight management and forecasting for foreign exchange exposure reporting.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum 3 years experience in Supply Chain, Planning & Procurement activities.
- Minimum 2 years Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (Oracle or equivalent).
- Demonstrated Excel skills.
- Demonstrated verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, which strongly emphasizes customer service, cross training, team participation, and high accountability
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree is required. APICS certification preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Global-Demand-Planner-Job-NJ-07430/1780768/178076817807682012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 17963BR
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Supplier Quality
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Work with internal customers and suppliers in support of supplier development and certification and the establishment of process equivalence. Provide technical support to internal customers and suppliers for activities related to supplier quality system assessment, performance evaluation, and supplier development.
Responsible for supporting Supplier Development initiatives and for implementing quality related-programs and projects and will serve as liaison between suppliers and Mahwah operations to drive supplier improvement.
- Liaise with internal customers to ensure effective problem resolution. Develop metrics and report. Identify supplier non-conformance trends.
- Coordinate and participate in supplier conference calls.
- Plan, execute and deliver projects effectively within defined time/cost parameters.
- Track supplier quality performance measurements for strategic suppliers.
- Support supplier quality management programs such as supplier selection and certification.
- Manage, track and trend all supplier corrective actions initiated by Operations.
- Evaluate and determine the internal requirements for approval of all Mahwah specific supplier change requests (SCRs).
- Work with internal customers in support of supplier certification activities, including skip-lot, product source and reduced inspection requirements.
- Lead supplier visits and supplier audits.
- Lead and participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3 + years experience in Supplier Management with focus on quality and/or 3+ years experience in a medical device or other regulated industry
- Applied knowledge of selected supplier programs.
- Demonstrated experience with advanced quality auditing/engineering and corrective/preventative action
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Prefer applied knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in relevant PC applications.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to understand technical drawings and Geometric Dimensional and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and accomplish work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-aced, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in various disciplines and on multi-national teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and experience implementing SPC or similar controls.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or other related field of study. Prefer Master’s Degree or equivalent formal coursework. Prefer ASQ CQE (Certified Quality Engineer).

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Supplier-Quality-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1755056/175505617550562012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18814BR
Job Title: Production Team Leader
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for direct supervision of non-exempt staff. Will be responsible for the successful performance of the team with regard to business metrics as they are affected by the non-exempt staff.

- Direct non-exempt team members, across all shifts, toward achieving daily production goals. Track daily performance and provide timely feedback to the team.
- Actively lead operations processes to ensure all products meet/exceed established quality standards (e.g., cGMPs).
- Drive compliance to FDA, ISO and Company requirements.
- Champion efforts to comply with all safety, quality and operational documentation (e.g. TPM) requirements and practices.
- Deliver communications to non-exempt team members, across all shifts, so as to ensure the team’s achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Talent objectives.
- Manage the performance of non-exempt team members, to include:
o writing and delivering performance appraisals
o administering disciplinary action when warranted
o providing positive recognition when warranted
o liaising with Human Resources to ensure consistency in administration and compliance with Company policies.
o focusing on the development of high potential employees.
- Manage /coach/mentor/develop non-exempt team members to encourage and support a high performance work culture.
- Ensure all employees are provided with proper training and development. Monitor and drive timely e3 training completion.
- Manage non-exempt timekeeping and monitor employee attendance (e.g., start time, breaks, etc.) via KRONOS. Manage employee vacation schedules and coordinate production schedules around quarterly meetings, planned vacation, etc. to ensure customer needs will be met.
- Monitor and ensure proper staffing levels are maintained and produce contingency plans for coverage in times of high volume, heavy employee vacation periods, etc. When needed, this will include directing the work of any assigned temporary staff and other associated responsibilities.
- Ensure the effective delivery of periodic business performance reviews (a.k.a. “Board Reviews).
- Actively participate in and act as “point of contact” for all Environmental Health & Safety related matters.
- Lead 5S efforts as they relate to the team and work space.
- Participate in problem-solving and implementing process improvements including lean-related initiatives.
- Ensure the efficient use of materials/supplies.
- Provide plant/cell representation if assigned to off-shifts.
- Foster relationships with internal customers (CQR, OPS-QA, Finance, HR, IT, DSTB, etc.) to gain perspective and effectiveness when dealing with Operations issues.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent leadership experience in lieu of manufacturing
- 2+ years of prior direct people management or equivalent supervisory experience is required, preferably within a factory- focused environment or 1+ years in a lead role
- Demonstrated ability to drive team productivity, while maintaining high levels of quality, employee engagement and morale
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and coach individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying communication and technical skills. Must be able to adapt to and coach others in an ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with problem-solving and process improvement orientation
- Prefer knowledge of Lean tools (i.e., Six Sigma, Visual, Value Stream Mgmt) Prefer supervisory experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated communication (verbal and written), presentation, partnership and influence skills
- Must be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, inventory management, cost reduction and quality/GMP compliance
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Software (including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
- Must be able to work with off-shifts, carry a cell phone and to work weekends when necessary
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Production-Team-Leader-Job-NJ-07430/1795953/179595317959532012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19591BR
Job Title: Chief Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Job Summary
Act as team expert in implant and instrument design work as well as lead segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the design /development process and ultimately through launch into the market. Act as team's technical expert with respect to good design practices and design standards. Champion the consistent use of these practices for the team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify design / performance requirements for Orthopedic implant / instrumentation systems.
- Participate / Manage the Design Review process in order to facilitate the mentoring of less experienced engineers as well as reinforce best design practices.
- Develop and maintain best design practices for the development team.
- Model and detail implant and instrumentation designs utilizing the PRO E design software.
- Set the direction and manage the work flow of other engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gether input for design and evaluation of new product.
- Utilize / Manage the Design Controls (NPDP) including the mentoring of others in the use of these tools.
- Participate on crossfunctional design teams to develop new product as well as address design issues / maintain existing ones.
- Expertise in all aspects of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.
- Develop and manage project plans and time lines with in the scope of the NPDP guidelines
- Establish and maintain relationships with the key design consulting group in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required
- 10 + years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Expertise in the design of Orthopedic Medical implants and instrumentation.
- Expertise in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of Orthopedic implants.
- Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release.
- Expertise in design controls with in a regulated industry.
- Ability to apply expertise across multiple projects to ensure good design practices and standards are met.
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer PRO E.

Education and Special Training Required
Bachelors degree in a science, with a Masters Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Chief-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1895859/189585918958592012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USBerufsbezeichnung HR Manager EEMEA - HQ & SOSA
Division: Emerging Markets
Geschäftseinheit EEMEA
Geschäftsbereich Personalabteilung/Rekrutierung
Country: Schweiz
Stadt Montreux
Schicht 1.
Stellenbeschreibung To contribute to the profitable growth of our business by partnering with EEMEA HQ and SOSA leaders to optimize the recruitment, engagement and development of our key assets; our people.

Recruit:
 Attract and retain quality employees with the best skills and qualifications to ensure that the Stryker standards and values are met and exceeded

Engage:
- Support, monitor and follow up Q12 activities within the region.
- Create a consistent management training program across EEMEA.
- Coach line manager on the development and engagement of their teams.
- Propose and participate in social events.

Develop:,
- Design, implement and maintain job families in line with the Stryker common job grades.
- Conducts quarterly staffing reviews
- Gallup Strengths Coach: conduct individual and team trainings
- 360 feedback coach
- Work with managers to create IDPs for each employee

Compliance/Budget:
- Establish, document, communicate and enforce HR policies and practices
- Establish a consistent background check system across EEMEA
- Assess current benefit practices within the region, and propose changes and harmonization when needed
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legal changes and requirements affecting EEMEA.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Demonstrable HR experience over a course of 5 to 8 years in an MNC with clear progression in terms of responsibilities and scope of roles.
- Minimum of 3 years compensation & benefits experience, as well as compliance.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Bachelor’s level degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant field.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Montreux-HR-Manager-EEMEA-HQ-&-SOSA-Job/1791122/179112217911222012-06-18StrykerPersonalabteilung/Rekrutierungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreux, SCHWEIZRequisition ID: 19042BR
Job Title: System Admin
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Web Applications
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Summary of Position
Configure and maintain SharePoint/Application Server/Other solutions including management of application infrastructure, portals, sites, services, and applications. Monitor SharePoint/Application Server/Other solutions and implement preventive and corrective actions to fix or prevent problems. This position is responsible for day to day operations and administration of the SharePoint/Application Server/Other platform.

Key Requirements
- Basic schooling or familiarity with system administration
- Basic understanding of SharePoint/Application Server/Other administration
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills required to resolve routine issues
- Ability to execute tasks like patching, applying hot fixes, and integration with other systems

Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain SharePoint farms and related infrastructure including front-end web servers, application servers and FAST search servers.
- Maintain SharePoint services such as search, user profile service, and Excel calculation services.
- Manage the SharePoint Portal Server infrastructure, user access, site creation, and application deployment.
- Manage back-ups and recovery practices.
- Maintain systems to ensure reliability and business continuity.
- Execute migration process of custom development code to QA and Production farms and validate required documentation.
- Adhere to a governance model that stabilizes and protects the environment.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Experience with development and maintenance tools (for example insert tools here) is preferred.
PowerShell, Visual Studio 2010, and Team Foundation Server 2010
- Familiarity with development practices including source control, unit testing, and continuous integration is preferred.
- Knowledge of key platforms including list platforms here is strongly preferred.
Active Directory, MS SQL Server, IIS, Blob storage technology.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.

4+ years of relevant IT experience.
Education and/or Special Training: Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-System-Admin-Job/1797823/179782317978232012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18995BR
Job Title: Senior Global Brand Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Facilitate implementation of growth strategies and development plans for a well defined group of key brands. Execute these plans in close cooperation with R&D, Product Managers (U.S and OUS), sales force and HCI. Serve as a mentor to other marketing professionals within the team with minimal supervision.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 6+ years sales/marketing/engineering experience.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated verbal communication skills (both in groups and one-on-one interaction) and written communication skills
- Demonstrated success in Customer and Market Insights
- Demonstrated knowledge of Competitor and market knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to influence/guide cross functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute on a Brand plan directly linked to broader business/divisional goals.
- Develop, test and implement brand messaging, campaigns and marketing materials.
- Mentor and coach Brand Managers across the business unit.
- Manage product development process and development team communication including Key Opinion Leaders and Designer Surgeons.
- Manage preparation and execution of new product launches on a global level.
- Actively participate in key customer visits within the U.S.
- Provide business analysis and controlling support for sales and marketing management.
- Gain market, customer and competitive insights
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing or other relevant field of study. Prefer Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing.

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Global-Brand-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1844182/184418218441822012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19381BR
Job Title: Program Manager, Customer Education Programs
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Events/Promotional Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage the CEP program; including all logistical planning and coordinating
- Manage all CEP reporting and statistical gathering; including management of the transparency procedures
- Develop a plan to expand of the CEP program offerings.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(detailed descriptions)
- Agenda development and communication to all parties;
- Partner with Product Marketing teams to ensure that the CEPs are in-line with strategic corporate objectives.
- Onsite execution and management of CEP;
- Responsible for the maintenance of the CEP Tracker and visit calendar which houses all CEP visits.
- Assist the Manager, Customer Education Program with the expansion of the CEP program to Alameda and Malvern Stryker facilities;
- Responsible for tracking and reporting all CEP metrics;
- Ensure all programs meet compliance requirements and necessary paperwork is completed and records maintained.
- Ensure programs stay within allotted budget and look for ways to decrease costs. Maintain log of expenses and coordinate payment of all invoices related to program.
- Continually assess current procedures and processes and suggest improvements.
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education and/or Special Training: College Degree Required

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Program-Manager%2C-Customer-Education-Programs-Job-NJ-07430/1884017/188401718840172012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18546BR
Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Compliance
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
-Responsible for completing and approving investigations, and, determining reportability to the appropriate medical device regulatory agencies for events that either contributed or could have contributed to adverse events
-Responsible for developing, applying, and revising procedures to maintain and improve quality compliance and standards as well as reviewing and approving concessions, non-conforming product and corrective actions as denoted by applicable regulations and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Work with quality complaint-handling personnel; review and approve investigations of returned products and/or related reports
-Review reports of customer complaints and assess them for regulatory reporting
-Submit initial and follow-up reports to regulatory agencies as appropriate
-Interact with regulatory agencies on adverse event reporting and vigilance reports
-Review and analyze data for trending purposes
-Recommend corrective and/or preventive actions to address non-conformities and deviations
-May coordinate recalls and complete associated documentation
-Work with engineering groups to ensure testing as required on product investigations is completed
-Interact with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions/complaint issues
-Work from verbal and/or written instructions

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
-May review and approve non-conformances and planned deviations
-May aid in developing and executing process and product protocols and reports
-May aid in developing statistical process controls and analyzing data
-May participate in internal and external audits

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Qualifications/Work Experience: •0-2 year’s regulatory experience in the medical device industry.
-Previous experience in legal, technical or medically related area preferred.
-Excellent interpersonal, written English and oral communication skills
-Ability to understand and explain detailed regulatory compliance programs and/or issues.
-Ability to comply with constantly changing regulatory procedures and prioritize work effectively.
-Ability to analyze and resolve non-routine regulatory issues using independent judgment.
-Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the written word, form usage, etc.).
-Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical and time management skills
-Self-motivated.
-Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn corporate systems
-Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
-Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment with the assistance of engineering support when required
-Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics/drawing/prints
-Ability and versatility to manage changing priorities and workflow for multiple projects and deadlines
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences or nursing (mechanical, electrical, industrial, software, biomedical, computer, biology, physics, chemistry, etc.) preferred]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Regulatory-Compliance-Analyst-Job-CA-95101/1728684/172868417286842012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 17890BR
Job Title: Engineering Internship – Summer 2012/California
Division: Endoscopy
Business Function: Engineering
Country: United States
State CA
City: San Jose
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

• Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
• Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
• Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
• Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
• With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
• Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
• Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
• R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Engineering-Internship-CampusSummer-2012California-Job-CA-95101/1650923/165092316509232012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19507BR
Job Title: NV Sr Network Administrator
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Act as technical lead for network administration staff. Implement and manage global LAN/WAN, including Internet connected systems, VPN and wireless networks.

-Demonstrated expert knowledge of WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls and Routers; prefer applied knowledge of Enterasys
-Demonstrated expert knowledge of Security, including RSA, IPSEC, IP protocol, and ACLs
-Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
-Applied knowledge of Microsoft Project and Office
-Demonstrated project management skills
-Capability to provide on-call coverage and to work some weeknights and weekends
-Prefer applied knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, change control and incident reporting
-Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Serve as project manager or as technical member/lead on global infrastructure projects.
- Oversee, monitor and support daily operations of the organization's infrastructure (Network and Systems).
- Plan, test, and implement new systems and/or rebuild existing systems as required
- Develop and maintain documents on architecture, configuration, policies, processes and procedures.
- Maintain disaster recovery plan and all associated system backups and testing.
- Design and support "0-Downtime" solution to automate the release process.
- Troubleshoot, recommend and implement enhancements to the infrastructure.
- Ensure that security issues are addressed in a pro-active manner, including issues such as hacking, viruses, email abuse, protection of sensitive data, etc.
- Works closely with the Global Telecom Team to support & implement first class business solutions.
- Identify and recommend future technologies.
- Manage projects and vendors.
- Experience in generating and maintaining requirements, test and evaluate possible future technical architectures, analyze and resolve complex system issues, leading and/or participating in architecture reviews and providing technical guidance based upon expertise.
- Provides VTC Installation, Trouble Resolution, and Upgrade support Provides VTC/Audio Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Conference Session support. Provides Desktop VTC Systems support. Provides Streaming Media Systems support.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, MIS OR 5-7 years equivalent relevant technical experience. Candidate must be fluent in both the English and Spanish languages. Prefer Cisco CCNA certification.

Percent Travel Required: 0%-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-NV-Sr-Network-Administrator-Job-CA-95101/1871512/187151218715122012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18644BR
Job Title: Manager – Regulatory Affairs & Vigilance Reporting
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: India
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: India
State: -
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Purpose/Role Statement

The Manager – RA & VR will lead a team of RA & VR processionals while driving a full range of regulatory strategies, relationship building with the Stryker divisions, regulators & industry associations while ensuring corresponding documents for submission, review and approval by the local and regional regulatory agencies

Key responsibilities:-

- Acts as company representative, developing and maintaining positive relationships with CDSCO & State FDA officials through oral and written communications regarding pre-submission strategy/regulatory pathway development, testing requirements, clarification and follow up of submissions under review.
- Schedules, plans and conducts meetings with Regulatory Agencies in other markets based on the product submission handled.
- Drives a team performance towards ‘Best in class’ regulatory filings which include Design Dossier, Technical & legal documents and required regional files.
- Ensures regulatory compliance through trainings or submissions from OEM manufacturers & warehousing partners (3PL vendors)
- Responsible for preparation and submission of global regulatory applications, as well as internal regulatory file documentation.
- Plans and coordinates implementation of validation strategies and schedules with Engineering, Clinical Research and Quality Assurance personnel, for multiple project teams.
- Develops and implements departmental and divisional policies and procedures.
- Supports the creation of written company standards and policies to support ISO Standards, including the creation of technical files, design dossiers and CE Marking.
- Reviews and approves document change orders.
- Assists with regulatory inspections by regulatory agency investigators or Notified Body auditors.
- Shares responsibility and authority for maintaining GMP and ISO compliance throughout the organization.
- Develops and implements regulatory strategies for new and modified products.
- Acts as a core member on manufacturing and development teams, providing regulatory feedback and guidance throughout the product development cycle, and coordinating team inputs for submissions, as assigned.
- Reviews device labeling and advertising materials for compliance with global regulations; analyzes and recommends appropriate changes.
- Reviews and signs-off on product and manufacturing changes for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Supports highly technical or major business segment product lines, special projects or strategic initiatives.
- Work Instructions, SOPs as needed to support departmental functions and Quality System.
- Understands: Stryker India systems, biocompatibility requirements, Design Control, Medical Device Directive, Essential Requirements, ISO 46000 series, labeling requirements, Quality System Regulation, export requirements, and regulatory requirements of pertinent regions. Monitors changes in the regulatory environment, evaluates impact, and communicates to interested parties.
- Uses existing project management tools.
- Performs responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested.

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:-

Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements (including but not limited to being current on all training requirements for the incumbent's position and documenting that training).

Qualifications/Work Experience: • General understanding of product development process and design control.
- General understanding of regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials.
- General understanding of D&C Act, EMDD & US FDA 510(K)/ PMA
- Ability to manage several projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Effective research and analytical skills.
- Effective written and oral communication, technical writing and editing skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in a Life science discipline. Professional certification(s) preferred. 6 plus years Regulatory Affairs medical industry experience, preferably with disposable devices.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Manager-Regulatory-Affairs-&-Vigilance-Reporting-Job/1748699/174869917486992012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18631BR
Job Title: Technischer Einkäufer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Purchasing – Procurement
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- In dieser verantwortungsvollen Funktion sind Sie für die operative Umsetzung der Beschaffungsstrategie verant-wortlich, welche Sie gemeinsam mit dem Strategic Purchasing erarbeitet haben. In diesem Rahmen reflektieren Sie auch regelmässig die Abläufe im aktuellen Tagesgeschäft und tragen so entscheidend zur Weiterentwicklung und nachhaltigen Implementierung effizienter sowie zielgerichteter Einkaufsprozesse bei.
- In Ihrer täglichen Arbeit ist der partnerschaftliche Austausch mit unseren Lieferanten sowie anderen internen Ab-teilungen für Ihren Erfolg von grosser Bedeutung. Sie planen Ausschreibungen, Lieferantenworkshops, Preisana-lysen und Verhandlungsgespräche und setzen diese dann erfolgreich mit allen Beteiligten um.
- Ebenfalls zu Ihrem Verantwortungsgebiet gehört die Evaluierung neuer Lieferanten, deren kontinuierliche Weiter-entwicklung und die Lösung lieferantenbezogener Probleme innerhalb des Kernteams. Mithilfe Ihres systemati-schen Vorgehens und den konsequenten Einsatz von Analysetools schaffen Sie Preistransparenz und ermitteln so Kostenoptimierungspotenzial, welches Sie in effiziente Kosteneinsparungen umsetzen.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Als Wirtschaftsingenieur oder dipl. Einkäufer mit technischen Grundkenntnissen sind Sie in der Lage, die oben genannten Erwartungen zu erfüllen oder zu übertreffen. Dabei kommen Ihnen Ihre ausgeprägten Erfahrungen im weltweiten Einkauf (medizinal-) technischer Produkte zugute.
- Idealerweise verfügen Sie über Branchenkenntnisse aus dem Medizinalbereich, oder alternativ auch aus der Luftfahrt- oder Automobilindustrie.
- Sie haben Freude an der Systematisierung von Abläufen und der Optimierung von Einkaufsprozessen in einem dynamischen sowie anspruchsvollen Tätigkeitsbereich.
- Ihre sehr guten Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse ermöglichen es Ihnen, sich im internationalen Konzernumfeld sicher zu bewegen.
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfügung.

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Technischer-Eink%C3%A4ufer-Job/1752694/175269417526942012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 18586BR
Job Title: Commodity Manager
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Working collaboratively with suppliers that are vital to the success of our organization to maximize the potential value of these relationships you will have overall responsibility for the end to end management of designated commodities.

The role will require someone to identify, develop and execute specific strategies for designated commodities. The position will be responsible for supplier setup, relationship management, contract pricing, quotation (RFQ) and rationalization.

-Challenges will vary in scale from leadership of a cross functional team to deliver a specific result or to an individual leader of strategy or contract negotiations.
-Develop and ensure that sourcing strategies are fully implemented and executed.
-Manage products being transferred in and out of the various manufacturing sites.
-Proactively identify report & manage constraints within the end-to-end Supply Chain which will impact on Customer Service levels.
-Generate and present daily / weekly / monthly reports and metrics as appropriate.
-Represent the “Voice of the Supplier” within the Organization.
-Participate in NPI and product launches by partaking in meetings, offering constructive advice and collaborating with the Operations, Marketing and Customer teams to ensure a successful product launch.
-Work on challenging assignments with clearly defined business objectives, solving problems and supporting the needs of Operations and other functions.
-Establish a competency around commodity pricing expertise, where relevant commodities pricing is tracked, monitored and understood allowing for forecasting intelligence/guidance to be provided and reflected in the annual standard cost setting
-Partner with Stryker Global Sourcing / Corporate to access the central repository of Best in Class suppliers as well as to leverage global Stryker business to access best pricing
-Working with other Commodity Managers in the Strategic Sourcing organization to identify major projects that need to be transferred to another supplier either for cost savings opportunity, rationalization or for other business needs.
-Negotiating Long Term Agreements with prospective suppliers to achieve year over year cost savings and build alliances with strategic vendors and work with Stryker Legal Counsel to streamline such agreements where necessary.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Expertise in outsourced manufacturing and managing manufacturing and supplier agreements.
-Familiar with cGMP compliance requirements, best practices, Purchasing Controls in an FDA regulated medical device industry.
-Project Management experience and proven track record of successful leadership of high impact projects
-Ability to lead and support several concurrent projects and develop strong relationship within cross-functional teams.
-Experience in negotiations with suppliers and in commodity management capacity required.
-3rd level qualification in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, IPICS or other equivalent is required.
-Proven track record with at least 5 years in supply chain management
-Strategic thinker: ability to see the big picture and translate this into operational objectives.
-Demonstrates Initiatives
-Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Works with a sense of urgency and attention to detail at all times.
-The ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
-Initiates, sponsors and implements change. Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
-Solves problems by gathering data and using logic to arrive at decisions or solutions that achieve the desired outcome. Excellent data manipulation capability and analytical skills required.
-Flexible to work needs.
-Must be creative, able to multi-task and have a hands-on approach.
-Results, goals and measurement metrics oriented.
-Develops self and others, by building on strengths and addressing weaknesses. Seeks feedback and is receptive to new ideas and perspectives.
-Ability to influence others through presentation of facts, analysis and conclusions or solutions in a manner that demonstrates command of the content.
-Manage risk and uncertainty
-Ability to project manage, work under pressure and meet agreed and often tight deadlines.
-Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
-Ability to effectively prioritize workload and tasks to effectively meet established deadlines.
-Ability and willingness to travel.
-Have the highest levels of integrity in the successful completion of your work.
Education and/or Special Training: Minimum Bachelor's degree required

Percent Travel Required: 25]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Commodity-Manager-Job-CA-95101/1732946/173294617329462012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 17949BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-South Bay
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Surgical-Sales-Representative-South-Bay-Job-CA-95101/1598997/159899715989972012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19111BR
Job Title: Design Engineer - entry level
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing new and innovative devices within our General Surgery product line at Stryker's Endoscopy Division. The product development cycle will involve collaboration between cross functional and diverse teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Determine and understand customer needs in order to implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs.
-Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results.
-Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
-Will aid in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.
-Assist in evaluating vendor capability to support development.
-Provide updates on progress and project timelines to the rest of the business
-Interact with customers to resolve any technical or product related issues.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •0 - 2 years related design engineering experience preferably in the medical device industry
-Proficiency with Pro-E
-Ability to analyze and correct complex product design issues of a moderate scope using independent judgment
-Excellent analytical skills
-Effective interpersonal communication skills
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in mechanical engineering]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Design-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1811439/181143918114392012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18628BR
Job Title: Sales Compensation Analyst
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Corporate Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Analyze sales compensation packages, field compensation, and related sales issues as requested by field management and as required by Finance and Human Resources.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Prefer 2+ years experience supporting Sales
- Prefer 1+ years experience in compensation analysis
- Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills
- Maintain compensation data for budgeting and accurate reference.
- Determine monthly, quarterly and annual payments for field management and sales representatives.
- Maintain and validate sales history and quota for territory changes.
- Analyze compensation packages for new and current field personnel.
- Develop and provide project reports.
- Analyze compensation data to identify trends
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or other related field of study or equivalent relevant work experience. Formal training and/or certification in Microsoft Office Suite.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Sales-Compensation-Analyst-Job-NJ-07430/1783061/178306117830612012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18560BR
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Lead complex teams to advance assigned projects through the development process to market launch. Serve as a project mentor to other engineers under minimal supervision.
- Direct and manage the workflow of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of new products. This includes organizing and managing cadaver labs and consultant panel meetings.
- Manage the design control creation through the New Product Development Process (NPDP). Work with Program Managers and oversee technical teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the scope of the NPDP guidelines.
- Lead and participate on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key design consulting groups in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.
- Mentor other engineers in project management best practices and industry trends.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through release
- Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of a work team
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study.
Prefer Masters degree in a technical or management discipline

Percent Travel Required: 10-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1797816/179781617978162012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19063BR
Job Title: Leadership Development Specialist-Human Resources
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area Corporate Development and Training
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Support the (Organization Development) team in the creation, implementation and communication of organizational development projects and initiatives—specifically supporting the Leadership Development area. Work with COE team in coordinating and administering key programs, including developing content, managing logistics and developing supporting materials to enhance new and existing portfolio of offerings. Partner in the development and coordination of various leadership development processes and programs focused towards the creation of a genuine leadership pipeline, , including respective best practice and benchmarking research, implementation planning, evaluation and follow up activities. Work closely with other Talent Management team members within the COE and Businesses as well as, HR generalists, and specialists to build solutions that help maximize the performance, development and engagement of individuals and teams to achieve Stryker’s key business priorities and objectives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to assess, manipulate and present concepts and data in various formats required
Demonstrated consultative, interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to act as a collaborator across both the businesses and other HR disciplines, including credibility and comfort interacting with middle/senior management
Ability to effectively manage and organize multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment
Proven ability to drive execution and achieve business results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of 2-4 years direct work experience in the areas of organization development, training and development and/or talent management
Demonstrated knowledge and application of talent management principles, including needs analysis, adult learning, program design and delivery, and evaluation
Relevant experience in a role that required strong consultative, interpersonal and project management skills

Valued, but not required skills:
Experience with training facilitation, workshop presentations, and curriculum and workshop design
Ability to deal with ambiguity and created process and structure where it does not currently exist
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or general business management curriculum. Prefer additional advanced graduate studies and/or certifications in organizational psychology, talent development or related disciplines.

Percent Travel Required: 15%-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Leadership-Development-Specialist-Job-NJ-07430/1811518/181151818115182012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19480BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate - South Bay, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Trauma-Sales-Associate-South-Bay%2C-CA-Job-CA-95101/1878573/187857318785732012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18224BR
Job Title: Sr. Product Quality Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for new product development process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment.
-Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
-May interact with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
-May work from verbal and/or written instructions.
-May train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
-Develop and execute process and product protocol.
-Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (QSR,MDD,13485 and CMDCAS).
-Develop statistical process controls and analyze data. Optimize operating parameters.
-Lead, monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles used, and design intent is being achieved.
-Select, analyze, design and improve mechanical and electrical manufacturing procedures and engineering systems for medical devices.
-Verify that new engineering devices are technically sound and in compliance with FDA and other regulatory bodies.
-Analyze and improve computer test software verification and validation equipment.
-Perform engineering risk analyses to manage technical difficulties encountered with new medical devices.
-Participate and aid in the new product development process by identifying effective test methods.
-Research academic and industrial literature to continuously improve and increase engineering tools and knowledge used at Stryker Endoscopy.
-Analyze and interpret engineering test data collected during new device testing.
-Interface among multiple departments and teams including R&D, Manufacturing and Quality, vendors and senior managers to ensure specific cost, time and or regulatory standards are met.
-May coordinate the activities of one or more Quality Control Inspectors and/or technicians.
-May evaluate the performance of one or more Q.C. inspectors, technicians or Quality Engineer based on pre-established performance parameters.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Some Quality Assurance training desired.
-Blueprint/engineering schematic reading and interpretation
-Commitment to excellence and high standards
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
-Ability to manage priorities and workflow
-Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
-Proficient on basic computer programs Excel, Word, PowerPoint
-Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
-Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
-Strong interpersonal skills.
-Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
-Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
-Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills
-Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
-Knowledge of applicable international regulations and standards (MDD, 13485 and CMDCAS)
-Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Includes walking around the plant.
-Very good visual acuity.
-The ability to work with and inspect very small objects and/or tools and component parts.
-Must be able to observe and note minute inconsistencies.
-Must be able to generate, follow, and explain detailed instructions and inspection procedures.
-Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
-Must be able to communicate product and/or component part deficiencies to Engineer, subordinate, or supervisory personnel.
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment and inspection equipment.
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in electrical, mechanical, computer, or software engineering with 2 or more years experience.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Advanced-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1658430/165843016584302012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19273BR
Job Title: Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform implant and instrument design work. Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market.
- Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.
- Utilize/Manage design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluate new products.
- Develop verification and validation protocols and technical reports.
- Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

OtisMed:
- Interact regularly with surgeons to understand and collect their feedback.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated familiarity of design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience in the medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1852018/185201818520182012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19306BR
Job Title: Designer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Designer will work with assigned development team members to support the CAD management of implants and instrumentation through the modeling and detailing of designs. He or She will also develop / maintain expertise in Pro E design software.
- Modeling and detailing of implant and instrumentation designs utilizing the PRO E design software.
- Participate on crossfunctional design teams to address design issues / maitenance of existing designs.
- Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.
- Mastery of the engineering change process and its connections to ancillary procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.
- Proficient in a parametric CAD design package. PRO E preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in ECN creation and execution
- Familiarity with design controls with in a regulated industry helpful.
- Candidates should require average direction and supervision; should have a hands-on approach
Education and/or Special Training: Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. Engineering Technology preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Designer-Job-NJ-07430/1878584/187858418785842012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18350BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
.2-4 Years experience in product design & development
.Rich experience in modeling and detailing using Pro/Engineer
.Good knowledge of Mechanical engineering fundamental & manufacturing processes
.Application knowledge of GD&T
Concept design, material selection and prototype development
.Project technical documentation
Basic office tools like Windows, MS Office etc.
.Excellent Communication, Initiative, Drive, Ownership qualities

Desirable:
.Knowledge of New Product Development & Engineering Change Processes
.Good experience in SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
.PLM/PDM exposure using PDMLink (Windchill)
.Basic FEA knowledge using Ansys

Qualifications/Work Experience: BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical engineering with 2-4 years of experience in product design & development of Medical Device, Home Appliances, Automotive or Heavy Engineering domain.
Education and/or Special Training: BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Mechanical engineering with hands on experience in ProE, AnSys, 3D CAD, SOlidworks]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Design-Engineer-Job/1728678/172867817286782012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18630BR
Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Supplier Quality
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Innerhalb der Stryker Implant Group und dem internationalen Lieferantennetzwerk sind Sie verantwort-lich für die Lieferantenauditierung (System, Prozess und Produkt).
- Zudem sind Sie verantwortlich für die Identifikation, Planung, Durchführung und Koordination sämtlicher Lieferantenentwicklungs- und Validierungsaktivitäten sowie KVP- und Manufacturing Transfer-Projekten.
- Sie setzen sich für die Behebung von Abweichungen (NCRs / CAPAs) mit dem Ziel der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Lieferantenleistung ein.
- Des Weiteren unterstützen Sie bei der Erstellung, Review und Freigabe der Validierungsdokumentation und bei der Fortschrittskontrolle von Validierungen bei Lieferanten.
- Ebenfalls involviert sind Sie bei der Definition von effizienten und fähigen Fertigungsprozessen und da-zugehörigen Prüfstrategien in Abstimmung mit Procurement und Advanced Quality.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben einen FH/Uni/ETH-Abschluss im Bereich Maschinenbau, Medizin- oder Fertigungstechnik und arbeiten gerne in interdisziplinären Teams.
- Sie verfügen über mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich Qualitätsmanagement für die Medizinaltechnik (ISO 13485, QSR), Pharmaindustrie oder Automobilindustrie. Sie sind vertraut mit der Anwendung von Systemen wie Six Sigma, Kaizen oder 5S.
- Sie besitzen unter anderem Grundkenntnisse Reinraumtechnologie, Sterilisationsverfahren sowie chemischen und biologischen Testmethoden und haben Erfahrung mit Prozess-, Computer- und Prüfmethodenvalidierungen.
- Sie sind analytisch stark und überzeugen durch Ihren beharrlichen, aber dienstleistungsorientierten Auftritt. Strukturiertes und exaktes Arbeiten sind für Sie eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
- Gute MS-Office-Anwenderkenntnisse (Word und Excel) sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse setzen wir ebenfalls voraus.
Education and/or Special Training: Möchten Sie Ihr Know-how in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld umsetzen, welches Ihnen Frei-raum für Eigeninitiative und langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Supplier-Development-Engineer-Job/1755049/175504917550492012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHBerufsbezeichnung Process Engineer Advanced Operations (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Produktion
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg im Bresgau
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Als Process Engineer Advanced Operations leiten sie die Prozess-entwicklung für neue Mikro-Implantatsysteme, chirurgische Instrumente, Navigationssysteme und –tools sowie kundenspezi-fische und bioresorbierbare Lösungen von der ersten Idee bis zur Serieneinführung und sind für ein erfolgreiches Anlaufen der Produktion verantwortlich.
Unser Ziel ist die Realisierung von kurzen Entwicklungszeiten unter der Einbindung von innovativen Technologien und der kontinuierlichen Weiterent-wicklung und Optimierung unserer Herstellungsprozesse.
Neben dem Projektmanagement und der Koordination von internen und externen Partnern, sind sie für die Lösung technischer Herausforderung und die Implementierung von effizienten Fertigungs- und Prüfstrategien verantwortlich. Unterstützt werden Sie hierbei von einem interdisziplinaren Projekt-Team und Prozess-Experten aus verschiedenen Unternehmensbereichen.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes ingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen o. ä.).
- Oder eine erfolgreich abgeschlossene Techniker-Ausbildung mit mehrjähriger Berufserfahrung im Bereich Prozessentwicklung /Projektmanagement.
- Berufserfahrung im Bereich Medizintechnik, Engineering oder Projektmanagement sind wünschenswert.
- Ergebnisorientierte Persönlichkeit mit dynamischem und selbstbewusstem Auftreten.
- Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit.
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes ingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium (Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen o. ä.).
- Oder eine erfolgreich abgeschlossene Techniker-Ausbildung mit mehrjähriger Berufserfahrung im Bereich Prozessentwicklung /Projektmanagement.
- Berufserfahrung im Bereich Medizintechnik, Engineering oder Projektmanagement sind wünschenswert.
- Ergebnisorientierte Persönlichkeit mit dynamischem und selbstbewusstem Auftreten.
- Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit.
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
About Stryker ..
Opportunities ..]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Ingenieur-Produktions-und-Prozessentwicklung-Job/1478834/147883414788342012-06-18StrykerProduktionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg im Bresgau, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18304BR
Job Title: Sr. Design Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Mechanical Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Sr. Design Engineer will be responsible for developing new and innovative devices within our General Surgery product line at Stryker's Endoscopy Division. The product development cycle will involve collaboration between cross functional and diverse teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Determine and understand customer needs in order to implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs.
-Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results.
-Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
-Will aid in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.
-Assist in evaluating vendor capability to support development.
-Provide updates on progress and project timelines to the rest of the business
-Interact with customers to resolve any technical or product related issues.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •4+ years related design engineering experience preferably in the medical device industry
-Proficiency with Pro-E
-Ability to analyze and correct complex product design issues of a moderate scope using independent judgment
-Excellent analytical skills
-Effective interpersonal communication skills
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in mechanical engineering]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Sr_-Design-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1671048/167104816710482012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19135BR
Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for new product development process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment.
-Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
-May interact with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
-May work from verbal and/or written instructions.
-May train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
-Develop and execute process and product protocol.
-Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (QSR,MDD,13485 and CMDCAS).
-Develop statistical process controls and analyze data. Optimize operating parameters.
-Lead, monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles used, and design intent is being achieved.
-Select, analyze, design and improve mechanical and electrical manufacturing procedures and engineering systems for medical devices.
-Verify that new engineering devices are technically sound and in compliance with FDA and other regulatory bodies.
-Analyze and improve computer test software verification and validation equipment.
-Perform engineering risk analyses to manage technical difficulties encountered with new medical devices.
-Participate and aid in the new product development process by identifying effective test methods.
-Research academic and industrial literature to continuously improve and increase engineering tools and knowledge used at Stryker Endoscopy.
-Analyze and interpret engineering test data collected during new device testing.
-Interface among multiple departments and teams including R&D, Manufacturing and Quality, vendors and senior managers to ensure specific cost, time and or regulatory standards are met.
-May coordinate the activities of one or more Quality Control Inspectors and/or technicians.
-May evaluate the performance of one or more Q.C. inspectors, technicians or Quality Engineer based on pre-established performance parameters.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Some Quality Assurance training desired.
-Blueprint/engineering schematic reading and interpretation
-Commitment to excellence and high standards
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
-Ability to manage priorities and workflow
-Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
-Proficient on basic computer programs Excel, Word, PowerPoint
-Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
-Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
-Strong interpersonal skills.
-Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
-Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
-Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills
-Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
-Knowledge of applicable international regulations and standards (MDD, 13485 and CMDCAS)
-Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Includes walking around the plant.
-Very good visual acuity.
-The ability to work with and inspect very small objects and/or tools and component parts.
-Must be able to observe and note minute inconsistencies.
-Must be able to generate, follow, and explain detailed instructions and inspection procedures.
-Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
-Must be able to communicate product and/or component part deficiencies to Engineer, subordinate, or supervisory personnel.
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment and inspection equipment.
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in electrical, mechanical, computer, or software engineering with 2 or more years experience.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Advanced-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1805764/180576418057642012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19174BR
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit: Management
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Directs the activities of employees engaged in manufacturing activities including but not limited to training and supervising, maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in accordance with established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
- Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
- Monitors and reports daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime.
- Reports equipment problems to appropriate department and production manager.
- Coordinates with quality control to maintain quality standards; takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
- Forecasts staffing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines employees being supervised; resolves personnel issues.
- Manages personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
- Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence.
- Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by employees.
- Inspects for proper sanitation of equipment and facilities; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
- Resolves production-related issues with representatives from other department throughout the company.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
- Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-4 years related experience or equivalent.
- Knowledge of production practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Proficient on Microsoft applications.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
- Ability to perform physical labor, if necessary.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Education and/or Special Training: QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-4 years related experience or equivalent.
- Knowledge of production practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Proficient on Microsoft applications.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
- Ability to perform physical labor, if necessary.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Production-Supervisor-Job-CA-95101/1811442/181144218114422012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18579BR
Job Title: Manager, Packaging Innovation
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Packaging Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead a team of professionals in the design and development of packaging processes that communicates a clear corporate identity regardless of site of manufacture.

- Formulate/communicate strategy for divisional Packaging and Labeling systems.
- Coordinate new product launches.
- Orchestrate compliance with Corporate packaging and labeling projects.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong leadership, communication and organizational experience.
- 5-10 years packaging experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and/or Consumer Products.
- Knowledge of RA/QA/GMP requirements for packaging and lableing.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-Packaging-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/1743242/174324217432422012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19378BR
Job Title: Product Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Product Manager will be responsible for driving U.S. product management, marketing strategies and programs consistent with overall U.S. business objectives in one segment, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing/product approaches, tools and methodologies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum 2 - 7 years experience in a classical marketing function or direct product management experience
- Background in healthcare products or medical devices highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team oriented environment
- Must be customer/market focused
- Strong oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver business and sales training presentations
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver results with multiple and complex projects
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 30%- 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Product-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1878582/187858218785822012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18477BR
Job Title: Business Analyst
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide support to the business units, and other analytical support as necessary. Follow established accounting practices to ensure the proper and accurate distribution of cost within the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains the company’s cost accounting system; makes recommendations for improvement as
needed.
- Provides cost estimation for new and existing products and participates in cost reduction
initiatives.
- Prepares and analyzes specific accounting statements and reports to assist in the preparation of
financial statements, and other internal and external reports as required.
- Coordinates with other departments to achieve cost planning targets.
- Assists in development and transmissions of operating plan and strategic plan.
- Analyzes monthly operating performance and profit projections for reporting and developing
action items.
- Develops overhead and labor standards.
- Participates in monthly and yearly closing processes including journal entry preparation.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of annual budgets.
- Assists with related special projects as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access (Desired but not required)
-Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
-Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,and percentages, as well as analyze statistical and financial data.
-Commitment to excellence and high standards.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
-Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
-Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
-Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting or related field or equivalent
-CPA or currently pursuing certification preferred]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Business-Analyst-Job-CA-95101/1723967/172396717239672012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19568BR
Job Title: IT Supply Chain Support Manager NV
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Global Functions Group (IT)
Focus Area Global Functions Group
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose or Fremont
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker NV is implementing a new ERP (Oracle eBusiness Suite). This new solution represents the foundation that will support the future growth of our division. The Supply Chain Support Manager is part of the BES department and is responsible for the local and central support of the Oracle Supply Chain and Customer Service modules. The jobholder will be responsible to ensure that the Supply Chain support team is delivering services respecting the SLA defined with the business and that provides the required support to ensure a smooth month-end and year-end processes.

The jobholder will have the opportunity to work in a very dynamic environment. This position offers excellent opportunities of personal development depending on candidate motivation and competencies.

Key Activities & Accountabilities

Here after are underlined the main activities of the Supply Chain Support Manager:

-Manage the local and central support activities on the area of Supply Chain and Customer Service (Order Management, Pricing, 3rd Party Logistic, Purchasing, Planning, EDI)
-Ensure that the team is respecting the SLA
-Month-end and year-end support for live sites
-Ensure that segregation of duties and change control on the team is SOX compliance
-Define local and central tasks and ensure that they are assigned to the team members according to their responsibility
-Ensure that local and central SOP’s are defined and implemented
-Resource management within the Supply Chain team
-Ensure execution of the support framework defined by the Oracle Support Manager
-Quarterly visit to the live sites to meet Super-users and local ERP owner
-Issue escalation to the Oracle Support Manager
-Team’s objectives setup, line Management, career planning and development, performance appraisal etc…
-Consultants management

Travel requirements

-Travel to Stryker Manufacturing site in Europe is required (5-10% minimum)

Competencies
Must
-Oracle eBusiness suite experience in a large Customer service and distribution business, cross-countries
-Good understanding of the main business functions in large-scale companies
-Good understanding of business processes and flows
-Strong leadership skills
-Strong motivational skills
-Good communication skills
-Team management skills
-Highly developed analysis and problem solving skills
-Positive customer facing attitude and good interpersonal skills
-Flexibility, availability and ability to travel
-Good English oral and written communication skills
-Intercultural awareness
-Proficiency in handling a high volume of work with conflicting demands
-Flexibility and dedication in acquiring new responsibilities and skills

Plus
-Experience in international / medical companies
-Experience in change management
-Experience on SOX

Education

BSc Degree in IT
Languages: English essential, others are a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 5%-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-or-Fremont-IT-Supply-Chain-Support-Manager-NV-Job-CA-95101/1907028/190702819070282012-06-18StrykerGlobal Functions Group (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose or Fremont, CA, USRequisition ID: 19545BR
Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: San Jose
Business Functions: Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for new product development process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment.
-Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
-May interact with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
-May work from verbal and/or written instructions.
-May train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
-Develop and execute process and product protocol.
-Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (QSR,MDD,13485 and CMDCAS).
-Develop statistical process controls and analyze data. Optimize operating parameters.
-Lead, monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles used, and design intent is being achieved.
-Select, analyze, design and improve mechanical and electrical manufacturing procedures and engineering systems for medical devices.
-Verify that new engineering devices are technically sound and in compliance with FDA and other regulatory bodies.
-Analyze and improve computer test software verification and validation equipment.
-Perform engineering risk analyses to manage technical difficulties encountered with new medical devices.
-Participate and aid in the new product development process by identifying effective test methods.
-Research academic and industrial literature to continuously improve and increase engineering tools and knowledge used at Stryker Endoscopy.
-Analyze and interpret engineering test data collected during new device testing.
-Interface among multiple departments and teams including R&D, Manufacturing and Quality, vendors and senior managers to ensure specific cost, time and or regulatory standards are met.
-May coordinate the activities of one or more Quality Control Inspectors and/or technicians.
-May evaluate the performance of one or more Q.C. inspectors, technicians or Quality Engineer based on pre-established performance parameters.

Percent Travel Required: 15]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Advanced-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1892590/189259018925902012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 18496BR
Job Title: Associate Healthcare Professional Education (HCP) Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Events/Promotional Marketing
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Works as part of the Health Care Professional Education department and Medical Associations and CME providers. Will support and develop HCP product education programs. Participate in the execution of programs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications and Work Experience Required • 2-6 years experience in a sales and/or marketing function
- Prefer professional experience in healthcare products or medical devices
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively and in a cross-functional /team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated verbal communication skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction) and written communication skills
Job Summary
Working closely with the HCP Education, Product Marketing teams, Medical Education team, and CME providers, participate in and develop HCP product education programs. Participate in the development of program strategies. Participate in the execution of programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and demonstrate significant technical competency in one or more assigned product lines.
- Organize and promote classroom and web-based trauma & extremity education programs for sales reps and HCPs
- Organize, promote and manage education programs for trauma & extremity surgeons, residents, nurses and podiatrists.
- Identify and secure appropriate resources in order to coordinate trauma & extremity programs/courses at the Homer Stryker Center and other global resources.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Health Science, Marketing or other relevant field of study.

Percent Travel Required: 35%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Associate-Healthcare-Professional-Education-%28HCP%29-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1721648/172164817216482012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19245BR
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Design Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead complex teams to advance assigned projects through the development process to market launch. Serve as a project mentor to other engineers under minimal supervision.
- Direct and manage the workflow of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of new products. This includes organizing and managing cadaver labs and consultant panel meetings.
- Manage the design control creation through the New Product Development Process (NPDP). Work with Program Managers and oversee technical teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the scope of the NPDP guidelines.
- Lead and participate on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key design consulting groups in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.
- Mentor other engineers in project management best practices and industry trends.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through release
- Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of a work team
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study.
Prefer Masters degree in a technical or management discipline.

Percent Travel Required: 10-20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1849017/184901718490172012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18795BR
Job Title: Technical Writer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Play an integral part of the new product development team and use your technical writing expertise to develop, write, edit and maintain technical documentation and marketing material.

-Produce and maintain product documentation including but not limited to design specifications, marketing/sales materials, user manuals/guides, training materials, proposals, reports, and on-line help.
-Write or provide editing assistance for application bulletins, BETA program material, and other technical, customer support, and marketing products.
-Ensure timely completion of quality documentation for all products.
-Provide writing, editing, and electronic publishing services to product teams/departments.
-Analyze products to determine user information needs.
-Coordinate documentation and on-line help requirements with project, engineering, and test managers.
-Research, write, edit, compile, revise, and review end-user documentation, both print and on-line.
-Create effective graphics, flow charts, and diagrams for inclusion in documentation.
-Edit and proofread technical materials using standard editing marks.
-Analyze documentation products and generates initiatives to improve quality, reduce customer service costs, and decrease customer support calls.
-Analyze departmental processes and recommends improvements.
-Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions.
-Interact and collaborate effectively with internal and external team members to assure needs of the company are met.
-Assist in project planning; provides reports and updates as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Two to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Proficient on MS Office tools, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, MacroMedia Freehand, Microsoft Visio.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Excellent grammatical and spelling skills.
-Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
-Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
-Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
-Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
-Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
-Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
-Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
-Ability to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
-Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in related field]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Technical-Writer-Job-CA-95101/1783084/178308417830842012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19280BR
Job Title: Project Manager, Advanced Operations (Supplier Innovations)
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manage large scale and/or moderately complex departmental and cross-functional projects associated with the development and introduction of new orthopedic products.

- Partner with Project Managers from Product Development, Marketing and Quality to take a product from design concept through production ramp up, governed by the principle of ‘Quality, Cost and Speed to Market’.
- Lead Suppliers, Project Engineers, Designers and Manufacturing & Development Specialists to develop production process solutions that address challenging product designs and new technologies.
- Thoroughly understand all requirements of Stryker’s Quality System and New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Manage the creation and approval of capital equipment requests (CERs) based on sound financial knowledge and inputs from technical experts.
- Attend product cadaver labs, product training seminars and surgeon facing events along with Project Managers from Marketing and Product Development.
- Coach and mentor Project Engineers, Designers and/or Manufacturing & Development Specialists.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Prefer 3+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries with a Bachelors degree and 2+ years required with a Masters degree
- Demonstrated experience participating in, or leading, complex projects demanding cross functional cooperation
- Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines with demonstrated organizational skills, multi-tasking and creative problem solving
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, with the proven ability to teach and coach others. Must be comfortable presenting at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated familiarity with theory and practical application of ‘Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing’ (GD&T)
- Demonstrated experience dealing with suppliers and outside services such as calibration and test laboratories, particularly for Supplier Innovation role
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, business or computer science. Prefer Engineering degree. Prefer Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: <10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Manager%2C-Advanced-Operations-%28Supplier-Innovations%29-Job-NJ-07430/1898689/189868918986892012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19134BR
Job Title: Product Quality Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area General/Other: Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for processing raw materials and/or components into partially finished and/or finished products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment.
- May design and/or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
- Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
- Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
- Interacts with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
- Work from verbal and/or written instructions.
- Knowledge of applicable international regulations and standards (MDD, 13485 and CMDCAS)
- Train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
- Develop and execute process and product protocols and reports.
- Develop statistical process controls and analyze data.
- May coordinate the activities of one or more Quality Control Inspectors and/or technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S./M.S. in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, software, computer) or related field
- 1-2 years quality experience desired.
- Blueprint/engineering schematic reading and interpretation

Qualifications/Work Experience: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Designs and/or implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and reliability of products and/or production and/or test equipment.
- May design and/or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
- Analyzes reports and/or returned products and recommends corrective action.
- Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
- Interacts with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions.
- Work from verbal and/or written instructions.
- Knowledge of applicable international regulations and standards (MDD, 13485 and CMDCAS)
- Train others in quality assurance/GMP related topics.
- Develop and execute process and product protocols and reports.
- Develop statistical process controls and analyze data.
- May coordinate the activities of one or more Quality Control Inspectors and/or technicians.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S./M.S. in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, software, computer) or related field

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Product-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1805765/180576518057652012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USBerufsbezeichnung Praktikant Research & Development (w/m)
Division: Instruments
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie begleiten und unterstützen unsere R&D Abteilung bei der Entwicklung neuer und bei der Optimierung bereits vorhandener Produkte. Nach drei Monaten entwickeln Sie selbstständig erste Designkonzepte und erstellen die entsprechenden Dokumentationen. In Ihrer Zeit bei Stryker erwerben Sie ein tiefes inhaltliches Verständnis interner Entwicklungsprojektabläufe und schließen Teilentwicklungsprojekte erfolgreich ab.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie studieren idealerweise Maschinenbau, Medizintechnik, Automatisierungstechnik, Physik oder auch ein anderes Fach mit technischer Ausrichtung. Zusätzlich haben Sie bereits Erfahrungen im Bereich Medizintechnik z.B. in Form von Praktika sammeln können. Ihre Arbeitsweise zeichnet sich durch ein hohes Maß an Eigeninitiative und Verantwortungsbewusstsein aus. Die Arbeit im Team bereitet Ihnen viel Freude.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Eine technische Berufsausbildung, sowie Kenntnisse in LabView, SPS und S7 runden idealerweise Ihr Profil ab.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Praktikant-Research-&-Development-%28wm%29-Job/1490266/149026614902662012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDBerufsbezeichnung Ingenieur Konstruktion & Entwicklung
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung - Sie sind für Konzeption, Entwurf und die eigenständige Gesamtkonstruktion von medizinischen Implantaten und Instrumenten zuständig.
- Hierbei sind Sie Teil eines interdisziplinären Teams und tragen wesentlich zum Erfolg unserer Entwicklungsprojekte bei.
- Sie Rahmen der Entwicklung neuer Produkte erarbeiten Sie 3D Modelle, transferieren leiten Zeichnungen für die Prototypen- und Serienerstellung ab und koordinieren die Prototypenerstellung mit unserem Musterbau.
- Dabei berücksichtigen Sie medizintechnische Regularien, Toleranzwerte und Werkstoffeigenschaften und führen Festigkeits- und Kräfteberechnungen durch.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung - Sie sind Techniker oder Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Feinwerktechnik, Medizintechnik o.ä. oder Sie verfügen über eine technische Ausbildung mit der entsprechenden Berufserfahrung.
- Sie konnten sich bereits Berufserfahrung im Bereich Konstruktion (vorzugsweise Pro/Engineer) aneignen.
- Optimalerweise verfügen Sie über Kenntnisse der Entwicklungsstandards im Bereich Medizintechnik.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Teamfähigkeit, Verantwortungsbewusstsein sowie eine ausgeprägte Leistungsorientierung aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Bei Fragen zu der Stellenausschreibung steht Ihnen Galyna Schwabe unter der Telefonnummer 0761-45 12 3017 zur Verfügung.
About Stryker Stryker ist einer der drei Weltmarktführer in der Medizintechnik. Hier am Standort Freiburg erweitern
wir die Möglichkeiten der modernen Medizin, entwickeln und produzieren umfassende Lösungen und verbessern so die Lebensqualität von Menschen in aller Welt. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg auf unseren engagierten, talentierten und verantwortungsbewussten Mitarbeitern, die sich nie mit dem bereits
Erreichten zufrieden geben, sondern danach streben, die Messlatte immer höher zu legen. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Opportunities Flache Hierarchien, Eigenverantwortung und die Förderung der Talente jedes Einzelnen – das ist die Basis unserer Teamphilosophie. Als Mitarbeiter bei Stryker profitieren Sie von den Vorteilen einer offenen, dynamischen Unternehmenskultur und von unseren umfangreichen sozialen Leistungen. Darüber hinaus bietet der globale Stryker-Konzern zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Ingenieur-Konstruktion-&-Entwicklung-Job/1694977/169497716949772012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18140BR
Job Title: Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Oversee the process of preparing product submissions to domestic and international regulatory bodies and manage process from inception to approval. Establish and implement global regulatory strategies with cross-functional teams to assure compliance and approval. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for products which will include marketing, labeling, and literature review.

- Ensure all applicable regulations and standards and changes to these are communicated throughout the organization through company policies, procedures, and training
- Develop regulatory approval strategies to meet business objectives
- Review and approve marketing applications as needed prior to submission to regulatory bodies
- Ensure that all labeling, marketing literature, and internal policies and procedures are reviewed for compliance to regulatory requirements
- Ensure that all changes to products and processes (including additions and deletions) are reviewed for compliance to regulations and significant changes are communicated to the applicable regulatory body prior to implementation
- Participate in the preparation of Regulatory Affairs operating plans and objectives in alignment with company and departmental strategies
- Plan and manage key projects to ensure resources and support are provided as needed and report metrics to upper management
- Remain current with new product development projects in order to ensure regulatory requirements are considered and appropriate strategies developed
- Recruit, hire, train, manage, develop and motivate Regulatory Affairs staff
- Manage consultants and their contracts for assigned regulatory projects
- Ensure that departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are developed, implemented, and maintained
- Review Quality System procedures for regulatory impact
- Prepare and manage budget for the Regulatory Affairs department
- Participate in continuous improvement activity and process re-engineering projects

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Qualifications/Work Experience: • 10+ years experience in medical device regulatory function
- Demonstrated 510(k), PMA organization, preparation, and review experience
- Understanding of the device listing and establishment registration process
- EU MDD 93/42/EEC/ISO Technical File/Design Dossier (original/revision/supplements) organization, preparation, and review experience
- Experience with communication to FDA, EU, Japanese PMDA, and other regulatory bodies
- Demonstrated experience in interacting with FDA review staff and inspectors, Notified Bodies and international reviewers/inspectors
- Prefer experience in a team based work environment
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Access.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse team and team members in remote Location:s
- Demonstrated understanding of scientific principles
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Discipline or equivalent, Prefer Advanced Degree; Prefer Regulatory Affairs Certification

Percent Travel Required: 5-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-Regulatory-Affairs-Job-NJ-07430/1667471/166747116674712012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19304BR
Job Title: Project Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Product Engineering
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform implant and instrument design work. Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market.
- Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software.
- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.
- Utilize/Manage design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).
- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluate new products.
- Develop verification and validation protocols and technical reports.
- Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
- Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent
- Demonstrated familiarity of design controls within a regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience in the medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently
- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Percent Travel Required: <5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/1876043/187604318760432012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 19121BR
Job Title: Field Quality & Logistics Manager
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Corporate Finance
Country: United States
State: NJ
City: Mahwah
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Partner closely with Distribution and Supply Chain Optimization, Field Finance, Regulatory, and Human Resources to drive national supply chain initiatives and area and local operational excellence with Area Vice President, General Managers, Sales and Branch Ops Managers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5 - 10 years in supply chain, logistics, distribution, and customer service experience.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, managerial and diplomatic skills/talents; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Applications
- Prefer ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
- Ability to influence and lead a team of non-direct reports and cross-functional associates to achieve desired operational results
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Ability to apply technical applications to business processes.
- Proven track record of process improvements based on sound problem-solving practices is highly desirable.
- Self-starter, self-motivator with the ability to work remotely.
Quality First
- Share best practices within area and ensure compliance with field quality management system and other regulatory requirements to drive improvement in inventory accuracy and traceability.
- Mentor area on how to execute product actions efficiently and accurately.
- Eliminate product expiration risk within area by implementing practices aimed at timely and accurate replacement of expiring product.
- Apply 4D and other problem solving techniques to address breakdowns in the field and share resulting best practices.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience; Prefer MBA

Percent Travel Required: 90%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Field-Quality-&-Logistics-Manager-Job-NJ-07430/1895863/189586318958632012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMahwah, NJ, USRequisition ID: 18990BR
Job Title: Design Engineer - Electrical
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for developing new and innovative devices within our General Surgery product line at Stryker's Endoscopy Division. The product development cycle will involve collaboration between cross functional and diverse teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Determine and understand customer needs in order to implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs.
-Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results.
-Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
-Provide updates on progress and project timelines to the rest of the business
-Interact with customers to resolve any technical or product related issues.

3 - 5 years experience working as an engineer on successful product development efforts.

BS or MS in in Electrical Engineering

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3 - 5 years experience working as an engineer on successful product development efforts.
Education and/or Special Training: Undergraduate degree in Engineering or with equivalent schooling in statistics, mech. of materials, fatigue and stress analysis, and calculus. MS/MBA preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Design-Engineer-Electrical-Job-CA-95101/1895867/189586718958672012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19112BR
Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Systems/Process Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Work on an exciting new product with an aggressive launch schedule!

The Embedded Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing new and innovative devices within our General Surgery product line at Stryker's Endoscopy Division. The product development cycle will involve collaboration between cross functional and diverse teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Determine and understand customer needs in order to implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs.
-Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results.
-Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
-Provide updates on progress and project timelines to the rest of the business
-Interact with customers to resolve any technical or product related issues.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •2 - 4 years related engineering experience
-Familiarity wity embedded software, motion control and Green Hills Integrity preferred
-Proficient in C++
-Excellent analytical skills
-Effective interpersonal communication skills
-Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in Electrical/Systems/Software engineering]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Embedded-Systems-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1811440/181144018114402012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 17298BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Trauma South Australia
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Adelaide

Job Description:
Adrenalin and energy are not in short supply at Stryker.
We are a team of high achievers and we thrive on competition.
We have a passion not just to meet our own ambitious goals, but to exceed them.

We are a worldwide leader in the medical device industry, with a commitment to constant improvement, a culture of accountability, a winner’s intensity, innovation that endures, and a strong service ethic. We pride ourselves on our exceptional medical products and services which restore active life.

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Territory Manager to join our South Australia Trauma team. You must be self-reliant, have demonstrable sales success in the medical technology industry plus contacts across the local client base. The position will be responsible for generating sales revenue in the specific territory, and increasing market share amongst new and existing customers, by:

 Maintaining regular sales visits to promote and demonstrate products
 Attending theatre to help surgeons and staff to maximise applications and performance
 Providing registrars, nurses and other hospital staff with technical expertise
 Developing strong relationships with hospital staff
 Assisting with conferences/trade shows
 Maintaining awareness of industry trends
 Contributing to development of sales plans/ budgets and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

You will have had relevant work experience in Trauma or medical technology, and a tertiary qualification in either a medical, para-medical, business or marketing discipline.
Your knowledge of the medical/hospital markets will be complemented by your negotiation, relationship building, team, presentation and communication skills.

On-call is a requirement of this role and is generally 1 in every 4 weeks.

Apply Now or call the Recruitment Centre on 9467 1017 for further information.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Device sales experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Stepney-Territory-Manager-Trauma-South-Australia-Job/1481853/148185314818532012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAdelaide, AURequisition ID: 18106BR
Job Title: Customer Service Team Leader - VIC
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Administrative Support
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Preston

Job Description:
Are you the best? Come work for the best!

Who you are:
Do you set high expectations and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that you do? Do you regularly have customers asking for your manager’s details so they can tell them what a fantastic job you did? Do you genuinely enjoy customer service, helping people and problem solving.... even those prickly calls, because it gives you the opportunity to work your magic and turn people around? Do you love a fast paced, dynamic environment? If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you.

What you’ll be doing:
Working with a team of 5, you will:
- Lead, manage and guide the team’s day to day work, ensuring they exceed the service demands of our internal and external customers.
- Mentor, coach and support your team, ensuring their growth and professional development.
- Provide strategic direction for the Customer Service function, consolidating relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Design, implement and drive Lean initiatives and process improvement.

Who you’ll be doing this for:
Stryker is a Fortune 500 company and one of the world leaders in medical technology. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Our desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

What’s next?
To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Sales-Administrator-Melbourne-based-Job/1661220/166122016612202012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPreston, AURequisition ID: 18980BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: VA
City: Charlottesville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Charlottesville-Field-Service-Technician-Job-VA-22901/1787094/178709417870942012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCharlottesville, VA, USRequisition ID: 17999BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Gainesville, FL
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Gainesville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gainesville-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Gainesville%2C-FL-Job-FL-32601/1601025/160102516010252012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGainesville, FL, USRequisition ID: 17213BR
Job Title: Buyer/Planner
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Inventory Planning and Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Develop sales projections and determine manufacturing plans for established business. The Planner will play a pivotal role in new product introductions (NPI), in particular, when launching new products to the market. They will be expected to work closely with the Operations BU Leader, Marketing and the Customer Service team to ensure successful outcomes. He/she will also be responsible for analysis and management of FG inventory, while meeting other key process metrics. Development and maintenance of the supply chain, through planning models, for the Operations business unit will be a key expectation of the role. Liaise with internal manufacturing and Customer Service Reps to ensure timely product availability whilst minimizing supply chain inventories at source and at distributor Location:s. Proactively manage supply chain activities that impact upon continuity of supply.

- Responsible for projecting production for all business units. Monitor the projection accuracy and service level for the business and make appropriate amendments to the planning models based on customer expectations.
- Ensure contingency plans in place for demand spikes.
- Establish inventory targets for FG. Monitor health status of FG holding and ensure targets are met.
- Maintain PRMS in good order by operating the system effectively.
- Partake in problem solving and trouble shooting in the business, collaborating with team members to achieve results.
- Participate in NPI and product launches by partaking in meetings, offering constructive advice and collaborating with the Operations, Marketing and Customer to ensure a successful product launch.
- Interface effectively with Operations, Finance, IT and Quality Assurance departments to provide customers with a quality product in a timely manner.
- Follow-up on assigned CAPAs to ensure timely corrective and preventative actions are put in place.
- Produce production plans and work with Operations on headcount and capacity analysis, which allow the business unit hit absorption levels.
- Develop capacity plans for the business unit, which includes equipment and headcount. Proactively work with Operations to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and ensure productivity targets are met.
- Deal with product availability queries from the Customer Services team in a timely manner.
- Report BU metrics internally to BU and externally at BU review forums.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong analytical numerical and problem solving skills.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- An understanding of business operations is required.
- The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team.
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods and an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent PC system skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Minimum of at least 3 years planning experience in an MRP environment is essential. Must have a proven track record of planning expertise.
- 3rd level qualification in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or other equivalent is required.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Production-Planner-%28Cork%29-Job/1490271/149027114902712012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 17653BR
Job Title: Prototype Technician
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Will precision machine experimental, prototype and pilot production component parts, dies and molds using a wide range of materials and equipment/machine tools.
Supports manufacturing engineering, R&D and the test lab during new product introductions including input into product and process design reviews, fixture/tooling design and design for manufacturing.
Assists manufacturing engineering on new process production support, process validation, CNC machine programming and operator setup training.
Evaluates and orders equipment and supplies as appropriate for each assignment.
Designs and/or builds fixtures and related apparatus as needed for assigned unit/department.
Works from engineering schematics and/or specifications and uses precision measuring equipment to ensure components and finished products meet engineering/design specifications.
Loads, edits, writes and designs part programs and/or component parts and routinely sets up and operates CNC and NC machine tools.
Assists in the troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery.
Complies with all new product documentation and process control procedures including CNC program control and fixture documentation.
Trains and/or assists others in product development and design for related topics.
Interacts with suppliers to resolve product issues.
Designs complex prototypes and fixtures by use of CAD/CAM.
Assists in the research, design and acquisition of new fixtures, equipment and prototyping capabilities.
Submits periodic reports on assigned projects/topics.

Qualifications/Work Experience: A Toolmaking Qualification or a Certificate / Diploma in Engineering with related work experience in a precision machining environment.
3 + years related precision machining and tool making experience.
Experience in machining a wide variety of metals and plastics.
Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
Education and/or Special Training: Must be able to follow detailed instruction and inspection procedures. Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
Must be able to analyze and resolve complex machining issues of a broad scope using independent judgment.
Demonstrated ability to operate CNC and manual machine tools, small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
Demonstrate good ability to master the operation of new equipment and machine tools in a timely and effectual manner.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Prototype-Technician-Job/1787785/178778517877852012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18897BR
Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Electrical / Test Engineering position that involves designing, qualifying, and deploying testing solutions for a production environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide R&D with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturer (DFM) feedback
- Interface with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) vendors to create test requirements for production
- Design, verify, validate, and deploy test solutions for R&D and production
- Interact with PCB vendors (domestic/International) to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions
- Support in-house production with product troubleshooting and technical questions regarding component obsolesces
- Work efficiently with little supervision and be self-motivated to push for new technology
- Contribute to the growth of a dynamic and fast paced engineering group
- Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (QSR,MDD,ISO13485 and CMDCAS) is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

- B.S. or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Fundamental knowledge of Analog and Digital Electronic Design
- 2+ years experience in Test Engineering and or Electronic Circuit Design
- Experience with programming languages such as C, Embedded C, C++ a must
- Experience with circuit board schematic and layout software
- Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW a must
- Knowledge of the general principles behind electronic data processing, operating system capabilities and computer systems
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a production environment is a plus

Qualifications/Work Experience: GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Electrical / Test Engineering position that involves designing, qualifying, and deploying testing solutions for a production environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide R&D with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturer (DFM) feedback
- Interface with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) vendors to create test requirements for production
- Design, verify, validate, and deploy test solutions for R&D and production
- Interact with PCB vendors (domestic/International) to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions
- Support in-house production with product troubleshooting and technical questions regarding component obsolesces
- Work efficiently with little supervision and be self-motivated to push for new technology
- Contribute to the growth of a dynamic and fast paced engineering group
- Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (QSR,MDD,ISO13485 and CMDCAS) is a plus
Education and/or Special Training: QUALIFICATIONS:

- B.S. or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Fundamental knowledge of Analog and Digital Electronic Design
- 2+ years experience in Test Engineering and or Electronic Circuit Design
- Experience with programming languages such as C, Embedded C, C++ a must
- Experience with circuit board schematic and layout software
- Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW a must
- Knowledge of the general principles behind electronic data processing, operating system capabilities and computer systems
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a production environment is a plus

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Electrical-Test-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1775166/177516617751662012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19130BR
Job Title: Supplier Development Quality Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Supplier Quality
Country: United States
State: CA
City: San Jose
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for raw materials and/or finished products obtained from the supply base. Works with suppliers and cross-departmental teams to improve supplier capabilities and positively impact quality on new and existing products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Designs, develops, and implements comprehensive supplier quality programs.
-Maintains, enforces, and measures supplier quality processes, including Aggregate Failure/Quality Tracking by commodity.
-Responsible for supporting supplier facility surveys of existing and potential critical components providers.
-Develop technical understanding of processes and practices utilized by suppliers to establish, implement, and verify appropriate controls to mitigate risk.
-Develop a system to define and classify the quality levels of supply base.
-Develop a method to manage suppliers, new part introductions, transfers for key commodities.
-Provide support to the business for process related supplier changes.
-Collaborate with suppliers to identify and address quality system improvement opportunities.
-Implement Quality Agreements with key suppliers.
-Works to ensure product quality, performance, and conformity with applicable regulations and company established specifications.
-Recommends changes or other action as appropriate (supplier consolidation, quality improvement and cost reduction opportunity, etc)
-Analyzes and reviews product changes to ensure conformity with applicable regulations and company established specifications.
-Maintains the Quality System and its subparts as related to Supplier Quality.
-Provides topical knowledge in applicable domestic and international regulations and standards e.g., QSR, MDD, 13485 and CMDCAS.
-May be involved with outside Inspection of the Quality System: FDA and Notified Body auditors.
-Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
-Minimum of 15%-20% travel.


Qualifications/Work Experience::
-Masters or Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering.

Education and/or Special Training::
-5-8 yrs. Industry Experience.
-Commodity Specific Technical Expertise (PCBA, Wire Harnesses, Machining, Sheet Metal, Molded Plastics, and OEM).
-Supplier / Project Management Experience.
-Demonstrated Collaboration, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Skills.
-Knowledge of Six Sigma tools & methodologies, with proven ability to apply them.
-Supplier Audit and or Lead Assessor Experience.
-Knowledge of Quality Management System Tools, Continuous Improvement Methodologies & In-Depth Understanding of Site Level Products & Related Processes.
-Knowledge of Quality System Standards QSR, ISO3485 and ISO9001.
Qualifications/Work Experience •Masters or Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering
Education and/or Special Training •2-6 yrs. Industry Experience
-Commodity Specific Technical Expertise (PCBA, Wire Harnesses, Machining, Sheet Metal, Molded Plastics, and OEM)
-Supplier / Project Management Experience
-Demonstrated Collaboration, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Skills
-Knowledge of Six Sigma tools & methodologies, with proven ability to apply them
-Supplier Audit and or Lead Assessor Experience
-Knowledge of Quality Management System Tools, Continuous Improvement Methodologies & In-Depth Understanding of Site Level Products & Related Processes
-Knowledge of Quality System Standards QSR, ISO3485 and ISO9001]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/San-Jose-Supplier-Development-Quality-Engineer-Job-CA-95101/1892597/189259718925972012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSan Jose, CA, USRequisition ID: 19667BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative - Santa Rosa, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Santa Rosa
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
Address any problems that arise on the account
Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
Maintain training in sales skills and products
Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills
Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments
EDUCATION:
BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Santa-Rosa-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Santa-Rosa%2C-CA-Job-CA-95401/1903849/190384919038492012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSanta Rosa, CA, USRequisition ID: 18646BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
.2-4 Years experience in product design & development
.Rich experience in modeling and detailing using Pro/Engineer
.Good knowledge of Mechanical engineering fundamental & manufacturing processes
.Application knowledge of GD&T
Concept design, material selection and prototype development
.Project technical documentation
Basic office tools like Windows, MS Office etc.
.Excellent Communication, Initiative, Drive, Ownership qualities

Desirable:
.Knowledge of New Product Development & Engineering Change Processes
.Good experience in SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
.PLM/PDM exposure using PDMLink (Windchill)
.Basic FEA knowledge using Ansys

Qualifications/Work Experience: BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical engineering with 2-4 years of experience in product design & development of Medical Device, Home Appliances, Automotive or Heavy Engineering domain.
Education and/or Special Training: BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Mechanical engineering with hands on experience in ProE, AnSys, 3D CAD, SOlidworks]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Design-Engineer-Job/1748698/174869817486982012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17954BR
Job Title: Marketing Trainee - Talent Export Program - China
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Function: Marketing
Country: China
State -
City: Shang Hai
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated students to work in the U.S. for 10-12 months, and then relocate to countries outside USA as Marketing Associate. Please consider your work authorization, language skill and availability for relocation before apply.

Company Description (Stryker: www.styrker.com )

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

Program Overview

The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated international students to get trained in the U.S. during OPT for 10-12 months, and then relocate to their home countries as Marketing Associate.
• Phase 1: First 12 months – Marketing Trainee, Stryker Orthopaedics
Successful candidates hired to join the Talent Export Program will commence as Marketing Trainees based in Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ.
- Key milestones for Phase 1:
1. Complete Orthopedic Sales School with satisfactory results
2. Work under the direction of a key customer service team leader (understanding order entry & shipment process)
3. Work under the direction of an experienced regulatory team member to understand RA protocols for new product registrations
4. Be attached to a senior brand manager to be exposed to and gain in depth understanding of product lifecycle management
5. Coordinate roll-out of new Emerging Markets products

• Phase 2: Marketing Associate, Designated Country
- Key responsibilities
1. Ensure the execution of the Emerging Markets Annual Orthopedic Marketing and Business Plan
2. Support for all stages of new product launch (forecast, training & education, launch sites…)
3. Conduct sales rep education on new products

Job Description

1. Compliance
• Conduct all business and affairs in compliance with all laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and in accordance with the highest ethical standards

2. Product Management
• Successful completion of Orthopedic Sales School
• Achieve learning objectives relating to product lifecycle: forecasting, backorders, quality holds, obsolescence
• Successful completion of marketing training objectives/plans

3. Brand Marketing
• Develop and implement field communications plans including the routing of materials
• Support the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for new products (Restoration Modular, X3, MDM)
• Monitor and track the success of product launches via sales results, spend and market share gain
• Provide resources and co-ordinate roll-out of new EM Orthopedic products to the markets (marketing collateral, webex calls, campaigns, project phases and communications routing)

4. Customer Service & Supply Management
• Display an understanding of ordering & shipments processes
• Build relationships to resolve supply problems

5.Regulatory
• Achieve learning objectives regarding RA protocols for new product registrations
• Learn in-country RA protocols for designated country

6. Surgeon Education
• Display an understanding of varied surgeon education offerings and how to select appropriate program type based on customer needs
• Display understanding of what is required for effective didactic and lab support.
• Able to draft course objectives, learner benefits that is consistent with instructional design principles

7. Provide feedback to Orthopedics program leader regarding recommended changes to the program plus program structure.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Shang-Hai-Marketing-TraineeTalent-Export-Program-China-Job/1650962/165096216509622012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSShang Hai, CNRequisition ID: 18998BR
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

We currently have an opportunity for Financial Analyst to join our talented finance team.
This position exists within Finance and supports the Business Units to achieve their financial objectives, specifically focusing on: Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting; Contract performance tracking; and Profit & loss control and insight.

With a focus on reporting and planning analysis this position also offers the opportunity to cross over to other areas of the financial accounting function. It is critical that you demonstrate clear potential to be a successor to the Financial Accounting Manager or move into a Commercial role.

You will also be a proven high performer with a demonstrated track record of success in finance or analyst position providing reporting, analyzing information and providing assistance in building business growth. You will also have strong communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse group of internal and external clients, strong technical accounting experience, attention to detail and a high level of personal drive and focus on results.

Key responsibilities include:
- Financial Planning
o Co-ordinate and drive the preparation of the Sales Business Unit’s 3-Year Strategic Plan, Co-ordination and support the annual budget process for Business Units, Translation of Budget into Sales Representative Quota’s and Regional P&L’s, Weekly and Monthly forecasting of revenues and margins, Quarterly re-forecast of P&L
- Financial Reporting
o Product and Customer sales and margin reporting, Sales region and territory reporting, Tender performance reporting, Presentation of monthly results to Business Unit leadership team
- Financial Analysis
o Generate account presentations to support the sales team, Support sales team with ad-hoc customer and product analysis, Generate Product and Customer sales and margin insight and analysis, Analysis of monthly P&L and influencing of key stakeholders to achieve financial targets, Decision support – ensure financial considerations are factored into Business Unit decisions, Generate ideas and opportunities to enhance business performance
- Continuous Improvement Projects

Join some of the brightest, most capable and committed people in the medical technology industry to achieve success and make the kind of contribution that matters to you.

Apply below, or visit www.stryker-careers to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: TBC
Education and/or Special Training: TBC]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Reporting-and-Planning-Analyst-Job/1783076/178307617830762012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 16342BR
Job Title: Production Quality Engineer
Division: International Ops
Business Unit: China Manufacturing
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: China
City: Suzhou

Job Description:
- Continuously fully comply with all GMP standard /ISO 13485 requirements.
- Maintain the local Quality system and implement all quality requirements. Conduct monitoring and trend analysis for Quality System.
- Provide guidance on Quality Control/GMP/FDA-QSR related topics.
- Responsible to stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming products condition.
- Manage, engage and develop the quality control team.
- Provide Quality supervision on production floor, WH, facility to ensure the most current/validated method/process and specification are implemented.
- Lead related team on inspection method optimization and inspection efficiency improvement.
- Be the contact window to customers to ensure for customer complaints and feedbacks are analyzed, investigated and root cause addressed and all the quality problems resolved.
- Train others on Quality Control topics.
- May conduct and support Internal and External audits.
- The system owner for QS based on authorization.
- Other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Supervises directly and/or through subordinate supervisors the activities of quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
- Helps to set departmental goals and priorities and evaluates subordinates performance against those goals and priorities.
- Coaches and develops direct report subordinates.
- Team performance (KPIs and annual reviews)
- Is responsible for subordinate’s compliance with company policies and quality systems
- 8+ years in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or related functional area.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in engineering, engineering management, or related discipline.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Suzhou-Production-Quality-Engineer-Job/1787670/178767017876702012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSuzhou, CNRequisition ID: 18960BR
Job Title: Stryker Sales Representative-Gainesville
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Gainesville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gainesville-Stryker-Sales-Representative-Gainesville-Job-FL-32601/1783080/178308017830802012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGainesville, FL, USRequisition ID: 18892BR
Job Title: NSE Associate Sales Representative-Indianapolis
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Indianapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for assisting in the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Helping to managing and maintain a sample inventory of products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Indianapolis-NSE-Associate-Sales-Representative-Indianapolis-Job-IN-46201/1783072/178307217830722012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIndianapolis, IN, USRequisition ID: 18122BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Tallahassee
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Tallahassee
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Tallahassee-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Tallahassee-Job-FL-32301/1815699/181569918156992012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTallahassee, FL, USRequisition ID: 17040BR
Job Title: Unsolicited Application
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Dear applicants,
If you would like to be a part of our Stryker Team in Freiburg but you didn't find any open positions that suit your skills and knowledge, please feel free to send us your application. We can try to see if there might be an opportunity which fits your skills and abilities (and hopes and dreams).
We are excited to review your application.
Just give it a try!!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Next to your experiences and your technical skills we are looking for people with a lot of passion to their job.
Education and/or Special Training: We have a broad band of positions in both the technical and general business areas. Our positions include; Manufacturing engineering, R&D engineering, Software engineering, Advanced manufacturing engineering, Regulatory and Quality affairs, Purchasing and Human Resources.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Unsolicited-Application-Job/1787688/178768817876882012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 18778BR
Job Title: Implants Sales Associate - Manchester
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
Develop skills required to manage key accounts within an existing sales territory/territories – responsible for the day to day running of key accounts – stock issues, instrument requirements, organising loan kits, organising and carrying out regular customer training.
Support sales managers to allow them to concentrate on new business, new account development liaising with the marketing team.

Sales/customer support
Calling by appointment
In theatre support for clinicians/nursing staff
Arranging loan kits as appropriate
Consignment stock management/rotation
Workshop training for all theatre staff
Regular contact with all clinicians & nursing staff
Promotion of existing and new product to provide customer solution and new business
Business meetings/training/weekly contact with STSM
Undertake training as directed by RSM/STSM

Maintaining customer records writing proposals and quotations

Qualifications/Work Experience: Successful sales and/or marketing experience essential
Education and/or Special Training: Preferably training in a medical, scientific, technical career or degree in sciences, economics or the like

Percent Travel Required: High]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Implants-Sales-Associate-Manchester-Job/1787738/178773817877382012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 18042BR
Job Title: Stryker Associate Sales Representative-Indianapolis
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Indianapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Indianapolis-Stryker-Associate-Sales-Representative-Indianapolis-Job-IN-46201/1605250/160525016052502012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIndianapolis, IN, USRequisition ID: 19493BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Lafayette, IN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Lafayatte
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lafayatte-Sales-Representative-Lafayette%2C-IN-Job-IN-46201/1878581/187858118785812012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLafayatte, IN, USBerufsbezeichnung Nachwuchskraft SAP-Key User (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Geschäftsentwicklung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung • Sie sind Ansprechpartner für die Fachabteilungen für sämtliche Anwendungsprobleme im SAP-Umfeld und leisten First-Level Support.
- Sie führen eigenständige Projekte im Bereich SAP-Prozessentwicklung und angrenzender Systeme durch.
- Dabei wenden Sie zielorientiert GMP-, Six Sigma- und Lean Management-Tools an.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben ein technisches oder naturwissenschaftliches Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen (Fachrichtung. Wirtschaftsingenieur, Logistik, Supply Chain, Wirtschaftsinformatik)
- SAP-Kenntnisse wünschenswert
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams:
Flache Hierarchien, Eigenverantwortung und die Förderung der Talente jedes Einzelnen – das ist die Basis unserer Teamphilosophie. Als Mitarbeiter bei Stryker Micro Implant & Resorbable Solutions profitieren Sie von den Vorteilen einer offenen, dynamischen Unternehmenskultur und von unseren umfangreichen sozialen Leistungen. Darüber hinaus bietet der globale Stryker-Konzern zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.
About Stryker • Sie haben ein technisches oder wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie bringen idealerweise bereits SAP-Kenntnisse mit (Schwerpunkte PP/QM oder MM/WM/SD).
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
Opportunities • Sie haben ein technisches oder wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
- Sie bringen idealerweise bereits SAP-Kenntnisse mit (Schwerpunkte PP/QM oder MM/WM/SD).
- Gutes Verständnis für betriebliche Prozesse sowie eine ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Nachwuchskraft-Projektmanagement-%28wm%29-Job/1478821/147882114788212012-06-18StrykerGeschäftsentwicklungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17296BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Orthopaedics NSW South
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Adrenalin and energy are not in short supply at Stryker.
We are a team of high achievers and we thrive on competition.
We have a passion not just to meet our own ambitious goals, but to exceed them.

We are a worldwide leader in the medical device industry, with a commitment to constant improvement, a culture of accountability, a winner’s intensity, innovation that endures, and a strong service ethic. We pride ourselves on our exceptional medical products and services which restore active life.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Territory Manager to join our NSW South team. You must be self-reliant, have demonstrable sales success in the medical technology industry plus contacts across the local client base. The position will be responsible for generating sales revenue in the specific territory, and increasing market share amongst new and existing customers, by:
 Maintaining regular sales visits to promote and demonstrate products
 Attending theatre to help surgeons and staff to maximise applications and performance
 Providing registrars, nurses and other hospital staff with technical expertise
 Developing strong relationships with hospital staff
 Assisting with conferences/trade shows
 Maintaining awareness of industry trends
 Contributing to development of sales plans/ budgets and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

You will have had relevant work experience in orthopaedics or medical technology, and a tertiary qualification in either a medical, para-medical, business or marketing discipline.
Your knowledge of the medical/hospital markets will be complemented by your negotiation, relationship building, team, presentation and communication skills.

Apply Now or call the Recruitment Centre on 9467 1017 for further information.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Device Sales Experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Territory-Manager-Orthopaedics-NSW-South-Job/1481865/148186514818652012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 18718BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Representative- Southwest Indianapolis, IN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Indianapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
.

The Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for becoming the resident trauma expert by meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory and associated trauma product line. This will be accomplished by representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by working with the sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

As a result of building and maintaining strong business relationships and developing and implementing sales strategies, you will increase results throughout the territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceet territory objectives
* Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face)
* Perform field calls for the account and assign territory (including "on-call" and operating/emergency room consultation)
* Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
* Address any problems that arise on the account
* Continue to support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures
* Work with sales management by coaching, training, or mentoring Sales Associates as needed
* Maintain training in sales skills and products
* Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
* Participates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical device or industry preferred
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience


Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Evansville-Trauma-Sales-Representative-Southern-Indiana%2C-IN-Job-IN-47701/1758802/175880217588022012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIndianapolis, IN, USRequisition ID: 17329BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Indianapolis, IN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Indianapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Indianapolis-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Indianapolis%2C-IN-Job-IN-46201/1567833/156783315678332012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIndianapolis, IN, USRequisition ID: 18676BR
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Country: India
City: GURGAON

Job Description:
Job Summary:
Execute the PPAP process to transfer medical devices between sources of supply. Work with suppliers, Supply Chain, and teams within Stryker to develop and execute improvements to suppliers that will ultimately drive improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery.
Qualifications and Work Experience Required:
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Modes & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) processes in a highly regulated environment (FDA preferred).
- Proven track record of overcoming legacy constraints through creative and innovative problem solving.
- 2+ years manufacturing experience; Prefer FDA regulated/aerospace/automotive industries.
- 2+ years executing PPAPs in a highly regulated industry; FDA, FAA or automotive.
- Working knowledge of cGMPs.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the proven ability to successfully communicate difficult concepts to people at all levels of the supplier’s organization.
- Prefer Project management experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite of products, especially Excel and MS Project.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execute the PPAP process to transfer medical devices between suppliers in support of departmental and overall company goals.
- Work with processes and procedures to execute PPAPs.
- Work with suppliers and project leads to determine the best methods of working within our established processes to ensure manufacturability and quality.
- Provide regular reports via Power Point, Excel, and MS Project to the project manager.
- Identify problems with the established process and work with cross-functional teams to remedy the issue.
- Work proactively with the team to share best-practices, lessons learned, and new ideas to make the process run more smoothly as the program matures.
- Track and report process metrics to ensure the effective and efficient transfer of product between suppliers and plants.
- Foster close and productive relationships with cross-functional counterparts to facilitate the rapid closure of project requirements.

Qualifications/Work Experience: BE / B Tech ( Mechanical); Experiance 3~5 yrs
Education and/or Special Training: -]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/GURGAON-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1791113/179111317911132012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGURGAON, INRequisition ID: 19585BR
Job Title: Branch Operations Manager- Indianapolis, IN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Indianapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead Customer Service, Inventory and Warehouse teams to drive sales, operating income, cash flow and asset management in support of the branch’s P&L objectives. As a member of the Branch Leadership Team, work closely with General Manager, Sales in support of achieving local branch objectives, quality standards and compliance to all policies and regulations.
Quality First
- Ensure adherence to and become branch expert on all quality and compliance requirements as set forth by the Field Quality Management System requirements.
- Lead any regulatory agency (e.g. FDA) site visits and inspections per the Field Quality Mgmt System (FQMS) protocol.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Lead timely and accurate execution of product actions and expiration management processes.
- Ensure 100% on-time completion of all assigned training for yourself and team.
- Prepare branch for audits and ensure branch is in constant state of audit readiness.

Customer Experience
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Distribution and Field Operations, Sales, Mktg, etc.) in optimizing the supply chain.
- Ensure on-time, complete and accurate delivery of products to customers.
- Direct and coordinate the daily activities of customer service, inventory, loaner kit assembly and distribution.
- Drive efficiency improvement in all aspects of the branch.

Innovation
- Coordinate new product rollouts with General Manager, Sales, Product Life Cycle team, Product Marketing, etc.
- Coordinate with Distribution and Field Operations with the implementation of new national supply chain initiatives.
People Development
- Lead all branch operations employees by partnering with Human Resources and branch leadership to acquire top talent, create a performance based work culture and develop a high performing team.
- Manage the performance of direct reports, including writing and delivering performance appraisals and taking disciplinary actions when warranted.
- Represent branch at quarterly regional operations meetings and annual national operations meeting.
- Drive employee engagement and recognition of key achievements.
- Partner with General Manager, Sales and Human Resources to develop successor.

Financial Results
- Drive performance that positively impacts the branch’s P&L and Cash Flow by partnering with General Manager, Sales and Field Finance Manager.
- Partner with General Manager, Sales and Field Finance on budget and capital expenses.
- Ensure compliance with and become branch expert on Revenue Recognition rules.
- Partner with General Manager, Sales, Field Finance, Human Resources and Distribution and Field Operations on future real estate leases.
- Evaluate, manage and report inventory metrics to General Manager, Sales in order to positively impact P&L and cash flow.
- Meet top line sales, operating income and cash flow objectives; make improvements in top drivers such as inventory, instrumentation, freight expense and workforce planning.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years demonstrated success in leading teams, including remote employees, as evidenced by the achievement of required results and high employee engagement.
- Demonstrated experience within a customer focused environment.
- 5+ years experience in logistics, operations, distribution and/or customer service.
- Demonstrated experience in asset management.
- Proven ability to work with and present to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the proven ability to motivate teach and coach individuals from diverse backgrounds and technical skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of planning systems.
- Proven ability to set performance goals and achieve desired metrics.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with a high problem solving and process improvement orientation.
- Proven ability to drive high customer service levels, inventory control, cost reduction and quality compliance.
Proven Financial Acumen including management of Profit & Loss (P&L).
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Prefer MBA

Percent Travel Required: 10-50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Indianapolis-Branch-Operations-Manager-Indianapolis%2C-IN-Job-IN-46201/1898693/189869318986932012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIndianapolis, IN, USRequisition ID: 19492BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Indianapolis, IN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IN
City: Indianapolis
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Orthopaedics is seeking a sales associate.
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Indianapolis-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Indianapolis%2C-IN-Job-IN-46201/1903853/190385319038532012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIndianapolis, IN, USRequisition ID: 19082BR
Job Title: Projektleiter Produktetransfer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Project/Program Management
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Als Projektmanager für Produktetransfers von Strkyer Affiliates oder Lieferanten sind Sie zuständig für die komplette Betreuung von Kunden, die bei Stryker Selzach Dienstleistungen einkaufen. Die Aufgaben erstrecken sich von Angebotserstellung bis zur Auftragserteilung durch den Kunden.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für den Transfer Prozess während der Einführung neuer Produkte in Zusam-menarbeit mit der Produktionsleitung, R&D, Advanced Operations und den Fertigungsinseln.
- Ihr Aufgabengebiet zieht sich über das Definieren und Umsetzen der entsprechenden Business Mo-delle bis hin zur Wirtschaftlichkeit des Subcontracting Business.
- Neben der Projekttätigkeit analysieren und optimieren Sie Prozesse und unterstützen die Verpa-ckungsabteilung bei Automatisierungsprojekten.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie verfügen über einen technische Grundausbildung mit entsprechender Weiterbildung HF/FH und bringen Kenntnisse in Fertigungsprozessen sowie von Vorteil Erfahrung im Umfeld mit Verpackungs-technologien mit.
- Sie sind eine kommunikative Persönlichkeit, welche gerne neue Herausforderungen anpackt und mit hohem Durchsetzungsvermögen und Ausdauer Problemursachen auf den Grund geht.
- Die Problemlösungsprozesse und -methoden sind Ihnen vertraut. Sie arbeiten gerne mit anderen zu-sammen und verstehen es, Ihre Kollegen zu motivieren, neue Aufgaben und Zielsetzungen anzu-packen und umzusetzen.
- Durch die internationale Zusammenarbeit sprechen Sie fliessend Deutsch und Englisch. Nebenbei haben Sie im Idealfall französische Grundkenntnisse.
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet? Dann bewerben Sie sich noch heute.

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Projektleiter-Produktetransfer-Job/1795950/179595017959502012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 14426BR
Job Title: Sterility Assurance Advisor
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico
Business Function: Regulatory Affairs
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
•Reporting to the Sr. Quality Assurance Manager – Shared Services, this position's incumbent is the subject matter expert and owner of the Sterilization Controls Sub-system in SPR, including the following elements.
–Environmental Control and Monitoring Program
–Sterility Assurance Suppliers Management
–Sterilization Process
–Sterility Assurance Related Testing
–Sterility Assurance Related Non conformance Investigations and CAPA
–Product Disposition Process
-Responsible for:
–Directing and enforcing compliance to sterility assurance regulatory requirements as they relate to the production of sterile products.
–Establishing critical analysis and decision making for sterility assurance related matters through the origination of Position Statements for local and companywide deployment as needed.
–Ensuring that the appropriate documentation and procedures are established to assure compliance to the sterilization control sub-system requirements.
–Effectively following up to interactions of all control and monitoring processes/programs within the Sterilization Controls sub-system elements as defined above to assure product sterility.
–Ensuring the appropriate educational tools and programs are in place to assure product sterility.
–Monitoring the state of the Sterilization Controls sub-system through tracking and trending, and product/system audits as applicable and identifying areas of opportunity and possibilities for growth.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 7-10 years minimum in Quality or Compliance related functional area in FDA regulated environment.
- Solid previous clean room and/or EtO/Gamma sterilization technology experience.
- Extensive experience conducting and documenting non conformance investigations.
- Experience as an educator/trainer required.
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in Science or related discipline (microbiology preferred).
-Thorough understanding of QSR, ISO 13485 and other applicable medical device regulations.
-Formal Sterilization and Toxicity Training
-Highly Desirable:
oLean Six-Sigma, Certified Lead Auditor, Risk Management
oFormal studies in Education and Teacher License -or- Train the Trainer certification.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Sterility-Assurance-Advisor-Job/1798290/179829017982902012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 19184BR
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area General/Other: Human Resources
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing strategic business partnerships within the Kalamazoo Campus Operations organization in an effort to provide sound direction and guidance at all levels within the organization.

Within the first (30) thirty days, spend time with a tightly knit team of human resources partners in order to build trusting relationships based on a deep understanding of each individual’s roles as well to gain overall knowledge of the entire HR process. Participate in weekly staff meetings where discussions and debates of current employee relations issues within organization take place. Listen with an open ear to others thoughts and feedback.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Works as a liaison between departmental management and the recruitment team to ensure a focused and effective approach to talent selection. Actively interviews and recruits as needed to support the efforts of the recruitment team.
2. Supports management in the strategic planning for human resources and maximizing of efficiencies.
3. Facilitates training and development activities as appropriate. These activities may include, but are not limited to: required HR-related compliance trainings, team building and profile tools, 360 Feedback, individual development plants, etc.
4. Provides guidance in support of performance management. These activities may include, but are not limited to, succession planning, coordinating quarterly staffing reviews, terminations, review and approval of performance reviews, etc.
5. Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of projects and programs as assigned by management, examples may include: acquisition readiness, compensation, training and development.
6. Implementation and administration of departmental Q12 surveys and feedback sessions. Provides support to leadership with regard to employee engagement.
7. Responsible for providing proactive leadership to the organization with regard to amendments of policy, organizational changes to ensure compliance, recommendations for business solutions.
8. Actively participate in the ongoing development of a corporate culture that strives to achieve the highest ethical standards. This is accomplished by conducting all business affairs ethically and lawfully and by ensuring open, honest communication without fear of retaliation.
9. Will plan, evaluate, research and recommend systematic and/or process improvements for the Human Resources function
10. Will partner with HR shared services(recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, etc) to provide quality service to employees and leadership.
11. Management responsibility for 1-2 Kalamazoo Campus Operations Human Resources professionals.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-8 years of Human Resources experience
1-3 years of direct managerial experience
Education and/or Special Training: B.A of Human Resources or Business or related curriculum
PHR, SPHR certification(s) preferred

Percent Travel Required: 0-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Human-Resources-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1836891/183689118368912012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18657BR
Job Title: Controller
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
In addition to assisting leaders throughout the company with finance-related matters, the Controller in the Global Quality and Operations group in Kalamazoo is also consistently looked upon to provide analytical perspectives to important strategic decisions. This includes directing and coordinating divisional accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records and the preparation of its financial reports and appraises operating results in terms of cogs, budgets, policies, trends and profit opportunities.

Responsibilities:

- Directs and/or administers general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, forms control and records retention programs.

- Exercises staff supervision over cost accounting, payroll and general accounting.

- Develops inventory control procedures affecting warehousing operations and is responsible for reconciling physical inventories.

- Consolidates, analyzes and tracks capital assets, maintenance and company operating budgets, checks appropriation requests for availability of funds and exercises accounting control to ensure that expenditures so not exceed amounts budgeted.

- Prepares and interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the progress.

- Will develop and implement accounting guidelines.

- Will directly participate in the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial documents/statements.

- Manages directly and/or through subordinate supervisors the activities of the Accounting department.

- Sets overall departmental goals and priorities and evaluates subordinate’s performance based on those goals and priorities.

- Coaches and develops accounting personnel.

- Is responsible for the Accounting department complying with company policies and corrective actions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • B.B.A. or B.S. with an emphasis in accounting.
10+ years of experience in accounting/finance
5+ years supervisory experience
Education and/or Special Training: B.B.A. or B.S. with an emphasis in accounting.
CPA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 0-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Controller-Job-MI-49001/1797818/179781817978182012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19050BR
Job Title: TSM/ASM-Endoscopy/NSE
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Function: Sales
Country: India
City: Delhi

Job Description:
Sales: Achieve targets as per Area Sales Plan.
Implement strategies for the assigned area / territory.
Promote products to individual doctors & hospitals in assigned region. Look for additional business by means of tender & government businesses.
Efficient use of company's demo units in the territory.
Collaborate & cooperate with RSM / ABM as & when required.

Customer Management & Development:
Retain key accounts & create new clientele through demand generation process.
Identify, develop & manage more channels of business in the area. Look after channel as well as direct sales.
Provide solutions to customers to meet their specifications on the basis of techno-commercial discussions.
Upgrade existing customers to newer technologies.

Dealer Management:
Handle Dealers in the area & participate in technical meetings on their behalf.
Maintain strong professional associations with Dealers.
Responsible for providing timely data / information for CRM entry.

Information Tracking Track & manage market information especially competitor activities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Any Graduate with total Years 3 - 6 years (TSM)
6-10 years (ASM)
Sectors Healthcare industry.
Education and/or Special Training: -]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Delhi-TSMASM-EndoscopyNSE-Job/1793639/179363917936392012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDelhi, INRequisition ID: 17929BR
Job Title: Development Manager - Global CRM Applications
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
High level job description
- The job holder will be responsible to provide technical leadership and guidance in the area of Oracle CRM (Siebel on-premise and OOD). The individual will manage a team of application developers to work with the CRM leadership team to implement the strategic CRM roadmap projects for Stryker including the delivery of new capabilities. Additionally, the individual will be responsible to manage the existing instance of CRM at Stryker, providing 2nd and 3rd level support (including possible suppliers, managing application upgrades, and minor enhancements)

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage team of technical CRM resources responsible for CRM (Sales, Marketing, Loyalty, Quote, Price and Contract management)
- Manage and Sustain Stryker’s Oracle on Siebel on-premise application including:
o Coordination of all vendor upgrades to the application as required including all regression testing.
o 2nd and 3rd level support (incl. suppliers)
o Application Enhancements
- Manage and Sustain Stryker’s Oracle on Demand CRM application including:
o Coordination of all vendor upgrades to the application as required
o 2nd and 3rd level support (incl. suppliers)
- Responsible to support Global CRM team in budget technical estimations and validation, as well as planning, execution and delivery according to project plans
- Partners with quality and audit teams to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, standards, procedures, and associated documentation including but not limited to computer systems validation, SOX, and PM standards
- Improves support and application development team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training, and motivating to ensure project efficiency, team development, and morale
- Communicates and sets expectations across divisions, functions, 3rd party vendors, consulting partners, project teams, and stakeholders
- Promotes healthy vendor relationships setting expectations and frequent communication
- Conducts technical assessments of vendor quality, expertise, and costs when selecting a vendor
- Manager the CRM development activities and ensure that the development delivery is compliant with Stryker SDLC and quality standards
- Contribute to the implementation of procedures, policies and tools that will improve the development SDLC

- Key accomplishments (90 days):
o Meet with all significant stakeholders and applications leaders across Stryker to understand current state and business drivers
o Understand current CRM portfolio (system live, in development, and requested)
o Understand the Sales Force Efficiency strategy, the CRM scope, functionality and process
o Understand the Field Service and Quote to order implementations, functionality and process
o Contribute to a global CRM roadmap and strategy document creating an aligned path to meet the changing business needs of Stryker and our customer
o Understand other 3rd Party software to be integrated and implemented as part of the CRM projects

- Key accomplishments (12 months):
o Ensure the continuity and momentum of currently aligned CRM efforts and enhance a team structure and process to deliver increased support and service to this group and function
o Contribute to an aggressive CRM Solutions Roadmap to deliver a scalable and flexible foundation across the Stryker landscape
o Develop support model and establish agreed upon SLA’s to support existing instances of Oracle on-demand and Siebel on-premise
o Create a development model to support the on-going projects for Stryker

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualification / Work Experience
- 15+ years of industry experience in large multinationals
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise applications development and deployment
- 5+ years of hands-on Siebel CRM on-premise experience
- Global management experience
- Experience with CRM and Sale Force Excellence processes and system, CRM on demand preferred
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills to a diverse set of audiences
- Intercultural awareness
- Good project management skills
- Strong IT culture and skills
- MBA/Masters degree preferred
- Green Card holder or EU passport preferred
Education and/or Special Training: -]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Development-Manager-Global-CRM-Applications-Job/1807726/180772618077262012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18668BR
Job Title: Validation Engineer (Endo)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Validation Engineer will have primary responsibility for Quality Assurance activities associated with :-
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Facility & Utility Validation
Method Validation
Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local procedures as they relate to validation activities.
Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Validation Procedures and Templates to ensure that Current Regulatory Compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures.
Represent validation at both internal and external audits.
Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
Review/Approval of Validation/Qualification Documentation.
Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in a Validation Role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
Knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements desirable.
Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques i.e. FMEAs, FTAs etc.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Have a good understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs.
Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals.
Lean Six Sigma training a distinct advantage.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Must be willing to work as part of a multi-site team, be able to travel as part of the job.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Validation-Engineer-%28Endo%29-Job/1787699/178769917876992012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19163BR
Job Title: Clinical Research Manager
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Clinical Affairs
Focus Area Clinical Research
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, orthopaedic, neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Do you have a passion for clinical research? Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a leader in the medical technology industry? Becoming a Clinical Research Manager at Stryker Instruments will give you just that.

In the role of Clinical Research Manager you will assume overall responsibility areas of clinical work (either in-house or contracted to a Contract Research Organization). Equally important, you will ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory requirements regarding the conduct of clinical trials. The best applicants will have the ability to influence and guide others, as well as have the ability to juggle many projects at once. On the technical side, top candidates will have several years of experience managing clinical trials and study activities.

Your opportunity to ensure the smooth running of the entire research process to include:
- Study planning
- Study conduct
- Data management
- Publications of clinical results

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum of 2 years of clinical trial or related study experience (5 years preferred)
- Experience in clinical study management in medical device field preferred
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ISO/ICH medical device regulations and guidelines, with the ability to explain detailed regulatory clinical trial procedures
- Ability to summarize clinical data from literature, media and raw data listings
- Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make accurate decisions on the adequacy of complex investigations of a broad scope using independent judgment
- Self-starter with initiative and strong project management skills
- Working knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time (travel % varies)
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in sciences or health related field
- Advanced degree preferred

Percent Travel Required: up to 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Clinincal-Research-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1886994/188699418869942012-06-18StrykerClinical Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USBerufsbezeichnung Sales Repräsentant Instruments Rhein/Main (m/w)
Division: Europe
Geschäftseinheit GSA
Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb
Country: Deutschland
Stadt na
Stellenbeschreibung Sie sind in der Lage schnell und selbstsicher Netzwerke zu den relevanten Ansprechpartnern in Kliniken und Krankenhäusern zu knüpfen. Das Vertreiben von Investitionsgütern und der damit verbundene Blick auf den Abschluss bereiten Ihnen viel Freude. Darüber hinaus fällt es Ihnen leicht durch Ihre technische Affinität erklärungsbedürftige Produktfeatures einfach zu vermitteln und Kunden, während OP Begleitungen, für unsere Produkte zu begeistern. Sie bevorzugen die eigenständige Organisation sowie Umsatzverantwortung in Ihrem Arbeitsumfeld, um Ihre Talente effizient zu nutzen und somit die Zufriedenheit unserer Kunden und das Wachstum des Ihnen zugeordneten Gebietes sicher zu stellen. Wir suchen den Unternehmer im Unternehmen! Dynamik und Innovation in einem begeisterungsfähigen schnellen Umfeld, als Mitglied eines starken Teams, sollten für Sie die Voraussetzung einer beruflichen Tätigkeit sein
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Studium BWL, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Medizintechnik oder kaufmännische Ausbildung mit anschließender, mehrjähriger Vertriebserfahrung in der Investitionsgüterbranche
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie sollten in der Lage sein sich kompetent und selbsticher zu präsentieren sowie Ihr Wissen in Form von Vorträgen sowie fachlich ausgereiften Präsentation, interessant und verständlich zu vermitteln. Zuverlässig- und Verbindlichkeit sollten für Sie selbstverständlich sein. Darüber hinaus ist ein hohes Maß an Kommunikationsstärke und Teamausrichtung ebenfalls ein Muss, um einen regen Informationsaustausch gewährleisten zu können. Sie müssen in der Lage sein OP's begleiten zu können. Gute Kenntnisse der englischen Sprache sollten vorhanden sein.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/na-Sales-Repr%C3%A4sentant-Instruments-RheinMain-%28mw%29-Job/1743241/174324117432412012-06-18StrykerVertriebfull-timeUSDstarting0BSna, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18765BR
Job Title: Accountant
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Greater China
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: Hong Kong
State: -
City: North Point

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
The Accountant provides accounting and financial reporting support for the Greater China – Hong Kong & Taiwan operation, including month-end close.

Key responsibilities / outputs and its respective activities /input:
● Ensure accurate JDE and Hyperion FM system input.
● Administer and manage the timely and accurate presentation of financial information.
● Undertake day-to-day accounting activity and control.
● Ensure timely general ledger closing.
● Ensure that accounting reports are in compliance with approved accounting regulations, standards and practices.
● Oversee inter-company transactions.
● Assist in projection and budget system upload.
● Able to keep full set of account as assigned.
● Liaise with auditors for annual statutory audit.
● Assist in any ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: ● Two (2) or more years experience in a similar role an advantage.
● Strong communications skills with proficiency in written & spoken Chinese and English.
● High ethical standards and integrity.
● High discipline, Responsibility
● Good interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: ● Degree holder preferred
● Strong skills in MS Office suite of products.
● Familiar with JDE system and Hyperion software an advantage.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/North-Point-Accountant-Job/1764984/176498417649842012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNorth Point, HKRequisition ID: 17220BR
Job Title: Packaging Design Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide design, technical and operational support to packaging function. Provide innovative solutions and benchmark systems and processes to packaging function.
- Support the Product Innovations Team on various Projects in terms of Package System Design / Implementation support and QSIP
- The development of complete package concept and specifications, and improvements to existing packaging configurations.
- Application of new technologies, materials and cost reduction projects where appropriate.
- The role includes the opportunity to lead and participate in cross-functional projects involving process, production and all other aspects of medical device technology.
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate SOP’s and Material Specifications.
- Ensure GMP’s and process safety guidelines is adhered to.
- Training of manufacturing team members.
- Interface with Product Development, Quality Assurance and Regulatory departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
- Validation, appraisal and support of packaging suppliers – (equipment and material).
- Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting projects with support from team members and with external agents.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • The Individual must have at least 3 years experience within a packaging design or process environment in a regulated environment such as Pharma / Medical Devices with strong FDA, Audit and Validation experience.
- Strong communication skills with both internal and external Customers.
- Flexibility essential with strong project management skills.
- The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team base.
- Project Management skills and excellent attention to detail required.
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Education and/or Special Training: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Packaging Technology or equivalent.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Packaging-Design-Engineer-Job/1787759/178775917877592012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IEBerufsbezeichnung Duales Studium: Maschinenbau, Informatik, Medizintechnik (w/m)
Division: Instruments
Geschäftseinheit Navigation
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Neben Ihrem Studium an der Berufsakademie lernen Sie bei uns von Experten aus der Forschung,
Entwicklung und Produktion. Sie erleben Ingenieurskunst auf höchstem Niveau und spezialisieren
sich entsprechend Ihrer Talente und Interessen: von der hochinnovativen Ideenentwicklung, über die detaillierte Konstruktion bis zum Aufbau von präzisen qualitativen Produktionsprozessen ist alles möglich. Neben der fachlichen Ausbildung verlieren wir jedoch auch Ihre Persönlichkeit nicht aus den Augen: Wir bieten allen Studierenden regelmäßige Seminare zur Förderung der sozialen,
methodischen und persönlichen Kompetenzen. Unsere Studierenden werden außerdem in aktuell
laufende Projekte eingebunden oder bearbeiten als Gruppe anspruchsvolle Projektaufgaben, an
denen sie praxisorientiert lernen und greifbare Resultate präsentieren können. Die besten unter Ihnen erhalten die Möglichkeit eines Auslandsaufenthaltes innerhalb unseres weltweiten Konzerns.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie haben Ihr Abitur erfolgreich absolviert und Ihr Herz schlägt für die Technik. Sie verfügen über eine hohe Fachkompetenz in technischen Bereichen und über ein hohes Maß an Engagement, Integrität und persönlichem Verantwortungsgefühl für sich und andere.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Darüber hinaus sollten Sie die Fähigkeit besitzten, sich konstruktiv in ein Team einbringen zu können sowie eine überdurchschnittliche Kundenorientierung mitbringen.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Duales-Studium-Maschinenbau%2C-Informatik%2C-Medizintechnik-%28wm%29-Job/1566231/156623115662312012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18688BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative, Spine/CMF (Southwest Ontario)
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Sales Support/Assistance
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: London

Job Description:
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Spine/CMF products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Sales East Implants team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Assist Sales Representatives in the promotion and sales of Stryker products
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
- Keeps Regional Sales Manager and Sales Representatives informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
- Manage and maintain a sample inventory of products
- Understands and adheres to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
- Rigidly adheres to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 1-3 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)• Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree - B.B.A. or B.A in business with an emphasis in marketing or health related discipline, Science, Kinesiology.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/London-Associate-Sales-Representative%2C-SpineCMF-%28Southwest-Ontario%29-Job/1775172/177517217751722012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLondon, CanadaRequisition ID: 18705BR
Job Title: Product Development Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Instruments has a unique opportunity for an individual that has a passion for product development and design. This person will play an integral part in developing our next generation of products as well as making improvements to existing technologies. An engineer in this role will take a "systems" level approach and be given the opportunity to touch multiple aspects of a wide variety of products. This will also allow the person in this role to interface with multiple people throughout the organization. If you are a skilled engineer looking for an opportunity to grow within a world class organization, this could very well be the opportunity for you. For this role, we are targeting the following qualifications:

*Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

*3+ years of post graduate experience in Product Engineering

*A background working with a variety of materials

*A passion to succeed, energy, and good people skills

Thank you for your interest in Stryker!

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical design and problem solving skills
- 5-7 years related engineering experience
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline

Percent Travel Required: NA]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Staff-Engineer-Mechanical-Job-MI-49001/1789185/178918517891852012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18798BR
Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Corporate Law Group
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Legal
Focus Area Paralegal & Legal Secretary
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Assist the Corporate Law Group is comprised of attorneys and paralegals managing legal support for Stryker’s global mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions and filings, global contracting and corporate governance matters.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Assist the attorneys and paralegals in the Corporate Law Group with a full range of administrative tasks, including recordkeeping for global subsidiaries; proofreading contracts and other corporate documents; reviewing and coordinating execution of documents by corporate officers; maintaining calendars, coordinating meetings, creating presentations, and making travel reservations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision and must demonstrate excellent attention to detail, ability and willingness to work with complex subject matter, research capability, strong Microsoft Office skills, strong interpersonal and relationship skills and an ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. To thrive in this position, candidate must be energetic, flexible, and discreet with confidential material
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors degree or equivalent

Percent Travel Required: 0%-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Administrative-Assistant%2C-Corporate-Law-Group-Job-MI-49001/1768973/176897317689732012-06-18StrykerLegalfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 17278BR
Job Title: Marketing Internship – Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for dynamic, results driven Marketing associates to help drive our business and image going forward. As a Marketing intern at Stryker, you will:

- Put the customer first, and gain valuable experience as a result
- Gain exposure to multiple product lines and marketing functions
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Marketing Interns will have an exciting opportunity to complete projects for various teams within the marketing department. This experience will give the Marketing Intern a well rounded experience as well as the opportunity to have a direct impact on our business. The responsibilities will revolve around medical education, marketing/operations, brand management, and portfolio management.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Marketing-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1478875/147887514788752012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18570BR
Job Title: Service Programs Support Coordinator
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Navigation
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Under minimal supervision ensures that customers and sales representatives receive World Class support by handling a variety of post-sales customer support functions. Coordinates technical assistance for external and internal customers. Supports and coordinates the Technical Call Center activities.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
-Good analytical skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Excellent PC skills.
-Minimum of 2-years of Service and/or Customer Service related experience.
-Basic understanding of Stryker equipment and some of the common failure modes of that product.
Education and/or Special Training: •High school.
-University and/or formal customer service training desired

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Service-Programs-Support-Coordinator-Job-TX-75022/1750956/175095617509562012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18550BR
Job Title: Test Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Testing/Reliability/Validation
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
- Support product development process though developing test plans, methods, protocols, and reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, manage, and execute test plans for design verification and design validation of medical devices.
- Provide input to and review functional specifications.
- Determine statistically relevant sample sizes for testing.
- Write test protocols.
- Execute test protocols.
- Write test reports.
- Review and evaluate test reports/data from OEM vendors and suppliers for adoption.
- Conducts and/or participates in design reviews and review of verification testing.
- Use statistical data to derive test conclusions.
- Coordinate testing in house with lab technicians.
- Coordinate testing with external resources.
- Comfortable designing/specifying test fixtures and critical test parameters.
- Provide audit support qualifying external test houses.
- Analytical review and interpretation of mechanical and electrical standards.
- Experience working with electromechanical systems including mechanical mechanisms and printed circuit boards.
- Develop risk management plans for testing based on all information available to determine technical and logistical risk to completing System Test as planned.
- Report test execution progress and issues to the engineering team. Manage the issues from creation to closure. Use standard reports and metrics as well as special reports as required.
- Articulates opinions and helps guide work unit.
- Takes initiative to involve other groups/members of the organization outside of their respective work unit.
- Drive use of standard tools and push for process improvement where possible.
- Preferably has knowledge of/knows how to interpret FDA CFR58 Good Lab Practices regulation.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Has the independence and authority to perform require tasks to ensure all provisions of the quality system are met
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Assemble/disassemble products.
- Able to articulate complex ideas to technical and non technical personnel.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Effective reading and writing English skills.
- Enjoys interacting with multiple departments and outside vendors.
- Learns and understands information quickly.
- Has knowledge of hardware/software test tools, work procedures, and medical industry regulation.
- Commitment to excellence and high ethical standards.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow independently.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Acute attention to detail.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2-5 years of design, quality, or test experience.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- Technical bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications/Work Experience: BASIC FUNCTION
- Support product development process though developing test plans, methods, protocols, and reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, manage, and execute test plans for design verification and design validation of medical devices.
- Provide input to and review functional specifications.
- Determine statistically relevant sample sizes for testing.
- Write test protocols.
- Execute test protocols.
- Write test reports.
- Review and evaluate test reports/data from OEM vendors and suppliers for adoption.
- Conducts and/or participates in design reviews and review of verification testing.
- Use statistical data to derive test conclusions.
- Coordinate testing in house with lab technicians.
- Coordinate testing with external resources.
- Comfortable designing/specifying test fixtures and critical test parameters.
- Provide audit support qualifying external test houses.
- Analytical review and interpretation of mechanical and electrical standards.
- Experience working with electromechanical systems including mechanical mechanisms and printed circuit boards.
- Develop risk management plans for testing based on all information available to determine technical and logistical risk to completing System Test as planned.
- Report test execution progress and issues to the engineering team. Manage the issues from creation to closure. Use standard reports and metrics as well as special reports as required.
- Articulates opinions and helps guide work unit.
- Takes initiative to involve other groups/members of the organization outside of their respective work unit.
- Drive use of standard tools and push for process improvement where possible.
- Preferably has knowledge of/knows how to interpret FDA CFR58 Good Lab Practices regulation.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Has the independence and authority to perform require tasks to ensure all provisions of the quality system are met
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Assemble/disassemble products.
- Able to articulate complex ideas to technical and non technical personnel.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Effective reading and writing English skills.
- Enjoys interacting with multiple departments and outside vendors.
- Learns and understands information quickly.
- Has knowledge of hardware/software test tools, work procedures, and medical industry regulation.
- Commitment to excellence and high ethical standards.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow independently.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Acute attention to detail.
Education and/or Special Training: SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2-5 years of design, quality, or test experience.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- Technical bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Test-Engineer-Job-TX-75022/1726789/172678917267892012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USBerufsbezeichnung Senior Controller (w/m)
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Finanzwesen
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Stellenbeschreibung Als Teil unseres Controlling Teams sind Sie für die Entwicklung und Optimierung von geeigneten Steuerungsinstrumenten zur Umsetzung der operativen und strategischen Ziele verantwortlich.
Dabei übernehmen Sie folgende Aufgaben:
- Koordination der Controlling-Aktivitäten mit Schwerpunkt Budgetierung und Kosten-Leistungsrechnung
- Budgeterstellung, Soll-/Ist-Vergleiche, Abweichungsanalysen und Forecast
- Controlling der Cost Reduction-Projekte
- Erstellung und Beurteilung von Wirtschaftlichkeitsberechnungen und Kosten-Nutzen-Analysen
- Koordination und Analyse von strategischer und operativer Planung, Forecasts, sowie Monatsberichten
- Mitarbeit und Unterstützung beim Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschluss
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung • Abgeschlossenes betriebswirtschaftliches oder wirtschaftsingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling
- Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im operativen Controlling, idealerweise im Bereich Werkscontrolling
- Gutes Verständnis der kompletten Wertschöpfungskette eines produzierenden Unternehmens
- Sehr gute Bilanzkenntnisse nach US-GAAP und HGB
- Erfahrung in einem mittelständischen Unternehmen, das in globale Konzern-Strukturen eingebunden ist
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse • Abgeschlossenes betriebswirtschaftliches oder wirtschaftsingenieurwissenschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling
- Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im operativen Controlling, idealerweise im Bereich Werkscontrolling
- Gutes Verständnis der kompletten Wertschöpfungskette eines produzierenden Unternehmens
- Sehr gute Bilanzkenntnisse nach US-GAAP und HGB
- Erfahrung in einem mittelständischen Unternehmen, das in globale Konzern-Strukturen eingebunden ist
- Der sichere Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel) sowie SAP R3 ist für Sie selbstverständlich
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Eine zielorientierte, strukturierte Vorgehensweise und ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Senior-Controller-%28wm%29-Job/1478887/147888714788872012-06-18StrykerFinanzwesenfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 18842BR
Job Title: Project Manager (w/m) Division:al Packaging
Division Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Manager (w/m)
Divisional Packaging

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind für die Neu- und Weiterentwicklung der sterilen und unsterilen Verpackungen von Medizinprodukten an den Standorten der Stryker Osteosynthesis Division in Selzach (CH), Freiburg und Kiel zuständig und setzen sich für die Umsetzung innovativer Produktideen ein.
- Sie koordinieren und leiten standort- und divisionsübergreifende Verpackungsprojekte und pflegen einen kooperativen Arbeitsstil mit Kollegen und angrenzenden Schnittstellen wie z. B. den Produktentwicklungsteams, Material- und Prüflabor, Quality und Manufacturing, Customer Service sowie externen Zulieferern und Consultants.
- Sie optimieren aktuelle Verpackungstechnologien, Herstellungsprozesse sowie Materialien und kreieren als aktives Mitglied eines international aufgestellten Packaging Gremiums neue Verpackungskonzepte. Ergänzend fungieren Sie als kompetenter Ansprechpartner bei allen Fragen im Themenbereich der Verpackung.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Verpackungstechnik oder Maschinenbau oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation sowie über eine fundierte Berufserfahrung in der Sterilverpackung von Medizin-/ Pharmaprodukten.
- Sie haben bereits umfangreiche Projekte geleitet und haben optimalerweise Erfahrung in der Automatisierung von Sterilverpackungen sowie Kenntnisse in der Kunststofftechnik.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über verhandlungssicheres Englisch und ein kommunikationsstarkes Auftreten, welches Sie durch ein überzeugendes Durchsetzungsvermögen ergänzen.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch eine selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise sowie eine ausgeprägte Leistungs- und Ergebnisorientierung aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Project-Manager-%28wm%29-Divisional-Packaging-Job/1787701/178770117877012012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DERequisition ID: 19186BR
Job Title: Associate Product Manager
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker and its Surgical marketing team are looking for an experienced marketing professional. The candidate should have demonstrated success creating long-term marketing solutions within the healthcare industry. The Associate Product Manager will focus on the blood products within Surgical and partner with our salesforce to provide compelling and relevant insights and branding solutions with a focus on customers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative thinker with the ability to work cross-functionally to develop solutions for marketers across verticals. All candidates must have experience in a brand marketing environment as well as experience in the healthcare industry.

The incoming Associate Product Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the marketing of the Stryker blood products, and ensure that the assigned product/products are marketed in accordance with budgeted objectives and with respect to market maturity to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This role requires at least 45% of the time to be dedicated to travel outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where it’s located.

In addition, the core responsibilities are:

- Formulate and install sales promotion guidelines, methods and procedures and assist with the overall sales promotion and marketing programs
- Prepare sales training and selling aids, literature and brochures and catalogue displays along with advertising or similar materials. In addition, may administer sales promotion projects such as sales contests
- Originate new uses and markets for products and recommend distribution channels for them
- Analyze competitive position of company products and recommends or supervise product styling, quality changes, inventory alLocation:, and price structures
- Analyze and appraise the effectiveness of sales methods, costs, and results
- Supervise, coordinate or recommend advertising programs and coordinates publicity and maintain contacts with agencies
- Supervise or cooperate in market research programs
- Recommend participation in industrial, scientific and other types of exhibitions and may develop direct mail campaigns and programs
- Participate in or advise on label, package and product design, from a sales promotional standpoint
- Prepare or cooperate in the preparation of sales forecasts and in development of projected selling expense budgets
- Will participate in the sales and/or marketing training of others
- Manage and/or facilitate functional input in the new product development process for assigned products
- Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility
- Provide sales force with competitive and technical information on a timely basis
- May evaluate the performance of 1 or more subordinate based on pre-established performance parameters

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective managerial skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- College Degree in any field
- Fundamental Computer Skills
- Stryker Instruments Sales Training Program
- Previous experience in Sales/Marketing
- Extensive Field Sales training or Instrument Sales experience
- Internal Product Development training
- Instruments marketing training program (4 hours)
Education and/or Special Training: • B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline

Percent Travel Required: 45%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Associate-Product-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1852026/185202618520262012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19154BR
Job Title: Technical Marketing Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
-

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 4+ years of experience in, or direct exposure to, the healthcare product or medical device industry

- Demonstrated analytical skills

- Demonstrated / historical ability to deliver results on multiple, complex projects

- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively both one-on-one and in groups
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree (or higher) in a science, health care, or engineering field

- Radiology, physical therapy, or nursing background (helpful)

- Marketing communications background (helpful)

Percent Travel Required: 35% - 55% (Domestic & International)]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Technical-Marketing-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1875283/187528318752832012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18793BR
Job Title: Communications Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Media
Focus Area Creative/Design: Creative Direction/Lead
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Communications Experts Wanted: Would you enjoy the opportunity to create and implement an internal communication strategy and plan for a Fortune 500 organization from the ground up?
A chance to build a new culture of communications at a leading medical technology company that’s improving people’s lives around the world?

Are you an execution-oriented, self-starter and self-navigator who can prioritize high-value projects versus tasks in a fast-paced environment and balance the demands of multiple projects?

Do you have a passion for words?

Do you find yourself editing others’ work without realizing it? Do you have a knack for hearing someone’s vision and articulating those thoughts and ideas into a clear and compelling message that draws people in and helps them understand the direction you’re headed?

The Communications Manager position at Stryker gives you the opportunity to:

1. Apply your strong project management, writing, reviewing and editing expertise to develop and manage internal communication channels for the purpose of building strong employee engagement, including employee newsletters and magazines, ad hoc and weekly news broadcasts, quarterly business results messages, employee communications network, intranet posts and internal social media content, organizational announcements, company presentations and overviews for internal use, employee brandbook, publications, benefits communications, and new hire orientation communications.

2. Provide communications best practices advice and counsel to various teams, departments and functions within the company, including developing communications strategies, plans and related toolkits.

3. Within first 30 days, identify and collaborate with communications groups and key business stakeholders across the company to build trusting relationships based on a deep understanding of each individual’s communications needs. Use these meetings to gain a better understanding of the overall climate and culture of Stryker. This will allow you to articulate the tone, voice and style of our culture in various internal and change communications projects that may include new communications tools and channels, writing, editing, information gathering and campaign development.

4. Develop and manage key communication channels, programs, initiatives and tools and the development of key internal communications templates and content distribution. Measure the impact and effectiveness of those communication programs and channels. Support the development of engaging content and activities in alignment with industry best practices.

5. Use your established management background and passion for development to lead a small and enthusiastic team of communications professionals. Responsible and accountable for the actions of promoting an environment that fosters personal growth, teamwork, empowerment, and development for the internal communications team.

Qualifications/Work Experience: *4-6 years work experience in communications, marketing and/or branding area
*Ability to communicate with and understand business needs and articulate those needs in a strategy and plan
*Problem solver with creative approach to proactive identification and resolution of issues
*Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to analyze and measure success
*Execution-oriented, self-starter and self-navigator who can prioritize high-value projects versus tasks in a fast-paced environment and balance demands of multiple projects
*Very responsive, with a customer-centric / solutions-oriented approach and the ability to serve a wide range of needs within the organization and at all levels
*Experience working in a decentralized environment is a plus
*Previous experience in healthcare-related field is a plus
*Understand Stryker’s business needs and ensure that all internal communications support and build the company’s strategies, key messages and brand
*Outstanding written and verbal communication skills an absolute must, especially the ability to tailor communications style to audience
*Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with ability to lead and manage complex, multi-year, multi-million dollar projects
*Ability to exercise sound judgment to prioritize projects based on impact to the communications team, Stryker’s divisions and the entire company is essential
*Ability to move quickly without compromising quality
*Strong attention to detail a must
*Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as lead teams
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelors Degree
*Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is very strongly preferred

Percent Travel Required: 5%-15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Communications-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1771164/177116417711642012-06-18StrykerMediafull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18946BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, orthopaedic, neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Recently named, once again, in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to work for, Stryker also houses innovative talents, pioneering leadership and a devoted employee workforce in the security of the growing medical industry.

Would you like to have high visibility on a global front working for a Fortune 500 company? How about being involved in the cutting edge research and development of new and innovative products? If your passion and experience are in R&D Engineering, we have just the job for you as a Design Engineer. Top candidates will be able to work independently and have a solid understanding of systems engineering and applicable medical device test methodologies. Our best candidates will also thrive in a fast paced environment, with the ability to work cross-functionally across several divisions.

In this role you will:
- Plan and conduct engineering research, design, development and manufacturing projects to bring cutting edge products to market.
- Participate in prototype assembly and/or sub/final assemblies of assigned products.
- Train and mentor others on engineering principles, techniques and methods and other functionally related topics.
- Provide technical leadership throughout the design process.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years design engineering or related engineering experience.
- Experience in the Medical Device industry highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated software/mechanical/electrical design problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of electrical CAD design software (PADS), solid modeling software (Pro/Engineer Wildfire), and/or applicable programming languages (C, C++, Java, etc.).
- Effective use of processing, spreadsheet software, e-mail, and other common software applications.
- Demonstrated technical leadership on a design project or product platform. Significant role on several released products in the market demonstrating positive P&L impact.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related engineering curriculum.
- Preferred Professional Engineering Licensure in applicable discipline.
- Preferred Master of Science in applicable engineering curriculum.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Design-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/1826573/182657318265732012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18675BR
Job Title: Validation Engineer (Triumph Project)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Advanced Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Validation Engineer will have primary responsibility for Quality Assurance activities associated with :-
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Facility & Utility Validation
Method Validation
Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local procedures as they relate to validation activities.
Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Validation Procedures and Templates to ensure that Current Regulatory Compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures.
Represent validation at both internal and external audits.
Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
Review/Approval of Validation/Qualification Documentation.
Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in a Validation Role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
Knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements desirable.
Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques i.e. FMEAs, FTAs etc.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Have a good understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs.
Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals.
Lean Six Sigma training a distinct advantage.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Must be willing to work as part of a multi-site team, be able to travel as part of the job.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Validation-Engineer-%28Triumph-Project%29-Job/1787681/178768117876812012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18482BR
Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Be apart of an innovative organization that invests resources in designing and developing cutting edge products!
Stryker is looking for a Sr Electrical Design Engineer- this person will be the Subject Matter Expert in Operating Room Product Development. Create an Audio/Visual operating room theater and be a partner to our Marketing team.
Our new Sr Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for:
New Product Ideas and Proposals
- Provides information and participates in the estimation of project complexity, feasibility and cost at the concept stage of product development.
Defining User Needs
- Works with marketing to develop user requirements for new products.
Defining Functional Specifications
- Develops lower level engineering specifications from user requirements.
Patent Investigation
- Works with patent attorneys to investigate potential patent infringements and develop new patents.
Benchmarking Designs
- Gathers and analyzes data to benchmark and compare the performance of multiple products using specifications or empirical test data.
- Assesses which products to benchmark against a potential design.
Concept Review
- Develops and analyzes multiple solutions to user problems potentially prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept.
- Assesses which concepts require investigation at the beginning of a project.
Selecting Suppliers
- Identifies and assesses appropriate suppliers for components.
- Audits suppliers to assess the reliability and quality to determine if they should be used for future designs.
Risk Management
- Provides information and uses historical data to assess the risk of different scenarios and be able to manage risk through design improvements, better labeling, or etc.
Product Design
- Designs prototype and debug solutions of moderate complexity.
- Participates in the integration of modules to form a product.
- Works with mechanical and software engineers to ensure that all modules will integrate properly.
Design Reviews
- Participates in and hosts design reviews to improve the quality of a design.
Design Documentation
- Documents all designs with the appropriate drawings utilizing internal procedures such as the Engineering Change Order (ECO)
- process. Work with document control to ensure that proper revisions are released to manufacturing and that proper revision control is maintained for electronic design data (solid models, firmware source code, PCB source files, etc.).
Customer Preference Testing
- Supports the setup of product demonstrations and ensures that customer feedback is used to improve products.
- Plans ahead of time to determine necessary information required from customers to improve products.
Training Plans
- Develops and presents effective training to ensure that products are installed and serviced properly.
Tradeshows
- Attends tradeshows related to current product lines to gather information/knowledge concerning technology and industry trends to resolve future design problems.
Sales Meetings
- Attends Sales Meetings for the purpose of setting up and training the sales representatives on new and existing products.
Customer Interaction
- Visits customer sites to discuss products/projects, and observe products in use.
Mentoring
- Mentors more junior engineers to help them improve.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Be apart of an innovative organization that invests resources in designing and developing cutting edge products!
Stryker is looking for a Sr Electrical Design Engineer- this person will be the Subject Matter Expert in Operating Room Product Development. Create an Audio/Visual operating room theater and be a partner to our Marketing team.
Our new Sr Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for:
New Product Ideas and Proposals
- Provides information and participates in the estimation of project complexity, feasibility and cost at the concept stage of product development.
Defining User Needs
- Works with marketing to develop user requirements for new products.
Defining Functional Specifications
- Develops lower level engineering specifications from user requirements.
Patent Investigation
- Works with patent attorneys to investigate potential patent infringements and develop new patents.
Benchmarking Designs
- Gathers and analyzes data to benchmark and compare the performance of multiple products using specifications or empirical test data.
- Assesses which products to benchmark against a potential design.
Concept Review
- Develops and analyzes multiple solutions to user problems potentially prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept.
- Assesses which concepts require investigation at the beginning of a project.
Selecting Suppliers
- Identifies and assesses appropriate suppliers for components.
- Audits suppliers to assess the reliability and quality to determine if they should be used for future designs.
Risk Management
- Provides information and uses historical data to assess the risk of different scenarios and be able to manage risk through design improvements, better labeling, or etc.
Product Design
- Designs prototype and debug solutions of moderate complexity.
- Participates in the integration of modules to form a product.
- Works with mechanical and software engineers to ensure that all modules will integrate properly.
Design Reviews
- Participates in and hosts design reviews to improve the quality of a design.
Design Documentation
- Documents all designs with the appropriate drawings utilizing internal procedures such as the Engineering Change Order (ECO)
- process. Work with document control to ensure that proper revisions are released to manufacturing and that proper revision control is maintained for electronic design data (solid models, firmware source code, PCB source files, etc.).
Customer Preference Testing
- Supports the setup of product demonstrations and ensures that customer feedback is used to improve products.
- Plans ahead of time to determine necessary information required from customers to improve products.
Training Plans
- Develops and presents effective training to ensure that products are installed and serviced properly.
Tradeshows
- Attends tradeshows related to current product lines to gather information/knowledge concerning technology and industry trends to resolve future design problems.
Sales Meetings
- Attends Sales Meetings for the purpose of setting up and training the sales representatives on new and existing products.
Customer Interaction
- Visits customer sites to discuss products/projects, and observe products in use.
Mentoring
- Mentors more junior engineers to help them improve.
Education and/or Special Training: BS in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of Experience
Audio- power supply design
Systems- Requirement definitions
Analog and System Architecture

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Senior-Electrical-Design-Engineer-Job-TX-75022/1709155/170915517091552012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 17687BR
Job Title: Engineering Internship – Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
- With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
- Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
- Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
- R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Engineering-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1551418/155141815514182012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 19727BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area General/Other: Installation/Maintenance/Repair
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
- Provide onsite low level project management/installation/1st pass testing during integration process.
- Supervise additional onsite installation personnel to achieve project completion if needed.
- Perform instruction, full system testing and provide documentation on installed systems as defined in QIP.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will make travel arrangements for self and possibly for other installation personnel, gather documentation and contact customer prior to every project when needed.
- Will verify all aspects of infrastructure are in place upon arrival at site. Will work with and make suggestions to any/all contractors and customers regarding integration needs.
- Will be required to comply with integration and documentation procedures and standards.
- Will coordinate with offsite Project Managers and engineers conveying needs/issues to ensure appropriate tests, equipment and results are obtained.
- Will submit daily reports to Project Manager, Installation Supervisor and appropriate individuals to maintain open and timely communication updates regarding integration process when instructed to do so.
- Will work from written and/or verbal instructions.
- Will communicate scope to additional installation personnel.
- Will be required to perform initial system functional checks identify problem areas and affect calibration adjustments.
- Will be required to read and understand system flow documentation and amend such documents to reflect the “as built” system.
- Will train others on operational function of installed systems when applicable.
- Must have a professional appearance while interacting with the client.
- Must supervise daily work efforts of other installations personnel and additional sub-contractors specific to achieving project completion and maintaining quality when applicable.
- Outside vendors and contractors: Must supervise work details of outside contractors to ensure quality system requirements are met.
- Interacts with customers with regard to post market surveillance activities.
- Is responsible for staying current on all assigned training.
- Other duties as assigned by Project Manager, Installation Supervisor, and Regional Integration Service Manager.
- Has the independence and authority to perform required tasks to ensure all provisions of the quality system are met.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to review printed materials.
- Must have demonstrated fine motor skills.
- Must have an aptitude to use sophisticated test and office computer equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, Broadcast test and measurement equipment etc.).
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine testing and/or equipment issues using independent judgment.
- Must be able to improvise based on environmental/infrastructure needs.
- Must be able to follow and explain detailed instruction and inspection procedures.
- Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
- Must be able to identify issues outside scope of project and refer to appropriate individuals.
- Must be able to travel 90% to 95% of the time and arrive to job site as specified by Project Manager/Installation Supervisor.
- Must be able to work in a fast pace, independent environment and use good judgment.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Intermediate PC and appropriate application skills.
- Intermediate math and technical writing skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- 0-2 year related technical experience.
- Must be of high morals and strong character.
- If lacking a degree, demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, strippers, crimpers, etc.), power tools, and test equipment (e.g. data loggers, strip recorders, micrometers, voltmeters, waveform/vectorsopes, etc.).
- If lacking a degree, basic mechanic tool use for mounting and adjusting ceiling mounted equipment (Booms, Flat Panel arms and Surgical Lights)
- If lacking a degree, established talent for cable management and connection techniques.
- If lacking a degree, must be able to interpret A/V/control system flow schematics.
- If lacking a degree, experience with interpreting schematics diagrams.
- If lacking a degree experience, with large scale integration techniques.
- If lacking a degree, experience with customer/project management.
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- B.A. / B.S
- Those lacking a degree must have minimum 1-2 years integration experience or comparable skill set.

Percent Travel Required: 90%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Integration-Specialist-Job-TX-75022/1907024/190702419070242012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18060BR
Job Title: Finance Manager
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Navigation
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker Navigation is looking for the next Finance Manager to join their team. This person will have the opportunity to join a smaller Division of Stryker located in Dallas, TX, to work strategically with several teams across the company, including finance, customer care, marketing, executive leadership as well as other teams located both in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and in Freiburg, Germany.

Additionally, the incoming Finance Manager will develop, implement, maintain and evaluate accounting systems and procedures and ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data. This portion also manages all or part of accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general accounting, and Hyperion functions.

To learn more about Stryker Navigation and its products, please visit: http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Navigation/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: Excellent mathematical and analytical skills; Excellent interpersonal communication skills; Excellent organizational skills; Intermediate to Excellent PC skills; 5 - 8 years related accounting experience; Accounting related software experience; Professional certification or related advanced course work in accounting; Excel (spreadsheet applications); Microsoft Word (word processing); J.D. Edwards (general ledger); G.B.A-Gary Brown & Assoc. (Fixed assets); Vertex (sales tax); Panasophic (accounts payable/accounts receivable); General accounting knowledge; 10-key; Time management; Written communication; Human relationship; Graphics (PowerPoint etc.); Query language; Financial reporting; Hyperion Consolidation Software; Supervision; Report analysis; Gallup receiver; Performance review; EIS (Executive Information System); Presentation skills;
Gallup management; Gallup leadership.
Education and/or Special Training: B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in accounting.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Finance-Manager-Job-TX-75022/1656300/165630016563002012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18881BR
Job Title: Strategic Marketing Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Market Research
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join this HIGH VISIBILITY New innovation unit of Stryker and lead global Product/Service launch planning & execution for New Technology Introductions

The Strategic Marketing Manager will provide vision and direction in the development and implementation of strategic plans designed to achieve sustained growth for introduction of new products and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and initial execution of plans which optimize profits for the corporation; this includes, but is not limited to, new product development and acquisition support, competitive analysis, portfolio management, product positioning, branding and tactical market entry activity. This individual is also responsible for providing the tools and programs necessary to achieve stated unit goals for market share, growth, and profitability. The Strategic Marketing Manager will work directly with global partners for successful introduction of new products and services globally, including Regional/Local Marketing Management, Sales Management, Demand Planners and Supply Specialists. Throughout the development & launch cycle this individual will partner with select business units (Reconstructive, Surgical, Orthopedics, Spine, Navigation, Joint Preservation, etc.) and manage the transition of the product/service until it has integrated into the host business unit.

The Strategic Marketing Manager leads from a market perspective, but is responsible for translating this to operational and product/service achievement.

The Strategic Marketing Manager is responsible for (including but not limited to):
-Marketing strategy (formulates plans, goals, objectives and tactics for optimal market penetration for the new introduction);
-Revenue and profitability modeling;
-Market analysis and intelligence;
-New product/service development
-Launch & transition Management

The Strategic Marketing Manager (determination will be based on experience) will be responsible for driving product marketing strategies and tactical programs consistent with Stryker business objectives in new product / service introduction, utilizing traditional and innovative marketing approaches, tools and methodologies

Effectively develop business & financial plans

Work with Business Intelligence functions throughout the organization to evaluate trends in existing segments, as well as new markets, to determine segment penetration opportunities and strategies.

Develop/drive the product/marketing message through all communication channels by partnering with internal and external communication resources and functions.

Collaborate with sales management, consulting surgeons, Hospital Admin, payers and patients to validate, deliver and evaluate marketing strategies and programs.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years experience in a classical marketing function, including direct product management & development experience
-Prefer experience in or direct exposure to the healthcare product or medical device industry with Implants, High end capital equip and/or services
-Ability to nurture productive relationships with industry/market thought leaders, organizations, and institutions as a means to guide the strategic direction of our business
-Demonstrated capability to build and maintain key business relationships in a matrix environment; to work both collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team-oriented business unit
-Ability to develop selling tools for current products including specification sheets, promotional material, clinical documentation, and competitive assessments to ensure our products are appropriately positioned in the market. Conduct sales training for new and existing Reps on an “as needed” basis.
-Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively both one-on-one and in groups
-Act with honor and integrity in all situations and follow applicable legal and regulatory guidelines when interacting with customers.
-Demonstrated analytical skills
-Demonstrated ability to deliver results on multiple, complex projects
-Integration experience a plus
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering or business; prefer Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Percent Travel Required: 25-35%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Strategic-Marketing-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1862109/186210918621092012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19470BR
Job Title: Sr Compensation Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Position Responsibilities:

- Supports the Vice President, Global Total Rewards and Group/Division HR and Compensation partners in all aspects of designing, communicating, administering and delivering Compensation
- Plays lead role in the changes being made through HR functions “Direction” project, including: leading Global Grading design and rollout to the Company, driving key process and practices alignment changes, determining compensation technology tools as the Company moves to a Manager Self Service environment, aligning job titling to Global Grades and directing compensation communication needs.
- Develops compensation programs/strategies to support company needs
- Lead a team of 2 to 6 Compensation Managers and Analysts who deliver multiple compensation processes: global compensation budget and practices, REWARD market pricing system, salary structures/programs, job evaluation and market pricing requests, bonus plans, job titling approach etc.
- Oversees, coordinates and conducts all analysis, reporting and administration for annual Compensation Planning process; ensures compliance with FLSA and EEOC standards
- Communicates and provides formal/informal training on compensation issues HR and Managers to ensure programs are understood.
- Proactively solicits divisions and consults with them on compensation and incentives issues
- Plan, evaluate, research and/or recommend systemic and/or process improvements for the Human Resource function
- Manages relationships with vendors and advisors for compensation services
- Ensure all compensation information (market surveys) needs are met (participate or source data)
- Participate on and lead multi-divisional, global project teams
- Conducts ad hoc compensation reporting and analysis as requested
- Partners with TR team peers: Exec Comp, Financial Benefits, Health Benefits and M&A
- Coordinates with functional area partners (HR, Finance, Legal, Grps./Divs., etc.)
- Remains current/advises on best practices related to broad-based compensation programs
- Takes on additional responsibilities or projects in related Total Rewards practices or programs

Qualifications-
Min. 10 - 12 years Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis in broad-based Compensation design, administration and management; job evaluation and market analysis expertise is required.

Undergraduate Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation highly preferred

Percent Travel Required: 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Sr-Compensation-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1871507/187150718715072012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 17280BR
Job Title: Finance Internship – Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Corporate Finance
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re focused on the best candidates for our Finance Internship program. As a Finance/Accounting Intern at Stryker, you will:
- Put people first, and gain valuable experience as a result
- Learn about the Art and Science of the Finance world
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Some of the responsibilities of a Finance/Accounting intern are as follows:
- Maintains the company’s cost accounting system; makes recommendations for improvement as needed
- Provides cost estimation for new and existing products and participates in cost reduction initiatives
- Prepares and analyzes specific accounting statements and reports to assist in the preparation of financial statements, and other internal and external reports as required
- Coordinates with other departments to achieve cost planning targets
- Assists in development and transmissions of operating plan and strategic plan
- Analyzes monthly operating performance and profit projections for reporting and developing action items
- Develops overhead and labor standards
- Participates in monthly and yearly closing processes including journal entry preparation
- Assists with the development and maintenance of annual budgets

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Finance-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1478914/147891414789142012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 17687BR
Job Title: Engineering Internship – Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: United States
State TX
City: Flower Mound
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

• Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
• Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
• Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
• Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
• With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
• Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
• Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
• R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Engineering-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1650918/165091816509182012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18738BR
Job Title: Marketing Associate
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Be the Stryker Product Expert!
As a Stryker Marketing Associate, you will be the liason between our R&D team and also our sales force.
This individual will be the Product Expert in our ORIS product line and will be the voice of the customer!
If you want to be a Medical Device sales representative, then be the expert in our products first!
BASIC FUNCTION
Assists in the implementation and execution of the marketing and sales support program of an assigned product line or lines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will provide sales support by answering and/or resolving customer questions and /or issues on assigned products both telephonically and in person.
- May develop and/or initiate the development and production of marketing support material (e.g. product brochures, mailers, product update memos, etc.).
- Will manage product pricing and margins.
- Will assist in the marketing of our products through exhibits, trade shows and educational lab execution.
- Will provide product training to new sales representatives and others as requested.
- Provides significant input and assists in managing the new product development process.
- Assists in customer site visits.
- Will present product lines to Sales Representatives and all current and potential customers.
- Creates branding and marketing campaigns for respective product lines.
- Will submit monthly reports on assigned topics.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Has the independence and authority to perform required tasks to ensure all provisions of the quality system are met.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 0-2 years in a marketing, sales or related position
Education and/or Special Training: • B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in marketing or a technical degree (MIS/Computer Information)

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Marketing-Associate-Job-TX-75022/1758808/175880817588082012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18310BR
Job Title: Franchise Manager Recon
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Russia
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to partner with the EEMEA Leadership Team & the regional marketing teams in order to enhance our market share, reputation & awareness within the EEMEA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management:
- Prepare & implement the roll out of region specific franchise for the key markets within EEMEA in line with the EM franchise strategy.
- Align regional tactics & deployment of product resources.
- Actively manage & assist pricing & margin management in the regions.
- Orchestrate coordinated product launches in country.
- Provide long term franchise product plans for the key regions in EEMEA.
- Provide technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information.
- Partner with RAQA for product launch plans.
- Prepare & implement a technical services program to implement in EEMEA under the guidance of RAQA.

Marketing Budget Responsibility:
- Responsible alLocation: of financial resource across EEMEA.
- Manage investment in focus countries.
- Allocate & manage the inventory & demonstration equipment.

KOL Management:
- Take the lead in developing EEMEA KOL’s for the franchise.
- Coordinate the HCP academy plans & execution in line with the power brand strategy.
- Understand & feedback on key customer trends & competition trends.

Product Management Coordination:
- Provide bi-monthly communication with the local PM’s & sales support teams in the focus countries.
- Facilitate the NPLP requests for your region.
- Establish relationship with the EM Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way
- Develop relevant skills and knowledge by attending courses or make sure the needed knowledge is retained within the company
- Update on legal changes and or requirement on an ongoing basis

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing a positive impact on sales
Minimum 3 years within a medical device company
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree or equivalent medical device experience.
- English spoken and written
- Key market language advantageous (Arabic, Russian, Polish, Turkish or Romanian strong asset)

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Franchise-Manager-Recon-Job/1787714/178771417877142012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 18736BR
Job Title: Software Design Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Engineering
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
A Software Design Engineer is responsible for the day to day management of R&D product implementations with a software focus. Additionally, will Coordinate and conduct research and development which will lead to new or improved software products under specific marketing, cost, time and regulatory constraints.
Management activities include the alignment and oversight of a cross-functional team to ensure deliverables are completed as required, maintenance and tracking of the project schedule and direct management of the design and test engineers. The Software Project Engineer will also be responsible for collaborating with Marketing to help drive the product roadmap.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3-5 years related design experience
- B.S. in Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering
- Past experience traveling to customer sites and driving/managing new product releases
- Software development experience in the last 2-3 years

The Software Design Engineer should have technical understanding of the following technologies.
- .NET/C#
- Linux
- Java/J2EE
- SQL
Education and/or Special Training: B.S. in Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering

Professional/Technical certifications such as PMP, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) and Microsoft software certifications are a plus.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Software-Design-Engineer-Job-TX-75022/1758811/175881117588112012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 17281BR
Job Title: Engineering Internship –Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Mechanical Engineering
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
- Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
- Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
- With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
- Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
- Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
- R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: • Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Engineering-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1478929/147892914789292012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18777BR
Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: Puerto Rico
State: -
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the identification of potential failure modes and risks, and the development of quality assurance practices and controls in multiple new product developments. Knows and applies the fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures of the advanced quality specialization. Support the required stages defined in the design cycle ensuring compliance with the current design control and transfer regulations and policy.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3-5 year minimum in Quality Assurance or related functional area. Knowledge of inspection methods in the design and production of electro-mechanical and/or mechanical equipment. Possess attention to detail Eagerness to assist internal and external customers Manage projects in a timely manner Ability to conduct and document technical investigation The following experiences/skill sets are highly desirable:
o ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
o Industrial statistical techniques
o Development and implementation of design and process controls
o Geometry Dimensioning &Tolerancing
o Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred
o Experience with SPC
o Familiarity with FDA Guidance on Design Controls and CAPA Methodologies
o Familiarity with the Quality System Regulation 21 CFR Part 820, and CGMP
o Work experience with a medical device manufacturer preferred
o Experience with Design for Manufacturing
o Manufacturing Experience
o Knowledge of Poke Yoke (Error-Proofing) techniques
o 510(k) submission experience
o New Product development/R&D experience
Education and/or Special Training: B.S. in engineering or engineering related discipline. Some Quality Assurance training desired. ASQ-CQE or CQA desired. Strong knowledge in Validation per FDA-QSR and ISO guidelines. Strong Statistical Knowledge (SPC, DOE, CPk, etc.).

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Advanced-Quality-Engineer-Job/1767007/176700717670072012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRBerufsbezeichnung Sales Repräsentant Neurovascular (m/w)
Division: Europe
Geschäftseinheit GSA
Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb
Country: Deutschland
Stadt na
Stellenbeschreibung Sie sind in der Lage intensive, langfristig aufgebaute Kontakte zu Kunden durch eine hohe Kunden- und Serviceausrichtig beständig zu halten und zu pflegen. Darüber hinaus bereitet Ihnen die Neuakquise und der Ausbau des Marktanteils für den neurovasculären Bereich ebenso viel Freude. Ein gutes Netzwerk sowie ein hohes Maß an Kreativität und Zielorientierung, um das „schlummernde“ Potential an unentdeckten Kunden zu gewinnen, sind ein Teil Ihrer Persönlichkeit und gehören zu Ihrer erfolgreichen Vertriebsstrategie. Sie haben Spaß, in Form von OP Begleitungen, nahe am Kunden zu sein und diesen für unsere neue Technologien im Bereich Neurovascular zu begeistern. Neben der eigenen Gebiets- und Umsatzverantwortung sehen Sie in der strategischen Ausrichtung der effizienten Betreuung und Analyse von Großkunden ebenfalls Ihre Stärke. Wir suchen den Unternehmer im Unternehmen! Dynamik und Innovation in einem begeisterungsfähigen schnellen Umfeld, als Mitglied eines starken Teams, sollten für Sie die Voraussetzung einer beruflichen Tätigkeit sein.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Studium BWL, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Medizintechnik, kaufmännische Ausbildung mit anschließender, mehrjähriger Vertriebserfahrung in der Verbrauchsgüterbranche
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie sollten in der Lage sein sich kompetent und selbsticher zu präsentieren sowie Ihr Wissen in Form von Vorträgen sowie fachlich ausgereiften Präsentation, interessant und verständlich zu vermitteln. Zuverlässig- und Verbindlichkeit sollten für Sie selbstverständlich sein. Darüber hinaus ist ein hohes Maß an Kommunikationsstärke und Teamausrichtung ebenfalls ein Muss, um einen regen Informationsaustausch gewährleisten zu können. Sie müssen in der Lage sein OP's begleiten zu können. Gute Kenntnisse der englischen Sprache sollten vorhanden sei
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/na-Sales-Repr%C3%A4sentant-Neurovascular-%28mw%29-Job/1768979/176897917689792012-06-18StrykerVertriebfull-timeUSDstarting0BSna, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17281BR
Job Title: Engineering Internship –Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Function: Engineering
Country: United States
State TX
City: Flower Mound
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

• Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
• Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
• Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
• Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Some of the Engineering opportunities are as follows:

Quality Engineering –
• With the quality of our products being of the utmost importance, the position of Quality Engineer provides a great opportunity for a detail orientated candidate. Problem solving, the development of effective systems, utilization of statistics, and risk assessment are just some of the skills that are used in these roles.
Manufacturing Engineering –
• Manufacturing Engineering roles give the candidate an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the production of our world class products. Engineers in this role are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, and influencing cross functional teams
Test Engineering –
• Test Engineers will design, develop, implement, and validate test methods of testing and troubleshooting products (in order to catch failures, ensure the quality of the product). A Test Engineer will support identification of customer/user needs through benchmarking, session based testing and user experience evaluation.
Product Development –
• R&D Engineers work on the front lines developing and creating our next generation of products. Engineers in these roles are directly involved in multiple facets of the product development process. Everything from prototype creation, testing and verification, and product launch is covered within these roles.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Engineering-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1603187/160318716031872012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 17280BR
Job Title: Finance Internship – Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Function: Finance
Country: United States
State TX
City: Flower Mound
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re focused on the best candidates for our Finance Internship program. As a Finance/Accounting Intern at Stryker, you will:
• Put people first, and gain valuable experience as a result
• Learn about the Art and Science of the Finance world
• Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Some of the responsibilities of a Finance/Accounting intern are as follows:
• Maintains the company’s cost accounting system; makes recommendations for improvement as needed
• Provides cost estimation for new and existing products and participates in cost reduction initiatives
• Prepares and analyzes specific accounting statements and reports to assist in the preparation of financial statements, and other internal and external reports as required
• Coordinates with other departments to achieve cost planning targets
• Assists in development and transmissions of operating plan and strategic plan
• Analyzes monthly operating performance and profit projections for reporting and developing action items
• Develops overhead and labor standards
• Participates in monthly and yearly closing processes including journal entry preparation
• Assists with the development and maintenance of annual budgets

Qualifications:
• Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Finance-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1603173/160317316031732012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18991BR
Job Title: Director, Talent Management
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area Organization Development
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Talent Management Professionals: Are you an experienced Manager or Director in a Talent Management role and looking for a new challenge? A chance to help mold and build a talent management function within a newly created function in a Fortune 500 company?

As the Director of Talent Management for the Global Quality and Operations group at Stryker, you will wear many hats including Project Manager, Collaborator and Leader, and Executor.

-Within the first 30-90 days, you will build relationships and credibility with key Stryker business stakeholders, as well as build a partnership with the regionally based Talent Management partners. Provide guidance on overarching concepts and direction with these partners in an effort to drive talent management consistently across all geographic Location:s.

-Prep and direct the autumn Talent Review season using existing Stryker resources but also incorporating your own Talent Calibration discussions.

-Use your previous project management experience in a large scale, multi-site, or global project to understand the appropriate steps to be taken on various assignments. Identify the critical stakeholders, processes to be created and taken, and lead the projects to the finish line.
-Understand that with limited administrative resources, much of the required tactical work will be done within this role.

- Assist with the design and then lead any GQO specific programming in areas such as Recruitment, Retention, Managerial and Leadership Development, Performance Management and Workforce Planning, including the delivery of Global Quality and Operations Academy scheduled for October 2012.

-Using your previous background in employee engagement surveys, coordinate the various impact planning sessions needed for each region. Assist the leaders in the GQO organization in determining their action plans that will further drive employee engagement within a new and growing group within the Stryker organization. Use this survey feedback as a starting point for discussions around leadership and team development.

*Special Note: This position will require this great individual to reside at one of our facilities located in Kalamazoo, MI, Mahwah, NJ, or San Jose, CA.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •8-10 years Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis in and understanding of Organizational Development, Training & Development and Talent Management processes.•Assist with the Core Management Education Project (part of the Leadership Development Initiative) – assists the team with the responsibilities for the design, global implementation and maintenance of the Core Management Education Project.
- Assist with the Advanced Leadership Academy (ADT) to design, implement and any ongoing maintenance.
- Create the Global Quality and Operations Academy, implement and maintenance to the program.
-Ensure that the Gallup Selection tools are used and training is developed on the use and interpretation of those tools.
-Assist and coordinate the Talent Review process with local HR Leaders and Business Leaders across all of the GQO campuses.
-Lead the Talent Review process for RA/QA, Strategic Sourcing and other multi unit groups and then create a tracking tool to monitor action plan process.
-Work with local HR Leaders and Business Leaders to ensure Stryker’s Diversity Representation is improved. Emphasis should be placed on sourcing, selection and retention of a diverse workforce. Determine appropriate workplace dynamics that support and enhance a diverse culture within Stryker.
-Develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with Gallup – assist in feedback on service levels, work with each location on the annual Q12 Survey Administration, creation of a Q12 Dashboard for local and GQO locations with strategic initiatives based on Action Planning Reports, coordinate StrengthsFinder and Teamblend activities, maintain certifications for all GQO campuses, and continue to explore ways to maximize the use of talent-related tools and resources within Stryker.
-Assist with establishing the Data Privacy Process Plan to ensure compliance with various International Data Privacy Regulations. Implement the plan with support and buy-in from divisional HR Leaders. Ensure successful ongoing maintenance of these practices.
-Ad hoc talent-related projects and assignments as requested.
Education and/or Special Training: •Undergraduate Degree; Graduate Degree highly preferred; proficiency with Gallup selection and developmental tools desired.
-Strong Project Management Skills
-Strong attention to detail with a high level of initiative
-Strong achievement orientation and the ability to teach and train others
-Maturity
-Ability to build strong and trusting relationships
-High integrity in handling confidential information
-Team player who can collaborate with many different groups of individuals (internal and external)

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Group-Sr_-Director%2C-Talent-Management-Job-MI-49001/1886997/188699718869972012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19570BR
Job Title: Portfolio Manager, Advanced Portfolio Development
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Marketing
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to join a growing medical device manufacturing company in the position of a Portfolio Manager, Advanced Portfolio Development? The successful candidate will join the Instruments Division and the Surgical marketing team with the opportunity for high visibility, superior impact in the company as this is a critical role in the growth of the company. This person is ready to come in and manage a team of 2 individuals, and to work with developing cutting edge technology.

This is an ideal opportunity to participate in external market analysis to support both product acquisition and internal product development.

Main responsibilities include:

-Accurately accumulate market research and customer feedback data to identify unmet needs in the market.
-Use data to generate support for new product initiatives.
-Conducts investigations of potential product line, technology and company acquisitions
-Network with customers, thought leaders, sales force, and acquisition targets to generate new product ideas
-Analyzes market trends and identifies new product opportunities
-Analyzes competitive environment to assist in product development strategy
-Participates in internal product development process for products outside the current Surgical space
-Researches, analyzes and collects data necessary to support both the business development and internal product development process
-Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics

Qualifications/Work Experience::
-5+ years in marketing, sales or product development position, ideally in the medical device industry
-Excellent analytical skills
-Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
-Excellent organizational skills
-Computer skills

Education and/or Special Training::
B.A or B.S. degree (emphasis in marketing or a related discipline is preferred

Percent Travel Required: Up to 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Portfolio-Manager%2C-Advanced-Portfolio-Development-Job-MI-49001/1892599/189259918925992012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 17278BR
Job Title: Marketing Internship – Summer 2012/Texas
Division: Endoscopy
Business Function: Marketing
Country: United States
State TX
City: Flower Mound
In Country ReLocation: Provided No

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for dynamic, results driven Marketing associates to help drive our business and image going forward. As a Marketing intern at Stryker, you will:

• Put the customer first, and gain valuable experience as a result
• Gain exposure to multiple product lines and marketing functions
• Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Qualifications:
• Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Marketing Interns will have an exciting opportunity to complete projects for various teams within the marketing department. This experience will give the Marketing Intern a well rounded experience as well as the opportunity to have a direct impact on our business. The responsibilities will revolve around medical education, marketing/operations, brand management, and portfolio management.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Marketing-Internship-CampusSummer-2012Texas-Job-TX-75022/1603171/160317116031712012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 18719BR
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area General/Other: Human Resources
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing strategic business partnerships within the Kalamazoo Campus Operations organization in an effort to provide sound direction and guidance at all levels within the organization.

Within the first (30) thirty days, spend time with a tightly knit team of human resources partners in order to build trusting relationships based on a deep understanding of each individual’s roles as well to gain overall knowledge of the entire HR process. Participate in weekly staff meetings where discussions and debates of current employee relations issues within organization take place. Listen with an open ear to others thoughts and feedback.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Works as a liaison between departmental management and the recruitment team to ensure a focused and effective approach to talent selection. Actively interviews and recruits as needed to support the efforts of the recruitment team.
2. Supports management in the strategic planning for human resources and maximizing of efficiencies.
3. Facilitates training and development activities as appropriate. These activities may include, but are not limited to: required HR-related compliance trainings, team building and profile tools, 360 Feedback, individual development plants, etc.
4. Provides guidance in support of performance management. These activities may include, but are not limited to, succession planning, coordinating quarterly staffing reviews, terminations, review and approval of performance reviews, etc.
5. Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of projects and programs as assigned by management, examples may include: acquisition readiness, compensation, training and development.
6. Implementation and administration of departmental Q12 surveys and feedback sessions. Provides support to leadership with regard to employee engagement.
7. Responsible for providing proactive leadership to the organization with regard to amendments of policy, organizational changes to ensure compliance, recommendations for business solutions.
8. Actively participate in the ongoing development of a corporate culture that strives to achieve the highest ethical standards. This is accomplished by conducting all business affairs ethically and lawfully and by ensuring open, honest communication without fear of retaliation.
9. Will plan, evaluate, research and recommend systematic and/or process improvements for the Human Resources function
10. Will partner with HR shared services(recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, etc) to provide quality service to employees and leadership.
11. Management responsibility for 1-2 Kalamazoo Campus Operations Human Resources professionals.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-8 years of Human Resources experience
1-3 years of direct managerial experience
Education and/or Special Training: B.A of Human Resources or Business or related curriculum
PHR, SPHR certification(s) preferred

Percent Travel Required: 0-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Human-Resources-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1777027/177702717770272012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18242BR
Job Title: Complaints Investigation Representative
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Do you have a passion and a drive for quality? Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a leader in the medical technology industry? Becoming a Complaint Investigation Representative at Stryker Instruments will give you just that. In this position, you will play a significant role in our Complaint Handling team at Instruments. As the investigator of our customer complaints and product issues, our top candidates will possess strong analytical and problem solving skills used to effectively gather, evaluate and report data. The best applicants will also have the ability to work independently and make judgment calls on the correct course of action. On the technical side, top candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and also have excellent technical writing skills.

Your Opportunity:
- Investigate customer complaints
- Determine product failure root causes and evaluate risk of failures
- Investigate related failures, design, and manufacturing history of failed devices
- Document investigation results
- Determine trend results to input into post market product failure data
- Communicate with internal and external resources globally as necessary to obtain details related to customer complaints
- Ensure complaints are classified correctly and that all supporting data for investigations are adequately documented

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks without direct supervision
- Effective PC skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite, including Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- 2-3 years related experience in Medical Devices and complaint handling preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • BA/BS required, preferably related to Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance or Life Sciences

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Complaints-Investigation-Representative-Job-MI-49001/1884015/188401518840152012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USBerufsbezeichnung Praktikant R&D für unser Testlabor
Division: Instruments
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie unterstützen unsere Research & Development Abteilung bei Entwicklungsprojekten im Bereich der computergestützten Chirurgie in unserem Testlabor. Schon nach einem Monat führen Sie im Rahmen des laufendend Projektes selbstständig entwicklungsbegleitende Tests und Experimente an technischen Aufbauten nach vorgegebenen Testplänen durch und dokumentieren die Resultate. Zudem nehmen Sie Messdaten aus den Tests auf und werten diese statistisch aus.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Wir suchen Studenten mit einer schnellen Auffassungsgabe und hoher Flexibilität aus technischen bzw. ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Studiengängen im fortgeschrittenen Semester. Sie besitzen sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und sind sicher im Umgang mit den MS Office-Programmen. Idealerweise haben Sie bereits erste praktische Erfahrungen im technischen Umfeld sowie Erfahrungen in der Datenverarbeitung sammeln können.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Kenntnisse in der Medizintechnik sowie in LabView, SPS und S7 runden idealerweise Ihr Profil ab.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Praktikant-R&D-f%C3%BCr-unser-Testlabor-Job/1493369/149336914933692012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17269BR
Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Supplier Quality
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Providing direction on Supplier Quality Management strategy and direction for the group.
- Supplier Quality Management performance evaluation through Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and continuous improvement for highest effectiveness of the supplier quality management system.
- Manages and provide guidance and/or assist in defining, implementing and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions and supplier corrective action reports, ensure that adequate corrective action is put in place by suppliers and monitor effectiveness of same.
- Lead investigation of component/material quality issues as they arise - work with supply chain, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve issues and to disposition product.
- Assist Vendor Engineering Teams in the development of new supply sources - qualify component or process changes to specified parameters and within given timeframe / deadlines.
- Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvements of divisional supplier management policies and procedures.
- Promoting the Quality System within the Supply Base - working with Purchasing, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection and the business units to ensure that components meet our requirements
- Support supplier quality rating to a level which allows certification or dock to stock programs to be implemented.
- Lead and manage the Supplier Quality Management group specifically in the following:
o Monitor supplier performance data to identify trends, analyze for opportunities for continuous improvement and implement supplier improvement actions.
o Participate in problem resolution of technical issues.
o Designing and implementing supplier quality assurance methods and metrics.
o Planning and maintaining an overall audit schedule of the site’s suppliers.
o Evaluating proposed supplier process and product changes
o Recommend design or test methods for achieving product and process improvement.
o Support validation plans for new and substitute processes/materials/suppliers
o Work closely with suppliers globally and to execute Value Engineering/Component Engineering opportunities to take cost out of product
o Participation in the management of product transfer involving suppliers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrated experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management roles preferred.
- Demonstrated track record in developing and delivering an efficient and integrated approach to supplier quality management.
- Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory requirements pertaining to supplier quality management on within a pharma/medical device environment.
- The ability to continually adapt to a changing regulated environment and provide direction and guidance to best practices in supplier quality management.
- Good financial acumen and understanding of the requirements to manage the group within the financial constraints of a business.
- Demonstrated a proven track record in managing and working in teams utilising risk. management tools to effectively develop and organises supplier quality management and risk mitigation activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams to complete activities in effective and efficient manner
- Possess highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Be competent in meeting customer’s requirements whilst managing their overall expectations.
- A working knowledge of Statistical techniques and analysis would be desirable.
- Extensive experience in defending supplier quality management during regulatory inspections.
- A Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from a recognized program would be desirable.
- Good Working Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices would be desirable ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQMOE) would be desirable.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or related subject.
- 8+ years relevant supplier quality experience in GMP manufacturing environment in Medical Device/Pharma industry.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Supplier-Quality-Manager-Job/1523985/152398515239852012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 17360BR
Job Title: Line Extension Engineer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg i. Br.
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Because of time constraints we will add the job description after approval.

Qualifications/Work Experience: na
Education and/or Special Training: na

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-i_-Br_-Line-Extension-Engineer-Job/1787709/178770917877092012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg i. Br., DERequisition ID: 19731BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Flower Mound
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
- Develops, implements, and maintains assembly and testing methods, operation sequences and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes assembly issues and identify, test and implement the most effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Aids in the new product development process by identifying effective and efficient assembly techniques and manufacturing processes to be used.
- Ensures manufacturing documentation and process validation are complete, accurate and within GMP compliance.
- Conducts analysis on variables within the unit (e.g. rework, scrap, warranty return, etc.) and addresses recurring issues as appropriate.
- Assists vendors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues.
- Designs, builds, and/or purchases fixtures, equipment and tools as needed to ensure quality products at minimal costs.
- Develops systems to keep reports and documentation updated and accurate (MAPs, DHRs, fixture database, etc.).
- Designs, implements, maintains and improves in-process checks so as to improve the quality of the product and catch any failures at the earliest stage possible.
- Observes and improves the manufacturing processes and makes the necessary changes in Agile or Oracle to reflect the same.
- Submits periodic reports on assigned topics to appropriate personnel.
- May interact, by telephone, with customers to resolve product issues.
- May visit customer sites to troubleshoot product problems.
- May train others on manufacturing engineering related topics.
- May coordinate the activities of 1 or more subordinates.
- May evaluate the performance of 1 or more employees based on pre-established performance parameters.
- Coaches and develops subordinates and production team members.
- Work with Advanced Engineering during product development process.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Has the independence and authority to perform required tasks to ensure all provisions of the quality system are met.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.
- Ability to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.).
- Must have very good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed instructions, assembly and inspection procedures.
- Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgment.
- Must be able to observe and improve manufacturing processes (flow, routings, etc.).
- Must be able to design, implement, maintain and improve in-process testing equipment and procedures (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Must be able to observe product shortcomings and be able to suggest suitable design improvements to the appropriate personnel.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills.
- 2-5 years related experience.
- Experience in developing and working with small group problem solving teams.
- Knowledge and application of lean/waste tools.
- Proven expertise on process validation.
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- B.S. in engineering (mechanical, electrical or industrial).

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Flower-Mound-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-TX-75022/1903856/190385619038562012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFlower Mound, TX, USRequisition ID: 19426BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-Tri Cities
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: WA
City: Yakima
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Yakima-Surgical-Sales-Representative-Tri-Cities-Job-WA-98901/1865002/186500218650022012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSYakima, WA, USRequisition ID: 19389BR
Job Title: Commodity Manager - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: Puerto Rico
State: PR
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodity. Obtains the best quality, service, and
value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The
Commodity Manager will have responsibility for leading cross functional efforts to develop and implement Strategic
Commodity Plans that include cost reductions initiatives, s upply base optimization, quality improvement, risk
assessment and mitigation plans . These activities include negotiating, initiating and managing strategic supply
agreements, supply base optimization plans and execution, project management, building and managing strong
relationships with suppliers as well as internal customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
International sourcing and supplier management.
Experience operating in a highly regulated industry.
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services. Ability to
effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top
management. Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project
management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Additional major in Business, Finance or Supply Management.
MBA or International Business studies.
Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical Industry or other highly regulated industry preferred.
Supply management, global sourcing, project management experience
Knowledge and experience in international contractual negotiations and administration.
Knowledge of procurement, strategy, and market drivers.
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes and the importance of material controls.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
10+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
Knowledge and experience in contractual negotiations and administration.
Assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Commodity-Manager-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer-%28OEM%29-Job-PR/1852024/185202418520242012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PR, PRRequisition ID: 17455BR
Job Title: Test Engineer
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Develop, coordinate, and execute testing procedures for prototypes and products from low-level unit testing to full-system black box testing.
- Assist design groups / customers from initial design phase to final verification/validation, to ensure a smooth transition into production and to ensure that testing requirements are met.
- Develop and maintain test strategies and test cases according to product requirements and failure mechanisms.
- Develop custom test equipment and software tools for test fixturing.
- Select off-the-shelf test equipment and related software development for test fixturing.
- Participate in evaluating, recommending and maintaining engineering related computer systems.
- Provide mentorship, where applicable, to Test Lab Engineers and Co-ops.
- Maintain responsibility for accounts with respect to fixture expenditures.
- May coordinate the activities of 1 or more subordinate and/or temporary employees
- Generate requirements, design, and qualification documents for test systems

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 1-3 years related engineering test lab experience
- Demonstrated software, computer hardware, and/or electrical problem solving skills
- Experience in embedded computing, networking, and/or real-time operating systems
- Experience in working with or testing advanced electronics and analog/digital electrical systems including motors, sensors, and power supplies.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in electrical, software, or mechanical, or related curriculum

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Test-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/1768972/176897217689722012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19502BR
Job Title: Quality System Tech Writer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, Quality Assurance Organization with a fortune 500 company? As a Technical Writer you will have the opportunity to work within a Global Quality system and facilitate compliance with company procedures. You will work under minimal supervision while interfacing with internal clients and manage their technical writing needs for Quality and Business System related documentation. You will work with site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on document updates, ensuring that they meet established documentation and customer requirements including applicable regulations, routing documentation through the site change control system. Extensively uses Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Windchill, and Visio.
If you are someone that enjoys new challenges, loves to work with people and is detail oriented, this is the job for you!
Responsibilities:
- Researches, organizes, writes, edits, and produces business and quality system documentation for a regulated industry (medical device manufacturer).
- Participates with a cross-functional team in the development of business process maps.
- Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product engineers, regulatory, quality, marketing personnel, or other team members.
- Follows standard guidelines and documented procedures within a regulated environment.
- Executes element management approvals using a product lifecycle tool (e.g., Windchill)
- Maintains constantly high qualitative and quantitative output standards to ensure that quality publications are produced.
- Participates in the establishment of guidelines and standards for text and graphics.
- Completes all projects within the established schedules.

Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a minimal amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc.
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to review printed material.
- Must be able to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, fax machine, telephone, etc.)
- Must have good visual acuity.
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed quality requirements and inspection procedures.
- Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Demonstrate ability to understand business processes and how changes impact these business processes.

Qualifications:
- Previous technical writing experience in a regulated industry.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, and PowerPoint 2007. Working knowledge of MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and MS InfoPath 2007.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills with high emphasis on attention to detail.
- Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to successfully interface with various departments and personnel
- Ability to work independently and motivated to perform at a high-level without constant supervision
- Ability to handle multiple projects on an ongoing basis
- Ability to adhere to necessary processes within a regulated environment
- Writing samples required
- Fluent in English
Education/Special Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in English preferred, Technical Writing or related field.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Quality-System-Tech-Writer-Job-MI-49001/1884005/188400518840052012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18713BR
Job Title: Technical Service Manager
Division: Europe
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: France
City: Pusignan

Job Description:
Rattaché(e) directement au Country Manager France, vous assurez la gestion tant humaine que technique et financière du Service Technique, et ce dans le cadre des procédures établies par Stryker Corp et Stryker France. Pour cela, vous definissez et mettez en œuvre la Stratégie Service en accord avec la direction.
(Entre 3 500 à 4 000 réparations réalisées par an - 4M€ de CA en 2011)
Vous managez, accompagnez et développez une équipe de 12 personnes, composée de techniciens sendentaires et itinerants.
En veritable gestionnaire de centre de profit et partenaire des équipes commerciales, vous amenez ce Service Technique à devenir un véritable Centre de Service, ou satisfaction client, proactivité et engagement de votre équipe sont les piliers de la réussite.

Vos missions sont les suivantes:
-Animer, fédèrer et motiver l’ensemble des collaborateurs
-Participer à l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie service et commerciale
-Piloter l’ensemble du processus après-vente
-Définir les objectifs de qualité de service.
-Créer et piloter des indicateurs d’activités et de qualité de service. (Tableaux de bords…)
-Suivre les dépenses et contrôle des coûts pour les activités d'approvisionnements
-Assurer et animer les projets d’installation des clients sélectionnés.
-Identifier les axes d'amélioration organisationnelle des services et conduire les actions d'amélioration de la performance associées.

Qualifications/Work Experience: De formation supérieure technique, idéalement completée par un 3ème cycle en Management/Business, vous nous apportez une experience réussie en tant que gestionnaire de centre de profit technique dans le domaine biomedical.
Votre niveau d’anglais est nécessairement courant, puisque vous évoluerez quotidiennement dans un contexte international.
Education and/or Special Training: Pour réussir dans ce poste exigeant, qui demande d’être en constante interaction avec de nombreux services de l’entreprise, vous disposez d’un grand sens de l’organisation, d’une réelle capacité d’analyse, de formulation de syntheses et de solutions.
Vous êtes également force de proposition, autonome et réactif.
Enfin, vous êtes reconnu pour votre sens inné du service client.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusignan-Technical-Service-Manager-Job/1787633/178763317876332012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusignan, FRRequisition ID: 18977BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative, Implants
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: Canada - Alberta
City: Calgary

Job Description:
Works directly with a Sales Representative to help plan, direct, and coordinate the sale of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Sales West team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Assists Sales Representatives in the promotion and sale of Stryker products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products.
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps Sales Representative, Regional Sales Manager, and Director of Sales informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- Manages and maintains a sample inventory of products.
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents.
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities.
- Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree (B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or health related discipline, science, or kinesiology preferred)
- 0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Calgary-Associate-Sales-Representative%2C-Implants-Job-AB/1787703/178770317877032012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCalgary, CANADA - ALBERTARequisition ID: 19067BR
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Production/Operations Planning
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Sr. Project Managers are needed to lead high impact projects in order to be planned and managed appropriately to achieve the desired and chartered outcome.
Provide overall project direction as related to schedule, cost, performance, and resources
Will develop project plans including:
· Scope definition
· Project/program charter
· Work Breakdown Structure
· Task list
· GANTT or PERT chart
· Network diagram
· Cost performance criteria
· Risk management plan
· Communication management plan
· Capital equipment request (CER) and justification
Will manage the development of functional specifications that fully define project(s),program(s) and/or product
Will develop and direct project/program resources
Will monitor and control the project(s)/program(s)
Will periodically provide progress report(s) to other functional areas of the company affected by the project(s)/program(s)
Will be responsible for:
· Timeliness
· Cost
· Resources
· Scope
Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tool, inspection equipment, and common office equipment
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical problem solving skills
- Demonstrated outstanding organizational, industry, and technical knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to lead/facilitate problem solving teams
- Demonstrated ability to develop detailed process plans using applicable tools (e.g. PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis)
- Demonstrated ability to implement qualified processes using applicable systems (Process Validation, Process Planning Tools, and Design of experiments, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures)
- Demonstrated ability to apply Design for Manufacturability concepts
- Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools (Gantt and Pert Charts etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to justify, procure and implement major capital equipment programs
- Demonstrated skill in CAD
- Demonstrated ability to lead/facilitate cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated skill in supervisory/managerial positions
- 4+ years related Manufacturing Experience
- 2-4+years project engineering experience
- B.S. or B.A.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tool, inspection equipment, and common office equipment
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical problem solving skills
- Demonstrated outstanding organizational, industry, and technical knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to lead/facilitate problem solving teams
- Demonstrated ability to develop detailed process plans using applicable tools (e.g. PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis)
- Demonstrated ability to implement qualified processes using applicable systems (Process Validation, Process Planning Tools, and Design of experiments, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures)
- Demonstrated ability to apply Design for Manufacturability concepts
- Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools (Gantt and Pert Charts etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to justify, procure and implement major capital equipment programs
- Demonstrated skill in CAD
- Demonstrated ability to lead/facilitate cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated skill in supervisory/managerial positions
- 4+ years related Manufacturing Experience
- 2-4+years project engineering experience
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. or B.A.

Percent Travel Required: 0-15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Senior-Project-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1903852/190385219038522012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19506BR
Job Title: Federal Tax Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Tax Accounting
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a medical technology industry leader? Becoming the Federal Tax Manager on our Tax team will give you the opportunity to lead our IRS audits and Global Tax Compliance. You will have the opportunity manage a highly motivated and inspired Federal Tax team and learn International tax compliance concepts on the job. You will be able to mentor, encourage and motivate your team to drive continual improvements in the tax compliance process.

Building strong relationships quickly will be key as you will be collaborating with US and international divisions, key executives at our US based divisions and our corporate executives. In this role you will interact with multiple cross-functional groups and must have strong problem solving skills and be able to effectively influence others at all levels within the organization.

Your main performance metrics will be effective management and timely resolution of the IRS audit and the ability to manage a diverse team to ensure accurate and timely worldwide tax return filings.

If you are someone that enjoys new challenges, loves to work with people and has Federal Tax management expertise, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities and Job Description:

-Directly responsible for managing the company's global tax compliance and IRS audit
-Reports to the Sr. Manager, Global Tax Controversy and Compliance
-Collaborate with the Business Unit and Global Tax personnel as well as cross-functional departments

Essential Responsibilities
-Manage global tax compliance, including:
-Develop annual compliance plan, schedule return preparation and monitor progress to ensure internal deadlines are met
-Supervise preparation of tax returns
-Review consolidated tax return
-Responsible for technical accuracy of domestic federal tax return components; ensure appropriate inclusion of international activities on US consolidated return
-Coordinate preparation of all non-US local country tax returns with by external service providers
-Prepare provision to return reconciliation
-Develop and update standard divisional tax reporting packages
-Manage tax software vendor relationship(s)

-Train tax department personnel on compliance procedures, software and documentation standards
-Identify opportunities to streamline global tax compliance process, creating efficiencies through increased standardization and automation

-Manage IRS audit, including:
-Prepare and/or review responses to audit inquiries including Information Document Requests and Notices of Proposed Adjustment
-Assist with the development and execution of overall tax audit strategy to effectively manage risk
-Work with global tax strategy as well as service providers in resolving complex tax positions
-Develop and maintain consistent audit issue negotiation and resolution strategy

-Assist with quarterly tax projections
-Research and analyze relevant tax law and regulations
-Monitor federal and state legislative and administrative tax developments
-Manage, develop and mentor professional staff
-Effective management of outside service providers
-Participate in departmental tax projects as requested

Qualifications
-Bachelors degree in accounting
-Minimum 7+ years experience in tax compliance and audit management, with demonstrated success
-Must have thorough knowledge of U.S. tax rules, including general understanding of U.S. reporting of international operations
-CPA, JD and/or MST preferred
-Significant hands-on experience with U.S. consolidated tax return compliance
-Excellent communication, organization and self-management skills
-Excellent research and writing skills
-Self-starter with excellent project management and partnering skills
-Management experience with a track record of motivating and developing staff
-Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
-Ability to develop and sustain relationships – internal and with taxing authorities

Percent Travel Required: up to 15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Federal-Tax-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1895862/189586218958622012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19152BR
Job Title: Manager International Tax
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Tax Assessment and Collections
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a medical technology industry leader? Becoming an International Tax Manager on our Tax team will give you the opportunity to get involved with many of the great tax planning opportunities as our company grows and evolves.

You will have the opportunity work with a highly motivated and inspired Global Tax team on a wide range of projects. You will also be able to mentor, encourage and train the Tax Staff on the art of international tax planning.

Building strong relationships quickly will be key as you will be working with key executives at our US and international based divisions and our Corporate executives. In this role, you will interact with multiple cross-functional groups and must be able to meet with an array of people within the organization.

If you are someone that enjoys new challenges, loves to work with people and has International Tax expertise, this is the job for you!

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5 plus years of international tax experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in tax compliance and planning in industry and/or public accounting. International tax experience is a requirement. Industry experience with a large multinational company is a plus.

- Competency with Microsoft Excel, and prior experience with various tax and/or accounting software applications. Experience with CorpTax and HFM is a plus.

- Strong knowledge of income tax accounting rules, income tax return compliance, and general accounting under U.S. GAAP.

- Strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize.

- Detailed-oriented with good workpaper and documentation skills.

- Ability to multi-task and complete complex assignments timely.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors Degree
- CPA certification preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Manager-International-Tax-Job-MI-49001/1821765/182176518217652012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19337BR
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Moscow and central Regions
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Business Development/New Accounts
Country: Russia
State: -
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
This position is responsible to develop and implement business development strategies, establish and maintain relationships with HCPs and manage dealer/distributor relationship with the goal to optimize market share and increase efficiency of the sales processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Build strong relationships with physicians and industry KOLs
- Plan and implement professional education programs for physicians in the respective region
- Build up relationship with dealers to assist in defining business strategies
- Assess the dealers’ performance for the region and evaluate it on a regular basis
- Maintain regular high level personal contact with the dealers and clinics to understand their specific needs and develop value added programs for the clinics
- Implement successful product introductions in the region as defined by the EEMEA marketing team strategy
- Plan and execute relevant training workshops, symposia, conferences, etc for the region.
- Assess the competitive threat to Stryker within the region and implement pro-active tactics in line with the strategic plan to counter the threats
- Continually assess all aspects of healthcare developments and national funding process, determine areas of influence for Stryker activity and take steps to expand the market
- Develop the annual budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the Area Manager and to exercise financial controls when necessary. Monitor business performance against budget and undertake corrective action where necessary
- Continually research & update the knowledge of our product portfolio and product features as well as the understanding of the business and the market complexities in which we operate
- Attend Product training and at least one industry related national conference

Qualifications/Work Experience: • At least 3 years of relevant experience, within a Multinational Company in the medical/pharmaceutical field.
- Thorough knowledge of sales/distribution processes and applied selling/commercial skills
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s degree in business, medical or related. MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Business-Development-Manager-Moscow-and-central-Regions-Job/1844187/184418718441872012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 18585BR
Job Title: Staff Engineer - R&D
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Neuro/Spine/ENT
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Product Engineering
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, orthopaedic, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Recently named in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to work for in 2011, Stryker also houses innovative talents, pioneering leadership and a devoted employee workforce in the security of the growing medical industry.

The Stryker Instruments Division is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Staff Engineer position within our R&D product engineering group. As a member of our team, you will be involved in product sustainability. This includes operational support for our current products, customer support through root cause investigation and analysis, as well as supporting incremental development products based on customer feedback.

Our top candidates will be eager to take on new challenges, as well as work in sync with other team members and across teams. They will also have the ability to quickly build strong relationships with peers. On the technical side, the top candidates will be well versed in product design, with additional experience in process development.

Your Opportunity:

- Plans and conducts engineering research, design, development and/or manufacturing engineering projects as assigned.
- Collaborates with manufacturing/operations and suppliers to ensure complaint and manufacturing non conformance trends are monitored. Also provides design support in root cause analysis and implementation of solutions to such issues.
- Will communicate with customers telephonically and/or in person to resolve product issues and/or provide additional design related support.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years related engineering experience
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical design and problem solving skills (root cause analysis)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
- Advanced degree a plus, but not required.

Percent Travel Required: Up to 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Staff-Engineer-R&D-Job-MI-49001/1745669/174566917456692012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USBerufsbezeichnung Abschlussarbeit Prozessanalyse Fertigung Implantate (w/m)
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Advanced Technology
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie führen eigenständig eine Prozessanalyse in der Fertigung von Implantat Schrauben durch, mit dem Ziel Optimierungspotenziale hinsichtlich einer papierlosen Fertigung zu definieren
Sie erarbeiten sich in Kooperation mit Anbietern und Experten optimale Lösungsmöglichkeiten
Sie konzipieren eine entsprechende Hardwarelandschaft (z.B. Tablets, Workstations etc.) unter Berücksichtigung wirtschaftlicher Gesichtspunkte.
Ihr firmeninterner Betreuer begleitet Sie über alle Schritte Ihrer Arbeit hinweg. Sie erhalten die Möglichkeit, in einem interdisziplinären Team vielfältige Fertigungsprozesse im Kontext der Medizintechnikindustrie kennenzulernen.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie studieren Wirtschaftsingenieurswesen (Schwerpunkt: Logistik, Fertigungstechnik, IT oder Controlling) und stehen vor der Bachelorabschlussarbeit Ihres Studiums
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie verfügen über einen sicheren Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office Programmen (speziell Excel) und bringen eventuell bereits SAP-Grundkenntnisse mit.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Abschlussarbeit-Prozessanalyse-Fertigung-Implantate-%28wm%29-Job/1856996/185699618569962012-06-18StrykerAdvanced Technologyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19527BR
Job Title: Finance Intern
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Tax Accounting
Country: Hong Kong
State: -
City: Hong Kong

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
Provide Accounting/Finance function support to the Stryker Pacific Headquarter's Finance/Tax team

Critical success factors / key deliverable:
- Provide assistance in accounting and finance tasks in the routine closing cycles such as journal voucher preparation/data input, bank reconciliation, account reconciliation preparation, payment processing and stock take activities.
- Prepare periodic reporting schedules involving data extraction, input, and compilation.
- Provide assistance in OUS tax compliance process such as track and trace the return package, upload and update the tax calendar and updating Corporate on the status
- Involve in the process of setting up the agreement database such as uploading agreements into database
- Involve in the process of fixing up the IC transactions recharge such as collecting and documenting the nature of transactions and basis of recharge
Involve in the processing of various account maintenance for ERP system update
- Other ad hoc activities and projects related to system enhancement, reporting, analysis.
- Other general finance and administrative tasks such as report collation, distribution, filing, data verification.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Possess computer skills - MS Office, including spreadsheets, and experience in accounting/financial applications & tools would be advantageous
- Enthusiastic, hardworking, eager to learn and possess team player qualities.
- Available and committed to work part time for about 15-20 hours per week during the school term.
Education and/or Special Training: • College student, second year or above;
- Accounting/Finance major]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hong-Kong-Finance-Intern-Job/1878588/187858818785882012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHong Kong, HKRequisition ID: 18225BR
Job Title: Sr. Design Engineer, Mechanical
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology puts and emphasis on innovation and that’s why we’re looking to expand our Design Engineering talent. We currently have an excellent Product Development team and are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineer at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development of cutting edge products
- Take a place within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and create your own career path
- Take advantage of a world class benefits and training package

If you have a passion for innovation and drive to succeed we hope that you will consider Stryker! Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of Product Development experience and a 4 year degree in Engineering.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical design problem-solving skills.
- Effective related software/hardware skills.
- 3-5 years related design engineering, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of ProE or CAD design software.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Sr_-Design-Engineer%2C-Mechanical-Job-MI-49001/1661084/166108416610842012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18527BR
Job Title: Principle Engineer, Finite Element Analysis
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you someone who is considered a subject matter expert on Finite Element Analysis? Are you eager to share your knowledge and make a difference? Are you a coach and mentor? Do you want to be part of a leading organization in the medical technology industry? If this describes you, becoming a Principal Engineer of Finite Element Analysis at Stryker Instruments will be a great career move.

In this role, you will be the subject matter expert on Finite Element Analysis for the whole division and have wide-spread influence across our engineers. You will play a pivotal role in a division-wide effort to improve our FEA processes and systems. You will mentor and train engineers, as well as execute programs involved in FEA in order to assist new product design and analyze post launch failures. Our top candidates will be eager to take on new challenges, as well as work in sync with other team members. They will also have the ability to quickly build strong relationships with peers. On the technical side, the top candidates will be well versed Finite Element Analysis (including areas of CFD, Impact, Fatigue, Vibration, Rotor Dynamics, Structural and Thermal analysis).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Drive the strategic direction of appropriately selecting FEA software
- Evaluate and recommend designs and design changes based on solid FEA principles
- Develop system level FEA strategies and possibly lead development or design of components and assemblies with respect to FEA interaction
- Train others on FEA software and functionally related topics

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 10+ years FEA experience
- 7+ years ANSOFT
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Eagerness to assist internal and external customers
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), and power tools
- Advanced computer hardware/software skills
- Demonstrated Engineering problem solving skills
- Recognized a resource for expertise, mentoring, knowledge and influence
- Posses attention to detail
- Has developed leadership qualities
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree in engineering.
- Masters degree in engineering a plus.
- Strong background in Applied Mechanics of Solids, Fluids, heat transfer, vibration, electromagnetics and fatigue.

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Principle-Engineer%2C-Finite-Element-Analysis-Job-MI-49001/1745667/174566717456672012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19202BR
Job Title: Operation Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Function: Advanced Operations / Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
- DFM’s
- Ops Checklists
- Supplier Selection
o Process mapping
o Review of procedures / processes
o Training for vendors (depending what we present the QE is responsible for ensuring compliance)
o DCP / pFMEA
o Gage requirements (CMM programming support/ Gage R&R etc)
o Initial IGS ‘s
o Review of Validations / Qualifications
o Timeline management
o FAI test parts manufacture
o Manufacturing test parts manufacture

Qualifications/Work Experience: B.Tech(Mechanical), 3 to 5 years of experience
Education and/or Special Training: Good Knowledge of Validation,PFMEA,Gage R&R,Supplier Selection and Audit,Process Mapping,Timeline Management]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Operation-Engineer-Job/1831273/183127318312732012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19313BR
Job Title: Associate Tech Lead - Mech
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: India
City: gurgaon

Job Description:
Desired Profile
The successful applicant should have an excellent mechanical engineering background, good attention to detail, be self motivated and effective in a team environment under a high work load with multiple responsibilities
- Experience:
6-9 years of professional experience required.

- Competencies
- Highly developed analysis and problem solving skills
- Positive customer facing attitude and good interpersonal skills
- Good English oral and written communication skills
- Intercultural awareness
- Good understanding of business processes and flows
- Good application and systems understanding
- Capacity to quickly assimilate & implement Stryker’s design intent
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficiency in handling a high volume of work with conflicting demands
- Flexibility and dedication in acquiring new responsibilities and skills

Good to have/not mandatory:

- Understanding of US FDA quality regulations 21CFR part 820, 21 CFR Part 11 and compliance to ISO 13485 standards

Qualifications/Work Experience: This person is responsible for the success of all assigned projects and works within a cross-functional team across the organization and drive product development projects.
- Due to the nature of the business the successful candidate will need to be flexible and should be able to cope up with pressure at the work place.

The Key responsibilities of the role include:
Expert in:

Mechanical Design Engineering

- Product Development
- Concept Development & detailing
- New product development cycle
- 3D CAD modeling
- Generation of manufacturing 2D prints
- FMEA/Risk Analysis
- Developing/Testing Prototypes & Products
- Reviewing technical documents

Project management
- Managing meetings and teleconferences
- Communicating designs and ideas to team
- Following Design Controls and completing deliverables
Education and/or Special Training: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/gurgaon-Associate-Tech-Lead-Mech-Job/1836889/183688918368892012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSgurgaon, INBerufsbezeichnung Jurist (m/w) Arbeitsrecht
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Personalabteilung/Rekrutierung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Jurist (w/m)
Arbeitsrecht

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Beratung und Betreuung von Führungskräften und dem Manage-ment in allen individual- und kollektivarbeitsrechtlichen Fragestellungen und angrenzenden Rechtsgebieten an unseren Standorten in Deutschland, Frankreich und der Schweiz.
- Sie fungieren als Schnittstelle und Verhandlungspartner zu Arbeitnehmervertretungen wie Be-triebsrat oder Gewerkschaft und steuern die diesbezügliche Konzeption und Umsetzung von Be-triebsvereinbarungen sowie weiteren fachspezifischen Dokumenten.
- Sie begleiten individualrechtliche Verfahren und Prozesse, sowohl gerichtlich als auch außergerichtlich, und stehen im regelmäßigen Austausch mit externen Partnern wie z.B. dem Arbeitgeberverband oder Anwaltskanzleien.
- Sie begleiten die Implementierung konzerninterner Richtlinien mit arbeitsrechtlich relevantem Inhalt an verschiedenen europäischen Standorten, verfolgen aktuelle Rechtsprechungen des deutschen, französischen sowie schweizerischen Arbeitsrechts und bearbeiten eigenständig Projekt-aufgaben in Ihrem Fachbereich.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Volljurist und haben sich in Ihrem Studium und/oder Referendariat dem Schwerpunkt Ar-beitsrecht gewidmet.
- Sie haben bereits aussagekräftige Berufserfahrung im Bereich Arbeitsrecht eines Unternehmens oder Verbandes sammeln können - idealerweise im internationalen Umfeld.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie besitzen fundierte Kenntnisse im Betriebsverfassungsrecht, sehr gute Englisch- sowie gute Französischkenntnisse und sind routiniert im Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office-Anwendungen.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Kommunikations- sowie Durchsetzungsstärke aus und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Ihrem eigenständigen sowie zielorientierten Arbeitsstil.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 10%
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem
weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und
externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle
Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Jurist-%28mw%29-Arbeitsrecht-Job/1869231/186923118692312012-06-18StrykerPersonalabteilung/Rekrutierungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19566BR
Job Title: DOCUMENT CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- This position is as a key point of contact within the integration team for all elements related to documentation control and adminitrative activities.
- Required to work closely with the Project Leader to ensure successful knowledge transfer, development and implementation of a Stryker Ireland NV FDA & ISO13485 approved Quality System.
- Become a key conduit to existing BSC NV related Doc control resources and eDoc system by partnering with the Boston Scientific (BSC) counterpart.
- Interfaces with critical BSC NV business users and Quality System Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather required information to support the development & implementation of the Stryker NV eDoc system.
- Attend Divisional level and local level forums; assisting/executing to plan all related tasks to ensure successful implementation of Stryker NV eDoc system and data migration from existing Boston PDM system.
- Participates in cross-functional work shops and meetings involved in the development and execution of eDoc (Windchill) test scripts and training plans.
- For the QMS elements of Doc control and Change control, ensures that all systems, processes and procedures developed are in compliance with FDA QSRs & ISO requirements and are best suited to deliver to NV customer needs.
- Become the Quality Subject Matter Expert for the review and approval of documents related to the QMS as required (e.g. change control boards etc)
- Engage with transferring employees within the manufacturing/ Value Stream Teams to complete documentation/ procedures and support all training requirements.
- Structures and drives Change Control activities related to the project.
- Assists in the development of QMS metrics for the Cork Stryker NV site.
- Adheres to all Health and Safety procedures and requirements both at the Boston and Stryker sites.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Third level qualification (Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies or Administration).
- Substantial relevant experience in a regulated industry.
- High level of PC skills required with proficincy in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
- Excellent project management capabilities: plans, prioritizes and organizes multiple concurrent tasks to meet deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
- Communicates and influences at different forums, functions and levels within the local Ireland sites and in Divisional/ Corporate arenas.
- Builds strong relationships by fostering open communications, respect and trust. Is diplomatic, tactful and leverages excellent interpersonal skills to help achieve outcomes.
- Is a highly effective problem solver in a changing and politically challenging context with an ability to manage obstacles and ambiguity.
- Builds strong customer engagement and credibility by delivering on expectations and commitments.
- Is open to change and analyses successes and failures for continuous improvement.
- Strong team player who effectively utilises individual strengths and talents to maximise team services to customers. Focuses on achievement of team objectives and team success.
- Ability to generate, follow and explain detailed quality requirements and inspection procedures.
- Knowledge of PDM and Windchill eDoc systems a plus

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-DOCUMENT-CONTROL-ADMINISTRATOR-Job/1889873/188987318898732012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19144BR
Job Title: Customer Service Assistant
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Customer Service
Country: Denmark
City: Copenhagen

Job Description:
To meet customers expectations and needs with regards to delivery of the company’s products and service. To provide values as an essential part of the Sales Force.

Key Activities & Accountabilities Specify key responsibilities and/or activities of the position, for one - or several countries and franchise.

- Incoming phone calls, phone call connections.
- Order receipt, order registration, Credit note registration, backorder recording, time of delivery feedback.
- Service Complaints. report and follow up.
- Product complaints, report and follow up.
- Regulatory Action, report and follow up.
- Forward relevant information to Sales Force.
- Inform Logistics department of irregularities in safety stock and delivery.
- Consignments - ordering, agreement, inventory, return of consignment, reports of instruments and implants.
- Loaners: Request, check avialiablity, approved/denied, check condition, include consignment shipment, sterilization document, back-up for kit coordinator. Coordinate demo-campaigne.
- Repairs: Registration in Rapair database, Scope program, billing, reporting and follow-ups.
- To act according to Company Policies and to withhold company image.
- Check that list prices and discounts are within agreed limits, inform Customer Service Manager of irregularities in pricing.
- To participate in special sales activities.
- Filing of invoices, consignment agreements, stocktaking reports, etc.
- Recieving and controlling product and pricing information on tenders.
- Contact with finance and customers regarding reminders. Approval of invoices.
- Ordering/registration/filing of custome made products.

Job Dimensions Provide data that will describe the job's scope. Measurable indicators.

- Registration on time.
- Registration of the right items and amounts.
- Deliver to the right address.
- Follow up backorders / Open orders.
- Sales force satisfaction.
- In house sales.
- Customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Authority Indicate level of authority which has been delegated to the job holder in order to allow her/him to perform the job after recorded training.

- Order handling and registration for invoicing/credit note.
- Regulatory Action.
- Product Complaints (PER).
- Service Complaints (SER).
- Sending Loaners.
- Approve Short Consignments of implants to operations with loaner instruments.

Education Indicate the type and level of education (including languages).

- Native language and English.
- Upper Secondary school education
- Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, MFG/Pro, PowerPlay)
__________________________________________________________________________
Experience As above, indicate the length and type of experience required to perform this job satisfactorily.

- Minimum 2 years job experience within customer service desired
- Stryker product portfolio knowledge

_________________________________________________________________________

Competencies Highlight the particularly important areas for this job (aptitude & attitude).

- Service and customer minded
- Good telephone manners
- Good perception
- Polite
- Accurate
- Positive
- Loyal
- Stress resistant

Qualifications/Work Experience: Explain in the job description
Education and/or Special Training: Explain in the job description]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Copenhagen-Customer-Service-Assistant-Job/1892595/189259518925952012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCopenhagen, DKRequisition ID: 17806BR
Job Title: Customer Service Representative - Russian speaking
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Customer Service
Country: Romania
City: Bucharest
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Organize a timely response to written orders, including entering orders, orders confirmation, product availability, invoicing – interfacing with Warehouse.
Perform daily CS activity in compliance with the Operations working instructions and procedures.
Send customers open orders reports when requested.
Receive, manage and solve customers complaints
Support RAQA Team with quality issues related to product recalls, product holds, PER’s and any other quality related matter
Assist during audits by collecting requested documents and forwarding them to the Management within the requested deadline
Assist with after-sales care, including organization of repair shipments or replacements in close cooperation with Technical Service.
Keep control on customer payment terms with Finance to ensure shipments are being performed according to the requested conditions
Management of demo orders and related shipment in coordination with Sales and Marketing Team

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Focus, achiever, discipline, Teamwork, flexibility, inclusiveness, ethics and trust
Education and/or Special Training: .

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bucharest-Customer-Service-Representative-Russian-speaking-Job/1787782/178778217877822012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBucharest, RORequisition ID: 17179BR
Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology puts quality first and that’s why we’re looking to expand our Quality Engineering talent. We currently have an excellent quality team and are looking for the best and brightest Quality Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As a Quality Engineer at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development of cutting edge products
- Take a place within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and create your own career path
- Take advantage of a world class benefits and training package
If you have a passion for quality and drive to succeed we hope that you will consider Stryker! Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Marketing, R & D, and Operations to deliver best in class new products to market.
- Use risk management tools, design and process control activities, and sound verification and validation test planning to help drive quality upfront in new product development from an electronics focus.
- Partner with the fixture development group to effectively utilize the development process as a tool to document, create and validate fixtures ensruing that they are robust and deliver product that meet specification.
- Understand the requirements of the FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies and help guide R & D and the fixture development group through our internal quality system.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Quality-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/1726795/172679517267952012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19054BR
Job Title: Credit Control Specialist
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
- Support manager of credit control to provide the A/R status report for management with a high level of accuracy and timely manner.
- A/R, discounts, Incentive settlement with no error.
- Valuation, creation and maintenance of collateral in order to protect A/R.
- Customer Master File management on a quarterly basis.
- Incentive amount verification, documentation and payment process.
- Prepare collection schedule by account and monitor actual payment by due date.
- Ensure customer credit statuses are updated to relevant department & management in a timely manner.
- Skillfully negotiate payment plans and prepare hospitals, dealers and distributors collection from cording, payment term, payment date, A/R confirmation.
- Preparation for internal and external audit and high level of corporation with compliance.
- Balance and incentive amount confirmation as per request from customers and its accounting firms.
- Forecast cash flow from AR collection in consideration of Incentive and discount every month.
- Take a legal action and compulsory execution to a court for the collection of overdue A/R.
- File output VAT on a quarterly basis and reconcile output VAT to sales.
- Discount accrual and actual amount management with high level of corporation with planning team

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Major in Business/Accounting and related
- At least 2+ wWorking experience in accounting/reporting Finance for 1~2 years
Education and/or Special Training: - Degree holder in University graduated
- Knowledgeable in major accounting/financial reporting applications, financial modeling and systems (preferred).]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Accountant-Job/1791105/179110517911052012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREARequisition ID: 19286BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts, Brisbane
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: West End

Job Description:
Due to the phenomenal success of our Strategic Accounts teams in NSW and Victoria, we are now recruiting in Queensland!

The Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts provides centralised, onsite support at one hospital on behalf of all Stryker divisions. They build relationships across the entire hospital, aiming to maximise Stryker's business effectiveness and provide opportunities to win and maintain business.

With key accountability for customer service and support, clinical support and education (including case coverage in theatres for a wide variety of procedures), inventory management and continuous improvement, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous theatre experience in a nursing or peri-operative support role
- Strong commercial acumen, gained through a sales, account management, clinical support role or similar
- A passion for consistently delivering high service standards
- Exceptional presentation, communication and relationship building skills, to effectively engage surgeons, stakeholders, senior members of the community and government, internal colleagues and other key clients
- Strong technical proficiency, including product knowledge of the medical and hospital industries to provide training to staff and clients

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/West-End-Integration-Specialist-Strategic-Accounts%2C-Brisbane-Job/1832126/183212618321262012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest End, AURequisition ID: 15358BR
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Overview

The Sr. Project Engineer will be working with our Incubation for Medical Technologies (IMT) division in creating this opportunity. This is a new area of concentration and has significant runway. The Sr. Project Engineer will be pivotal in defining the role, creating the project plan, budget and staffing requirements. The role is an evolving and growing area for Stryker with visibility across the organization, resulting in diverse opportunities in this role.

Organization

The Sr. Project Engineer will be working to link Operations and R&D regarding launching a product from concept to prototype to market. The focus will be to lead cross functional teams on surgical medical devices on the development of complex electro-mechanical software intensive systems. This is a great role for someone who has a passion for R&D projects and wants a great jump start into Stryker!

Performance Objectives

1. In the first 30 days, assimilate all the data and learning the fundamental architecture of the product.

2. In the first 6 months, plan the project by budget, timeline, and staffing requirements and initiate Earned Value Analysis tracking.

3. In the first 9-12 months, select and coordinate suppliers (internal and external) and international counterparts in regards to the project plan.

4. In the 24 - 28 months, launch the new concept to regulatory and work with Regulatory about potential clinical studies.

Experience
The person selected for this position should have 5+ years of complex project management experience. An engineering degree (Bachelors) or related discipline preferred.

EVP
This is a challenging opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with a Fortune 500 company to back the group. There is a high level of visibility and a chance to work with the newest medical technology.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 6-8 years related project engineering experience.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated project leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of applicable project management tools.
- Effective use of processing, spreadsheet software, e-mail, and other common software applications.
- Demonstrated technical or project management leadership on a design project or product platform. Significant role on several released products in the market demonstrating positive P&L impact.
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited 4-year engineering program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related engineering curriculum.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Senior-Project-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/1314056/131405613140562012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19550BR
Job Title: Stryker Sales Representative--Washington D.C.
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: DC
City: Washington DC
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
Bachelors Degree
3+ years of proven sales success

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Washington-DC-Stryker-Sales-Representative-Washington-D_C_-Job-DC-20001/1884022/188402218840222012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWashington DC, DC, USRequisition ID: 19549BR
Job Title: Stryker Sales Representative--Washington D.C.
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: DC
City: Washington DC
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Washington-DC-Stryker-Sales-Representative-Washington-D_C_-Job-DC-20001/1884010/188401018840102012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWashington DC, DC, USRequisition ID: 19149BR
Job Title: Territory Sales Manager Instrument - West London
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
To sell into the specified accounts in line with targets and effectively maintain and service the customers on the territory.

Qualifications/Work Experience: GCSEs, ALevels, Degree preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: Heaklthcare sales experience perferred]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Territory-Sales-Manager-Instrument-West-London-Job/1826570/182657018265702012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 19365BR
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Spine VIC
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: Australia
State: -
City: Preston

Job Description:
Our talented Clinical Nurse Consultants play a vital role in the moments that matter most – the seconds, minutes and hours in which patients lives are changed forever by the skills and knowledge of care givers. Our CNCs provide technical and clinical specialist expertise to internal and external customers; attending surgical procedures and assisting surgeons and hospital staff in the effective use of Stryker products. They conduct in-service training and support our Territory Managers.

We are now seeking a passionate, driven and energetic nursing professional to join our Spine team in Melbourne. You will be a registered nurse with tertiary qualifications, and experience in the operating theatre environment. Previous spinal exposure or knowledge would be highly advantageous, but is not essential. Strong communication skills and a passion for a successful patient out come every time will ensure your success in this role.

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Preston-Clinical-Nurse-Consultant-Spine-VIC-Job/1852025/185202518520252012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPreston, AURequisition ID: 18882BR
Job Title: Project Engineer (w/m) CAD Administration
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
CAD Administration

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Administration unserer lokalen CAD Softwarelösungen und fungieren in dieser Funktion als Schnittstelle zu unserer IT-Abteilung sowie weiteren Fachabteilungen.
- Sie realisieren an unserem Standort die Einführung von Windchill Elementen, unterstützen bei der standortübergreifenden Einführung von Windchill und ProE und sind aktiver Bestandteil in interdisziplinären CAD-Projektteams mit der Fertigung, dem Qualitätsbereich sowie unseren Produktionswerken in Freiburg und Selzach (CH).
- Sie unterstützen mit Ihrer Mitarbeit unseren kontinuierlichen CAPA-Prozess, übernehmen in diesem Zuge eigenständige CAPA-Projekte und sind beteiligt an der Durchführung von Technologie-Projekten.
- Die Umsetzung von Zeichnungsarbeiten in Pro-E und das Bearbeiten von Werkstoff- und Allgemeinspezifikation gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Durchführung von Produktpflegemaßnahmen unserer Standardprodukte und –systeme.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine mehrjährige Erfahrung als technische/r Zeichner/in bzw. eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie konnten sich bereits Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Produktmanagementsysteme, idealweise Windchill, aneignen und haben ebenfalls Erfahrung in der Zeichnungsabwicklung bzw. technischen Dokumentation.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse im Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office-Anwendungen sowie den Programmen Pro-E, Unigraphics und MFG Pro; sehr gute Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Kommunikationsstärke, eine selbstständige und gewissenhafte Arbeitsweise, Teamfähigkeit sowie ein hohes Verantwortungsbewusstsein aus und schätzen ein innovatives Umfeld.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-CAD-Administration-Job/1787766/178776617877662012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DERequisition ID: 19520BR
Job Title: Associate Staff Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, consisting of different engineering assignments, from initial conception to completion. Work on multifunctional teams in design, development and realization of products, engineering systems or manufacturing technologies of the organization, providing technical leadership to the project team or management.

Responsibilities:
- Continuously fully comply with all quality regulatory requirements.
- Will determine specific processes and development schedules to meet pre-determined goals and objectives.
- Will monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
- Coordinates with other units, vendors and senior managers as needed to ensure specific technical, cost, time and/or regulatory standards are met.
- Will evaluate results of project and provide technical guidance/assistance as needed.
- May lead or participate in the concept, prototype and/or design of new products or manufacturing processes.
- May train others on functional area related topics.
- May provide technical expertise in special projects.
- Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics to appropriate personnel.
- Will have personal contact with customers.
- Perform design reviews to evaluate metrics, technical challenges, design evolution, potential problems, etc.
- Commit to the EHS policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May coordinate the activities of one or more exempt and/or non-exempt employee.
- May provide feedback on the performance of 1 or more employees based on pre-established performance parameters.

Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time.
- Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.
- Ability to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.).
- Must have very good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills.

Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
- Must be able to generate and explain detailed schedules, performance and design objectives.
- Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex process and/or product issues using independent judgment.

Required Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical design and problem solving skills.
- Technical writing skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferable.

Required Experience:
- More than 5 years related engineering experience.
- Excellent technical competencies record and evidence of mastery in current or previous area of assignment.

Required Education and Training:
- B.B.S. in engineering.
- Specific certifications according the area are desirable.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Associate-Staff-Engineer-Job/1878586/187858618785862012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 19265BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician – CNC Operator
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: North America
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Machining/CNC
Country: United States
State: PA
City: East Whiteland Twp
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Perform manual set up of parts using general fixturing techniques.
May use aluminum tooling, vibratory filling equipment and heat transfer process. May use gauges to inspect product before packaging. May monitor and operate SLA/Viper machines.

- Operate all Hand Finishing equipment and laser-marking machine.
- Operate and maintain all manual machines (e.g., lathe, Bridgeport, cut off saws).
- Perform basic CNC programming (MasterCam); set up CNC Machines (e.g., Hurco, Wire EDM, Haas, Trees).
- Operate/utilize and understanding inspection tools.
- Work effectively with Teammates (Project Engineers, Project Planners, etc.) to determine project/work prioritization and to meet team deadlines.
- Effectively communicate project status with all team members on a daily basis.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2-5 years of basic CNC programming experience.
- Demonstrated verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training.
- Prefer demonstrated welding capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook; prefer proficiency in Oracle and AS400 applications.
- Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice.
- Hands on experience with jig and fixture set up.
- Hands on experience with general operations equipment
Education and/or Special Training: Vocational/Technical School diploma and apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Whiteland-Twp-Manufacturing-Technician-CNC-Operator-Job-PA/1901285/190128519012852012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEast Whiteland Twp, PA, USRequisition ID: 18468BR
Job Title: Sr Project Manager Web Applications
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Global Solutions (IT)
Focus Area Web Applications
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Plans and executes global or local projects according to the IT PMO Methodology. Responsible for the leadership and directing of high complexity projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. Interfaces with all stakeholders affected by the project including end users. A professional and business-focused attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the desire to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels are required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •7 or more years demonstrated project management experience in at least one discipline (IT, RD, Ops, etc.)
-Proven track record of managing successful projects.
-Passion to meet project goals and objectives to improve results.
-Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
-Versatility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
-Ability to build trusting relationships and gain respect from executives.
-Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records including and not limited to a PPM system, Visio, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
-International experience and or exposure working in other business functions preferred.
-Experience working with Team Foundation Server and Project Server are a plus.
-Understanding how MOSS 2007, 2010 integrates with other Microsoft applications is a plus.
-Experience participating in at least 1 or 2 MOSS 2007, 2010 implementations is a plus – specific to Intranet and/ or Social Networking is a plus.
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Business, Engineering, IT or a related field
-Masters in Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, MBA, or related field preferred

Percent Travel Required: 10%-15%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Project-Manager-Web-Applications-Job-MI-49001/1715439/171543917154392012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18622BR
Job Title: Quality Systems Lead Auditor
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, Quality Assurance Organization with a fortune 500 company? As a Quality System Lead Auditor you will have the opportunity to initiate and execute audits, work with a cross functional team, and guide our company to exceptional quality standards. Joining our team as a Lead Auditor will give you the opportunity to travel, build strong relationships within the corporation and increase transparency throughout the company. Apply your auditing experience and use your knowledge of Quality Systems.

Your main performance metrics will be to complete a full schedule of quality systems audits, including report writing and tracking and trending audit data. Also you will have the opportunity to share best auditing practices among the organization.

If you are someone that enjoys new challenges, loves to work with people and have auditing skills, this is the job for you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Assist in the coordination of the Stryker Corporate Quality Audit program to ensure compliance to quality system requirements and to identify and track CAPA activity.
-Facilitate the maintenance of the master audit schedule and files.
-Serve as lead auditor or audit participant for initial and follow-up audits
-Initiate and execute audits, generation and approval of final reports and ensure the closure of CAPA activity
-Coordinate audit teams as required
-Assist in coordination of applicable compliance training
-Interpret applicable regulations such as FDA ISO, MDD and Stryker policies
-Assist in the summary reports of audit schedule and corrective action status
-Perform trend analysis of audit findings to identify areas for improvement

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Thorough knowledge of Quality System Regulatory compliance. Knowledge of FDA regulations, FDA QSR, ISO 13485:2003, Medical Device Directive Regulation (93/42EEC), and other national and international regulations.
-Effective communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal (English)
-Knowledge of manufacturing process, statistical techniques, validation
-Minimum of 5 years Quality Audit experience (internal and supplier)
-Professional certification in Quality Auditing (i.e. Certified Lead Auditor) strongly preferred
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. in Life Science or Engineering
-Professional certification in Quality Auditing (i.e. Certified Lead Auditor) strongly preferred

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Quality-Systems-Lead-Auditor-Job-MI-49001/1758809/175880917588092012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19053BR
Job Title: Sales Representative_SEB
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Korea
State: -
City: Pusan

Job Description:
- Achieve budgeted sales and profitability goal by Implementing strong promotion of sales activities.
- Support Business leaders to formulate the sales plan and activities in accordance with local Business strategy, market trends and opportunities for business growth.
- Enhance and develop a network of relationships with business partners(dealers), customer and regularly interface with business partner(dealer) to ensure the best coordination.
- Maintain effective kit management, specific & instant PER report follow up.
- Implement innovative sales & marketing activities while building strong relationship with current
accounts and developing new accounts.
- Maximize the feedback from customers as related to propose quality of service and actualize ‘Stryker, There For You’ spirit to achievement of sales target.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BA in medical or healthcare related preferred
- 3-5 years’ sales & marketing experience in medical devices or healthcare industrypreferred
- Experience dealing with doctors & hospitals, familiar with medical terms preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • Excellent team player and team motivator
- Goal achiever with problem solving ∫erpersonal skills
- Success-oriented with negotiation& communication skill
- Business acumen with tenacity
- Independent and innovative thinker]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusan-Sales-Representative_SEB-Job/1789188/178918817891882012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusan, KPRequisition ID: 19062BR
Job Title: sales representative Ortho
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Sales
Country: The Netherlands
City: Maastricht

Job Description:
Selling /demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment
Customer service / acquisition of new customers
Planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
This encompasses in particular:
- Customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion
- Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products. (Conditionals, Deposits, Kits …) with the support of the related manager
- Controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources.
- Regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Candidate is well know with orthopaedics and trauma implants as a surgical assistant.
Education and/or Special Training: Stryker Academy courses needed for hips & knees and preferable trauma as well.

Percent Travel Required: Low]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Maastricht-sales-representative-Ortho-Job/1798287/179828717982872012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMaastricht, THE NETHERLANDSRequisition ID: 18046BR
Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Regulatory Affairs
Focus Area Regulatory Affairs
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, orthopaedic, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

Recently named, once again, in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to work for, Stryker also houses innovative talents, pioneering leadership and a devoted employee workforce in the security of the growing medical industry.

Would you like to have high visibility on a global front working for a Fortune 500 company?
How about being involved in the cutting edge research for new and innovative products? If your passion and experience are in the Regulatory field, we have just the job for you as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Top candidates will have knowledge and experience with FDA and other global regions' regulations and submissions, as well as a solid understanding of scientific principles.

In this role you will:
- Plan, organize and implement strategies and activities required to procure regulatory clearance/approval for new and revised product lines.
- Ensure compliance to all US and other global regions' requirements and corporate policies and
procedures regarding submissions and other requirements for market approval of medical devices/combination
products.
- Participate in cross functional team activities from initial stages through securing government approvals.
- Apply scientific principles to understanding safety and efficacy on a wide range of products.
- Participate in cross functional team activities from initial stages through securing government approvals.

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Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum 3-6 years of experience in FDA regulated Class II and Class III industry
- Minimum 12 years of total work experience
- 510(k), IDE, PMA (original/revision/supplements) preparation
- Working knowledge of Medical Device Regulations (FDA required, international a plus)
- Direct interaction with FDA or Notified Bodies/Competent Authorities reviewers/inspectors
- Working knowledge of post market due diligence and vigilance
- Team based work environment experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, organizational and planning skills
- Working knowledge of personal computer systems and desktop office applications
- Sound understanding of scientific principles
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. or B.A. in a health science, nursing, engineering or equivalent training.
- RAC certification a plus

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Regulatory-Affairs-Specialist-Job-MI-49001/1690186/169018616901862012-06-18StrykerRegulatory Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19700BR
Job Title: Interventional Spine Associate Sales Rep--Knoxville
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Interventional Spine
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Knoxville
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Assists in the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
Proven Sales success a must
3+ years of sales experience

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Knoxville-Interventional-Spine-Associate-Sales-Rep-Knoxville-Job-TN-37901/1907029/190702919070292012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKnoxville, TN, USRequisition ID: 19474BR
Job Title: Team Member, Field Operations- Knoxville, TN
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: TN
City: Knoxville, TN
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment. Keep records, compile reports/metrics and assist in documenting requirements for the Branch, keeping the Branch at Audit readiness and to address quality issues with Branch management.
- Compile, review, and maintain data from, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents.
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock Location:.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments.
- Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked.
- Confer with personnel and stock procurement and availability.
- Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year.
- Maintain inventory records, including but no limited to, signed Customer Consignment Agreement forms.
- Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish.
- Occasional need to perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting.
- Possess an understanding of hospital procedures, know how to set-up cases, signing-in and pick-up of instruments for Central Sterile, assist with cycle counts, swap expiring items and accountability for the “Consignments”
- Advise hospitals of the safe and effective use of SYK instruments and implants with respect to but not limited to: 1.) Bipolar Hips, 2.) Primary Total knees, 3.) Primary total Hips, 4.) bone sub and biologic cases, 5.) handling basic fracture cases with respect #1,2,3,and 4 above.
- Participate in training programs such as Trauma University and Joint Camp schools.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of inventory tracking and counting mechanism principles
- Demonstrated data integrity and analysis skills
- Demonstrated customer service experience including meeting quality standards for services
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property
- Knowledge of principles and methods for selection, storage and movement of medical products
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Demonstrated phone skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to communicate verbally, in writing and reports.
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain hospital/vendor clearance certification
Education and/or Special Training: Associates Degree in Science or Liberal Arts or equivalent work experience

Percent Travel Required: 0-25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Knoxville%2C-TN-Team-Member%2C-Field-Operations-Knoxville%2C-TN-Job-TN-37901/1875285/187528518752852012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKnoxville, TN, TN, USRequisition ID: 19069BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Fargo (PC)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: ND
City: Fargo
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fargo-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Fargo-%28PC%29-Job-ND-58102/1815696/181569618156962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFargo, ND, USRequisition ID: 19363BR
Job Title: Software Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
As a Software Test Engineer you will be an active member of the team having responsibilities in all stages of the product cycle; from design, development and release of the product. Understanding of requirement specifications through release. There will be a strong emphasis on developing test cases and performing functional, component and exploratory testing. C++ code knowledge is must to know flow of code and perform component testing. If you have performed admin roles in issue tracking system like Jira, file versioning control system like Perforce is an added advantage.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience – 2-3 years
Education and/or Special Training: B.E. or BTech or MCA or equivalent degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Software-Engineer-Job/1856987/185698718569872012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INBerufsbezeichnung Praktikant R&D Line Extensions (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Qualitätssicherung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Sie unterstützen in unserer R&D-Abteilung bei der Optimierung von internen Abläufen bei der Entwicklung von Medizinprodukten. Sie erhalten ein eigenes kleines Projekt, das sie selbstständig bearbeiten.
Sie analysieren die Abläufe und ihre Schnittstellen, erarbeiten Konzepte zur Steigerung der Effizienz und unterstützen bei der Umsetzung von Verbesserungsmaßnahmenpraktik.
Hierbei arbeiten Sie mit Mitarbeitern der Entwicklung und angrenzenden Fachbereichen, wie Fertigung, Logistik, Marketing, Zulassung, sowie Betreuern des ERP-Systems zusammen.
In interdisziplinären Teams haben Sie die Möglichkeit viel über Medizintechnik zu lernen und verantwortungsvolle Aufgaben zu übernehmen.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Sie studieren Wirtschaftsingenieurswesen oder einen ähnlichen Studiengang
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie haben ein ausgeprägtes Verständnis für Abläufe und eine gute Kommunikationsfähigkeit
Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift und Anwenderkenntnisse in MS Office runden Ihr Profil ab]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Praktikant-R&D-Line-Extensions-%28wm%29-Job/1856989/185698918569892012-06-18StrykerQualitätssicherungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19059BR
Job Title: Sales Rep. Instruments Norway
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Sales
Country: Norway
City: Bergen

Job Description:
Visiting key customers in the region
Presenting new product / product updates
Follow up the product in use
Telephone Follow-up customers in the region
B2B Sales with proven results
Certainly IT, office equipment or other capital goods

Key Focuses:

-Achieve targets
-New accounts acquisition
-Responsible for generating sales and profit of Stryker´s products in the region/or a specific product line.
-Responsible for continuously reporting and collecting information concerning Stryker and competitive actions in the region (reporting via StrykOne)/or a specific product line.
-Create and maintain good relationship with key persons in the hospitals.
-Main activities in the field consist of: personal visits to doctors and nurses, workshop, op-participation, exhibition, AP-travel, clinical meeting, social activities with customers and stocktaking.
-Attending meetings / courses to keep up the product knowledge and develop close customer relations.
-Define and implement the needed service level (added value) for the customers in the region/or a specific product line.
-Work in conjunction with Customer Service and Product Manager in order to get high customer satisfaction
-Defining the need for own personal education and participate in training arranged by Product Management and in sales training.
-Develop high skills in product knowledge and operating technique via own training.
-Participate in and execute the Business Plan
-Responsible for Monthly highlights as defined in template
-Responsible for Monthly and yearly updates of the StrykOne system
-Develop and foster collaboration within the team and with other teams in order to increase impact and customer satisfaction

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience in sales 3-4 years - preferably from MedTech industry.
Education and/or Special Training: Education in sale and marketing or health care. Native language and english.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bergen-Sales-Rep_-Instruments-Norway-Job/1824054/182405418240542012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBergen, NORequisition ID: 19362BR
Job Title: Product Manager - Instruments
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a Product Manager within the Marketing Division.

The main objective of this role is to manage the Instruments product portfolio to ensure Stryker South Pacific’s success in achieving market share, attaining and retaining market leadership and optimizing profitability.

This includes:

- Formulating and driving marketing plans for new and existing products
- Developing and measuring product promotional campaigns
- Providing the sales team with leadership and technical support - including
Product training and current market/product information
- Organising and participating in conferences - including workshops and
Meetings with surgeons, registrars and theatre staff

Product Managers at Stryker are professional marketers, combining personal flair with proven technical competency. Proven leadership, negotiation, customer, computer and relationship-building skills are essential.

You will need tertiary qualifications – in either a marketing, scientific, biological or engineering discipline - together with previous experience in a product management role ideally in a medical technology related industry.

To express your interest apply now or call our Recruitment Partner on 9467 1017 for further information.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Product management experience
Education and/or Special Training: Degree qualified]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sydney-Product-Manager-Instruments-Job/1849825/184982518498252012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 19099BR
Job Title: Technical Service Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
•Provide technical and repair support service for dealer and customers.
-Conduct product installation, and develop operation / maintenance guide for customers.
-Solicit and compile feedback from customers and build close relationship with them.
-Set up I-suite system in Hospital and provide after service.
-Manage the spare parts and repairing tools.
-Maintain Service Report within 48 hours and Track for necessary TS document to ensure quality assurance and report Technical Service Status by Half to dept director.
-Manage customer claim and report any critical issue to Quality Management Representative following by Corrective Action Preventive Action procedure and PER.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •At least 1-2 years’ relevant experience in related area for 1-2 years gained in medical and healthcare industry preferred
-Basic knowledge in Bio- medical technology and electronic products
Education and/or Special Training: •Degree holder in Medical Engineering or electrical engineering and related]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Technical-Service-Engineer-Job/1819649/181964918196492012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREARequisition ID: 19398BR
Job Title: IT Business Analyst
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: IT PMO (IT)
Focus Area IT Quality
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for analysis, design and implementation of present and future applications. The role will involve the application of Information Technology solutions to drive key business improvements.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY • Analysis, design and implementation of current and future Business and Manufacturing Execution systems.
- Analysing business requirements and ensuring delivery of solutions that will contribute to the site-wide process excellence initiatives.
- Develop strong links with the user community to drive Business Process Improvement through more effective use of IT systems.
- Develop reports utilizing AS/400 Query and Business Intelligence Tools.
- Participate in Software Development Lifecycle and liaise with the Software Development team based in the US throughout application change control process.
- Participate in first functional tests upon release, through to full user acceptance testing with provision of desk-side training.
- Excellent project management skills – Ability to drive project from concept through planning, design, development and implementation.
- Provide expertise on Oracle Applications at a divisional level.
- Continually develop expertise in the ERP System among user community. Work with user community to drive Business Process Improvement through more effective use of IT systems.
- Provide on-going applications support to over 300 end users.
- Role offers interaction with the business community and software development and IT infrastructure groups.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of Visual Basic, and Microsoft SQL or Oracle Database
- Operational knowledge of AS/400 is desirable
- Knowledge of RPG, SQL, AS400 CL, & Query400
- Knowledge of FDA requirements, particularly 21CFR 11.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people across the range of functions found in a major manufacturing plant.
- Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Capable of influencing at all levels of the organization
- Ability to interact at a senior level within the organization
Education and/or Special Training: • Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Business.
- 5 to 10 years IT experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent knowledge of PRMS, BPCS, or Oracle
- Excellent and proven Project Management skills
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence software Cognos, SSA or Crystal Reports

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-IT-Business-Analyst-Job/1859882/185988218598822012-06-18StrykerIT PMO (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 17451BR
Job Title: Associate Intellectual Property Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: IMT
Business Functions: Legal
Focus Area Patent/IP Law
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a cutting edge medical technology industry leader? Joining our Incubation Medical Technology group at Stryker will give you just that. In the role of Associate Intellectual Property Manager, you will provide comprehensive, intellectual property support to the Division including: strategic patent portfolio development, various patent searches, training, as well as support third party acquisition initiatives by performing IP due diligence. Our top candidates will be technically strong engineers who have worked in the R&D realm and have an interest in Intellectual Property.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Review invention disclosures and guide patenting decisions.
- Liaise with outside counsel in preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications.
- Investigate development status, plans to commercialize inventions, novelty, etc. to support decisions to file corresponding international patents.
- Analyze and work with outside counsel to respond to Office Actions.
- Investigate patent utilization, commercial offensive and defensive value to help make decisions to maintain or abandon patents.
- Initiate patentability, right to use, and state of art patent searches.
- Support and participate in all aspects of patent assertions and defenses; including but not limited to: leading discovery initiatives, supporting witness selection and scheduling depositions.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years experience in development and research in the medical device industry or other appropriate, related industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in the function, design, performance and clinical use of mechanical systems, electrical systems and medical instrumentation.
- Applied understanding of USPTO patent prosecution processes.
- Demonstrated ability to perform IP searches.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others.
- Demonstrated ability to be effectively/appropriately assertive in order to challenge concepts and inspire innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering as specific position requires.

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Patent-Agent-Job-MI-49001/1546225/154622515462252012-06-18StrykerLegalfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18615BR
Job Title: Sr. Design Engineer, Electrical
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Job Description Stryker, a global leader in medical technology puts and emphasis on innovation and that’s why we’re looking to expand our Design Engineering talent. We currently have an excellent Product Development team and are looking for the best and brightest Engineers to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineer at Stryker, you will:

- Impact the development of cutting edge products
- Take a place within a fast paced and growing industry
- Be part of one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 companies to work for
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and create your own career path
- Take advantage of a world class benefits and training package

If you have a passion for innovation and drive to succeed we hope that you will consider Stryker! Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2011 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of the Product Development cycle experience and a 4 year degree in Engineering. Electrical Engineering Degree is required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical design problem-solving skills.
- Effective related software/hardware skills.
- 3-5 years related design engineering, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of ProE or CAD design software.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Sr_-Design-Engineer%2C-Electrical-Job-MI-49001/1767000/176700017670002012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USBerufsbezeichnung Software Ingenieur in der Medizintechnik
Division: Instruments
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Ihre täglichen Aufgaben gestalten sich rundum die Programmierung von work-flow basierten Applikationen für computergestützte chirurgische Anwendungen.
Des Weiteren haben Sie die Verantwortung für die Entwicklung von Algorithmen im Bereich Bildverarbeitung.
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung •Sie haben ein Studium der Fachrichtungen Medizinische Informatik, Informatik oder Mathematik erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
-Sie haben Spaß daran, im Team neue Ideen zu erarbeiten und umzusetzen und scheuen sich nicht Neuland zu betreten.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse •Kreativität und Innovationen sind für Sie ein absolutes Muss bei Ihrer täglichen Arbeit.
-Sie besitzen sehr gute Kenntnisse in C++.
-Abgerundet wird Ihr Profil durch sehr gutes Englisch in Wort und Schrift.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Software-Ingenieur-in-der-Medizintechnik-Job/1856985/185698518569852012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19392BR
Job Title: Medical Equipment Repair Technician
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
At Stryker, we are present in the seconds, minutes and hours in which patients lives are changed forever by the skills and knowledge of care givers. This is your opportunity to join us and take on a sales role where you will truly be making a difference.
As the Medical Equipment Repair Technician, your main responsibility is to carry out the full range of medical equipment repairs sold by the Company using specialised knowledge and ensure repairs are completed on time, within budget and to meet quality and safety standards.
To be successful in this position you will have a minimum TAFE qualification in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or related, and TAFE qualifications in completing electrical safety testing. You will also have the following technical skills:
- Soldering of minute components
- Repair of video equipment and power supplies
- Repair of electromechanical equipment
- Repair of mechanical components
- Ability to use power tools and mechanical devices safely
- An analytical and logical approach to assimilating technical data and being able to impart such information to customers.

Knowledge of video and audio systems and sub-systems as well as Australian Standards and their application to the repair of customers equipment are both desirable.
With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Our employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that we do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed us among the largest, best run and most admired companies.
To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Lindell Pereira – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1017

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Soldering of minute components
- Repair of video equipment and power supplies
- Repair of electromechanical equipment
- Repair of mechanical components
- Ability to use power tools and mechanical devices safely
- An analytical and logical approach to assimilating technical data and being able to impart such information to customers.
Education and/or Special Training: minimum TAFE qualification in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or related, and TAFE qualifications in completing electrical safety testing.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sydney-Medical-Equipment-Repair-Technician-Job/1866881/186688118668812012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 19056BR
Job Title: ES & Office administrator
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Office Management
Country: Malaysia
State: -
City: Kuala Lumpur

Job Description:
- To ensure sufficient office supplies and efficient office equipment management, i.e. stationery, pantry, mail, OA machinery, furniture, tel system, etc.)
- Provide timely support on employee benefit programs such as leave, F/B, gift purchase, medical claims,
- Actively provide support on office activities such as Recognition Program, employee meetings & gatherings. Arrange Parking Ticket/ delivery/courier arrangement.(DHL, Quick Service and etc.)
- Update Location: table, furniture and telephone & other property list / Office library maintenance.
- Maintain healthy & safety work environment by managing housekeeping & other office duties.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Experience in MNC environment preferred
- Great people skills at all levels of the company
Education and/or Special Training: - BA degree holder
- Proficient in MS office]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kuala-Lumpur-ES-&-Office-administrator-Job/1789200/178920017892002012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKuala Lumpur, MYRequisition ID: 19337BR
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Moscow and central Regions
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Sales
Country: Russia
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
This position is responsible to develop and implement business development strategies, establish and maintain relationships with HCPs and manage dealer/distributor relationship with the goal to optimize market share and increase efficiency of the sales processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Build strong relationships with physicians and industry KOLs
- Plan and implement professional education programs for physicians in the respective region
- Build up relationship with dealers to assist in defining business strategies
- Assess the dealers’ performance for the region and evaluate it on a regular basis
- Maintain regular high level personal contact with the dealers and clinics to understand their specific needs and develop value added programs for the clinics
- Implement successful product introductions in the region as defined by the EEMEA marketing team strategy
- Plan and execute relevant training workshops, symposia, conferences, etc for the region.
- Assess the competitive threat to Stryker within the region and implement pro-active tactics in line with the strategic plan to counter the threats
- Continually assess all aspects of healthcare developments and national funding process, determine areas of influence for Stryker activity and take steps to expand the market
- Develop the annual budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the Area Manager and to exercise financial controls when necessary. Monitor business performance against budget and undertake corrective action where necessary
- Continually research & update the knowledge of our product portfolio and product features as well as the understanding of the business and the market complexities in which we operate
- Attend Product training and at least one industry related national conference

Qualifications/Work Experience: • At least 3 years of relevant experience, within a Multinational Company in the medical/pharmaceutical field.
- Thorough knowledge of sales/distribution processes and applied selling/commercial skills
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s degree in business, medical or related. MBA preferred

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Business-Development-Manager-Moscow-and-central-Regions-Job/1844186/184418618441862012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 18367BR
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area Corporate Accounting
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
This position will provide support for the Corporate Office by providing in-depth analyses of key performance indicators, by tracking and benchmarking financial trends, and by significantly contributing to the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic plan process.

- Provide monthly analyses and communicate results to VPs, Directors, and Managers within the Corporate Office.

o Deliver high-quality, in-depth narratives of significant variances to prior year, budget, and forecast. Highlight trends and significant drivers of actuals and forecast.
o Communicate monthly results:
 Develop reporting package to highlight spending trends and savings opportunities.
 Set up monthly recurring communication meetings with VPs, Directors and Managers.

- Collaborate with Corporate Office VPs, Directors, and Managers to develop periodic forecasts and long-term plans.
 Ensure all business strategies and over-arching cross-functional goals have been depicted correctly.
 Ensure all costs are captured in appropriate cost centers.

- Review financials for accuracy including department expenses, balance sheet, cash flow, and headcount.

- Work closely with Director of Corporate Accounting to make sure all activities are booked and projected accordingly.

- Responsible for loading strategic plan, projections, and budgets into HFM.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4-8 years of financial analysis background required
- Financial forecasting experience preferred;
- Proficient in Excel
- Hyperion experience preferred
Education and/or Special Training: - Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4-8 years of financial analysis background required
- Financial forecasting experience preferred;
- Proficient in Excel
- Hyperion experience preferred

Percent Travel Required: 0%-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Job-MI-49001/1690185/169018516901852012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19178BR
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area Recruiting/Sourcing
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for working with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to locate and attract the best talent to Stryker through lead generation, expert sourcing strategies and the ability to research the employment market for a given functional focus.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- As a dedicated resource to a functional talent area, develops thorough knowledge of the staffing needs for the business partnering with Staffing, Recruiters and Hiring Managers to include immediate needs as well as strategic hiring plans.
- Develops expertise in understanding each assigned functional role, including skills required, relevant technologies, necessary degrees, key words and parameters, etc.
- Comfortable identifying, assessing, selling and relationship building with most levels of Stryker future talent.
- Aggressively pursues all leads through primarily passive channels (some active) utilizing all resources available, including hundreds of Internet research methods, job boards and resume databases, search engines, social networks, leads databases, phone research and cold calling, and more, to find “cold” leads.
- Cold calls inside industry contacts, competitor companies and other leads to efficiently convert contacts in to candidates.
- Effectively leverages referral sourcing for additional leads and pipeline building.
- Proactively invests in and promotes relationship and pipeline building.
- Proficient in utilizing CRM and ATS systems to track all leads, contacts, contacts, etc. and leverages the CRM system to continuously build talent pool.
- Actively participates in social networking (Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, etc) to generate leads.
- Effectively markets Stryker throughout appropriate talent communities based on a unified brand as established by Stryker.
- Stays current on and maintains knowledge of source effectiveness through trainings offered by Arbita as well as those required by Stryker.
- Strong team contributor and collaborator in all forms (new ideas, team calls, mentoring, training, partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers, etc).
- Provides research focus in the area of Diversity sourcing.
- Aggressively meets/exceeds annual, monthly, and weekly sourcing objectives to include, but not limited to, leads, contacts, candidates, diversity metrics, hires, cost savings, quality of hire, and improved time to fill.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
Undergraduate degree required

Experience
5+ years of sourcing/recruiting experience in a corporate staffing, professional search or agency setting.
Knowledge of overall staffing operations

Skills
Demonstrated hunter mentality sourcing/networking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines. High level of self initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong time management skills with attention to detail. Must possess a disciplined work style with the ability to show comparable urgency with proactive work as with deadline-driven work. Comfortable with the time investment in proactive strategic relationship building efforts. Willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities while demonstrating flexibility and resilience. PC skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Extensive internet research experience, including Boolean Logic. Experience with social media/networking, CRM and ATS systems. Strong knowledge of EEO, OFCCP and Affirmative Action Plans.

Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Service Orientation/Client Focus
Ethics/Integrity
Adaptability
Detail Orientation
Professional/Technical Expertise
Innovative Computer Skills
Effective Communicator
Sourcing Skills
Perseverance
Problem Solver
Intuitive
Collaborative

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience
5+ years of sourcing/recruiting experience in a corporate staffing, professional search or agency setting.
Knowledge of overall staffing operations

Skills
Demonstrated hunter mentality sourcing/networking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines. High level of self initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong time management skills with attention to detail. Must possess a disciplined work style with the ability to show comparable urgency with proactive work as with deadline-driven work. Comfortable with the time investment in proactive strategic relationship building efforts. Willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities while demonstrating flexibility and resilience. PC skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Extensive internet research experience, including Boolean Logic. Experience with social media/networking, CRM and ATS systems. Strong knowledge of EEO, OFCCP and Affirmative Action Plans.

Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Service Orientation/Client Focus
Ethics/Integrity
Adaptability
Detail Orientation
Professional/Technical Expertise
Innovative Computer Skills
Effective Communicator
Sourcing Skills
Perseverance
Problem Solver
Intuitive
Collaborative
Education and/or Special Training: Undergraduate degree required

Percent Travel Required: none]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Sourcing-Specialist-Job-MI-49001/1829238/182923818292382012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19484BR
Job Title: R&D Technical Services Team Leader
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide leadership to the engineering services team including CAD, prototyping and product testing. Establish and communicate a vision and strategy ensuring that the organization has the technological capability, resources, and equipment to support the successful research, development and introduction of new products and processes.

- Support the transition of projects from R&D and Product Transfers into manufacturing through the identification, development and provision of the following technologies:
- CAD and mathematical modeling systems and techniques to accurately model product surface geometry and analyze mechanical and structural behavior.
- Rapid prototyping capabilities, systems and techniques to continuously reduce new product development lead-times.
- Quantitative and qualitative test and measurement systems to accurately and quickly evaluate and verify product performance and metallurgical characteristics.
- Review and approval of engineering test reports. Has administrative authority for engineering drawings, BOM and engineering change orders. Will ensure sound application of engineering principles is used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
- Oversee the specification and purchase of capital equipment in the engineering services area ensuring balance between optimizing technological capabilities, return on investment and new product time to market.
- Development and maintenance of an R&D project and portfolio management system for optimum resource and project management, project monitoring and status reporting across multiple simultaneous projects.
- The position will involve the development and implementation of the necessary systems, procedures and protocols ensuring that they meet and adhere to FDA QSR and ISO 13481 design control requirements
- Assist in the establishment individual and team goals and ensure delivery of exceptional performance to internal and external customers.
- Recruit, coach, train and develop exceptional engineering talent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- Responsible for the leadership, supervision, mentoring and development of the new product introduction team.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • He/She must be technologically astute bringing high level statistical, compliance and analytical tools and skills enabling the organization to develop effective engineering support systems, performance attributes and metrics.
- The successful candidate should be highly motivated with a genuine interest in people.
- Leadership, interpersonal, planning/organizing, analytical and influencing talent required
Education and/or Special Training: • Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which effect immediate operations.
- Wide knowledge of machining processes, rapid prototyping techniques, metrology, test systems and computer aided design and manufacturing systems.
- 4+ years experience in Research and Development and/or New Product Introduction.
- Proven track record in project management.
- Bachelor Engineering or Bachelor Technology Degree (Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering) or equivalent.
- Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data base).

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-ENGINEERING-SERVICES-TEAM-LEADER-Job/1884011/188401118840112012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19630BR
Job Title: Business Development Manager Medsurg
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The person will:

- Contribute to the overall success and growth of MEA organization as a member of the local management team
- Research, develop and implement strategies within particular country/ies for particular product portfolio delivering desired revenue and unit sales growth consistent with corporate requirements and overall policies
- Effectively and efficiently lead the distributors Sales & Marketing Team to optimize market share position and efficiency of the sales process and to implement the agreed business growth strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General
- To continually assess all aspects of healthcare developments and national funding process, determine areas of influence for Stryker and take active steps to assist clinics to secure funding in a "branded re-imbursement" method and expand the market
- To continually research and assess the capacity, economics and dynamics of the referral channels for Stryker products and determine how they may be optimized for growth in liaison with the Area Manager,
- To seek and identify potential partners for strategic alliances that could afford a competitive advantage to Stryker or a means to develop the market overall
- To define and implement the sales strategy, through various methods of analysis in liaison with the Area Manager,
- To assess the competitive threat to Stryker and implement pro-active tactics in line with the strategic plan to counter the threats
- To regularly analyze the decision making process for Stryker products and determine actions required to ensure Stryker’s activities and investments are adequate in each market segment to positively drive the "branded product referral" process

Sales Management
- To develop account-by-account strategies in liaison with the distributors Sales Team, in order to ensure ablity to supply the highest level of service support to the customer base and to achieve specific sales / share objectives
- To maintain regular personal contact with certain key customers , key accounts , to ensure that we continue to meet customer needs
- To develop means to optimize the overall efficiency of the sales process and distributors field forces.
- To provide recommendations and assist distributors sales forces to create sales opportunities in the market/s

Marketing Management
- To develop pricing strategies in close liaison with the Area Manager.
- To implement Business Unit Marketing initiatives in liaison with concerned product mangers.
- To build and maintain effective professional relationships at senior levels (i.e. surgeons)
- To develop effective product materials to target the different customer segments
- To develop and implement regional scientific conferences, exhibitions and satellite symposiums and participation programmes
- To develop annual product programmes / lifecycle management campaigns, including launch plans and promotional campaigns with clear success/failure measures
-  To develop and communicate an effective PR strategy, feasible for use on a local basis
- To develop a ‘toolbox’ range of materials for the distributors Sales forces.

Financial Management
- To develop the annual budgets and forecasts in liaison with the Area Manager and ensure budgets and expense targets are adhered to accordingly.
- To monitor Distributors business performance against budget and to advice / undertake corrective action in liaison with Area Manger where necessary
- To exercise appropriate financial controls

Qualifications/Work Experience: • A minimum of five years experience in a similar position in international company.
- Background in a competitive (low volume, high value) environment with strong user relationships.
- Professional experience gained in Medical device industry
- Proven track record of successful sales at a similar position.
Education and/or Special Training: • Preferably educated to MBA level or equivalent.
- Very good written and oral mastery of English.

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Dubai-Business-Development-Manager-Medsurg-Job/1895860/189586018958602012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDubai, AERequisition ID: 18541BR
Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
Want a challenging and rewarding career with a fortune 500 company and a Hamilton/Burlington Top Employer? Look no further!

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers' expectations and improves peoples' lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

This position combines the responsibilities of payroll and benefits administration. The responsibilities include processing of our bi weekly payroll, preparing monthly benefits spreadsheets, maintaining vacation and absence/illness records, preparing journal entries and completing monthly account reconciliations.

- Complete semi-monthly computerized payroll through Ceridian including the preparation of all payroll adjustments/data.
- Complete all Year End related payroll tasks including finalizing adjustments for T4’s and related reconciliations (T4, Releve, EHT and WCB).
- Perform benefits administration duties including enrollment changes, employee inquiries, and preparation of related schedules for carriers and ensuring timely payment of premiums.
- Administer the Employee Assistance Program, Stock Purchase Program and RRSP program including enrollment and remittance schedules.
- Prepare and submit WCB/WSIB monthly/quarterly premiums for all provinces.
- Maintain employee personnel files including vacation time/sick time/new hires.
- Design, prepare, and update accounting analyses for payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
- Prepare and complete monthly reconciliations for all payroll related accounts.
- Prepare and maintain orientation packages and related material.
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum of three years of related Payroll / HR experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong Excel spreadsheet skills (designing, building and maintaining files)
- Fundamental understanding of accounting
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work in an environment with tight deadlines/turnaround times as well as month-end requirements
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information
Education and/or Special Training: • Completed post-secondary education program required

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Payroll-&-Benefits-Administrator-Job-ON/1854555/185455518545552012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19288BR
Job Title: Software Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
1. Minimum 3 years of hands on experience in Design and Development of Embedded software
2. Experience on features & performance enhancements of products, embedded software bugs fixing
3. Developing software testing requirements, execute testing and complete documentation as per QMS
4. Experience in generating and executing test plans and test scripts, risk analysis documents
5. Embedded Software development in C/C++ (minimum 2 years)
6. Experience in communication protocols like UART, CAN and I2C
7. Experience on interfaces like Firewire (IEEE1394), Ethernet (10/100/1000), RS232/UART, Digital I/O, Analog I/O
8. Strong board level troubleshooting skills and understanding of hardware-software interaction
9. Designing and understanding software architectures and application layers
10. Strong communication and problem solving skills
11. Ability to identify and escalate issues for timely resolution
12. Goal oriented and ability to work with cross functional teams

Desired:
1. Well versed in understanding electrical schematics/data sheets
2. Familiar with embedded verification/validation
3. Hands on with lab equipments like DSO, logic analyzer
4. Experience with embedded systems with RTOS knowhow
5. Well versed with writing test plans and test cases
6. Document and exposure to test management tools
7. Willing to work in a regulated environment & ability to work under minimal supervision
8. Exposure to product development life cycle
9. Requirement to work Shift:ed hours when necessary to accommodate US timezone.
10. If required candidate should open to travel (One time, US).

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3-5 years
Education and/or Special Training: BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Software-Engineer-Job/1856983/185698318569832012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INBerufsbezeichnung Sales Representative Instruments
Division: Europe
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb
Country: Österreich
Stadt Duisburg
Stellenbeschreibung Sie sind in der Lage schnell und selbstsicher Netzwerke zu den relevanten Ansprechpartnern in Kliniken und Krankenhäusern zu knüpfen. Das Vertreiben von Investitionsgütern und der damit verbundene Blick auf den Abschluss bereiten Ihnen viel Freude. Darüber hinaus fällt es Ihnen leicht durch Ihre technische Affinität erklärungsbedürftige Produktfeatures einfach zu vermitteln und Kunden, während OP Begleitungen, für unsere Produkte zu begeistern. Sie bevorzugen die eigenständige Organisation sowie Umsatzverantwortung in Ihrem Arbeitsumfeld, um Ihre Talente effizient zu nutzen und somit die Zufriedenheit unserer Kunden und das Wachstum des Ihnen zugeordneten Gebietes sicher zu stellen. Wir suchen den Unternehmer im Unternehmen! Dynamik und Innovation in einem begeisterungsfähigen schnellen Umfeld, als Mitglied eines starken Teams, sollten für Sie die Voraussetzung einer beruflichen Tätigkeit sein
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Studium BWL, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Medizintechnik oder kaufmännische Ausbildung mit anschließender, mehrjähriger Vertriebserfahrung in der Investitionsgüterbranche
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Sie sollten in der Lage sein sich kompetent und selbsticher zu präsentieren sowie Ihr Wissen in Form von Vorträgen sowie fachlich ausgereiften Präsentation, interessant und verständlich zu vermitteln. Zuverlässig- und Verbindlichkeit sollten für Sie selbstverständlich sein. Darüber hinaus ist ein hohes Maß an Kommunikationsstärke und Teamausrichtung ebenfalls ein Muss, um einen regen Informationsaustausch gewährleisten zu können. Sie müssen in der Lage sein OP's begleiten zu können. Gute Kenntnisse der englischen Sprache sollten vorhanden sein.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Duisburg-Sales-Representative-Instruments-Job/1889875/188987518898752012-06-18StrykerVertriebfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDuisburg, ÖSTERREICHRequisition ID: 17713BR
Job Title: R&D / Process Engineer
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
There are many new and exciting opportunities within Stryker and one of those opportunities is for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer that will be integral in the development of our next generation of products. This is a chance for an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to be the voice of manufacturing in the development of new product designs. A person in this role will also have the opportunity to:

- Work in a fact paced and challenging environment

- Be a part of one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 companies to work for

- Develop Products that assist caregivers and help people throughout the world

-Basic Function-

Coordinates and conducts research and development and technical studies which will lead to new or improved products under specific marketing, cost, time and regulatory constraints.

Responsibilities

- Will determine specific processes and development schedules to meet pre-determined goals and objectives.
- Will monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
- Coordinates with other units, vendors and senior managers as needed to ensure specific cost, time and/or regulatory standards are met.
- Will evaluate final results of project and provide manufacturing guidance/assistance as needed.
- May participate in the prototype assembly and/or design of sub- or final assemblies of assigned products.
- May train others on functional area related topics.
- Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics to appropriate personnel.
- Will have personal contact with customers.
- May coordinate the activities of one or more exempt and/or non-exempt employee.
- May provide feedback on the performance of 1 or more employees based on pre-established performance parameters.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. In addition, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience developing various manufacturing processes and working within an R&D realm.
Education and/or Special Training: BSME, EE, or IE with Mfg. Eng. knowledge base. Skilled in design of, manufacturing processes, assembly methods, Pro-E CAD, materials, and fixtures.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/1762725/176272517627252012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18788BR
Job Title: sales representatitive instruments
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Sales
Country: The Netherlands
City: Maastricht

Job Description:
Selling /demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment
Customer service / acquisition of new customers
Planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
This encompasses in particular:
- Customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion
- Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products. (Conditionals, Deposits, Kits …) with the support of the related manager
- Controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources.
- Regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market.
, this is a 1<8 M region that we can cover internally by r

Qualifications/Work Experience: Robert worked for several years with Trauma and this moment he is working for Implants
Education and/or Special Training: Training needed on Instrumnets as all reps ( Innitial ) sideways Robert worked with our Instruments frequently , but starting with the innitial training is mandatory]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Maastricht-sales-representatitive-instruments-Job/1798292/179829217982922012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMaastricht, THE NETHERLANDSRequisition ID: 19030BR
Job Title: Territory Sales Manager - Oxford, Milton Keynes,
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
- To achieve sales results in line with the annual SOC UK sales target
- Attainment of sales target to be achieved through direct selling as well as the ability to influence the TSM’s without direct line management responsibility.
- Supporting & strategically aligning the sales team to sell & demonstrate medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment.
- Conducting trials and evaluations of product in theatre and clinical environment to drive sales.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by RSM (Regional Sales Manager).
- Customer service & acquisition of new customers

Planning, executing and monitoring all measures necessary to help achieve target.
This encompasses in particular:
- Supporting the selection, development & engagement of the assigned sales team
- Supporting the control of all resources and materials in their related sales area
- Customer care for physicians, surgical theatre staff, hospital administration & procurement with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organising and conducting training workshops with participation from surgical & theatre staff
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion

Qualifications/Work Experience: Sales Experience in a medical or healthcare environment
Education and/or Special Training: Degree educated]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Territory-Sales-Manager-Oxford%2C-Milton-Keynes%2C-Job/1826572/182657218265722012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 17558BR
Job Title: NSE Associate Sales Representative-Fargo
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: ND
City: Fargo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3+ years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fargo-NSE-Associate-Sales-Representative-Fargo-Job-ND-58102/1525679/152567915256792012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFargo, ND, USRequisition ID: 19301BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics - Quad Cities, Iowa
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IL
City: QuadCities
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/QuadCities-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Quad-Cities%2C-Iowa-Job-IL-61101/1869225/186922518692252012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSQuadCities, IL, USRequisition ID: 19153BR
Job Title: Unit Supervisor
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Operations/Plant Management
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Would you want to have the opportunity to use your leadership skills at the same time impact people’s lives for the better? This role will give you responsibility within the operations field to fulfill our customers’ needs. You will be able to stretch your leadership skills by managing a unit. This requires the ability to work with people, products, quality systems, and financial budgets. This is a fantastic career growth opportunity for a leader that wants to be on the front line.

Overview
The Unit Supervisor will be required to lead the day to day production of a production unit. Specifically they will be responsible for producing product to a production schedule. They will also be required to engage and influence a cross functional team which include Engineers, Quality Associates and Production Associates.
Organization
The Unit Supervisor will report to the Unit Manager of the assigned business unit. They will manage 2-4 Team Supervisors and also work closely with other Unit Supervisors.
Performance Objectives
1. The Unit Supervisor will be responsible for the production schedule, attainment month to month as well as product availability to ensure the needs of our customers are met.

2. The Unit Supervisor will be responsible for quality metrics within their production unit. Some of these metrics should include driving down defects and driving first time quality inspection pass rates up.

3. The Unit Supervisor will be responsible for employee engagement and development along with building relationships within their team and across the division.

4. The Unit Supervisor will be responsible for managing the unit budget, which includes monitoring overtime, headcount and other relevant unit expenses by coding appropriate cost centers and ensuring invoices are paid in a timely manner.

5. The Unit Supervisor will manage projects related to efficiency and cost effective savings within their production units, the will utilize a network of relationships of cross functionally members to achieve a common goal.

Be a asset to Stryker by using your leadership skills become a proven people leader. This role is for a high achiever who likes variety everyday and solving problems in tight deadlines. Be involved with producing product that will impact people lives for the better.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •1-3 years related manufacturing or Technical experience
-Supervisory experience
-Excellent Interpersonal Communication and Supervisory Skills
-Excellent Analytical Skills
-Basic PC Skills
-Effective organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: •B.B.A or B.S. in Business related curriculum

Percent Travel Required: 0-5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Unit-Supervisor-Job-MI-49001/1859522/185952218595222012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18939BR
Job Title: Kitroom Employee, Zaventem, Belgium
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Belgium
City: Zaventem

Job Description:
- warehouse tasks
- sending, receiving, cleaning, inspection, ... of kits

Qualifications/Work Experience: see job description
Education and/or Special Training: see job description]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zaventem-Kitroom-Employee%2C-Zaventem%2C-Belgium-Job/1829236/182923618292362012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZaventem, BERequisition ID: 19173BR
Job Title: Office Administrator
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Administrative
Country: Turkey
City: Turkey
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Executive Assistant & Administrative Support:
- Manage diary, travel arrangements, itineraries, meetings and appointments
- Ensure that all internal and external correspondence directly related to the GM or related to important marketing events is answered timely and appropriately
- Ensure good communication flow between the local Management Team and GM and between Turkey and Headquarter functions in Montreux
- Set up a structured filing system

Marketing Co-ordination:
- Events Coordination: timely application, communication with organizers, sponsorships, events organization, invoicing
- Arrange key customers travelling arrangements
- Assist in the Turkish Website development (as appropriate) which includes the Hyperguide & Intranet coordination.
- Ensure application of TPEC policy, Eucomed guidelines & FCPA rules in all business practices, Biotech procedures regarding advertising and marketing are in accordance with Compliance

Human Resources Administration:
- Maintenance of HR records with particular discretion and prudence
- Training & Development Activities for all staff members
- Coordination of Q12, Data Privacy and other HR initiatives for all members of Turkish team

Finance:
- Payments preparation
- Open vendors/ suppliers in the database according to the compliance requirements
- Business expense reports

Other:
- Participate in adhoc special projects
- Coordinate with all EM local offices, the Corporate and manufacturing units worldwide
- Attend to visitors‘ needs proactively, such as hotel arrangements, travel reconfirmation, local familiarisation.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Experience in managing medium-large scale events / customer programs
- At least 3 years experience handling administrative tasks in a MNC environment
Education and/or Special Training: - Strong working knowledge with word processing and other programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Secretarial training or diploma in relevant

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Turkey-Office-Administrator-Job/1841186/184118618411862012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTurkey, TRRequisition ID: 16400BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative - Orthopaedics
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: Canada - New Brunswick
City: Moncton

Job Description:
Works directly with a Sales Representative to help plan, direct, and coordinate the sale of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

Duties and Responsibility:

- Assists Sales Representatives in the promotion and sales of Stryker products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products. Prepared to work afterhours to accommodate customer needs.
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional Director of Sales informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
- Must understand and adhere to all operating room and pertinent Occupational Health and Safety Act guidelines when conducting a product evaluation.
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents.
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities.

Conduct & Compliance Responsibilities:

- Abide by and support the policies set forth in the Stryker Code of Conduct
- Understand that compliance with the Code of Conduct, as it may be amended by Stryker Corporation from time to time, is a condition of continued employment with Stryker
- Conduct work in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations and in accordance with Stryker’s high ethical standards
- Report any violations of these policies and procedures to Stryker management or in the manner outlined in Stryker’s Ethics Hotline Policy.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Knowledge and Skills Required:

- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Bilingual (French & English) written & spoken preferred
Education and/or Special Training: Education and Qualifications:

- University Degree- (B.B.A. or B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing or Health related discipline, Science, or Kinesiology preferred)
- 1-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: At least 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moncton-Associate-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Job-NB/1852016/185201618520162012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoncton, CANADA - NEW BRUNSWICKRequisition ID: 18894BR
Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area General/Other: Engineering
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Would you want to have the opportunity to use your problem solving skills while impacting people’s lives for the better? The role will give you autonomy and responsibility within business to investigate and resolve quality challenges on current products. You will also be able to help the team navigate roadblocks, while always being an advocate for product quality. You will be able to stretch your technical aptitude with analysis of design reviews, test failures, and project management. This is a fantastic career growth opportunity for an engineer ready for the next great challenge.

The Quality Engineer will be required to take a leading role, technically, in root cause problem solving and resolution of top quality issues identified in the field and in production. The Quality Engineer will lead the identification of potential failure modes and risks, and the development of quality assurance practices and controls for current product. An area of concerns is building relationships with several different functional groups including Operations, Design Engineering, Marketing, and the Post Market Team and implementing product improvements and process controls to enhance product quality.
Organization
The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager. They are a member of a team which includes one Quality Engineer and Quality Technicians. The Quality Engineer will also work closely with Regulatory Affairs.
Performance Objectives
1. Within 60 days, plan, the successful employee will have built relationships with the cross functional team, understand the products, learn the Quality System, and become familiar with the top quality issues within the assigned product line. Also, this person will quickly respond to, investigate, and resolve quality issues on the production floor.

2. Within the first 90 days, the successful employee will begin to play a key role in product improvement initiatives and have a working understanding of the Quality System, being able to navigate and abide by the requirements of the Quality System for resolving quality challenges.

3. In the first 6 months, the successful employee will successfully manage time while balancing multiple priorities, be a valuable team player, and take a leadership role in problem solving and in the development, verification, and validation of lasting solutions to quality challenges.

Experience
Specific experience should include root cause problem solving demonstrated integrity and a passion for quality, and a track record of meeting project and working with a cross-functional teams. solving methodologies. A BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline is preferred.

Be an expert for your team, be an asset to Stryker’s Operations team, and be able to influence high-visibility projects. This role is for a high achiever who likes variety everyday and solving problems in tight deadlines. You will be able to have a direct and immediate impact on the quality of products being delivered to our customers. Your name will be attached to the performance of high quality medical devices that will change peoples’ lives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills.
- Background in Electrical Engineering
- Effective interpersonal communications skills.
- Blueprint/Engineering schematic reading and interpretation.
- Basic inspection techniques.
- Basic PC skills.
- 0-2 years related experience.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in Engineering or Engineering related discipline.

Percent Travel Required: 10]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Quality-Assurance-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/1795951/179595117959512012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18926BR
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Administrative Support
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for direct administrative support of VP Post Market Surveillance and Quality Systems, specific support of the Post Market Surveillance and Quality Systems group and backup coverage for Administrative Assistant Corporate RAQA.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Minimum of 5 years administrative support experience or similar role
-High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (with specific emphasis on Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio)
-Effective communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal (English)
-Strong interpersonal communication skills
-Demonstrated problem solving skills
-Strict attention to detail
Education and/or Special Training: •Associate’s or BA/BS degree preferred

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Administrative-Assistant-Job-MI-49001/1783090/178309017830902012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19309BR
Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager CM/OEM
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Supplier Quality Manager will manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers that are responsible for contract manufactures, and original equipment manufacturers, to ensure purchased devices comply with all print specifications and applicable regulations. This team will act as a technical liaison between Suppliers, Engineering, Purchasing, and Regulatory, to support projects and to resolve quality issues. The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsilbe to ensure the team is compliant and to drive continous improvement with in the contract manufacturing and original equipment manufacturing supply base. The Supplier Quality Manager will work with the OEM unit manager to execute strategic development initatives while balancing a workload of current quality sustainment activities.

Manage team to ensure finished devices meet all specifications and adhear to applicable regulations.
- Develop and Manitaing business targets for OEM / CM Supplier Quality team.
- Manage team to ensure an un-interrupted supplyof confomring components to Stryker.
- Drive team to manage supplier initated changes, and hold team accountable to serve as the change owner with in the change management system.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all OEM/CM processes, share expertise within global Stryker organization.
- Ensure that adequate resources are assigned to support strategic sorcing projects.
- Train and educate suppliers on GMP, regulatory requirements, as well as Strykers expectations.
- Analyze non-confomrace date to prioritize project and to solve systemic issues related to OEM / CM suppliers.
- Organization shall train and educate suppleir on Quality Systems, problem solving, validation and lean activites.
- Organization shall work with the Post Market Performacne team to address complaints generated from product producted at the OEM/CM's.
- Foster strong relationships with Stryker's supplier-partners.
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to support product innovation.
- Maintain communication to the organization for all OEM/CM quality issues.
- Drive timely closure of all Non-Conformances related to OEM / CM's.

-Demonstrate proven knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001, TS, ISO 13485)
-Must have the dicipline to drive team to develop suppliers using quality planning tools (ie. PPAP/FAI, FMEA, MSA)
-Solid understanding of statistics and their applications

5-10+ years of relevant experience in Quality, Project Management, or Engineering.

BS in Engineering or Engineering related discipline required.
-ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification is preferred.
-ASQ Certification perferred (CQE, CQM)

Qualifications/Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in Quality, Project Management, or Engineering.
Education and/or Special Training: BS in Engineering or Engineering related discipline required.
-ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification is preferred.
-ASQ Certification perferred (CQE, CQM)

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Supplier-Quality-Manager-CMOEM-Job-MI-49001/1893390/189339018933902012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 18307BR
Job Title: Franchise Manager Medsurg
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Marketing
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to partner with the EEMEA Leadership Team & the regional marketing teams in order to enhance our market share, reputation & awareness within the EEMEA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management:
- Prepare & implement the roll out of region specific franchise for the key markets within EEMEA in line with the EM franchise strategy.
- Align regional tactics & deployment of product resources.
- Actively manage & assist pricing & margin management in the regions.
- Orchestrate coordinated product launches in country.
- Provide long term franchise product plans for the key regions in EEMEA.
- Provide technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information.
- Partner with RAQA for product launch plans.
- Prepare & implement a technical services program to implement in EEMEA under the guidance of RAQA.

Marketing Budget Responsibility:
- Responsible alLocation: of financial resource across EEMEA.
- Manage investment in focus countries.
- Allocate & manage the inventory & demonstration equipment.

KOL Management:
- Take the lead in developing EEMEA KOL’s for the franchise.
- Coordinate the HCP academy plans & execution in line with the power brand strategy.
- Understand & feedback on key customer trends & competition trends.

Product Management Coordination:
- Provide bi-monthly communication with the local PM’s & sales support teams in the focus countries.
- Facilitate the NPLP requests for your region.
- Establish relationship with the EM Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way
- Develop relevant skills and knowledge by attending courses or make sure the needed knowledge is retained within the company
- Update on legal changes and or requirement on an ongoing basis

Communications:
- Assume full responsibility on the implementation or the Stryker EEMEA QPN process.
- Centrally coordinate the Comms business & functional reporting to the EM director team.
- Provide guidance on project management.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing a positive impact on sales
Minimum 3 years within a medical device company
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree or equivalent medical device experience.
- English spoken and written
- Key market language advantageous (Arabic, Russian, Polish, Turkish or Romanian strong asset)

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Dubai-Franchise-Manager-Medsurg-Job/1787733/178773317877332012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDubai, AERequisition ID: 19573BR
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with performing the monthly accounting and closing activities for the Global Quality & Operations Headquarters (GQO). Primary duties include partnering with cost center leaders, Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Shared Services, to project expenditures, ensure monthly activity is accounted for timely and accurately, and to complete variance analysis. Additionally, support GQO by performing other monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidations and reporting as required.

Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Process journal entries and validate postings from shared services for payroll, accounts payable, T&E, intercompany transactions, and taxes.
- Maintain cost centers and legal entities for the HQ. Ensure that ledger transactions post the correct cost centers.
- Process intercompany billings and account reconciliations
- Monthly financial reporting, planning and analysis
- Collect and consolidate financial data (actuals, projections) from HQ cost centers
- Perform variance analysis and prepare summary commentary
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy
- Prepare financial analysis and reports for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, tax reports, and other internal and external reports as required
- Prepare financial analysis pertaining to managing overall operating costs and inventory levels across the global operations network.
- Special projects as assigned

Education:
Bachelors degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance is required.


Qualifications/Work Experience::
- 3 years of relevant experience, manufacturing accounting or finance experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills, business acumen and ability to use independent judgment
- Ability to work in a team environment, and demonstrate comfort, creativity, and initiative in the assumption of new projects
- Collaborative and flexible with a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Passion to develop skill sets and grow within an international business

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Financial-Analyst-Job-MI-49001/1895866/189586618958662012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19412BR
Job Title: Advance Sourcing Senior Manager
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: Puerto Rico
State: -
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Drive adherence to ASL and partner with AO, R&D and Purchasing Controls to develop new technologies partners to ensure compliance with Stryker QMS.
- Provide supply chain program management for new product launches.
- Supplier capability subject matter expert (SME) and conduit into the new product development process.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain Mgt, Engineering, Finance or equivalent). Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in Operations and/or Quality functions, preferably in medical device or other regulated industry.
- Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts to include: supply and quality agreements (QAA).
- Experience auditing in medical device or other regulated industry preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: • Supply Chain and/or Medical Device quality certifications or training is desired.
- Lead auditor certification preferred.
- Financial analysis and negotiation skills required.
- Strategic analysis skills required.
- Strong understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 quality system requirements and related global medical device quality standards General understanding of basic engineering and applied statistical analysis desired.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Advance-Sourcing-Senior-Manager-Job-PR/1856999/185699918569992012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 19234BR
Job Title: Operations, Warehouse Operator, Malmo
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: Sweden
State: -
City: Malmo

Job Description:
Operator for the Malmö warehouse. Picking and shipping orders

Qualifications/Work Experience: Warehouse expiereince
Education and/or Special Training: None, Oracle knowledge clear benefit

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Operations%2C-Warehouse-Operator%2C-Malmo-Job/1892588/189258818925882012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 18290BR
Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Product Safety
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Shared Services
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker has a unique and exciting Electrical Engineering Opportunity available on our Kalamazoo, MI Campus. As Stryker continues to grow and develop products that are at the forefront of Medical Technology, an Engineer in this role will play an important part in the development of our products. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the consulting and training our people as well as the testing, and certification of our products. This Electrical Engineer will focus on Product Safety and have the opportunity to:

*Touch and influence a wide array of products in the Stryker portfolio
*Become an expert and "go to" person in their field
*Interface with many people throughout the organization and have direct influence in product development
*Be part of one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 companies to work for

Applicants who are interested in this position should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related curriculum, working knowledge of safety / compliance / regulatory standards, and a passion to work in an influential role.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Excellent analytical & interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to operate small hand tools
Demonstrate electrical problem solving skills.
0-5 years related electrical / bio-electrical engineering experience.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in electrical engineering or related curriculum.

Percent Travel Required: 0-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Approvals-Engineer-EE-Job-MI-49001/1682483/168248316824832012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 17762BR
Job Title: Commodity Manager
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: Kalamazoo Ops
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supplier Management/Vendor Management
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Commodity Manager is responsible for identifying, recruiting, onboarding and engaging a talented commodity management team. Main functions include managing supplier relations, developing and executing a supplier consolidation strategy, driving cost reduction activities relating to commodity management and are responsible for ensuring a strong and capable supply base is developed to support production, innovation and new product launches.
Responsibilities
Developing & executing strategies in the following three key areas:
oSupplier management strategy to include driving improved on time delivery and partnering with the SQE team to drive decreased DPM’s.
oCost reduction strategy enabling the site to achieve budgeted PPV and cost reduction goals.
oSupplier consolidation strategy to achieve the budgeted reduction, reduce exposure to poor performing suppliers and enable our Ops partners to achieve their daily and annual shipment objectives.
-Ensuring capable new supplier partners are selected and oriented, including
oScreening, evaluating and qualifying new suppliers to ensure they can/will meet Stryker’s standards.
oEstablishing business terms and arrangements that protect and benefit Stryker’s interests.
-Ensuring strong procurement processes are in place, and followed, to support Stryker’s interests, including:
oOwning the evaluating and qualifying supplier management/procurement business processes.
oUtilizing Stryker’s standard legal/contracting documents and terms, including use of non-disclosure forms, and ensuring supplier quality agreements are in place (incl. change control & product quality resolution).
-Resourcing the commodity team, including:
oOngoing development and assessment of needs and resources to ensure a successful team and outcome.
Acquiring/developing sourcing talent to ensure a strong talent pipeline, and strong succession plans for the commodity team. The lead will develop formalized annual objectives for all his/her staff which are clear, concise, measurable, and aligned with the overall goals & objectives of the business. Participate as a strategic, proactive business partner for the Ops team. As a strategic business partner he/she will be expected to be a key player when it comes to planning sessions, helping define the product roadmaps, long range business and capacity plans, and developing strategies with cross-functional implications. Finally, to be successful, the Commodity Manger must be a great communicator with his/her team, across the site, and throughout the overall organization. He/she must ensure all members of the team have the information they need to effectively do their work, and must ensure the plant’s perspective is considered in division and corporate decisions by developing effective networks/communications cross-functionally across the company. This role will require ~10% travel, mainly domestic.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Blood Borne Pathogen Category A Position

Physical Requirements

- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time
- Must be able to communicate with large groups of people
- Must be able to review printed materials
- Ability to use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, computer, fax machine, etc.)
Mental Requirements

- Must be able to generate and explain detailed proposals, guidelines, and procedures
- Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine issues using independent judgment
-Must be able to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations and may have a company-wide effect

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Must be able to generate and explain detailed proposals, guidelines, and procedures
- Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine issues using independent judgment
- Must be able to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations and may have a company-wide effect
- Must be able to observe minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, a Materials process or system)
Qualifications/Work Experience Preferred

- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective managerial skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong PC skills (MS Office applications)
- Strong Financial Acumen
- 5-10 years of Materials management or related experience
- Staff supervision experience
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Gallup management/leadership experience
- M.B.A. (preferred)
- ISM Certification e.g. CPM/CPSM, etc. (preferred)
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or related curriculum or related experience•

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Commodity-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1732378/173237817323782012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 17911BR
Job Title: Product Manager Sports Medicine BeNeNord
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Sweden
City: Malmo

Job Description:
Tasks / Required Activities
- Acquisition in specific market segments on own initiative and in cooperation with sales.
- Specific expertise contribution in strategic and policy developments.
- Realization of goals and planned marketing actions
- Skilled contribution concerning development and application of the marketing mix instruments:
- Price
- Distribution = supplies and investments, recalls/product complaints
- Promotion
- Product portfolio, products we will
o Keep selling
o Delete
o Focus on
o Launch
- Coaching of employees.
- Teaching of specific product training.
- Signalize and implement developments in the market.
- Record and report of relevant information.
- Specialist of products with a thorough knowledge of them.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Prefered work experience in similar position
Education and/or Special Training: HBO / professional university level

Percent Travel Required: Medium]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Product-Manager-Sports-Medicine-BeNeNord-Job/1889867/188986718898672012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 19144BR
Job Title: Customer Service Assistant
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: Denmark
State: Province
City: Copenhagen

Job Description:
To meet customers expectations and needs with regards to delivery of the company’s products and service. To provide values as an essential part of the Sales Force.

Key Activities & Accountabilities Specify key responsibilities and/or activities of the position, for one - or several countries and franchise.

- Incoming phone calls, phone call connections.
- Order receipt, order registration, Credit note registration, backorder recording, time of delivery feedback.
- Service Complaints. report and follow up.
- Product complaints, report and follow up.
- Regulatory Action, report and follow up.
- Forward relevant information to Sales Force.
- Inform Logistics department of irregularities in safety stock and delivery.
- Consignments - ordering, agreement, inventory, return of consignment, reports of instruments and implants.
- Loaners: Request, check avialiablity, approved/denied, check condition, include consignment shipment, sterilization document, back-up for kit coordinator. Coordinate demo-campaigne.
- Repairs: Registration in Rapair database, Scope program, billing, reporting and follow-ups.
- To act according to Company Policies and to withhold company image.
- Check that list prices and discounts are within agreed limits, inform Customer Service Manager of irregularities in pricing.
- To participate in special sales activities.
- Filing of invoices, consignment agreements, stocktaking reports, etc.
- Recieving and controlling product and pricing information on tenders.
- Contact with finance and customers regarding reminders. Approval of invoices.
- Ordering/registration/filing of custome made products.

Job Dimensions Provide data that will describe the job's scope. Measurable indicators.

- Registration on time.
- Registration of the right items and amounts.
- Deliver to the right address.
- Follow up backorders / Open orders.
- Sales force satisfaction.
- In house sales.
- Customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Authority Indicate level of authority which has been delegated to the job holder in order to allow her/him to perform the job after recorded training.

- Order handling and registration for invoicing/credit note.
- Regulatory Action.
- Product Complaints (PER).
- Service Complaints (SER).
- Sending Loaners.
- Approve Short Consignments of implants to operations with loaner instruments.

Education Indicate the type and level of education (including languages).

- Native language and English.
- Upper Secondary school education
- Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, MFG/Pro, PowerPlay)
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Experience As above, indicate the length and type of experience required to perform this job satisfactorily.

- Minimum 2 years job experience within customer service desired
- Stryker product portfolio knowledge

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Competencies Highlight the particularly important areas for this job (aptitude & attitude).

- Service and customer minded
- Good telephone manners
- Good perception
- Polite
- Accurate
- Positive
- Loyal
- Stress resistant

Qualifications/Work Experience: Explain in the job description
Education and/or Special Training: Explain in the job description]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Copenhagen-Customer-Service-Assistant-Job/1892594/189259418925942012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCopenhagen, PROVINCE, DKRequisition ID: 19242BR
Job Title: Operations, Warehouse Supervisor, Malmo
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Sweden
City: Malmo

Job Description:
To maintain a professional and well-motivated Warehouse department, which satisfies the customers needs of product and service deliveries within the limits set by the company.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum 5 years within Warehouse and/or logistics
- Minimum 2 years in team leader position
- Have good IT experience preferably with change management
- Preferred practical knowledge of continuous improvement concepts
- ISO 9001/2000
Education and/or Special Training: • Post graduate education recommended (preferably with logistic direction)
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office with skills in Excel, Lotus Notes, Oracle)
- LEAN (Preferred)

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Operations%2C-Warehouse-Supervisor%2C-Malmo-Job/1892608/189260818926082012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 18063BR
Job Title: MSBI Report Developer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
The report developer develops, tests, and documents enterprise business intelligence reports which meet internal or external needs. They understand user requirements and functional specifications and can develop software or solutions which meet these needs and specifications. They follow a development methodology and comply with relevant best practices and regulations.

Key Requirements
- Practical experience or advanced schooling in software development
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to proactively identify edge cases
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to take a defined problem and develop an algorithmic solution
- Strong Data warehouse experience

Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain reporting solutions which align with business objectives, support a cooperative strategy among co-developers and teams, and follow well established good development practices.
- Implement custom report and modify or configure existing systems.
- Troubleshoot issues with systems using analytical skills to identify and resolve the root cause.
- Participate in design and code reviews.

Key Knowledge Areas
- Strong development Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008/2005, SQL Server Reporting Services 2008/2005. Minimal 2 year hands-on SQL Server 2008 and 3 years SQL Server 2005
- Minimal 1 year experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services and Performance Point is required.
- Experience with both Microsoft Report Builder and Microsoft Visual Studio is preferred.
- Programming with Transact SQL and .net programming is preferred
- Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies preferred.
- Knowledge of development practices including source control is preferred.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 4-6 years in Microsoft Business Intelligence
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-MSBI-Report-Developer-Job/1787666/178766617876662012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 17809BR
Job Title: Customer Service Representative - Turkish speaking
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Customer Service
Country: Romania
City: Bucharest
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Organize a timely response to written orders, including entering orders, orders confirmation, product availability, invoicing – interfacing with Warehouse.
Perform daily CS activity in compliance with the Operations working instructions and procedures.
Send customers open orders reports when requested.
Receive, manage and solve customers complaints
Support RAQA Team with quality issues related to product recalls, product holds, PER’s and any other quality related matter
Assist during audits by collecting requested documents and forwarding them to the Management within the requested deadline
Assist with after-sales care, including organization of repair shipments or replacements in close cooperation with Technical Service.
Keep control on customer payment terms with Finance to ensure shipments are being performed according to the requested conditions
Management of demo orders and related shipment in coordination with Sales and Marketing Team

Qualifications/Work Experience: •Focus, achiever, discipline, Teamwork, flexibility, inclusiveness, ethics and trust
Education and/or Special Training: .

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bucharest-Customer-Service-Representative-Turkish-speaking-Job/1787684/178768417876842012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBucharest, RORequisition ID: 18723BR
Job Title: Associate Product Manager
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Surgical
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Surgical team at Stryker Instruments is has an exceptional opportunity! The successful Associate Product Manager candidate can plan, direct and coordinate the future success of a product line and ensures that those assigned product(s) are managed in accordance with budgeted and strategic objectives. This role requires up to 60% of the time to be dedicated to travel outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where it’s located.

These are the role’s primary responsibilities:

- Manages and/or facilitates projects and functional input for new product development process for assigned products
- Obtain clinical expertise within assigned product group/segment
- Gather voice of the customer for projects and initiatives through market research, customer interactions, and etc
- Interface and conduct interviews with surgeons, nurses, sales reps
- Analyze future market conditions to anticipate articulated and unarticulated customer needs
- Champion P&L driven project charters and ideas to initiate product development
- Work closely with product development teams that include Engineering, Sales, HCP, and Marketing
- Product life cycle management for assigned product(s)
- Create strategic 5+ year roadmap for assigned product(s)
- Travel in USA, and likely internationally as well
- Supervise or cooperate in market research programs
- Recommend participation in industrial, scientific and other types of exhibitions and may develop direct mail campaigns and programs
- Prepare or cooperate in the preparation of sales forecasts and in development of projected selling expense budgets
- Will participate in the sales and/or marketing training of others
- Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility
- May direct the activities of 1 or more subordinate marketing employee, as well as evaluate the performance of 1 or more subordinate based on pre-established performance parameters
- May coach and develop marketing personnel

Also, this person:
- Must be able to generate and explain detailed forecasts, guidelines and procedures, as well as analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which may affect immediate product line operations and have a divisional effect
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.)

Other requirements:
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, effective managerial, organizational skills
- Stryker Instruments Sales Training Program preferred
- Previous experience in Sales/Marketing
- Extensive Field Sales training or Instrument Sales experience preferred
- Internal Product Development training
- Instruments marketing training program (4 hours) preferred

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Must be able to generate and explain detailed forecasts, guidelines and procedures, as well as analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which may affect immediate product line operations and have a divisional effect
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.)
Education and/or Special Training: B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in marketing or related discipline

Percent Travel Required: 60%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Associate-Product-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1771167/177116717711672012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19232BR
Job Title: Director, Global Corporate Real Estate
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Finance/Economics
Focus Area Treasury
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Global Real Estate professionals: searching for an opportunity to build a real estate proficiency within a Fortune 500 medical device company? Stryker is hiring a successful, experienced Global Real Estate Director to join our team.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

1. Partnership and Collaboration: Partner across decentralized and geographically dispersed organizational structures. Become a trusted colleague to divisional leaders by taking an active interest in their business in order to understand their real estate needs. Build instant credibility in order to become the primary coordinator and contact point for internal and external inquiries regarding Stryker’s Global Real Estate program. Use your expertise, analytical skills and leadership to continue to build on and interface with Stryker’s Global Quality and Operation’s team, as well as other groups, to support their strategic direction worldwide.

2. Real Estate Expertise: In addition, provide oversight and direction to Stryker’s global real estate services provider, currently Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Shape and develop the corporate real estate function into a world-class operation. Lead all real estate-related functions including space planning, transactions and facilities management.

3. Project Management: Take lead on a potential $10-30M new build project. Manage the over 400 global leases currently in existence. Provide oversight of acquisitions/dispositions of property including all requests for additional space and management of Stryker’s total space and real estate requirements. Develop and oversee capital expenditure request process for all real estate transactions (leases, new construction, renovations, dispositions, etc.)

4. Leadership: Oversight of Facilities Management for Kalamazoo Campus properties with potential to roll out a campus facilities model company-wide. Encourage a collaborative work environment where all ideas are welcome.

5. Learn the business: It’s essential that the Global Real Estate leader become familiar with all phases of the business. Get to know the Stryker culture as well as the products we offer our customers.

**This position will require reLocation: to Kalamazoo, MI.

Qualifications/Work Experience: •A minimum of five years of corporate real estate experience in medium to large sized corporate environment
-Direct experience in commercial real estate financial analysis or property management is preferred
-Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills required to successfully build consensus internally and to ensure Stryker’s interests’ are protected in the marketplace
-Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
-Global Experience in real estate is preferred
Education and/or Special Training: •B.S. degree in business or related field and Masters is preferred

Percent Travel Required: 25%-30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Director%2C-Global-Corporate-Real-Estate-Job-MI-49001/1875791/187579118757912012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19508BR
Job Title: HR Specialists
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Will be responsible for supporting the HR Business partners within the Corporate HR office. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
-Headcount reporting for Corporate office
-All Oracle entry input for clients supported by Corporate office
-Complete coordination of common annual review performance process
-Coordination of Kalamazoo Campus new hire orientation
-All Corporate employee pre-boarding and on-boarding including background checks and specific paperwork
-Creation and maintenance of HR personnel files
-Maintain Attendance Enterprise system
-Meeting Coordination
-Wellness Representative
-Other Business Partner Support including but: posting of external job reqs and Gallup SF Support.

Qualifications:

Should be able to and be comfortable communicating to groups of people
-Must be able to communicate telephonically and via email.
-Must be able to generate, understand and explain detailed company policies and procedures
-Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine human resource and business issues of basic scope using independent judgment
-Ability to prioritize work and keep detailed, accurate and confidential information and records
-Must be able to review printed materials
-Must be able to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.)
-Must be proficient in MicroSoft office specifically Excel and Outlook
-Must be able to manage time, projects, stress, and conflict.
-Must possess strong interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
-Must be able to multitask and bring tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.

Education:

-Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred

Percent Travel Required: 5]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-HR-Specialists-Job-MI-49001/1893389/189338918933892012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 17912BR
Job Title: Surgical Sales Representative-Rockford/Aurora
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Rockford
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
-Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
-Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
-Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.
http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

Qualifications/Work Experience: 5-10 years work experience required
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Rockford-Surgical-Sales-Representative-RockfordAurora-Job-IL-61101/1577457/157745715774572012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRockford, IL, USRequisition ID: 18984BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: MO
City: Springfield
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Springfield-Field-Service-Technician-Job-MO-65801/1787100/178710017871002012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSpringfield, MO, USRequisition ID: 19519BR
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Function: Operations Management
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
- Coordinates, and manages the planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products.

Responsibilities:

- Continuously comply will all related regulatory requirements.
- Stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming product condition.
- Provide/coordinate for technical support and manufacturing issue resolution.
- Aid in the new product development process by ensuring identification of assembly techniques, manufacturing processes and design recommendations as appropriate.
- Assist vendors in resolving manufacturing and quality related issues.
- Ensure the effective use of materials, equipment and subordinate personnel in producing highly quality products at minimal costs.
- Plan, organize and set goals for the manufacturing engineering function to best utilize personnel.
- Train others on manufacturing systems and procedures.
- Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
- May have personal contact with customers.
- Ensure projects and services involving contractors are carried out following the applicable EHS guidelines.
- Serve as alternate emergency coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manage directly and/or indirectly the activities of Associate Manufacturing Engineers.
- Set overall group goals and priorities and evaluates subordinate’s performance based on those goals and priorities.
- Coach and develop Associate Manufacturing Engineers.
- Responsible for Associate Manufacturing Engineers complying with company policies and corrective actions.

Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves move objects.
- Ability to communicate effectively.

Mental Requirements:
- Generate and explain complex and detailed plans, guidelines and procedures.
- Analyze and resolve extremely complex financial issues of a broad scope using independent judgement.
- Routinely make decisions which affect immediate surgical group and may have a company wide effect.
- Observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, production systems, etc.).

Required Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Intermediate PC skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.

Required Experience:
- 5 or more years of related experience.

Required Education and Training:
- B.S. in engineering (mechanical, electrical or industrial.)

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Engineering-Manager-Job/1878596/187859618785962012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 19311BR
Job Title: Planer (m/w)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Zu Ihren Haupttätigkeiten gehören die Produktionsplanung und die Steuerung der zugeteilten Produkte: Bedarfsermittlung, Auftragsfreigabe, Bereitstellen der notwendigen Produktionsressourcen wie Rohmateria-lien und Betriebs- und Hilfsmittel.
- Mit Ihrem grossen Engagement und Know-how unterstützen Sie das Kernteam im administrativen Bereich: Bestellungen erstellen, Offerten anfragen und telefonischen Abklärungen.
- Des Weiteren sind Sie verantwortlich für das Anlegen und die Pflege aller notwendigen Planungsdaten und für das Zeitwirtschaftssystem mit entsprechenden Korrekturen, Ferienplanungen etc.
- Als engagierter Teamplayer und lösungsorientiertes Organisationstalent tragen Sie Mitverantwortung und helfen aktiv mit um folgende Ziele zu erreichen: Qualität, Liefertreue, Durchlaufzeit, Kostenreduktionen, Mitarbeiterschulungen, Mitarbeitergespräche und Teamevents.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Abgeschlossene Lehre im kaufmännischen Bereich mit mehrjähriger einschlägiger Berufserfahrung.
- Sie bringen gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift und konnten idealerweise bereits erste Erfahrungen in einem produktiven Umfeld sammeln.
- Sie arbeiten gerne kunden- und zielorientiert und schätzen den täglichen Kontakt mit anderen Menschen.
- Zudem verfügen Sie über Verhandlungsgeschick, haben Durchsetzungsvermögen und sind belastbar.
- Sie verstehen es, auch in hektischen Situationen einen „kühlen Kopf“ zu bewahren, beherrschen die MS-Office-Palette und haben Erfahrung mit ERP Systemen.
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet? Dann bewerben Sie sich noch heute.

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Herr Thomas Höötmann unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 10 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-Planer-%28mw%29-Job/1834596/183459618345962012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, CHRequisition ID: 19526BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
1. Maintains the Approved Vendors List (AVL).
o Selects alternate sources of supply.
o Drives approval activities for all changes, additions, deletions.
2. Participant of Material Review Board (MRB) and change implementation board.
3. Assigns inventory part numbers and constructs standardized descriptions for all new parts.
4. Reviews all requests for new components to assure that a current part can satisfy the requirements.
5. Generates specifications for all new custom component parts
6. Maintains the AVL and assigns new inventory part numbers through Omnify implementation
o Establishes standard titles for components.
o Maintains current descriptions to the standard format.
o Flags obsolete parts.
o Consolidates duplicate parts and reduces inventory.
7. Assists design engineers in the selection of non-critical parts that best fit their requirements.
8. Maintains component library (Omnify).
9. Participates in design reviews for the purpose of component selection and standardization.
10. Create programs for testing new replacement of selected alternate source on items where primary source could not deliver as promised. Prepares handling and process instructions for Incoming, In process and Final.
11. Creates an "Obsolete" part number AVL for design centers.
12. Component End of Life (EOL), Availability, Lead-time and Pricing.
13. Risk Management. Alert of Obsolete or Change of Cost Effectively because of EOL or PCN notice.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equiv.- Electronics / Electrical]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Quality-Engineer-Job/1893542/189354218935422012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 18810BR
Job Title: Global IT, PMO Manager
Division: Corporate
Business Functions: Global Functions Group (IT)
Focus Area Global Functions Group
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Kalamazoo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Will develop and coach project managers and project teams to enhance Global IT Project management maturity and drive project management excellence to enable Stryker to meet the goal of most admired fastest growing. Process owner of adaptive IT Project Management methodology for effective, efficient, and successful project execution.

Key responsibilities:
- Trains, develops and coaches project managers
- Manage IT’s PM Academy training program
- Serves as SME and trainer on the PPM / PMO system and processes
- Facilitates the IT PM coaching program
- Facilitates the IT PM community activities
- Conducts periodic PM effectiveness surveys and implements improvement programs
- Works well across divisions, departments, 3rd party vendors, consulting partners and managers
- Partners with quality and audit teams to ensure compliance with standards and documentation
- Develops and maintains adaptive and risk based processes and templates for the global IT project and program management methodology
- Looks for ways to continually improve project management & PMO processes from lessons learned, bench marking, etc. Lead and/or participate in the (IT Methodology Advisory Council) IMAC meetings and discussions
- Conducts project health checks and ensures lessons learned are implemented into the project management methodology and IT PM Academy curriculum
- Ensure participation in the project health check program and qualify project health check facilitators
- Provide requirements for the project management portion of the Global PPM system partnering with other Stryker IT functions and other functional teams
- Work with project and program managers to determine which metrics should be used to track project performance, put metrics in place, implement solutions to improve them and monitor and evaluate effectiveness
- Partners with the IT Quality team to ensure project information and metrics are accessible and up to date
- Support companywide projects and programs
- Coordinate and support Enterprise PMO (EPMO) policies and project execution

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Proven track record of managing successful IT projects across infrastructure and/ or applications
- Experience managing multiple large-scale projects
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to present to multiple diverse audiences
- Ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels including executives
- Ability to work independently and proactively as a member of various teams and committees
- Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating direct or indirect employees.
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities while maintaining an enthusiastic attitude
- Experience working in 2 or more countries and/or experience working in other functions of the business is a plus
- Knowledge of Stryker cross-functional process flows including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, plan-to-manufacture, and financial close is preferred
- Ability to determine specific processes and development schedules to meet pre-determined goals and objectives
- Ability to identify and resolve issues to monitor and control project’s schedule, resources, and budget
- Solid knowledge of PMBOK standards Lean, ITIL, PPM, PMO, etc. standards and processes is a plus
- Ability to understand and analyze financial data e.g. costs/ benefits analysis, ROI, capitalization rules, etc.
- Ability to utilize software tools to maintain proper records including but not limited to Visio, Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint
- Excellent training abilities and able to lead transformational change
Education and/or Special Training: •Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A. or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, IT or a related field.
-Masters degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, MBA, or related field preferred

Percent Travel Required: 25%-50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Global-IT%2C-PMO-Manager-Job-MI-49001/1783059/178305917830592012-06-18StrykerGlobal Functions Group (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSKalamazoo, MI, USRequisition ID: 19390BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Orthopaedics - Bakersfield, CA
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Bakersfield
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primarily responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for the territory. Represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace (reconstructive, trauma, and other key products) by working with a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Increase territory results by building and maintaining strong business relationships, and by developing and implementing sales strategies. Communicate with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
Implement new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and to meet/exceed territory objectives.
Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses (written, telephone and face-to-face).
Perform field calls for the account and assigned territory, including “on-call” and operating/emergency room consultation.
Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available.
Address any problems that arise on the account.
Support compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state & local laws and regulations, accreditation & licenser requirements, and Company policies & procedures.
Work with Sales Manager by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
Maintain training in sales skills, product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
* Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
* Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bakersfield-Sales-Representative-Orthopaedics-Bakersfield%2C-CA-Job-CA-93263/1864999/186499918649992012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBakersfield, CA, USRequisition ID: 19363BR
Job Title: Software Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
As a Software Test Engineer you will be an active member of the team having responsibilities in all stages of the product cycle; from design, development and release of the product. Understanding of requirement specifications through release. There will be a strong emphasis on developing test cases and performing functional, component and exploratory testing. C++ code knowledge is must to know flow of code and perform component testing. If you have performed admin roles in issue tracking system like Jira, file versioning control system like Perforce is an added advantage.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience – 2-3 years
Education and/or Special Training: B.E. or BTech or MCA or equivalent degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Software-Engineer-Job/1856995/185699518569952012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19239BR
Job Title: Project Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Limerick
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Engagement and support the wider team in delivery of the Project.
- Development of an in-depth knowledge of the specific Product.
- Understanding Product characteristics surface finish, cleanliness, dimensions affected by the specific process e.g. Grinding, Robotic finishing, Milling, Cleaning.
- Deliver documented processes that meet the needs of the business including quality, cost, capacity, ergonomics, H&S etc.
- Following a clear and documented process, using Engineering documents (such as Process flows, Dynamic Control Plans and User Requirement Specifications) to help design the equipment.
- Approving the Vendor’s strategy for the process. Stepping with the Vendor through the detailed Manufacturing process design. Capturing this in a sub-level process flow. Encouraging input from 3rd parties.
- Establishment of Process outputs for each step in the specific Process. Identifying those measurables that give a successful outcome for that step. Capturing in a sub-level process flow and agreeing with the Vendor.
- Identification of those risks to the process giving consistent output, those risks to the operator, and those risks to the reliability of the equipment. Captured those risks and controls in a Dynamic Control Plan.
- With in-depth product knowledge, process experience and risks, development of clear requirements for that process such as tooling usage, programming approach, cycle time, alarms, sensors, consumable cost, datum requirements, H&S.
- Working with Equipment designers to satisfy those requirements through URS, FDS, SDS processes. Manage the Vendor to deliver solutions to those requirements.
- Selecting the Vendor using objective data and evidence.
- Work with Utilities on the design and validation of relevant Utilities.
- Construction of Validation documentation. Engagement with independent reviewers on approval of documents. Construction of Quality System documentation including Engineering Change Requests & Numbers, Standard Operating Procedures, Inspection Guidesheets, Routers etc.
- Identification of functional requirements to prove the process, such as surface roughness Ppk with appropriate sample size. Identification of appropriate inspection techniques with associated GR&R.
- Completing full and detailed Factory Acceptance Testing.
- Overseeing the commissioning of the Equipment and hook up to Utilities.
- Execution and approval of Validations. Leverage from FAT where appropriate.
- Train manufacturing team members.
- Deploy process to Production and debug accordingly.
- Ensure GMP, system safety and promotes compliance.
- Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance etc departments, to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
- Validation, Appraisal and support of suppliers, e.g. coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers ,Forgings, titanium etc.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
- Must have 2-3 years experience within manufacturing operations.
Education and/or Special Training: • Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential.
- High level of PC skills.
- Strong communication skills with both Internal and External agents.
- Flexibility essential
- The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team based.
- Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- An open and honest team member that supports and respects the rest of the team

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Limerick-Project-Engineer-Job/1869227/186922718692272012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLimerick, IERequisition ID: 19103BR
Job Title: Senior Process Development Engineer
Division: Neurovascular
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Serves as a core team member on a cross-functional team for new product projects.
- Provides mentoring and direction to PD engineers working on the extended team
- Ensures all functional deliverables for new product programs are delivered by the team.
- Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling and/or automation.
- Executes the functional deliverables associated with the PDP/TDP, Project Management, and Quality Systems.
- Prepares and presents technical data and recommendations at technical reviews to peers and management.
- Writes validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes.
- Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package.
- Contributes ideas to or generates Intellectual Property submissions

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Primary Degree in Mechanical, Polymers, Materials or Biomedical Engineering.
- Masters in Engineering or Science preferred but not required.
Education and/or Special Training: • Minimum of 5 years experience preferably in the medical device industry.
- People management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong technical capabilities and project management capability to develop aspects of assigned projects on time and within budget.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-Senior-Process-Development-Engineer-Job/1875280/187528018752802012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 19260BR
Job Title: HR Specialist, Recruitment
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Ensure that open positions are approved in line with the defined approval and headcount process.
- In association with Leaders and Managers, ensure job specifications are accurate and reviewed at least annually.
- Proactively source candidates by liaising with recruitment agencies, websites, internal systems & other methods.
- Maintain and promote the internal employee referral scheme and the use of notice board, email and Stryker web etc. Ensure that employees on maternity/paternity leave are informed of open positions.
- Participate and assist in the co-ordination of various tactical staffing initiatives, including graduate recruitment fairs, milk rounds, open days etc
- Agree the recruitment process stages with the hiring leader and refer CVs to the hiring leader for screening.
- Interview and select candidates in partnership with the hiring leader.
- Carry out pre-screen interviews on candidates and liaise with Gallup to schedule interviews. Ensure timely receipt of reports and feedback from the relevant Analyst and support the hiring Leader to understand each profile.
- Ensure SSP interviews are completed for hourly positions.
- Ensure all aptitude tests, where appropriate, are carried out by competent assessors and candidates meet the job specification standards.
- Provide timely feedback to candidates and agencies. Update internal candidates of their status in the process and provide feedback.
- Co-ordinate pre employment medical appointments and reference checks.
- Issue Contracts, offer letters and ensure that relevant documentation is received back from the newly hired employee.
- Communicate new hire information to all employees, HR and Training team, IT and all relevant individuals.
- Manage reLocation: support and process visa application as appropriate.
- Ensure recruitment administration is efficient and update recruitment records, reports, metrics and systems
- Process all agency invoices and ensure that recruitment activities are cost effective and in line with budget allocation.
- Work closely and flexibly with other HR team members in both locations.
- All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Diploma in HRM (CIPD recognised) or equivalent is a basic requirement.
- Previous experience of high volume recruitment in a manufacturing, regulated environment is desirable.
- Customer service talent essential
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills required.
- Self starter with initiative.
Education and/or Special Training: • Analytical & problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- High level of personal organization / attention to detail and multitasking required.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- PC skills required – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-HR-Specialist%2C-Recruitment-Job/1889860/188986018898602012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18889BR
Job Title: Navigation Associate Sales Representative-Austin
Division: Instruments
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: TX
City: Austin
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
Responsibilities:
-Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products
-May directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
-May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
-Keeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis
-Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
-May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
-Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
-Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
-Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1+ year of proven sales success
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Austin-Navigation-Associate-Sales-Representative-Austin-Job-TX-73301/1777041/177704117770412012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAustin, TX, USRequisition ID: 19519BR
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Country: Puerto Rico
State: PR
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
- Coordinates, and manages the planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products.

Responsibilities:

- Continuously comply will all related regulatory requirements.
- Stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming product condition.
- Provide/coordinate for technical support and manufacturing issue resolution.
- Aid in the new product development process by ensuring identification of assembly techniques, manufacturing processes and design recommendations as appropriate.
- Assist vendors in resolving manufacturing and quality related issues.
- Ensure the effective use of materials, equipment and subordinate personnel in producing highly quality products at minimal costs.
- Plan, organize and set goals for the manufacturing engineering function to best utilize personnel.
- Train others on manufacturing systems and procedures.
- Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
- May have personal contact with customers.
- Ensure projects and services involving contractors are carried out following the applicable EHS guidelines.
- Serve as alternate emergency coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manage directly and/or indirectly the activities of Associate Manufacturing Engineers.
- Set overall group goals and priorities and evaluates subordinate’s performance based on those goals and priorities.
- Coach and develop Associate Manufacturing Engineers.
- Responsible for Associate Manufacturing Engineers complying with company policies and corrective actions.

Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves move objects.
- Ability to communicate effectively.

Mental Requirements:
- Generate and explain complex and detailed plans, guidelines and procedures.
- Analyze and resolve extremely complex financial issues of a broad scope using independent judgement.
- Routinely make decisions which affect immediate surgical group and may have a company wide effect.
- Observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, production systems, etc.).

Required Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Intermediate PC skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.

Required Experience:
- 5 or more years of related experience.

Required Education and Training:
- B.S. in engineering (mechanical, electrical or industrial.)

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Engineering-Manager-Job-PR/1878580/187858018785802012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PR, PRRequisition ID: 19730BR
Job Title: BUYER
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
 Obtains materials, components, equipment, and service from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
Responsibilities:
 Continuously fully comply with all regulatory related requirements.
 Stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming product condition.
 Develop new and maintain existing sources to ensure adequate inventories of materials, components and equipment.
 Lead cost reduction and/or special project teams.
 Analyze quotations received, selects suppliers, and schedules delivery of products, materials, and/or components.
 Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of orders and follow-up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment.
 Analyze complex demand and usage information.
 Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing unit to maintain inventory at planned level.
 Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation.
 May train and/or advise others in materials related topics.
 Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
 Commit to the EHS policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 May coordinate the activities of one or more clerk and/or other non-exempt employee(s).
 May evaluate the performance of one or more non-exempt employee(s) based on pre-established performance parameters.
Physical Requirements:
 Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time.
 Review printed documents.
 Communicate with large groups of people.
 Communicate telephonically.
 Use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, computer terminal, fax machine, etc.)
Mental Requirements:
 Generate and explain detailed forecasts and plans.
 Analyze and resolve non-routine materials issues of a moderate to diverse scope, using independent judgement.
 Prioritize work.
 Observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product or component appearance, etc.)
Required Skills:
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Excellent analytical skills
 Demonstrated organizational skills
 Problem-solving skills
 Basic PC skills
Required Experience:
 2-4 years purchasing/planning or related experience
Required Education and Training:
 B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in purchasing or logistics preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-BUYER-Job/1903857/190385719038572012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 18923BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Production/Operations Planning
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: N/A
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a CNC environment.
Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/NA-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1836888/183688818368882012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSN/A, IERequisition ID: 18426BR
Job Title: Sales Representative - Endoscopy/Communications
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: Canada - Québec
City: Montreal

Job Description:
Exceptional Careers for Exceptional People!

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers' expectations and improves peoples' lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

The Sales Representative plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Endoscopy & Communications products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Sales East MedSurg team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:
- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy & Communications products
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
- Keeps regional sales manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel
- Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products
- Understands and adheres to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
- Exhibits a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program
- Rigidly adheres to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • French bilingual required
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered
Education and/or Special Training: • B.A. in business with an emphasis in marketing, or health related concentration

Percent Travel Required: 35-75%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Sales-Representative-EndoscopyCommunications-Job/1864998/186499818649982012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreal, CANADA - QUÉBECRequisition ID: 19242BR
Job Title: Operations, Warehouse Supervisor, Malmo
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: Sweden
State: -
City: Malmo

Job Description:
To maintain a professional and well-motivated Warehouse department, which satisfies the customers needs of product and service deliveries within the limits set by the company.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Minimum 5 years within Warehouse and/or logistics
- Minimum 2 years in team leader position
- Have good IT experience preferably with change management
- Preferred practical knowledge of continuous improvement concepts
- ISO 9001/2000
Education and/or Special Training: • Post graduate education recommended (preferably with logistic direction)
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office with skills in Excel, Lotus Notes, Oracle)
- LEAN (Preferred)

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Operations%2C-Warehouse-Supervisor%2C-Malmo-Job/1892606/189260618926062012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 19553BR
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Australia
City: Sydney

Job Description:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a part/qualified Financial Accountant to join our talented finance team. This position exists in order to enable the finance team to deliver timely and accurate financial results and insights to the business.

With a focus on New Zealand financial accounting and compliance analysis this position also offers the opportunity to cross over to other areas of the financial accounting function. It is critical that you demonstrate clear potential to be a successor to the Financial Accounting Manager or move into a Commercial role.

You will also be a proven high performer, have strong communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse group of internal and external clients, strong technical accounting experience, attention to detail and a high level of personal drive and focus on results.

Key responsibilities include:
- NZ Financial Accountant
o Fixed Assets, Statutory Accounting, All NZ Balance Sheet Reconciliations, NZ General Ledger and Business Unit master file control, Foreign currency forecasts, Insurance renewals, Supplier rationalization, GST returns, Deferred revenue analysis and accounting, NZ P&L analysis and positing of accruals
- Compliance
o Review and sign-off of all financial interaction with Health Care Professionals (HCPs), Provide regular ongoing training to users of the HCP payment process , Process improvements
- Continuous Improvement Projects

Join some of the brightest, most capable and committed people in the medical technology industry to achieve success and make the kind of contribution that matters to you.

Apply below, or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: CA/CPA Qualified or Part Qualified
Education and/or Special Training: Minimum 2 years experience]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sydney-Financial-Accountant-Job/1901280/190128019012802012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSydney, AURequisition ID: 19366BR
Job Title: Software Engineer - C++
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
- Follows and contributes to improvement of the software development process.
- C++, CAS Developer
- Interacts internally/externally on a daily basis to achieve department/work unit goals and
initiatives.

Desired Profile

Education: B.Tech/MCA/B.E/M.Tech/MS. - Computers, Electronics/Telecommunications from a premiere institute.

Experience: 3 - 4 years of professional experience required.

Personality:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3 - 4 years of professional experience required.
Education and/or Special Training: B.Tech/MCA/B.E/M.Tech/MS. - Computers, Electronics/Telecommunications from a premiere institute.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Software-Engineer-C%2B%2B-Job/1898688/189868818986882012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19389BR
Job Title: Commodity Manager - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodity. Obtains the best quality, service, and
value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The
Commodity Manager will have responsibility for leading cross functional efforts to develop and implement Strategic
Commodity Plans that include cost reductions initiatives, s upply base optimization, quality improvement, risk
assessment and mitigation plans . These activities include negotiating, initiating and managing strategic supply
agreements, supply base optimization plans and execution, project management, building and managing strong
relationships with suppliers as well as internal customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
International sourcing and supplier management.
Experience operating in a highly regulated industry.
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services. Ability to
effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top
management. Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project
management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Additional major in Business, Finance or Supply Management.
MBA or International Business studies.
Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical Industry or other highly regulated industry preferred.
Supply management, global sourcing, project management experience
Knowledge and experience in international contractual negotiations and administration.
Knowledge of procurement, strategy, and market drivers.
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes and the importance of material controls.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
10+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
Knowledge and experience in contractual negotiations and administration.
Assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Commodity-Manager-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer-%28OEM%29-Job/1852027/185202718520272012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 18378BR
Job Title: Material Handler - Part Time
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
The Material Handler must be a team-oriented individual capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Position responsibilities include receiving, restocking, picking, packaging and auditing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment as well as housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an organized, clean and safe work environment. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Distribution team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:
- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:
- Segregate, unpack and check goods against purchase orders or invoices
- Maintain records of received goods, alerting appropriate personnel of receipt discrepancies
- Lift and move medium and heavier weight items
- Pick, pack, and accurately confirm goods prior to shipment
- Prepare and maintain records of items shipped
- Prepare goods for final shipment and/or production/assembly
- Examine stock and distribute goods in inventory and in other areas
- Data entry using the inventory management system
- Train others in distribution related tasks
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, professional image at all times
- Accuracy is essential for data entry skills
- Knowledge of proper lifting/body mechanic techniques
- Superior time management skills, ability to manage multiple functions and adhere to daily deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work a consistently late afternoon Shift: in a 20 hour work week
Education and/or Special Training: • Completed post-secondary education program required
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Material-Handler-Part-Time-Job-ON/1852014/185201418520142012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19259BR
Job Title: Production Team Leader
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Environmental Health & Safety of manufacturing personnel, ensuring
that all employees are adequately trained, aware of, and complying with EHS procedures
- Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
- Engage and participate on delivery of all the BU KPI’s
- Promote and be a key stakeholder of lean manufacture and visual management within the production environment.
- Core Time and Attendance System.
- Ensure that Quality standards are achieved and maintained in the manufacturing areas.
- Expediting production, maximising efficiencies and meeting KPI’s.
- Provide direction and support to manufacturing team members.
- Communicate & keep team updated on all matters relevant to the business and cell in a timely and appropriate means.
- Ensure that training happens according to the process instructions and that skill versatility targets are met and maintained.
- Provide production plan updating for daily production meetings.
- Ensure that employees are aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures across all shift patterns.
- Maximise efficiencies and performance across all manufacturing areas.
- Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained in compliance with the 5 Pillars Program
- Liaise with the Warehouse and Distribution to ensure material is transacted correctly and on time.
- Establish and encourage a strong teamwork culture within the cell.
- Co-ordinate shift handovers.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: A minimum of 4/5 years supervisory/people management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment required.
- Third level technical qualification or extensive experience in a technical environment an advantage.
- Production process troubleshooting experience required.
- Dynamic “hands-on” individual prepared to take responsibility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS • A minimum of 4/5 years supervisory/people management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment required.
- Third level technical qualification or extensive experience in a technical environment an advantage.
- Production process troubleshooting experience required.
- Dynamic “hands-on” individual prepared to take responsibility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ISO/QS9000 and FDA Quality standards.
- Good working knowledge of MRP.
- High level of PC skills required.
- Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Production-Team-Leader-Job/1889868/188986818898682012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19214BR
Job Title: IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: IT PMO (IT)
Focus Area IT Quality
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The principal purpose of this role is to take responsibility for the management of the IT Helpdesk, the implementation of specific projects and to support the maintenance of existing IT Infrastructure and systems.

- Helpdesk Management – To provide IT System support to all our internal customers. To ensure all requests are recorded & resolved in a timely manner, and users are kept informed of progress and completion.
- Install, maintain and Troubleshoot PC’s, printers and peripherals.
- Anti Virus and WUS Management, Backup and Restore Management
- Vendor management & annual maintenance agreements
- Procurement of Hardware / Software
- System Administration and Maintenance for Windows Server Platform, MS Exchange & AS400
- Network Administration for Cisco Routers & Switches
- Phone System Administration

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Microsoft Windows Server & Exchange experience
- Knowledge of HP/Dell Hardware
- Unix/AS400 experience
- Micro soft Office suite
- HP-SAN and VM-Ware experience an advantage
- Graduate in Software Engineering or Computer Systems, or 5yrs experience in a similar role
Education and/or Special Training: • Self motivated with a high level of initiative and attention to detail
- Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Project management experience an advantage
- Three/Four year’s experience in the IT area

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-IT-TECHNICAL-SUPPORT-SPECIALIST-Job/1859885/185988518598852012-06-18StrykerIT PMO (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 19214BR
Job Title: IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: Ireland
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The principal purpose of this role is to take responsibility for the management of the IT Helpdesk, the implementation of specific projects and to support the maintenance of existing IT Infrastructure and systems.

- Helpdesk Management – To provide IT System support to all our internal customers. To ensure all requests are recorded & resolved in a timely manner, and users are kept informed of progress and completion.
- Install, maintain and Troubleshoot PC’s, printers and peripherals.
- Anti Virus and WUS Management, Backup and Restore Management
- Vendor management & annual maintenance agreements
- Procurement of Hardware / Software
- System Administration and Maintenance for Windows Server Platform, MS Exchange & AS400
- Network Administration for Cisco Routers & Switches
- Phone System Administration

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Microsoft Windows Server & Exchange experience
- Knowledge of HP/Dell Hardware
- Unix/AS400 experience
- Micro soft Office suite
- HP-SAN and VM-Ware experience an advantage
- Graduate in Software Engineering or Computer Systems, or 5yrs experience in a similar role
Education and/or Special Training: • Self motivated with a high level of initiative and attention to detail
- Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Project management experience an advantage
- Three/Four year’s experience in the IT area

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-IT-TECHNICAL-SUPPORT-SPECIALIST-Job/1859886/185988618598862012-06-18StrykerIT PMO (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 19100BR
Job Title: Software Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
1. Minimum 2 years of hands on experience in VxWorks (or similar RTOS)
2. Experience on Real-time stimulus/acquisition
3. Embedded Software development in both C/C++ (minimum 2 years)
4. Experience in communication protocols like UART, CAN and I2C
5. Experience on interfaces like Firewire (IEEE1394), Ethernet (10/100/1000), RS232/UART(up to 921K), Digital I/O, Analog I/O
6. Strong board level troubleshooting skills and understanding of hardware-software interaction
7. Designing and understanding software architectures and application layers
8. Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
9. Ability to identify and escalate issues for timely resolution
10. Goal oriented, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to work with cross functional teams

Desired:
1. Familiar with embedded verification/validation
2. Hands on with lab equipments like DSO, logic analyzer
3. Experience on testing of embedded systems
4. Well versed with writing test plans and test cases
5. Document and exposure to test management and defect tracking tools
6. Willing to workExperience in working in a government-regulated industryenvironment
7. Requirement to work Shift:ed hours when necessary to accommodate US timezone.
8. If required candidate should open to travel (One time, US).
8.9. Experience with Wind River Test Management

Qualifications/Work Experience: Mandatory:
1. Minimum 2 years of hands on experience in VxWorks (or similar RTOS)
2. Experience on Real-time stimulus/acquisition
3. Embedded Software development in both C/C++ (minimum 2 years)
4. Experience in communication protocols like UART, CAN and I2C
5. Experience on interfaces like Firewire (IEEE1394), Ethernet (10/100/1000), RS232/UART(up to 921K), Digital I/O, Analog I/O
6. Strong board level troubleshooting skills and understanding of hardware-software interaction
7. Designing and understanding software architectures and application layers
8. Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
9. Ability to identify and escalate issues for timely resolution
10. Goal oriented, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to work with cross functional teams

Desired:
1. Familiar with embedded verification/validation
2. Hands on with lab equipments like DSO, logic analyzer
3. Experience on testing of embedded systems
4. Well versed with writing test plans and test cases
5. Document and exposure to test management and defect tracking tools
6. Willing to workExperience in working in a government-regulated industryenvironment
7. Requirement to work shifted hours when necessary to accommodate US timezone.
8. If required candidate should open to travel (One time, US).
8.9. Experience with Wind River Test Management
Education and/or Special Training: Education: BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Computer Science.
Experience:
BE/B.Tech with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Software-Engineer-Job/1886993/188699318869932012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19620BR
Job Title: Part-Time Operations Internship
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Inventory Planning and Management
Country: Australia
State: -
City: St Leonards

Job Description:
- 2-3 days per week for 3 months, commencing June 2012
- No experience necessary, full training provided
- Gain valuable corporate experience to make you more employable when you graduate

Stryker South Pacific is an award winning, global medical technology company, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic and surgical implants, as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and satisfying lives.

We’re currently recruiting for 2 driven, high achievers to help our Operations division with 2 major projects. Your work will involve liaising with our sales, marketing and wider operations divisions as you make recommendations on process improvement, and create a training program which you will roll out across the business and present to our leadership team.

So if you:
- Are currently undertaking tertiary qualifications in biological science, mathematics, marketing, health sciences, biomedical engineering or similar,
- Can demonstrate an exceptional academic record with extra-curricular achievements
- Enjoy problem solving and coming up with solutions
- Are technology savvy and comfortable with a video camera and basic video editing software
- Have exceptional communication skills

Then, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (in the same document) outlining why this opportunity interests you via the button below, or if you want to talk to someone first, please contact Shireen Wahid, Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 during business hours.

Applications close Sunday 27th May 2012

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Part-Time-Operations-Internship-Job/1892602/189260218926022012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt Leonards, AURequisition ID: 19015BR
Job Title: HR Business Partner (f/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: Germany
City: Selzach
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The R&D and Regulatory/Quality businesses within our Osteosynthesis Division are looking for a
HR Business Partner (f/m)

at Kiel (Germany) or Selzach (Switzerland) Location:

Responsibilities:
- Providing strategic partnership and support to the R&D and Regulatory/Quality Businesses of the division over 4 countries (Germany, Switzerland, France and United States) to lead initia-tives building outstanding capabilities in employee engagement, talent acquisition and organization/talent development.
- Perform employee relations investigations and educate management proactively regarding employee relations and employment law matters to avoid future occurrences where possible.
- Partner with local HR in 5 locations to ensure consistencies with local practices and laws as we develop strategies and new structures that involve or affect our employees. Also partner with local Human Resources on initiatives that bridge across the Corporation and/or multiple divisions.
- Manage the succession planning and talent management processes, administer the perform-ance management process and compensation planning, conduct new employee on-boarding within businesses and partner with local HR to manage all employee dispute resolution within local laws and policies.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pia Jedamzik under 0049 (0)4348 702 577. We look forward to receiving your online application!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field of study and multiple years of HR experience with time spent supporting an organization in a generalist capacity.
- Experience in managing multiple projects or priorities, ideally in an international company, knowledge of organization design, talent management and change management.
Education and/or Special Training: Requirements:
- Language skills in English (fluent), German or French (good) as well as PC skills (MS Office).
- Superior communications skills, assertiveness, service orientation and ability to work in and support a multinational structure (20% - 30% travelling).

Percent Travel Required: 20% - 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-HR-Business-Partner-%28fm%29-Job/1893538/189353818935382012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, DERequisition ID: 17928BR
Job Title: Associate Director, Global Development (ERP)
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
High level job description
- The mission of the jobholder is to direct, grow and enhance our Global Development practice in India and participate in all Global and Divisional Enterperise Systems deployments and support.
- Scope will cover existing and future Oracle ERP/CRM systems (Finance, Distribution, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HRMS, OOD and Siebel) with primary and initial focus of developing a team for all other 3rd party systems to be integrated as part of the Stryker roadmad, including but not limited to Model N, Camstar MES, FIMS
- The jobholder will have the opportunity to work in key and strategic IT projects in a very dynamic environment. This position offers excellent opportunities of personal development depending on candidate motivations and competencies.

Key responsibilities:
- Active participation in Global Development Leadership Team
- Contribute and support an aggressive ERP and CRM deployment roadmap
- Implementation the GES development strategy by growing SGTC and developing the pool of talents in India
- Leadership of the development teams, enhance the existing organization and a software delivery model able to support large global deployment programs and solution enhancements
- Direct the software development activities and ensure that the development delivery is compliant with Stryker SDLC and quality standards
- Contribute to the implementation of procedures, policies and tools that will improve the development SDLC
- Work with the functional teams and project managers to define the development request and optimize development resources utilization
- Reduce our dependencies on consultants, in the application area, through an efficient knowledge transfer
- Improve Production support efficiency
- Attend weekly project progress meetings to report on the progress and status of assign deliverables
- Escalate work-stream and technological issues as appropriate
- Develop world-class and top-quality ERP/CRM development teams
- Key accomplishments (90 days):
o Met with all significant ERP/CRM leaders across Stryker to understand current and future needs, teams’ skills and talents, global and divisional projects, and the existing working practices.
o Contributed to the creation of a ”to be” India Development Center of Excellence team structure, start the recruitment and begin to fill key positions
o Defined a transition to the new team structure ensuring the continuity of service
- Key accomplishments (12 months):
o A professional team structure enhanced and operating in India as a reliable partner to all Enterprise Systems functions and projects
o Business not impacted by the building of the India Development Center of Excellence
o Ensure the continuity and momentum of existing projects and develop/enhance a team structure especially with the non Oracle ERP/CRM news systems to be integrated
o Contribute to an aggressive ERP and CRM Solutions Roadmap to deliver a scalable and flexible foundation across the Stryker landscape
o Develop support model and establish agreed upon SLA’s to support existing instances of Oracle , CRM across divisions

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 25+ years of industry experience in large multinationals
- 15+ years of experience in international enterprise applications management, development and deployment
- Extensive global management experience
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills to a diverse set of audiences
- Intercultural awareness
- Good project management skills
- Strong IT culture and skills
- MBA/Masters degree preferred
- Green Card holder or a EU passport preferred
Education and/or Special Training: -]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Associate-Director%2C-Global-Development-%28ERP%29-Job/1807722/180772218077222012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19213BR
Job Title: Sales Representative_JR
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Sales
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
- Achieve budgeted sales and profitability goal by Implementing strong promotion of sales activities.
- Support Business leaders to formulate the sales plan and acitivites in accordance with local Business strategy, market trends and opportunities for business growh.
- Enhance and develop a network of relationships with business partners(dealers), customer and regularly interface with business partner(dealer) to ensure the best coordination.
- Maintain effective kit management, specific & instant PER report follow up.
- Implement innovative sales & marketing activities while building strong relationship with current
accounts and developing new accounts.
- Maximize the feedback from customers as related to propose quality of service and actualize ‘Stryker, There For You’ spirit to achievement of sales target.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BA in medical or healthcare related preferred
- 5-8 years’ sales & marketing experience in
medical devices or healthcare industry
preferred
- Experience dealing with doctors & hospitals, familiar with medical terms preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • Excellent team player and team motivator
- Goal achiever with problem solving &
interpersonal skills
- Success-oriented with negotiation
& communication skill
- Business acumen with tenacity
- Independent and innovative thinker]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Sales-Representative_JR-Job/1859884/185988418598842012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREARequisition ID: 19239BR
Job Title: Project Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Limerick
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Engagement and support the wider team in delivery of the Project.
- Development of an in-depth knowledge of the specific Product.
- Understanding Product characteristics surface finish, cleanliness, dimensions affected by the specific process e.g. Grinding, Robotic finishing, Milling, Cleaning.
- Deliver documented processes that meet the needs of the business including quality, cost, capacity, ergonomics, H&S etc.
- Following a clear and documented process, using Engineering documents (such as Process flows, Dynamic Control Plans and User Requirement Specifications) to help design the equipment.
- Approving the Vendor’s strategy for the process. Stepping with the Vendor through the detailed Manufacturing process design. Capturing this in a sub-level process flow. Encouraging input from 3rd parties.
- Establishment of Process outputs for each step in the specific Process. Identifying those measurables that give a successful outcome for that step. Capturing in a sub-level process flow and agreeing with the Vendor.
- Identification of those risks to the process giving consistent output, those risks to the operator, and those risks to the reliability of the equipment. Captured those risks and controls in a Dynamic Control Plan.
- With in-depth product knowledge, process experience and risks, development of clear requirements for that process such as tooling usage, programming approach, cycle time, alarms, sensors, consumable cost, datum requirements, H&S.
- Working with Equipment designers to satisfy those requirements through URS, FDS, SDS processes. Manage the Vendor to deliver solutions to those requirements.
- Selecting the Vendor using objective data and evidence.
- Work with Utilities on the design and validation of relevant Utilities.
- Construction of Validation documentation. Engagement with independent reviewers on approval of documents. Construction of Quality System documentation including Engineering Change Requests & Numbers, Standard Operating Procedures, Inspection Guidesheets, Routers etc.
- Identification of functional requirements to prove the process, such as surface roughness Ppk with appropriate sample size. Identification of appropriate inspection techniques with associated GR&R.
- Completing full and detailed Factory Acceptance Testing.
- Overseeing the commissioning of the Equipment and hook up to Utilities.
- Execution and approval of Validations. Leverage from FAT where appropriate.
- Train manufacturing team members.
- Deploy process to Production and debug accordingly.
- Ensure GMP, system safety and promotes compliance.
- Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance etc departments, to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
- Validation, Appraisal and support of suppliers, e.g. coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers ,Forgings, titanium etc.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
- Must have 2-3 years experience within manufacturing operations.
Education and/or Special Training: • Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential.
- High level of PC skills.
- Strong communication skills with both Internal and External agents.
- Flexibility essential
- The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team based.
- Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- An open and honest team member that supports and respects the rest of the team

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Limerick-Project-Engineer-Job/1869226/186922618692262012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLimerick, IERequisition ID: 19441BR
Job Title: Bilingual Customer Service Agent
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Customer Service
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
A Customer Service Agent is required to represent the company in a positive and professional manner in all dealings with external and internal customers. The employee will actively promote the products and services of the company at every opportunity providing the level of service that exceeds our customer expectations. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Customer Service team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Process customer orders received by telephone, fax and EDI. Provide acknowledgement and confirmation of receipt to the customer
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product information, pricing availability, delivery dates, shipping, product returns, credits and collections, and general administrative issues
- Research and resolve billing issues, shipping discrepancies, gather documentation and complete various forms for resolution
- Maintain filing of customer records including purchase orders, spec sheets, delivery profiles, trials forms etc.
- Actively participate in team and company meetings
- Attend workshops and training sessions, read product bulletins; company and industry literature and department update information
- Participate in the development and administration of continuous improvements within the department
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong administrative skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while ensuring a high level of focus on detail and accuracy
- A working knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office 2000 – Word, Excel) and customer database systems is essential
- Encounters a variety of people and personalities when interacting with customers and sales representatives and must maintain a positive, professional image at all times
- Attention to detail is paramount to ensure accurate processing of product requests and shipping information that varies between customers
- Bilingualism (French and English) required
Education and/or Special Training: • Post Secondary Education Required or University Degree Preferred
- Minimum two years working experience in a call center/customer service environment
- Experience in the medical field is an asset
- Bilingualism (French and English) required
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Bilingual-Customer-Service-Agent-Job-ON/1871509/187150918715092012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19456BR
Job Title: Material Handler
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
The Material Handler must be a team-oriented individual capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Position responsibilities include receiving, restocking, picking, packaging and auditing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment as well as housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an organized, clean and safe work environment. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Distribution team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:
- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:
- Segregate, unpack and check goods against purchase orders or invoices
- Maintain records of received goods, alerting appropriate personnel of receipt discrepancies
- Lift and move medium and heavier weight items
- Pick, pack, and accurately confirm goods prior to shipment
- Prepare and maintain records of items shipped
- Prepare goods for final shipment and/or production/assembly
- Examine stock and distribute goods in inventory and in other areas
- Data entry using the inventory management system
- Train others in distribution related tasks
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, professional image at all times
- Accuracy is essential for data entry skills
- Knowledge of proper lifting/body mechanic techniques
- Superior time management skills, ability to manage multiple functions and adhere to daily deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Flexibility to work a variety of day and afternoon Shift:s in a 40 hour work week
Education and/or Special Training: • Completed post-secondary education program required
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Material-Handler-Job/1871516/187151618715162012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 17911BR
Job Title: Product Manager Sports Medicine BeNeNord
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Product Management
Country: Sweden
State: -
City: Malmo

Job Description:
Tasks / Required Activities
- Acquisition in specific market segments on own initiative and in cooperation with sales.
- Specific expertise contribution in strategic and policy developments.
- Realization of goals and planned marketing actions
- Skilled contribution concerning development and application of the marketing mix instruments:
- Price
- Distribution = supplies and investments, recalls/product complaints
- Promotion
- Product portfolio, products we will
o Keep selling
o Delete
o Focus on
o Launch
- Coaching of employees.
- Teaching of specific product training.
- Signalize and implement developments in the market.
- Record and report of relevant information.
- Specialist of products with a thorough knowledge of them.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Prefered work experience in similar position
Education and/or Special Training: HBO / professional university level

Percent Travel Required: Medium]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Product-Manager-Sports-Medicine-BeNeNord-Job/1889857/188985718898572012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 19665BR
Job Title: Medical Education Coordinator
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Administrative
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
This position is responsible for the planning & logistics of Medical Education programs in partnership with the Marketing & Sales teams. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Compliance team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Functional Responsibilities:

- National Product & Procedural Focus Training – Provide all planning and logistics support to the Marketing team including; budget creation, developing publications, registration, agenda, managing onsite product and personnel requirements and logistics
- International & Regional/Local Stryker Product & Procedural Focus Training, and Facility Tours (Speaker’s Bureau, Surgical Mentoring & Observation, In-Territory without HCP Consultant) – Provide oversight of the planning and logistics process executed by the relevant Sales or Marketing Administrative Assistant, including; receipt of the request form, connecting with the Admin to create the budget, review all travel, lodging, and agenda to ensure all plans follow Compliance guidelines and meeting costs are coded correctly
- Industry Events - All planning and logistics support to Marketing & Sales for National and Regional/Local Tradeshows & Exhibits including booth space design, shipping, and payment arrangements. Working closely with the Professional Affairs Associate to ensure all Tradeshows that include sponsorship are processed according to the TPEG process
- National Sales Meetings - All planning & logistics support in accordance with the NSM Steering Committee which could include: facility booking, negotiating contracts, agenda, hotel and meeting room arrangements, onsite logistics support
- Available to address issues after hours as required
- Travel to support programs as required
- Other duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills: Must work well with others as well as independently, be flexible, and maintain professionalism at all times.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Excellent multitasking capabilities: Must be able to handle a large amount of diverse duties and responsibilities.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills: Ability to prioritize work and keep accurate, detailed and confidential records.
- Excellent technological comprehension: Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and our Registration Systems
- Experience in planning and co-coordinating meetings and education events.
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience, and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: Up to 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Medical-Education-Coordinator-Job-ON/1898681/189868118986812012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 14525BR
Job Title: Sales Rep.
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Sales
Country: Switzerland
City: Duisburg

Job Description:
The jobs mission:
to hit sales targets and maintain profitability. a professional advisory capacity to customers is paramount;
Key activities & Accountabilities:
selling/demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment; Customer service/ acquisition of new customers;
planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
this encompasses in particular:
-customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales oriented consultation.
-organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/ theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops.
-conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion; -Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products (Conditionals, Deposits,Kits,...) with the support of the related manager
-controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources
-regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market;
Education:
preferably training in a medical, scientific, technical career or degree in sciences, economics or the like;
Experience:
successful sales and/ or marketing experience essential
Competencies:
Focus
Discipline
Relator
Interpersonal
Arranger
Achiever
Persistence
Business thinking

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience in sales
Education and/or Special Training: Studies in Medical Devices, Economics, etc. + Sales Experience]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Duisburg-Sales-Rep_-Job/1889859/188985918898592012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDuisburg, CHRequisition ID: 19083BR
Job Title: Customer Service Clerk
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: Belgium
State: -
City: Zaventem

Job Description:
The Job's Mission = to meet customers expectations and needs with regards to delivery of the company’s products and service. To provide values as an essential part of the Sales Force.

Key Activities & Accountabilities Specify key responsibilities and/or activities of the position, for one - or several countries or franchise:

- Incoming phone calls, phone call connections.
- Order receipt, order registration, Credit note registration, backorder recording, time of delivery feedback.
- Service Complaints, report and follow up.
- Product complaints, report and follow up.
- Forward relevant information to Sales Force.
- Inform Logistics department of irregularities in safety stock and delivery.
- Consignments - ordering, agreement, inventory, return of consignment, reports of instruments and implants.
- Loaners: Request, check avialiablity, approved/denied, check condition, include consignment shipment, sterilization document, back-up for kit coordinator. Coordinate demo-campaigne.
- Repairs: Registration in Rapair database, Scope program, billing, reporting and follow-ups.
- To act according to Company Policies and to withhold company image.
- Check that list prices and discounts are within agreed limits, inform Customer Service Manager of irregularities in pricing.
- To participate in special sales activities.
- Filing of invoices, consignment agreements, stocktaking reports, etc.

Job Dimensions Provide data that will describe the job's scope:

- Registration on time.
- Registration of the right items and amounts.
- Deliver to the right address.
- Follow up backorders / Open orders.
- Sales force satisfaction.
- In house sales.
- Customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Authority :

- Order handling and registration for invoicing/credit note.
- Regulatory Action.
- Product Complaints (PER).
- Service Complaints (SER).
- Sending Loaners.
- Approve Short Consignments of implants to operations with loaner instruments.

Education :

- Dutch, French and English.
- Upper Secondary school education
- Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, MFG/Pro, PowerPlay, Oracle)

Experience :
- Minimum 2 years job experience within customer service desired
- Stryker product portfolio knowledge

Competencies :

- Service and customer minded
- Good telephone manners
- Good perception
- Polite
- Accurate
- Positive
- Loyal
- Stress resistant

Qualifications/Work Experience: see job description
Education and/or Special Training: see job description]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zaventem-Customer-Service-Clerk-Job/1892586/189258618925862012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZaventem, BERequisition ID: 19259BR
Job Title: Production Team Leader
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Environmental Health & Safety of manufacturing personnel, ensuring
that all employees are adequately trained, aware of, and complying with EHS procedures
- Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
- Engage and participate on delivery of all the BU KPI’s
- Promote and be a key stakeholder of lean manufacture and visual management within the production environment.
- Core Time and Attendance System.
- Ensure that Quality standards are achieved and maintained in the manufacturing areas.
- Expediting production, maximising efficiencies and meeting KPI’s.
- Provide direction and support to manufacturing team members.
- Communicate & keep team updated on all matters relevant to the business and cell in a timely and appropriate means.
- Ensure that training happens according to the process instructions and that skill versatility targets are met and maintained.
- Provide production plan updating for daily production meetings.
- Ensure that employees are aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures across all shift patterns.
- Maximise efficiencies and performance across all manufacturing areas.
- Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained in compliance with the 5 Pillars Program
- Liaise with the Warehouse and Distribution to ensure material is transacted correctly and on time.
- Establish and encourage a strong teamwork culture within the cell.
- Co-ordinate shift handovers.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: A minimum of 4/5 years supervisory/people management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment required.
- Third level technical qualification or extensive experience in a technical environment an advantage.
- Production process troubleshooting experience required.
- Dynamic “hands-on” individual prepared to take responsibility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Special Training: QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS • A minimum of 4/5 years supervisory/people management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment required.
- Third level technical qualification or extensive experience in a technical environment an advantage.
- Production process troubleshooting experience required.
- Dynamic “hands-on” individual prepared to take responsibility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ISO/QS9000 and FDA Quality standards.
- Good working knowledge of MRP.
- High level of PC skills required.
- Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Production-Team-Leader-Job/1889869/188986918898692012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19509BR
Job Title: Logistics Project Manager – Asia
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Function: Logistics
Country: Hong Kong
City: Hong Kong

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
This role will support the Regional Logistics Manager to run logistics projects, write logistics policy and procedures and manage reporting requirements for the Greater China, Korea and India region. The role may also have an operational element to work on order management for a specific region. The role is also responsible for ensuring effective supply chain and local warehouse operations.

Critical success factors / key deliverables:
- Ensure the Hong Kong logistic & warehousing functions (Kader Building) operate effectively and maintain Customer Service Levels above 98%.
- Manage and drive the identification and development of optimal process and systems solutions to support highest levels of customer services at strategically competitive costing across the region
- Work closely with Finance and other functional teams to track and monitor Supply Chain operations metrics, KPI’s and performance; Prepare and critically analyze scorecards for business reviews
- Drive, consider, analyze and communicate the commercial relevance of key fulfillment activities; pushing back when the ROI is questionable; driving forward when there is profit to gain or avoidable expense to mitigate
- Critically analyze various country requirements and determine areas of improvement
- Coordinate with IT for further enhancement in logistics system, special activity related to Logistics
- Deliver change management around IT and process to the business
- Negotiate with forwarders for cargo space, pricing, etc.
- Mentor a team of logistic professionals

Key strengths / personal attributes for the role:
- Great communicator: ability to interact, influence, partner and gain insight across all business/operations areas both internally & externally
- Excellent communication skills with proficiency in spoken and written English,
- Strong Business acumen; having an instinct when a process is questionable
- Positive mindset; able to deal with rejection of an idea by stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Think conceptually and strategically regarding the business as a whole; creative problem solver
- Ability to move others to take action; Sell an idea
- Project management skills
- Comfortable with enterprise technology eg ERP systems, demand planning
- Hands-on ability to implement swiftly and effectively by taking ownership and accepting responsibility whilst seeing the broader strategic picture.

Leadership / People Management
The position holder will ensure that work is allocated effectively, tasks are completed on time and talent is continually developed to meet the current and future needs of the organization

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrable Supply Chain / Logistics experience over a course of at least 8 years with clear progression in terms of responsibilities and scope of roles.
- Non degree qualified candidates with more than 12 years’ experience in business operations will also be considered.
- Understands the fundamental supply chain processes of supply procurement, in/out bound logistics, regiomal distribution center operations
- Knowledge of 3PL’s in the region and their capabilities
- PMP/ Prince2 certification will be highly regarded
- Experience gained within a complex MNC.
Education and/or Special Training: Degree holder in Business Administration, Logistics, or other applicable discipline.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hong-Kong-Logistics-Project-Manager-Asia-Job/1878576/187857618785762012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHong Kong, HKRequisition ID: 19347BR
Job Title: Warehouse Operator
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Iberica
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Spain
City: Madrid

Job Description:
Picking Customer Orders.

Qualifications/Work Experience: FP or similar.
Education and/or Special Training: Knowledge in Warehouse routines.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Madrid-Warehouse-Operator-Job/1893543/189354318935432012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMadrid, ESRequisition ID: 19648BR
Job Title: Quality Assurance and Internal Audit Representative
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
This role is responsible for the quality and audit activities within the RAQA Department. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the RAQA team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and maintain the day to day operations of the QMS to ensure compliance to the ISO9001 Standard
- Develop an annual internal audit plan, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures
- Manage the internal audit process and act as a resource to the internal audit team
- Act as the lead liaison for Third Party Audits and follow up on Corrective Actions
- Liaise with Corporate Quality Managers on behalf of Stryker Canada
- Ensure that Stryker Canada standard operating procedures are aligned with Corporate Quality Documents
- Operate as a resource for the ISO9001 Standard for Stryker Canada by providing consulting services to the management and staff
- Work with all departments across Stryker Canada to implement processes to mature the Quality Management System and remove inefficiencies
- Track and trend quality data and objectives
- Review and maintain quality records (Audit Reports and CAPA)
- Maintain weekly/monthly metrics for Corrective and Preventative Actions
- Document control for compliance to the Quality Management System
- Act as administrator for the document control
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of ISO9001
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently and resolve issues with minimal supervision
- Able to multitask and work within tight deadlines
Education and/or Special Training: • Minimum of post secondary diploma completed, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Quality-Assurance-and-Internal-Audit-Representative-Job-ON/1898687/189868718986872012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19557BR
Job Title: Service Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Greater China
Business Function: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Country: Hong Kong
City: North Point

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
The Service Engineer is responsible for initial equipment installation, preventive maintenance and ongoing service support to MedSurg customers in Hong Kong.

Critical success factors / key deliverables:
- Receive and handle service calls, including administration work follow up (quotations, service report preparation).
- Conduct on-site service, including basic operation introduction.
- Assist with product delivery and conduct equipment installation.
- Conduct preventive maintenance.
- Assist Sales in conducting product trial and equipment demonstration.
- Conduct mandatory preventive maintenance (twice-yearly) to installed customers.

Academic qualifications / degree & relevant prior experience:

 University graduate (Engineering) or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
 Licensed in electrical practice.
 Driving licence required.
 1 – 2 years experience within Medical or Healthcare industry preferred.
 Proficient in MS Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Key strengths / personal attributes for the role:

 Good command of spoken & written Chinese. English language ability an advantage.
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
 Problem solver.
 Excellent communication skills with all levels of people internally & externally.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Licensed in electrical practice.
Driving licence required.
1 – 2 years experience within Medical or Healthcare industry preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: University graduate (Engineering) or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/North-Point-Service-Engineer-Job/1884012/188401218840122012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNorth Point, HKRequisition ID: 19255BR
Job Title: Operations, Kit Operator, Malmo
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Sweden
City: Malmo

Job Description:
Operator for the Kit room, shipping kits, inspection and TS loaners

Qualifications/Work Experience: Warehouse expiereince
Education and/or Special Training: None, Oracle knowledge clear benefit

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Operations%2C-Kit-Operator%2C-Malmo-Job/1892600/189260018926002012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 19672BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Rep - East Anglia
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
In the first 6 months the successful candidate will:

- Inspire team by outperforming the market, taking market share and exceeding Quarterly Sales Target.
- Maximize current Stryker business and develop relationship with potential new customers
- Create immediate impact plan to overcome challenges of taking over a territory
- Meet all current Stryker Customers within 1 month; Theatre time within 3 months
- Engage Key competitor surgeons within first 3 months
- Deliver Theatre-Staff training within the first 3 months
- Influence through presentation on Stryker Philosophies and Instrumentation to groups of Surgeons and AHPs
- Meet all surgeons on area within 6 months

- Partner with Regional Sales Manager to recruit and on-board A-players and develop the current team
- Partner with marketing colleagues to lead on corporate initiatives in Region
- Research, develop and implement a territory-specific Business Plan in the first 3 months - this will be a working document with clear measurable objectives
- In the first 3 months develop a Blueprint document for the territory
- Learn to use the Stryker Sales Force Effectiveness Tool

- Independently lead in theatre in all surgical procedures within 3 months
- Deliver Regional Customer Education Prospectus
- Add value to the team by problem solving with franchise colleagues, provide training in Stryker meetings & coordinating with Cross-Franchise colleagues
- Demonstrate mastery of Stryker Product knowledge by passing the Stryker initial academy

Longer Term Development Objectives

- Demonstrate Leadership and continuous business development by exceeding Quarterly and Annual Targets
- Partner with marketing colleagues to decide on future direction of Stryker Sales and Marketing Plans
- Provide leadership and mentorship to colleagues - both in and out of theatre
- Lead on development and implementation of Stryker Cross-Franchise specific strategy within 12 months
- Implement Registrar Management system within 12 months
- Develop and implement Territory and Regional Strategy Plan for Stryker to become the Fastest Growing, Most Admired Medical Device Company

Qualifications/Work Experience: As part of a sales team a great deal of effort is required to drive the business forward and will involve working hours outside the norm. Additional time will be required working with other members of the sales force in a mentoring role, time management skills being paramount as primary responsibility remains hitting target on your own territory.
Education and/or Special Training: Experience required: Successful sales career which must have been achieved in similar products, must be able to build relationships. Consistent demonstrable growth over a number of years with the company

Percent Travel Required: High]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Trauma-Sales-Rep-East-Anglia-Job/1898686/189868618986862012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 19484BR
Job Title: R&D Technical Services Team Leader
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Provide leadership to the engineering services team including CAD, prototyping and product testing. Establish and communicate a vision and strategy ensuring that the organization has the technological capability, resources, and equipment to support the successful research, development and introduction of new products and processes.

- Support the transition of projects from R&D and Product Transfers into manufacturing through the identification, development and provision of the following technologies:
- CAD and mathematical modeling systems and techniques to accurately model product surface geometry and analyze mechanical and structural behavior.
- Rapid prototyping capabilities, systems and techniques to continuously reduce new product development lead-times.
- Quantitative and qualitative test and measurement systems to accurately and quickly evaluate and verify product performance and metallurgical characteristics.
- Review and approval of engineering test reports. Has administrative authority for engineering drawings, BOM and engineering change orders. Will ensure sound application of engineering principles is used and design intent is being followed/achieved.
- Oversee the specification and purchase of capital equipment in the engineering services area ensuring balance between optimizing technological capabilities, return on investment and new product time to market.
- Development and maintenance of an R&D project and portfolio management system for optimum resource and project management, project monitoring and status reporting across multiple simultaneous projects.
- The position will involve the development and implementation of the necessary systems, procedures and protocols ensuring that they meet and adhere to FDA QSR and ISO 13481 design control requirements
- Assist in the establishment individual and team goals and ensure delivery of exceptional performance to internal and external customers.
- Recruit, coach, train and develop exceptional engineering talent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- Responsible for the leadership, supervision, mentoring and development of the new product introduction team.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • He/She must be technologically astute bringing high level statistical, compliance and analytical tools and skills enabling the organization to develop effective engineering support systems, performance attributes and metrics.
- The successful candidate should be highly motivated with a genuine interest in people.
- Leadership, interpersonal, planning/organizing, analytical and influencing talent required
Education and/or Special Training: • Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which effect immediate operations.
- Wide knowledge of machining processes, rapid prototyping techniques, metrology, test systems and computer aided design and manufacturing systems.
- 4+ years experience in Research and Development and/or New Product Introduction.
- Proven track record in project management.
- Bachelor Engineering or Bachelor Technology Degree (Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering) or equivalent.
- Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data base).

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-ENGINEERING-SERVICES-TEAM-LEADER-Job/1884009/188400918840092012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19564BR
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Will act as a key point of contact within the integration team for all elements related to Quality.
- Acts as a key conduit for access to existing Boston Scientific Neurovascular related resources, systems (e.g. PDM, Trackwise), processes and procedures.
- Interfaces with critical BSC NV business users and Quality System Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather required information to support the development & implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Responsible for providing Quality expertise and decision making in developing and implementing the Stryker NV QMS. As required, leads sub-teams tasked with the achievement of specific project goals.
- Participates in cross-functional workshops and meetings involved in the development and execution of MIS (MES/ERP) test scripts and training plans.
- Ensures that all systems, processes and procedures developed are in compliance with FDA QSRs & ISO requirements and are best suited to deliver to NV customer needs.
- Is the Quality SME for the review and approval of documents related to the QMS as required (e.g. Validations, Procedures)
- Engages with transferring employees within the manufacturing/ Value Stream Teams to complete documentation/ procedures and support all training requirements.
- Performs internal and third party (Supplier audits) as and when necessary as part of the development of the Stryker NV QMS.
- Assists in the development of QMS metrics for the Cork Stryker NV site.
- Adheres to all Health and Safety procedures and requirements both at the Boston and Stryker sites

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Engineering/Quality or Science related Degree essential. Completion of an external Quality Assurance related course desirable.
- Extensive experience in a quality engineering role within a high volume manufacturing environment.
- Two years experience within a medical device environment required with NV Quality System knowledge an advantage.
- Excellent project management capabilities: plans, prioritizes and organizes multiple concurrent tasks to meet deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: • Communicates and influences at different forums, functions and levels within the local Ireland sites and in Divisional/ Corporate arenas.
- Builds strong relationships by fostering open communications, respect and trust. Is diplomatic, tactful and leverages excellent interpersonal keys to help achieve outcomes.
- Is a highly effective problem solver in a changing and politically challenging context who can manage obstacles and ambiguity.
- Builds strong customer engagement and credibility by delivering on expectations and commitments.
- Is open to change and analyses successes and failures for continuous improvement.
- Strong Team player who effectively utilises individual strengths and talents to maximise team services to customers. Focuses on achievement of team objectives and team success.
- Ability to generate, follow and explain detailed quality requirements and inspection procedures.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Senior-Quality-Engineer-Job/1889876/188987618898762012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18924BR
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Ireland
City: N/A
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Support Engineer will:
Provide design, technical and operational support to thermal spray processes, powder manufacturing processes, CNC manufacturing processes, Cleaning & Packaging processes and all other manufacturing processes in the plant
Promote the best interests of the facility, internally and externally.
Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
Ensure GMPs and system safety and promotes compliance.
Engage and participate on the delivery of the BU KPI’s
Continuously improve the performance of the business unit.
Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within the BU.
Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches
Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
Train manufacturing team members.
Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
Validation, Appraisal and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. Forgings, titanium etc.
Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units
Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
The individual must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role within a CNC environment.
Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC Skills required.
Flexibility essential.
Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team environment.
Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
Competent in preparing and implementing technology improvement strategy.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/NA-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job/1898696/189869618986962012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSN/A, IERequisition ID: 19173BR
Job Title: Office Administrator
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Office Management
Country: Turkey
State: -
City: Turkey
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Executive Assistant & Administrative Support:
- Manage diary, travel arrangements, itineraries, meetings and appointments
- Ensure that all internal and external correspondence directly related to the GM or related to important marketing events is answered timely and appropriately
- Ensure good communication flow between the local Management Team and GM and between Turkey and Headquarter functions in Montreux
- Set up a structured filing system

Marketing Co-ordination:
- Events Coordination: timely application, communication with organizers, sponsorships, events organization, invoicing
- Arrange key customers travelling arrangements
- Assist in the Turkish Website development (as appropriate) which includes the Hyperguide & Intranet coordination.
- Ensure application of TPEC policy, Eucomed guidelines & FCPA rules in all business practices, Biotech procedures regarding advertising and marketing are in accordance with Compliance

Human Resources Administration:
- Maintenance of HR records with particular discretion and prudence
- Training & Development Activities for all staff members
- Coordination of Q12, Data Privacy and other HR initiatives for all members of Turkish team

Finance:
- Payments preparation
- Open vendors/ suppliers in the database according to the compliance requirements
- Business expense reports

Other:
- Participate in adhoc special projects
- Coordinate with all EM local offices, the Corporate and manufacturing units worldwide
- Attend to visitors‘ needs proactively, such as hotel arrangements, travel reconfirmation, local familiarisation.

Qualifications/Work Experience: - Experience in managing medium-large scale events / customer programs
- At least 3 years experience handling administrative tasks in a MNC environment
Education and/or Special Training: - Strong working knowledge with word processing and other programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Secretarial training or diploma in relevant

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Turkey-Office-Administrator-Job/1841189/184118918411892012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSTurkey, TRRequisition ID: 19329BR
Job Title: Product Manager - Recon
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Product Management
Country: Russia
State: -
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the preparation and execution of marketing plans in relation to the launch and the promotion of the assignment product lines within the assigned territories.
Develops marketing materials, plans promotional activities, provides training and support to the sales force, monitor trends and improve market intelligence.
Maintains contacts with customers to follow up promotion efforts.
Ensure continuous compliance with all applicable laws or regulations

- Area Marketing
- Establish close working relationships with area sales team and dealers
- Prepare marketing plans for specified aspects/components of Stryker products, focusing on appropriate target audiences. Work together with the Business Unit Directors/dealers and Sales Reps as appropriate, to ensure integration with area business plans. This includes new launches and on-going support of current products and accessories
- Develop technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information as well as key customer wants and needs
- Produce and develop key marketing tools to support the market plan initiatives. Work closely with sales team and global marketing to ensure that these tools are both effective in supporting sales. This includes the development of sales briefs, selling/promotional materials, exhibition booth activities and materials, advertising, public relations activities and website activities
- Ensure field staff receive training to ensure effective delivery of key selling messages and use of marketing/promotional aids based on sales briefs as appropriate
- Propose solutions on any requests/needs received by current client base
- Establish relationship with the European Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way

- Market Research
- Input into and assistance with market research as and when required; monitor and communicate market research requirements to back up marketing planning and promotional activities

- Budget Management
- Budgetary management for all marketing activities initiated

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing impact on sales
Education and/or Special Training: • University degree. Medical degree is a plus (actual specialization depends on the product family)
- Fluent in English and Russian spoken and written
- Sound computer skills

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Product-Manager-Recon-Job/1844183/184418318441832012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 17996BR
Job Title: Associate Product Manager - Medical
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
Want a challenging and rewarding career with a Fortune 500 company and a Hamilton/Burlington Top Employer? Look no further!

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers' expectations and improves peoples' lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Medical Marketing Manager, this position develops and assists with the implementation of sales and marketing programs for a specific product or product line, including: developing and analyzing sales reports to provide market trends and field performance, providing support to both internal and external sales staff in answering product inquiries and establishing optimum levels of inventory within their respective portfolio. Customer facing responsibilities include presentations, sales calls, medical education events and surgical case support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Answering product inquiries and technical support to customers, sales reps and internal stakeholders
- Manage/coordinate new product launches, product phase outs, line extensions and new product development initiatives in Canada
- Represent the specific portfolio at regional, national and international conferences, meetings and symposia. Activities at these events include surgeon meetings, advisory council meetings, workshops and product information sessions.
- Develop strategic business plans to respond to these trends and aggressively grow the specific portfolio. Provide recommendations, strategic plans and insight to senior management regarding the specific portfolio.
- Provide support to the sales force through product information, case coverage, troubleshooting, assistance with product information sessions, promotion of new products, nurse in-servicing and surgeon meetings.
- Manage the development and distribution of marketing materials and promotions for the specific portfolio and curriculum for educational initiatives.
- Provide support and pricing approvals to the sales managers for RFPs including recommendations for price points, product selections for tenders and set configurations.
- Management of statistical sales reporting systems to provide market trend analysis reports.
- Preparation and presentation of sales and marketing presentations and reports using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Knowledge and Skills Required:

- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong computer skills (MS Office mandatory)
- A fundamental knowledge of marketing, promotions and sales
- A strong comfort level in a clinical setting (Operating rooms, hospitals, etc.)
- Ability manage to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Ability to learn new concepts and apply them in a functional setting
- Ability to work independently with strong problem solving skills
- Ability to consistently produce accurate, professional work
- Ability to Travel (up to 40% of the time)
- Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks
- Self-starter with the ability to show significant initiative in problem resolution
- High energy level with strong people skills and a positive attitude
- Good rapport with internal stakeholders and outside sales force
- Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment
Education and/or Special Training: Education and Qualifications:

- University Degree (Preferably in Sciences/Kinesiology and/or Business or Marketing)
- Previous experience in Marketing or Sales an asset
- Medical background or experience an asset
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered.

Percent Travel Required: up to 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Associate-Product-Manager-Medical-Job-ON/1852021/185202118520212012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19730BR
Job Title: BUYER
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Country: Puerto Rico
State: PR
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Basic Function:
 Obtains materials, components, equipment, and service from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
Responsibilities:
 Continuously fully comply with all regulatory related requirements.
 Stop further processing in the event of encountering non-conforming product condition.
 Develop new and maintain existing sources to ensure adequate inventories of materials, components and equipment.
 Lead cost reduction and/or special project teams.
 Analyze quotations received, selects suppliers, and schedules delivery of products, materials, and/or components.
 Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of orders and follow-up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment.
 Analyze complex demand and usage information.
 Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing unit to maintain inventory at planned level.
 Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation.
 May train and/or advise others in materials related topics.
 Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
 Commit to the EHS policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 May coordinate the activities of one or more clerk and/or other non-exempt employee(s).
 May evaluate the performance of one or more non-exempt employee(s) based on pre-established performance parameters.
Physical Requirements:
 Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time.
 Review printed documents.
 Communicate with large groups of people.
 Communicate telephonically.
 Use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, computer terminal, fax machine, etc.)
Mental Requirements:
 Generate and explain detailed forecasts and plans.
 Analyze and resolve non-routine materials issues of a moderate to diverse scope, using independent judgement.
 Prioritize work.
 Observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product or component appearance, etc.)
Required Skills:
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Excellent analytical skills
 Demonstrated organizational skills
 Problem-solving skills
 Basic PC skills
Required Experience:
 2-4 years purchasing/planning or related experience
Required Education and Training:
 B.B.A. or B.S. in business with an emphasis in purchasing or logistics preferred.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-BUYER-Job-PR/1903854/190385419038542012-06-18Strykerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PR, PRRequisition ID: 19479BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Advanced Operations / Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
1. Will help ensure compliance with GMP & ISO requirements.
- Conduct Internal Audits
- Conduct External Audits

2. Will assist customers in resolving product issues.
- Complaint investigation/problem solving
- Customer training
- Design improvements
- Special orders

3. Will assist during new product development.
- Validation support for product, processes, packaging, software, and sterilization
- Develop inspection plans and procedures

4. Will conduct failure analysis of products and processes.
- Problem solving efforts
- Reliability design improvements
- Product failure trending
- Training

5. Will develop part and product inspection methods and sampling plans
- Statistical process control
- Incoming part/product inspection criteria
- Automated testing
- Functional gauging
- Productivity improvements

6. Will support vendor management issues.
- Problem solving
- Auditing
- Inspection techniques/equipment
- Training

7. Will work with purchasing on part qualifications
- First article review, analysis and paperwork completion
- Production part approval process analysis and paperwork completion
- Critical feature analysis and completion of CFMEA paperwork
- Feedback to purchasing/vendors on methods to correct out of spec tolerances

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Understanding of the concepts of PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Process Capability, Complaint Handling, Supplier assessment & control, Data analysis, Measurement systems, Pro-E, Understanding of Design system and ability to read Design prints.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/MS. - Mechanical Engineering]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Quality-Engineer-Job/1898684/189868418986842012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19102BR
Job Title: CSV Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Ireland
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local Procedures as they relate to Computer Systems/Software Validation activities.
- Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Computer Systems/Software Validation Procedures and templates to ensure that current regulatory compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
- Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures
- Represent validation from a Computer Systems/Software Validation perspective at both internal and external audits.
- Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
- Provide assistance where required with the preparation/testing of validation protocols, and all associated documentation for equipment/systems.
- Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems from a Computer Systems/Software Validation perspective to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
- Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
- Review/Approval of all Computer Systems/Software Validation Documentation.
- Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
- Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
- Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
- Minimum of 3 to 4 years direct experience in a computer system/software validation role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: • A thorough working knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements.
- High level of PC skills required.
- The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
- Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- An understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs an advantage.
- Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-CSV-Engineer-Job/1898690/189869018986902012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 16420BR
Job Title: Sales Representative Spine Belgium
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Sales
Country: Belgium
City: Zaventem

Job Description:
Sales Rep role to sell Spine, Orthobiogical, and Craniomaxillofacial products in Belgium.

Key Focuses:

-Achieve targets
-New accounts acquisition
-Responsible for generating sales and profit of Stryker´s products in the region/or a specific product line.
-Responsible for continuously reporting and collecting information concerning Stryker and competitive actions in the region (reporting via StrykOne)/or a specific product line.
-Create and maintain good relationship with key persons in the hospitals.
-Main activities in the field consist of: personal visits to doctors and nurses, workshop, op-participation, exhibition, AP-travel, clinical meeting, social activities with customers and stocktaking.
-Attending meetings / courses to keep up the product knowledge and develop close customer relations.
-Define and implement the needed service level (added value) for the customers in the region/or a specific product line.
-Work in conjunction with Customer Service and Product Manager in order to get high customer satisfaction
-Defining the need for own personal education and participate in training arranged by Product Management and in sales training.
-Develop high skills in product knowledge and operating technique via own training.
-Participate in and execute the Business Plan
-Responsible for Monthly highlights as defined in template
-Responsible for Monthly and yearly updates of the StrykOne system
-Develop and foster collaboration within the team and with other teams in order to increase impact and customer satisfaction

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience in sales (3-4 years) preferably from the medical industry
Experience from the health care or sales experience
Education and/or Special Training: Education in sales and marketing or healthcare
Native language and English
Adequate IT knowledge, office, outlook

Percent Travel Required: 100]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zaventem-Sales-Representative-Spine-Belgium-Job/1829239/182923918292392012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZaventem, BERequisition ID: 19297BR
Job Title: Regional Supplier Quality Engineer
Division: MedSurg Ops
Business Unit: Puerto Rico Ops
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Puerto Rico
City: Arroyo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards with vendors for processing raw materials and/or components into partially finished and/or finished products.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3 years minimum in Quality Assurance or related functional area
- 6-10 years relevant experience in supplier development, project management, engineering
- Experience in the Medical Devices Industry is a plus
- Experience working remotely and in a multiple projects environment
- Experience with GMP’s
- Energetic, self-initiative and independent individual
- Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation conflict resolutions skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
- Auditing process knowledge
- Expertise in Quality Systems and production and process controls
- Strong knowledge in Validation per FDA-QSR and ISO guidelines
- Preferred knowledge of various manufacturing processes (plastic molding, metal processing, powder injection molding, electro-mechanical assembly, coating, silicone molding, etc.)
- Understanding and competence in problem solving and root cause analysis. Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Familiar with tools like SPC, FMEA, Process Control Plans, CTQs, Kaizen, PDCA
- Strong Statistical Knowledge (SPC, DOE, CPk, etc)
- Fluent in English. Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus.
- Blueprint/Engineering schematic reading and interpretation
- Basic inspection techniques
- Computer skills
Education and/or Special Training: • B.S. in Engineering or Engineering related discipline
- ASQ CQE or CQA desired
- Lead Auditor certification desired

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Arroyo-Regional-Supplier-Quality-Engineer-Job/1831286/183128618312862012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSArroyo, PRRequisition ID: 19456BR
Job Title: Material Handler
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Warehousing
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
The Material Handler must be a team-oriented individual capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Position responsibilities include receiving, restocking, picking, packaging and auditing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment as well as housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an organized, clean and safe work environment. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Distribution team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:
- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:
- Segregate, unpack and check goods against purchase orders or invoices
- Maintain records of received goods, alerting appropriate personnel of receipt discrepancies
- Lift and move medium and heavier weight items
- Pick, pack, and accurately confirm goods prior to shipment
- Prepare and maintain records of items shipped
- Prepare goods for final shipment and/or production/assembly
- Examine stock and distribute goods in inventory and in other areas
- Data entry using the inventory management system
- Train others in distribution related tasks
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, professional image at all times
- Accuracy is essential for data entry skills
- Knowledge of proper lifting/body mechanic techniques
- Superior time management skills, ability to manage multiple functions and adhere to daily deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Flexibility to work a variety of day and afternoon Shift:s in a 40 hour work week
Education and/or Special Training: • Completed post-secondary education program required
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Material-Handler-Job-ON/1866875/186687518668752012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19526BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Advanced Operations / Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
1. Maintains the Approved Vendors List (AVL).
o Selects alternate sources of supply.
o Drives approval activities for all changes, additions, deletions.
2. Participant of Material Review Board (MRB) and change implementation board.
3. Assigns inventory part numbers and constructs standardized descriptions for all new parts.
4. Reviews all requests for new components to assure that a current part can satisfy the requirements.
5. Generates specifications for all new custom component parts
6. Maintains the AVL and assigns new inventory part numbers through Omnify implementation
o Establishes standard titles for components.
o Maintains current descriptions to the standard format.
o Flags obsolete parts.
o Consolidates duplicate parts and reduces inventory.
7. Assists design engineers in the selection of non-critical parts that best fit their requirements.
8. Maintains component library (Omnify).
9. Participates in design reviews for the purpose of component selection and standardization.
10. Create programs for testing new replacement of selected alternate source on items where primary source could not deliver as promised. Prepares handling and process instructions for Incoming, In process and Final.
11. Creates an "Obsolete" part number AVL for design centers.
12. Component End of Life (EOL), Availability, Lead-time and Pricing.
13. Risk Management. Alert of Obsolete or Change of Cost Effectively because of EOL or PCN notice.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equiv.- Electronics / Electrical]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Quality-Engineer-Job/1898694/189869418986942012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19350BR
Job Title: Assistenz (m/w) Vice President
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Administrative
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine

Assistenz (w/m) Vice President

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die operative Büroorganisation und Unterstützung unseres Vice President Continental Europe und Senior Director HR Continental Europe.
- Sie koordinieren die Aufgaben des Tagesgeschäfts hinsichtlich allgemeiner Korrespondenz (nati-onal & international), Termin- und Reisemanagement, Reisekostenabrechnung sowie Vor- und Nachbereitung von Meetings.
- Sie agieren als Ansprechpartner sowohl für interne als auch externe Kontakte und bearbeiten ei-genständig die Erstellung von Präsentationen und Berichten in deutscher und englischer Sprache.
- Sie übernehmen die Organisation von Veranstaltungen, arbeiten eigenständig an Projektaufgaben in Ihrem Fachbereich sowie an der Recherche, Analyse und Auswertung von Kennzahlen.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über eine erfolgreich abgeschlossene Ausbildung im kaufmännischen Bereich oder über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie besitzen aussagekräftige Assistenz-Erfahrung im Bereich der gehobenen Managementebene - idealerweise im internationalen Umfeld.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie haben sehr gute Englischkenntnisse, sind routiniert im Umgang mit den MS-Office-Anwendungen Word, Excel, Powerpoint sowie Outlook und verfolgen eine erfolgsorientierte und eigenständige Arbeitsweise.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Kommunikationsstärke, Organisationstalent und eine strukturierte Denkweise aus und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Loyalität, Flexibilität und einem souveränen Auftreten.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Assistenz-%28mw%29-Vice-President-Job/1869233/186923318692332012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DERequisition ID: 19236BR
Job Title: Sales Rep Trauma
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Function: Sales
Country: Finland
City: Vantaa

Job Description:
Focus on customer needs and relationship building in order to provide value to our customers.
Attain sales and profit in a region/or a specific product line.
Understand and use the power of teamwork.

Key Focus:

-Highlight significant compliance issues.
-Achieve targets
-New accounts acquisition
-Responsible for generating sales and profit of Stryker´s products in the region/or a specific product line.
-Responsible for continuously reporting and collecting information concerning Stryker and competitive actions in the region (reporting via StrykOne)/or a specific product line.
-Create and maintain good relationship with key persons in the hospitals.
-Main activities in the field consist of: personal visits to doctors and nurses, workshop, op-participation, exhibition, AP-travel, clinical meeting, social activities with customers and stocktaking.
-Attending meetings / courses to keep up the product knowledge and develop close customer relations.
-Define and implement the needed service level (added value) for the customers in the region/or a specific product line.
-Work in conjunction with Customer Service and Product Manager in order to get high customer satisfaction
-Defining the need for own personal education and participate in training arranged by Product Management and in sales training.
-Develop high skills in product knowledge and operating technique via own training.
-Participate in and execute the Business Plan
-Responsible for Monthly highlights as defined in template
-Responsible for Monthly and yearly updates of the StrykOne system
-Develop and foster collaboration within the team and with other teams in order to increase impact and customer satisfaction

Qualifications/Work Experience: Proven success in complex sales. Pharma or medtech experience preferred but not a absolute criteria. Candidate must have the potential to step up as sales manager within 3 - 5 years. Need to speek english fluently. Swedish is a plus.
Education and/or Special Training: University degree in Business administrateion (or similar) or in a field within medicine /health care.

Percent Travel Required: High]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Vantaa-Sales-Rep-Trauma-Job/1886988/188698818869882012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVantaa, FIRequisition ID: 18925BR
Job Title: sales representative Endoscopy
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Sales
Country: The Netherlands
City: Zwolle

Job Description:
Selling /demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment
Customer service / acquisition of new customers
Planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
This encompasses in particular:
- Customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales-oriented consultation
- Organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops
- Conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion
- Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products. (Conditionals, Deposits, Kits …) with the support of the related manager
- Controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources.
- Regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Preferably Endoscpy background , and Medical devices
Education and/or Special Training: Training needed on Endoscopy as all reps ( Innitial Course Duisburg )]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zwolle-sales-representative-Endoscopy-Job/1886992/188699218869922012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZwolle, THE NETHERLANDSRequisition ID: 19529BR
Job Title: Sales Rep Instruments
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Sales
Country: Austria
City: Duisburg

Job Description:
The jobs mission:
Hitting sales targets and maintaining profitability. Offering a professional advisory capacity to customers is paramount;
Key activities & Accountabilities:
-selling/demonstrating medical equipment within the theatre and clinical environment; Customer service/ acquisition of new customers;
-planning, executing and -monitoring of all measures necessary to guarantee achieving budget.
this encompasses in particular:
-customer care for (managerial) physicians, surgical/theatre staff and hospital administration with the goal of achieving qualitative and sales oriented consultation.
-organizing and conducting trainings, surgical/ theatre participation, view surgeries and workshops.
-conducting price negotiations and contractual preparation within the limits of in-house guidelines, up to contract conclusion;
-Coordination of the distribution and logistics of products (Conditionals, Deposits,Kits,...) with the support of the related manager
-controlling all the resources and materials of his related sales area. Optimization of the resources
-regular reporting to Sales Managers, on the evolution of the sales, and adaptation to the circumstances of the market;
Education:
preferably training in a medical, scientific, technical career or degree in sciences, economics or the like;
Experience:
Successful sales and/ or marketing experience is essential

Qualifications/Work Experience: -Relevant experience in sales of medical devices to hospitals/clinics involving theatre attendance and product trainings to customers.
-Experience in closing business deals quickly
-Bargaining/negotiation skills
-self starter
-MS office skills
Education and/or Special Training: -Education and knowledge in medicine and/or business admin
-Good reputation and network in the medical device market would be desirable.
Fluent Business English and MS office skills.

Percent Travel Required: 100]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Duisburg-Sales-Rep-Instruments-Job/1889864/188986418898642012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDuisburg, ATRequisition ID: 18588BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area New Product R&D
Country: India
City: GURGAON

Job Description:
Job Description Mandatory:
.3-5 Years experience in mechanical design engineer
.Expertise in modeling (3D CAD) and detailing (2D Drafting) using Pro-E Wildfire
.Good knowledge of Mechanical engineering fundamental & manufacturing processes
.Application knowledge of GD&T as per ASME Y14.5
.PLM/PDM exposure using Windchill PDMLink
.Project technical documentation

DESIRED PROFILE
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Effective project management skills
- Proven problem solving skills
- Prepared to work at multiple Stryker sites
- Basic knowledge of New Product Development Process
- Good Exposure to Manufacturing Processes

Qualifications/Work Experience: BE / B Tech ( Mechanical) M Tech Desirable ; Experiance 3~5 yrs
Education and/or Special Training: CAD Pro-E, GD&T]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/GURGAON-Design-Engineer-Job/1740802/174080217408022012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGURGAON, INRequisition ID: 16202BR
Job Title: Product Manager - Trauma
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Product Management
Country: Russia
State: -
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
- Establish close working relationships with area sales team and dealers
- Prepare marketing plans for specified aspects/components of Stryker products, focusing on appropriate target audiences. Work together with the Business Unit Directors/dealers and Sales Reps as appropriate, to ensure integration with area business plans. This includes new launches and on-going support of current products and accessories
- Develop technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information as well as key customer wants and needs
- Produce and develop key marketing tools to support the market plan initiatives. Work closely with sales team and global marketing to ensure that these tools are both effective in supporting sales. This includes the development of sales briefs, selling/promotional materials, exhibition booth activities and materials, advertising, public relations activities and website activities
- Ensure field staff receive training to ensure effective delivery of key selling messages and use of marketing/promotional aids based on sales briefs as appropriate
- Propose solutions on any requests/needs received by current client base
- Establish relationship with the European Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way
- Input into and assistance with market research as and when required; monitor and communicate market research requirements to back up marketing planning and promotional activities
- Budgetary management for all marketing activities initiated (liaising with Business Unit Director and with support from Finance where required)

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing impact on sales
Education and/or Special Training: • University degree. Medical degree is a plus (actual specialization depends on the product family)

Percent Travel Required: 20]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Product-Manager-Trauma-Job/1403563/140356314035632012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 17954BR
Job Title: Marketing Trainee - Talent Export Program - China
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Greater China
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area General/Other: Marketing/Product
Country: China
State: -
City: Shang Hai

Job Description:
The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated students to work in the U.S. for 10-12 months, and then relocate to countries outside USA as Marketing Associate. Please consider your work authorization, language skill and availability for reLocation: before apply.

Company Description (Stryker: www.styrker.com )

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

Program Overview

The Talent Export Program is designed for U.S. educated international students to get trained in the U.S. during OPT for 10-12 months, and then relocate to their home countries as Marketing Associate.
- Phase 1: First 12 months – Marketing Trainee, Stryker Orthopaedics
Successful candidates hired to join the Talent Export Program will commence as Marketing Trainees based in Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ.
- Key milestones for Phase 1:
1. Complete Orthopedic Sales School with satisfactory results
2. Work under the direction of a key customer service team leader (understanding order entry & shipment process)
3. Work under the direction of an experienced regulatory team member to understand RA protocols for new product registrations
4. Be attached to a senior brand manager to be exposed to and gain in depth understanding of product lifecycle management
5. Coordinate roll-out of new Emerging Markets products

- Phase 2: Marketing Associate, Designated Country
- Key responsibilities
1. Ensure the execution of the Emerging Markets Annual Orthopedic Marketing and Business Plan
2. Support for all stages of new product launch (forecast, training & education, launch sites…)
3. Conduct sales rep education on new products

Job Description

1. Compliance
- Conduct all business and affairs in compliance with all laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and in accordance with the highest ethical standards

2. Product Management
- Successful completion of Orthopedic Sales School
- Achieve learning objectives relating to product lifecycle: forecasting, backorders, quality holds, obsolescence
- Successful completion of marketing training objectives/plans

3. Brand Marketing
- Develop and implement field communications plans including the routing of materials
- Support the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for new products (Restoration Modular, X3, MDM)
- Monitor and track the success of product launches via sales results, spend and market share gain
- Provide resources and co-ordinate roll-out of new EM Orthopedic products to the markets (marketing collateral, webex calls, campaigns, project phases and communications routing)

4. Customer Service & Supply Management
- Display an understanding of ordering & shipments processes
- Build relationships to resolve supply problems

5.Regulatory
- Achieve learning objectives regarding RA protocols for new product registrations
- Learn in-country RA protocols for designated country

6. Surgeon Education
- Display an understanding of varied surgeon education offerings and how to select appropriate program type based on customer needs
- Display understanding of what is required for effective didactic and lab support.
- Able to draft course objectives, learner benefits that is consistent with instructional design principles

7. Provide feedback to Orthopedics program leader regarding recommended changes to the program plus program structure.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Fluency in both written and spoken English AND one other language amongst Portuguese, Mandarin and Hindi.
- Willing and able to relocate to Brazil, China or India
(Authorized to work in the United States for the 12 months after on boarding without any sponsorship , which includes: students/recent graduates in F1 status holding a residual OPT period of at least 10 months, permanent residents of the United States, US citizens)
- High level communication skills
- Critical Thinking -using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Strong interpersonal relationship building skills — developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Must be able to influence a variety of stakeholders e.g. sales, marketing and management
- Focus and discipline evidenced by academic results
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration: Marketing or International Business related field or equivalent.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Shang-Hai-Marketing-TraineeTalent-Export-Program-China-Job/1650954/165095416509542012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSShang Hai, CNRequisition ID: 18310BR
Job Title: Franchise Manager Recon
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: Russia
State: -
City: Moscow
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to partner with the EEMEA Leadership Team & the regional marketing teams in order to enhance our market share, reputation & awareness within the EEMEA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management:
- Prepare & implement the roll out of region specific franchise for the key markets within EEMEA in line with the EM franchise strategy.
- Align regional tactics & deployment of product resources.
- Actively manage & assist pricing & margin management in the regions.
- Orchestrate coordinated product launches in country.
- Provide long term franchise product plans for the key regions in EEMEA.
- Provide technical expertise with respect to specified product area. This includes product knowledge, sales volume and trends, cost and margin information.
- Partner with RAQA for product launch plans.
- Prepare & implement a technical services program to implement in EEMEA under the guidance of RAQA.

Marketing Budget Responsibility:
- Responsible alLocation: of financial resource across EEMEA.
- Manage investment in focus countries.
- Allocate & manage the inventory & demonstration equipment.

KOL Management:
- Take the lead in developing EEMEA KOL’s for the franchise.
- Coordinate the HCP academy plans & execution in line with the power brand strategy.
- Understand & feedback on key customer trends & competition trends.

Product Management Coordination:
- Provide bi-monthly communication with the local PM’s & sales support teams in the focus countries.
- Facilitate the NPLP requests for your region.
- Establish relationship with the EM Marketing Department and produce reports on request and forward any territory information regarding Stryker products in the most appropriate way
- Develop relevant skills and knowledge by attending courses or make sure the needed knowledge is retained within the company
- Update on legal changes and or requirement on an ongoing basis

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Experience in Marketing within medical/technical industry with proven track record showing a positive impact on sales
Minimum 3 years within a medical device company
Education and/or Special Training: • Bachelors degree or equivalent medical device experience.
- English spoken and written
- Key market language advantageous (Arabic, Russian, Polish, Turkish or Romanian strong asset)

Percent Travel Required: 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Moscow-Franchise-Manager-Recon-Job/1672814/167281416728142012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMoscow, RURequisition ID: 18675BR
Job Title: Validation Engineer (Triumph Project)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Project/Program Management
Focus Area Project Management
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Validation Engineer will have primary responsibility for Quality Assurance activities associated with :-
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Facility & Utility Validation
Method Validation
Have knowledge of and ability to provide Interpretation and Guidance on Regulations, Corporate, Divisional and Site Local procedures as they relate to validation activities.
Participate on Divisional Validation Team to develop and revise Validation Procedures and Templates to ensure that Current Regulatory Compliance and Company Objectives are maintained.
Participate on both Corporate and Divisional Validation Teams to discuss/feedback and approve revisions to Validation Procedures.
Represent validation at both internal and external audits.
Ensure that QE’s and Validation Practitioners receive training/coaching to allow them to effectively support and/or perform validations for current and anticipated projects.
Ensure that Appropriate Systems are in place to evaluate changes to Validated/Qualified Systems to ensure their continued validated/qualified state.
Ensure that appropriate Site Validation Listing is established and controlled as per Current Regulatory and Company Requirements.
Review/Approval of Validation/Qualification Documentation.
Ensure that Validation Logging System is maintained, tracking Validations, Validation Files and ensuring accessibility when required.
Assist in the evaluation of the validation status of contract manufacturers and provide guidance where needed. Review validation documentation from contract vendors ensuring that company requirements are met.
Work with Validation Consultants/Contractors as required ensuring that Validations are completed as per corporate and divisional procedures.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science /Engineering is required.
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in a Validation Role in either Medical device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
Education and/or Special Training: High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.
Knowledge of Computer System Validation including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 requirements desirable.
Working Knowledge/experience of Risk Based Techniques i.e. FMEAs, FTAs etc.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Have a good understanding of statistical techniques, in particular statistical sampling plans, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs.
Have a good understanding of engineering and machine tool fundamentals.
Lean Six Sigma training a distinct advantage.
Self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Must be willing to work as part of a multi-site team, be able to travel as part of the job.

Percent Travel Required: N/A]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Validation-Engineer-%28Triumph-Project%29-Job/1777034/177703417770342012-06-18StrykerProject/Program Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 18653BR
Job Title: CAD / CAM Programmierer
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Switzerland
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Ihr Ziel ist das Erstellen effizienter und prozessfähiger Programme mit unserem CAM-System. Hierzu stellen Sie sicher, dass durch intensive Prozessstudien eine effiziente Fertigung unserer qualitativ hochwertigen Produkte gewährleistet ist. Des Weiteren setzen Sie sich für eine kontinuierliche Verbes-serung bestehender Prozesse ein.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für das Einfahren der Programme in Zusammenarbeit mit unseren CNC-Mechanikern und unterstützen diese in der Fehler- und Störungsbehebung.
- Sie stehen in engem Kontakt mit den Prozessingenieuren und Projektleitern des Design Transfers bei der Durchführung von Machbarkeitsanalysen und bringen Designoptimierungsvorschläge hinsichtlich vereinfachter Herstellbarkeit ein. Ebenfalls in engem Austausch stehen Sie mit den anderen CAD/CAM Programmierern um eine Sicherstellung einer einheitlichen Programmierstrategie zu garantieren.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie haben die 4-jährige Polymechaniker Ausbildung erfolgreich absolviert und bringen sehr gute CNC ISO- und CAM-Programmierkenntnisse mit. Idealerweise bringen Sie ebenfalls Erfahrungen aus der Medizinaltechnik mit.
- Gute MS-Office und sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse setzen wir voraus. Um sich sicher in unserem inter-nationalen Umfeld bewegen zu können wären gute Englischkenntnisse von Vorteil.
- Sie bezeichnen sich als selbständige, kommunikative und verantwortungsbewusste Persönlichkeit, die Ihre Kreativität in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld eines sehr erfolgreichen und stark wachsenden Konzerns einbringen will
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-CAD-CAM-Programmierer-Job/1787649/178764917876492012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 18754BR
Job Title: Qualitätsingenieure Medizintechnik (w/m)
Division: International Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg

Job Description:
- Sie sind für die Aufrechterhaltung und nachhaltige Verbesserung des QM-Systems der Produktion für chirurgische Instrumente, gemäß regulatorischen und internen Anforderungen zuständig.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Führung und Lenkung der Qualitätssicherung in Ihrem Segment.
- Des Weiteren sind Sie für die Überwachung und Verbesserung der internen und externen Prozesse zuständig.
- Die Durchführung von bereichsübergreifenden internen Audits zur Unterstützung unseres Qualitätsmanagements gehört ebenso zu Ihren Aufgaben.
- Sie sind für die Schulung von Produktionsmitarbeiter in Ihrem Verantwortungsbereich zuständig

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Sie haben ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium (Ingenieurwesen, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen).
- Sie verfügen über 3-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Qualitätswesen (möglichst bei einem Medizinprodukthersteller).
- Idealerweise bringen Sie Kenntnisse der regulatorischen Vorgaben sowie Herstellrichtlinien (FDA, GMP sowie DIN ISO 13485) mit.
- Fundierte Erfahrung in der gängigen Qualitätstechniken (z.B. FMEA, Poka Yoke) zeichnet Sie aus.
- Sie verfügen über technische Problemlösungs-, Kommunikations- und Führungsfähigkeiten.
- Strukturierte und analytische Arbeitsweise sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten und Eigeninitiative runden Ihr Profil ab.
Education and/or Special Training: • Sie haben ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium (Ingenieurwesen, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen).
- Sie verfügen über 3-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Qualitätswesen (möglichst bei einem Medizinprodukthersteller).
- Idealerweise bringen Sie Kenntnisse der regulatorischen Vorgaben sowie Herstellrichtlinien (FDA, GMP sowie DIN ISO 13485) mit.
- Fundierte Erfahrung in der gängigen Qualitätstechniken (z.B. FMEA, Poka Yoke) zeichnet Sie aus.
- Sie verfügen über technische Problemlösungs-, Kommunikations- und Führungsfähigkeiten.
- Strukturierte und analytische Arbeitsweise sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten und Eigeninitiative runden Ihr Profil ab.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Qualit%C3%A4tsingenieure-Medizintechnik-%28wm%29-Job/1787662/178766217876622012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 17298BR
Job Title: Territory Manager - Trauma South Australia
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Sales
Country: Australia
City: Adelaide

Job Description:
Adrenalin and energy are not in short supply at Stryker.
We are a team of high achievers and we thrive on competition.
We have a passion not just to meet our own ambitious goals, but to exceed them.

We are a worldwide leader in the medical device industry, with a commitment to constant improvement, a culture of accountability, a winner’s intensity, innovation that endures, and a strong service ethic. We pride ourselves on our exceptional medical products and services which restore active life.

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Territory Manager to join our South Australia Trauma team. You must be self-reliant, have demonstrable sales success in the medical technology industry plus contacts across the local client base. The position will be responsible for generating sales revenue in the specific territory, and increasing market share amongst new and existing customers, by:

 Maintaining regular sales visits to promote and demonstrate products
 Attending theatre to help surgeons and staff to maximise applications and performance
 Providing registrars, nurses and other hospital staff with technical expertise
 Developing strong relationships with hospital staff
 Assisting with conferences/trade shows
 Maintaining awareness of industry trends
 Contributing to development of sales plans/ budgets and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

You will have had relevant work experience in Trauma or medical technology, and a tertiary qualification in either a medical, para-medical, business or marketing discipline.
Your knowledge of the medical/hospital markets will be complemented by your negotiation, relationship building, team, presentation and communication skills.

On-call is a requirement of this role and is generally 1 in every 4 weeks.

Apply Now or call the Recruitment Centre on 9467 1017 for further information.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Device sales experience
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor degree]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Stepney-Territory-Manager-Trauma-South-Australia-Job/1787696/178769617876962012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAdelaide, AURequisition ID: 19060BR
Job Title: Sales Representative_JR
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Sales
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul

Job Description:
- Achieve budgeted sales and profitability goal by Implementing strong promotion of sales activities.
- Support Business leaders to formulate the sales plan and acitivites in accordance with local Business strategy, market trends and opportunities for business growh.
- Enhance and develop a network of relationships with business partners(dealers), customer and regularly interface with business partner(dealer) to ensure the best coordination.
- Maintain effective kit management, specific & instant PER report follow up.
- Implement innovative sales & marketing activities while building strong relationship with current
accounts and developing new accounts.
- Maximize the feedback from customers as related to propose quality of service and actualize ‘Stryker, There For You’ spirit to achievement of sales target.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BA in medical or healthcare related preferred
- 3-5 years’ sales & marketing experience in
medical devices or healthcare industry
preferred
- Experience dealing with doctors & hospitals, familiar with medical terms preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • Excellent team player and team motivator
- Goal achiever with problem solving &
interpersonal skills
- Success-oriented with negotiation
& communication skill
- Business acumen with tenacity
- Independent and innovative thinker]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Seoul-Sales-Representative_JR-Job/1789202/178920217892022012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSeoul, SOUTH KOREARequisition ID: 19564BR
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Will act as a key point of contact within the integration team for all elements related to Quality.
- Acts as a key conduit for access to existing Boston Scientific Neurovascular related resources, systems (e.g. PDM, Trackwise), processes and procedures.
- Interfaces with critical BSC NV business users and Quality System Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather required information to support the development & implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Responsible for providing Quality expertise and decision making in developing and implementing the Stryker NV QMS. As required, leads sub-teams tasked with the achievement of specific project goals.
- Participates in cross-functional workshops and meetings involved in the development and execution of MIS (MES/ERP) test scripts and training plans.
- Ensures that all systems, processes and procedures developed are in compliance with FDA QSRs & ISO requirements and are best suited to deliver to NV customer needs.
- Is the Quality SME for the review and approval of documents related to the QMS as required (e.g. Validations, Procedures)
- Engages with transferring employees within the manufacturing/ Value Stream Teams to complete documentation/ procedures and support all training requirements.
- Performs internal and third party (Supplier audits) as and when necessary as part of the development of the Stryker NV QMS.
- Assists in the development of QMS metrics for the Cork Stryker NV site.
- Adheres to all Health and Safety procedures and requirements both at the Boston and Stryker sites

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Engineering/Quality or Science related Degree essential. Completion of an external Quality Assurance related course desirable.
- Extensive experience in a quality engineering role within a high volume manufacturing environment.
- Two years experience within a medical device environment required with NV Quality System knowledge an advantage.
- Excellent project management capabilities: plans, prioritizes and organizes multiple concurrent tasks to meet deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: • Communicates and influences at different forums, functions and levels within the local Ireland sites and in Divisional/ Corporate arenas.
- Builds strong relationships by fostering open communications, respect and trust. Is diplomatic, tactful and leverages excellent interpersonal keys to help achieve outcomes.
- Is a highly effective problem solver in a changing and politically challenging context who can manage obstacles and ambiguity.
- Builds strong customer engagement and credibility by delivering on expectations and commitments.
- Is open to change and analyses successes and failures for continuous improvement.
- Strong Team player who effectively utilises individual strengths and talents to maximise team services to customers. Focuses on achievement of team objectives and team success.
- Ability to generate, follow and explain detailed quality requirements and inspection procedures.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Senior-Quality-Engineer-Job/1889861/188986118898612012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IEBerufsbezeichnung Project Engineer (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Research & Development
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
Research & Development

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie leiten Projektteams in der Produktentwicklung und sind verantwortlich für die eigenständi-ge Konzeption und Gesamtkonstruktion von medizinischen Implantaten, Instrumenten sowie anderen System-Komponenten.
- Sie wirken mit bei der Spezifikation und dem Aufbau einer geeigneten Laborumgebung zur Testung der mechanischen, elektrischen und elektronischen Produktkomponenten und stimmen entsprechende Produktsicherheits- und Leistungstests mit unserem Material- und Produktlabor ab.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Koordination der Prototypenerstellung mit unserem Musterbau und externen Partnern sowie für die Planung und Durchführung von Entwicklungs-Reviews mit externer und internationaler Beteiligung.
- Die eigenständige Erstellung von Produktrisikoanalysen und Werkstoffspezifikationen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Funktion als Ansprechpartner für Zulieferer und die fachliche Vertretung des Projektleiters.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik gern unter 04348 - 702 577 zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Feinwerktechnik, Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie besitzen fundierte Berufserfahrung in der Produktentwicklung, optimalerweise in der Medizintechnik, sowie im Projektmanagement und im Bereich der Elektronik.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse in den Entwicklungsstandards für Medizinprodukte, sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und sind vertraut im Umgang mit CAD-Programmen.
- Sie sind teamfähig, kommunikationsstark sowie verantwortungsbewusst und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Ihrer Innovationskraft und Ihrem eigenständigen Arbeitsstil.
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-Job/1893388/189338818933882012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19453BR
Job Title: Associate Product Manager - Trauma
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Marketing
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Marketing Manager, this position develops and assists with the implementation of sales and marketing programs for a specific product or product line, including developing and analyzing sales reports to provide market trends, providing support to both internal and external sales staff in answering product inquiries and establishing optimum levels of inventory within their respective portfolio. Customer facing responsibilities include presentations, sales calls and surgical case support. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Marketing team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Manage marketing and sales promotions for specified product line, including brand development and management
- Provide timely product support and maintenance, including field visits, customer and rep education, webex sessions and telephone requests
- Manage product launches, product phase out and product maintenance
- Recommend the establishment of the Trauma products price list
- Assist in the preparation of Trauma RFP submissions with the RFP Coordinator
- Establish productive business relationships with the International Marketing groups for Trauma as well as the approved manufacturing representatives to develop Marketing Collaterals for the Canadian team
- Coordinate productive meetings with the Operations group to assist with forecasting and improving the Customer Experience
- Provide field sales support and support customer presentations and discussions, including conferences
- Develop and manage a complete marketing program for the successful introduction, marketing and sale of the products
- Lead Trauma related product presentations and training sessions at Sales Meetings
- Evaluate trends in assigned segments to determine competitive threat or competing technologies, review and analyze product line sales trends to insure continued overall profitable growth and marketing position
- Make recommendations regarding product improvements on existing products and represent Marketing regarding recommendations concerning feasibility or new product development
- Other duties, etc as assigned by your manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- A fundamental knowledge of marketing
- A strong comfort level in a clinical setting (operating rooms, hospitals, etc.)
- Ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Ability to consistently produce accurate, professional work
- Ability to travel (up to 30% of the time)
- Self-starter with the ability to show significant initiative in problem resolution
- High energy level with strong people skills and a positive attitude
- Good rapport with internal stakeholders and external sales force
Education and/or Special Training: • Customer facing experience
- University Degree (Preferably in Sciences/Kinesiology and/or Business or Marketing)
- Experience in Healthcare field an asset
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: Up to 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Associate-Product-Manager-Trauma-Job-ON/1901284/190128419012842012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19656BR
Job Title: Trauma Sales Associate-Amarillo, Texas
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NM
City: Amarillo
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Stryker was recently named to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for
preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our
industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience
comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.
This will be achieved by
increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order
to grow their territory.
The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including
product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years demonstrated successful sales experience; prefer that experience be in the medical device or industry
Applied knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Applied understanding of current office technologies (MS Office suite, databases, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Science or Arts in business, medical discipline or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Amarillo-Trauma-Sales-Associate-Amarillo%2C-Texas-Job-NM/1898685/189868518986852012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSAmarillo, NM, USRequisition ID: 18630BR
Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Function: Quality Assurance Safety
Country: Switzerland
City: Selzach, SO
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Innerhalb der Stryker Implant Group und dem internationalen Lieferantennetzwerk sind Sie verantwort-lich für die Lieferantenauditierung (System, Prozess und Produkt).
- Zudem sind Sie verantwortlich für die Identifikation, Planung, Durchführung und Koordination sämtlicher Lieferantenentwicklungs- und Validierungsaktivitäten sowie KVP- und Manufacturing Transfer-Projekten.
- Sie setzen sich für die Behebung von Abweichungen (NCRs / CAPAs) mit dem Ziel der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Lieferantenleistung ein.
- Des Weiteren unterstützen Sie bei der Erstellung, Review und Freigabe der Validierungsdokumentation und bei der Fortschrittskontrolle von Validierungen bei Lieferanten.
- Ebenfalls involviert sind Sie bei der Definition von effizienten und fähigen Fertigungsprozessen und da-zugehörigen Prüfstrategien in Abstimmung mit Procurement und Advanced Quality.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie haben einen FH/Uni/ETH-Abschluss im Bereich Maschinenbau, Medizin- oder Fertigungstechnik und arbeiten gerne in interdisziplinären Teams.
- Sie verfügen über mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich Qualitätsmanagement für die Medizinaltechnik (ISO 13485, QSR), Pharmaindustrie oder Automobilindustrie. Sie sind vertraut mit der Anwendung von Systemen wie Six Sigma, Kaizen oder 5S.
- Sie besitzen unter anderem Grundkenntnisse Reinraumtechnologie, Sterilisationsverfahren sowie chemischen und biologischen Testmethoden und haben Erfahrung mit Prozess-, Computer- und Prüfmethodenvalidierungen.
- Sie sind analytisch stark und überzeugen durch Ihren beharrlichen, aber dienstleistungsorientierten Auftritt. Strukturiertes und exaktes Arbeiten sind für Sie eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
- Gute MS-Office-Anwenderkenntnisse (Word und Excel) sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse setzen wir ebenfalls voraus.
Education and/or Special Training: Möchten Sie Ihr Know-how in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld umsetzen, welches Ihnen Frei-raum für Eigeninitiative und langfristige Perspektiven bietet?

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Ivana Plechaty unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 13 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 30]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach%2C-SO-Supplier-Development-Engineer-Job/1787692/178769217876922012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, SO, CHRequisition ID: 18820BR
Job Title: 2 Projektingenieure (m/w) Advanced Operations
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt
2 Projektingenieure (w/m)
Advanced Operations

Der Bereich Advanced Operations ist verantwortlich für die Entwicklung und Planung neuer Fertigungsprozesse sowie für die Optimierung und Steuerung der bestehenden Fertigungsprozesse zur Herstellung von Medizinprodukten unter permanenter Berücksichtigung der geforderten Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit.

Ihre Aufgaben:
- Sie sind zuständig für den Aufbau und die Integration von neuen Produkten oder deren elektronischer Komponenten in unsere Produktionsprozesse. Dies beinhaltet sowohl die Planung, Steuerung und Koordination als auch die Validierung der Fertigungsprozesse.
- Sie bilden in Bezug auf die Prozessmachbarkeit eine direkte Schnittstelle zu unserer Entwicklung und Produktion und sind für die Terminverfolgung von Entwicklungsprojekten zuständig.
- Sie untersuchen und beurteilen neue Fertigungstechnologien und arbeiten mit unserer Abteilung „Strategischer Einkauf“ gemeinsam an externen Fertigungsmöglichkeiten.
- Sie unterstützen bei der Maschinenbeschaffung im Rahmen der Prozessentwicklung und führen Kalkulationsberechnungen sowie Kostenkalkulationen für Neuentwicklungen durch.

Ihr Profil:
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Mechatronik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie haben Berufserfahrung im Produktionsumfeld, im Idealfall in der Fertigungsprozessentwicklung.
- Sie verfügen über Erfahrung im Projektmanagement, haben optimalerweise Fachkenntnisse in der Anwendung von Methoden des Lean Managements und ergänzen dies mit guten Englischkenntnissen sowie einem routinierten Umgang mit MS Office
- Sie besitzen ein ausgeprägtes Qualitäts- und Kostenbewusstsein, zeichnen sich durch einen eigenverantwortlichen Arbeitsstil und eine analytische Denkweise aus und bevorzugen im Team zu arbeiten.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Frau Pia Jedamzik unter Tel. 04348/702-577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Mechatronik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie haben Berufserfahrung im Produktionsumfeld, im Idealfall in der Fertigungsprozessentwicklung.
- Sie verfügen über Erfahrung im Projektmanagement, haben optimalerweise Fachkenntnisse in der Anwendung von Methoden des Lean Managements und ergänzen dies mit guten Englischkenntnissen sowie einem routinierten Umgang mit MS Office.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil:
- Sie besitzen ein ausgeprägtes Qualitäts- und Kostenbewusstsein, zeichnen sich durch einen eigenverantwortlichen Arbeitsstil und eine analytische Denkweise aus und bevorzugen im Team zu arbeiten.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-4-Projektingenieure-%28mw%29-Advanced-Operations-Job/1787726/178772617877262012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen, DERequisition ID: 19053BR
Job Title: Sales Representative_SEB
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Korea and ASEAN
Business Function: Sales
Country: Korea
City: Pusan

Job Description:
- Achieve budgeted sales and profitability goal by Implementing strong promotion of sales activities.
- Support Business leaders to formulate the sales plan and activities in accordance with local Business strategy, market trends and opportunities for business growth.
- Enhance and develop a network of relationships with business partners(dealers), customer and regularly interface with business partner(dealer) to ensure the best coordination.
- Maintain effective kit management, specific & instant PER report follow up.
- Implement innovative sales & marketing activities while building strong relationship with current
accounts and developing new accounts.
- Maximize the feedback from customers as related to propose quality of service and actualize ‘Stryker, There For You’ spirit to achievement of sales target.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • BA in medical or healthcare related preferred
- 3-5 years’ sales & marketing experience in medical devices or healthcare industrypreferred
- Experience dealing with doctors & hospitals, familiar with medical terms preferred
Education and/or Special Training: • Excellent team player and team motivator
- Goal achiever with problem solving ∫erpersonal skills
- Success-oriented with negotiation& communication skill
- Business acumen with tenacity
- Independent and innovative thinker]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Pusan-Sales-Representative_SEB-Job/1789198/178919817891982012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPusan, KPRequisition ID: 19045BR
Job Title: Design Engineer
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Cork
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Ireland
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Designs, develops, refines and evaluates mechanical components assemblies or subsystems for mechanical and/or electro-mechanical medical devices and implants. Uses concurrent engineering and rapid prototyping techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to project deadlines and product costs.
You will plan and execute product development projects, and support technical aspects of product commercialization
Products include Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Saw Blades for total joint surgery, blades for micro orthopaedics/small joint surgery, Implant Revision Instruments, High Speed Neuro-Spine and ENT Burs/Drills, Cranial Perforators, Knee/Hip Arthroscopy Blades and Burs, Sinus Shaver Blades, Ultrasonic tips for bone and tumor removal, and disposable electrosurgical devices for CMF and Neuro Applications.
1. Development of medical device products from concept to production. Participation in multifunctional product development teams and liaison with marketing for the development and specification of new concepts for medical device products.

2. You will work with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts. Create smart, innovative solutions to mechanical design challenges. Conceive plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.

3. Evaluate and optimize concepts for mechanical function and manufacturability. Develop product designs and create prototypes from customer concepts and/or specs to test and validate ideas

4. Will determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs. Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results. Lead and/or participate in design and review meetings.

5. Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with advanced quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.

6. Liaison with advanced manufacturing engineers and supply chain personnel for the specification and sourcing of raw materials and suppliers.

7. Communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and advanced operations to resolve issues and optimize design for manufacturability and efficiency. Will ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.

8. You will lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify, determine product requirements, generate production drawings for parts and assemblies and develop and manage full product design documentation

9. This position is accountable for achieving product performance and quality objectives, project planning and effective execution, as well as communicating program status and escalating issues when appropriate. Will coordinate procedures, timeframes, and in process testing with manufacturing sites.

10. Will assist end customers in resolving product related issues.
- Problem solving and troubleshoot product designs
- Product training
- Product design and development

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science).

A Masters degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable.

Minimum of 2 years related medical device or mechanical design experience in a face paced high technology environment.

- Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Open minded- able to recognize good ideas.
- Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things
- Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
- Good understanding of design for six sigma and related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement
- Ideally has good working knowledge of anatomy and Orthopaedic/Neuro surgical procedures.
Education and/or Special Training: • Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems, engineering materials and design, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing technologies. Fluent in Pro Engineer with good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools.
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools and inspection equipment
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements
- PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Design-Engineer-Job/1809811/180981118098112012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19461BR
Job Title: Health Economics Research Coordinators
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Clinical Affairs
Country: Australia
City: St Leonards

Job Description:
Part time Work to Complement your Degree
Fortune 500 Company wants you!

- Fill 8-16 hours per week productively
- No experience necessary, full training provided
- Gain valuable field experience to make you more employable when you graduate
- Exciting clinical trial project and ground-breaking technology

Stryker South Pacific is an award winning, global medical technology company, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic and surgical implants, as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment, to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

We are currently conducting a study investigating the health economics of a new type of instrumentation used to perform total knee replacements, and we need your help to do this!

We’re looking for super keen, driven, talented students to observe these surgical procedures and record data related to preparation time before surgery, the number and duration of various steps in the procedures, and other activities performed after surgery.
So if you:
- Are currently undertaking tertiary qualifications in biological science, health sciences, biomedical engineering, health economics or in a similar clinical or medical devices related area,
- Are comfortable observing surgical procedures and working in a hospital environment,
- Have exceptional attention to detail and strong initiative,
- Can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills,
- Are able to work unsupervised,
- Have your own reliable transport to travel to and from hospitals...

Then we’d LOVE to hear from you!

To apply, please send through your resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria above via the Submit to Job button below. Or if you want to talk to someone first, please contact Shireen Wahid, Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 during business hours.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Health-Economics-Research-Coordinators-Job/1866878/186687818668782012-06-18StrykerClinical Affairsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt Leonards, AURequisition ID: 19236BR
Job Title: Sales Rep Trauma
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Finland
State: -
City: Vantaa

Job Description:
Focus on customer needs and relationship building in order to provide value to our customers.
Attain sales and profit in a region/or a specific product line.
Understand and use the power of teamwork.

Key Focus:

-Highlight significant compliance issues.
-Achieve targets
-New accounts acquisition
-Responsible for generating sales and profit of Stryker´s products in the region/or a specific product line.
-Responsible for continuously reporting and collecting information concerning Stryker and competitive actions in the region (reporting via StrykOne)/or a specific product line.
-Create and maintain good relationship with key persons in the hospitals.
-Main activities in the field consist of: personal visits to doctors and nurses, workshop, op-participation, exhibition, AP-travel, clinical meeting, social activities with customers and stocktaking.
-Attending meetings / courses to keep up the product knowledge and develop close customer relations.
-Define and implement the needed service level (added value) for the customers in the region/or a specific product line.
-Work in conjunction with Customer Service and Product Manager in order to get high customer satisfaction
-Defining the need for own personal education and participate in training arranged by Product Management and in sales training.
-Develop high skills in product knowledge and operating technique via own training.
-Participate in and execute the Business Plan
-Responsible for Monthly highlights as defined in template
-Responsible for Monthly and yearly updates of the StrykOne system
-Develop and foster collaboration within the team and with other teams in order to increase impact and customer satisfaction

Qualifications/Work Experience: Proven success in complex sales. Pharma or medtech experience preferred but not a absolute criteria. Candidate must have the potential to step up as sales manager within 3 - 5 years. Need to speek english fluently. Swedish is a plus.
Education and/or Special Training: University degree in Business administrateion (or similar) or in a field within medicine /health care.

Percent Travel Required: High]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Vantaa-Sales-Rep-Trauma-Job/1886989/188698918869892012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVantaa, FIRequisition ID: 17258BR
Job Title: Key Account Manager - Germany
Division: Europe
Business Unit: GSA
Country: Germany
City: NA

Job Description:
To grow Stryker business with non-clinical customers, driving in country collaboration across Franchise. Reporting to the Country Manager/KAM Director is accountable for the growth and profitability of Franchise specific Key account customers.

Key Activities & Accountabilities (mandatory field)
Main duties and responsibilities; emphasize the end result against which some measure of performance can be applied.

1. Grow franchise business with Key accounts driving sales revenue and profitability
2. Identify, develop and maintain relationships with non-clinical customers in franchise key accounts
3. Network internally with Regional Sales Managers to maximize the “one Stryker” relationship
4. Planning, executing and monitoring of all measures necessary to achieve budget includuding, ccontractual negotiations with key accounts.
5. Interacting with Country Franchise leads to planning and execute distribution strategies in the assigned chains and associations across different franchises

Qualifications/Work Experience: Degree in a medical, scientific, technical field
Education and/or Special Training: Successful key account sales experience essential.
Verifiable success in key account management
Strong commercial negotiation skills
Comprehensive knowledge in connection with the country’s medical economy
Medical Devices industry experience
Deep knowledge of the franchise portfolio
Strong communication skills, for internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of a CRM system

Experience of working in complex matrix management environment
Knowledge of tender/contract management
Very good written and spoken English
Presentation skills with modern presentation media

Competency and Level required

Delivery of Results Advanced
Account Planning Fundamental
Presentation and Negotiation Advanced
Collaboration & Leadership Advanced
Integrity and Trust Fundamental
Customer Insight and opportunity Fundamental
Communication and Networking Fundamental
Commercial Expertise Advanced
Solutions Provider Advanced]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/NA-Key-Account-Manager-Germany-Job/1889865/188986518898652012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNA, DERequisition ID: 19620BR
Job Title: Part-Time Operations Internship
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Country: Australia
City: St Leonards

Job Description:
- 2-3 days per week for 3 months, commencing June 2012
- No experience necessary, full training provided
- Gain valuable corporate experience to make you more employable when you graduate

Stryker South Pacific is an award winning, global medical technology company, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic and surgical implants, as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and satisfying lives.

We’re currently recruiting for 2 driven, high achievers to help our Operations division with 2 major projects. Your work will involve liaising with our sales, marketing and wider operations divisions as you make recommendations on process improvement, and create a training program which you will roll out across the business and present to our leadership team.

So if you:
- Are currently undertaking tertiary qualifications in biological science, mathematics, marketing, health sciences, biomedical engineering or similar,
- Can demonstrate an exceptional academic record with extra-curricular achievements
- Enjoy problem solving and coming up with solutions
- Are technology savvy and comfortable with a video camera and basic video editing software
- Have exceptional communication skills

Then, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (in the same document) outlining why this opportunity interests you via the button below, or if you want to talk to someone first, please contact Shireen Wahid, Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 during business hours.

Applications close Sunday 27th May 2012

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/St-Leonards-Part-Time-Operations-Internship-Job/1892605/189260518926052012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt Leonards, AURequisition ID: 19286BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts, Brisbane
Division: South Pacific
Business Unit: Australia
Business Functions: Sales – Account Management
Focus Area Account Management
Country: Australia
State: -
City: West End

Job Description:
Due to the phenomenal success of our Strategic Accounts teams in NSW and Victoria, we are now recruiting in Queensland!

The Integration Specialist - Strategic Accounts provides centralised, onsite support at one hospital on behalf of all Stryker divisions. They build relationships across the entire hospital, aiming to maximise Stryker's business effectiveness and provide opportunities to win and maintain business.

With key accountability for customer service and support, clinical support and education (including case coverage in theatres for a wide variety of procedures), inventory management and continuous improvement, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous theatre experience in a nursing or peri-operative support role
- Strong commercial acumen, gained through a sales, account management, clinical support role or similar
- A passion for consistently delivering high service standards
- Exceptional presentation, communication and relationship building skills, to effectively engage surgeons, stakeholders, senior members of the community and government, internal colleagues and other key clients
- Strong technical proficiency, including product knowledge of the medical and hospital industries to provide training to staff and clients

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We provide innovative orthopaedic implants as well as state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives

With a team in excess of 300 employees locally and 16,000 globally, Stryker has a strong presence in all capital cities across Australia and New Zealand. Stryker’s employees set high standards and strive to deliver exceptional results in all that they do. This desire to achieve, combined with a great deal of hard work, has placed Stryker among the largest, best run and most admired companies.

To join us, apply below, or to discuss your suitability for this or any other potential role within our business, please contact Shireen Wahid – Recruitment Partner on 02 9467 1191 or visit www.stryker.jobs to see our current vacancies.

Qualifications/Work Experience: As above
Education and/or Special Training: As above]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/West-End-Integration-Specialist-Strategic-Accounts%2C-Brisbane-Job/1832123/183212318321232012-06-18StrykerSales – Account Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest End, AURequisition ID: 19311BR
Job Title: Planer (m/w)
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Continental Europe
Business Functions: Manufacturing and Production
Focus Area Production/Operations Planning
Country: Switzerland
State: -
City: Selzach
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Zu Ihren Haupttätigkeiten gehören die Produktionsplanung und die Steuerung der zugeteilten Produkte: Bedarfsermittlung, Auftragsfreigabe, Bereitstellen der notwendigen Produktionsressourcen wie Rohmateria-lien und Betriebs- und Hilfsmittel.
- Mit Ihrem grossen Engagement und Know-how unterstützen Sie das Kernteam im administrativen Bereich: Bestellungen erstellen, Offerten anfragen und telefonischen Abklärungen.
- Des Weiteren sind Sie verantwortlich für das Anlegen und die Pflege aller notwendigen Planungsdaten und für das Zeitwirtschaftssystem mit entsprechenden Korrekturen, Ferienplanungen etc.
- Als engagierter Teamplayer und lösungsorientiertes Organisationstalent tragen Sie Mitverantwortung und helfen aktiv mit um folgende Ziele zu erreichen: Qualität, Liefertreue, Durchlaufzeit, Kostenreduktionen, Mitarbeiterschulungen, Mitarbeitergespräche und Teamevents.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil:
- Abgeschlossene Lehre im kaufmännischen Bereich mit mehrjähriger einschlägiger Berufserfahrung.
- Sie bringen gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift und konnten idealerweise bereits erste Erfahrungen in einem produktiven Umfeld sammeln.
- Sie arbeiten gerne kunden- und zielorientiert und schätzen den täglichen Kontakt mit anderen Menschen.
- Zudem verfügen Sie über Verhandlungsgeschick, haben Durchsetzungsvermögen und sind belastbar.
- Sie verstehen es, auch in hektischen Situationen einen „kühlen Kopf“ zu bewahren, beherrschen die MS-Office-Palette und haben Erfahrung mit ERP Systemen.
Education and/or Special Training: Sind Sie interessiert an dieser anspruchsvollen Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld, welches Ihnen Freiraum für Eigeninitiative und auch langfristige Perspektiven bietet? Dann bewerben Sie sich noch heute.

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen Herr Thomas Höötmann unter der Telefonnummer +41 32 641 72 10 gerne zur Verfü-gung.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Selzach-Planer-%28mw%29-Job/1834597/183459718345972012-06-18StrykerManufacturing and Productionfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSelzach, CHRequisition ID: 19278BR
Job Title: Associate Manager, Quality Control
Division: Global Quality & Ops
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area Quality Control
Country: United States
State: PA
City: East Whiteland Twp
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for the day to day functions of Quality Control, including by not limited to; scheduling Analysts and Technicians for routine inspections, tracking of batch records and job progress, coordination of calibration scheduling, release of intermediate and non sterile product.

- Ensure that all quality control testing is performed in accordance with regulatory and internal procedural requirements.
- Attend daily manufacturing meeting.
- Schedule Analyst and Technician testing and priorities.
- Perform final release sign off on intermediate and raw material RIP’s and QIP’s. (Non-Sterile level 1 items).
- Manage calibration functions, scheduling and up keep of spreadsheet and files.
- Review of batch records.
- Batch record and RIP KPIs and tracking.
- Develop and maintain inspection/test/calibration databases.
- Manage expired product.
- Initiate NCRs and recommend appropriate containment actions.
- Participate in CAPA investigations and implement corrective actions as required.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and process re-engineering projects in support of continual improvement initiatives.
- Participate in regulatory inspections (Notified Body, FDA) and associated corrective action activities.
- Perform annual performance reviews and recommend appropriate salary action.
- Resolve daily issues in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 2+ years experience managing a team is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of analytical equipment and principles (ICP, XRD, FTIR, UV/VIS, Fibrometer, TOC, Titrators, Tensile Tester, Optical Comparator).
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various work groups to assure conformance to regulatory requirements, internal processes, and policies.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience.
- Demonstrated PC proficiency.
- Demonstrated organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in various coordinate disciplines and on multi-national teams.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Education and/or Special Training: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) from a four-year college or university. Experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device regulated environment required.

Percent Travel Required: 5-10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/East-Whiteland-Twp-Associate-Manager%2C-Quality-Control-Job-PA/1841190/184119018411902012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEast Whiteland Twp, PA, USRequisition ID: 19165BR
Job Title: Territory Sales Manager Instrument - Central London
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
To sell into the specified accounts in line with targets and effectively maintain and service the customers on the territory.

Qualifications/Work Experience: GCSEs, ALevels, Degree preferred.
Education and/or Special Training: Healthcare sales experience perferred]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Territory-Sales-Manager-Instrument-Central-London-Job/1849010/184901018490102012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 18688BR
Job Title: Associate Sales Representative, Spine/CMF (Southwest Ontario)
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Sales
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: London

Job Description:
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker Spine/CMF products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Sales East Implants team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Assist Sales Representatives in the promotion and sales of Stryker products
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products
- Directs product evaluations in operating rooms and office settings
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings
- Keeps Regional Sales Manager and Sales Representatives informed of territory progress on a regular basis
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
- Manage and maintain a sample inventory of products
- Understands and adheres to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation
- Rigidly adheres to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA
- Has the necessary authority to execute above mentioned job responsibilities, and will have authority to carry out specific responsibilities defined by quality system documents
- Has authority to recommend and initiate preventative and correction action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 1-3 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable)• Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • University Degree - B.B.A. or B.A in business with an emphasis in marketing or health related discipline, Science, Kinesiology.

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/London-Associate-Sales-Representative%2C-SpineCMF-%28Southwest-Ontario%29-Job-ON/1852020/185202018520202012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLondon, CanadaBerufsbezeichnung Initiative Bewerbungen
Division: Instruments
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Personalabteilung/Rekrutierung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Freiburg
Schicht N/A
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Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Willkommen sind alle Studiengänge, Techniker- oder Meisterlehrgänge,
Schulabschlüsse und sonstige Qualifikationen.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Vom Schulabgänger über Studienabsolventen bis hin zum Arbeitnehmer mitlangjähriger Berufserfahrung sind alle herzlich Willkommen.
Prozentuale Reisebereitschaft 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Initiative-Bewerbungen-Job/1856993/185699318569932012-06-18StrykerPersonalabteilung/Rekrutierungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19288BR
Job Title: Software Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Mandatory:
1. Minimum 3 years of hands on experience in Design and Development of Embedded software
2. Experience on features & performance enhancements of products, embedded software bugs fixing
3. Developing software testing requirements, execute testing and complete documentation as per QMS
4. Experience in generating and executing test plans and test scripts, risk analysis documents
5. Embedded Software development in C/C++ (minimum 2 years)
6. Experience in communication protocols like UART, CAN and I2C
7. Experience on interfaces like Firewire (IEEE1394), Ethernet (10/100/1000), RS232/UART, Digital I/O, Analog I/O
8. Strong board level troubleshooting skills and understanding of hardware-software interaction
9. Designing and understanding software architectures and application layers
10. Strong communication and problem solving skills
11. Ability to identify and escalate issues for timely resolution
12. Goal oriented and ability to work with cross functional teams

Desired:
1. Well versed in understanding electrical schematics/data sheets
2. Familiar with embedded verification/validation
3. Hands on with lab equipments like DSO, logic analyzer
4. Experience with embedded systems with RTOS knowhow
5. Well versed with writing test plans and test cases
6. Document and exposure to test management tools
7. Willing to work in a regulated environment & ability to work under minimal supervision
8. Exposure to product development life cycle
9. Requirement to work Shift:ed hours when necessary to accommodate US timezone.
10. If required candidate should open to travel (One time, US).

Qualifications/Work Experience: 3-5 years
Education and/or Special Training: BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Software-Engineer-Job/1856998/185699818569982012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INBerufsbezeichnung Assistenz (m/w) Vice President
Division: Implants Ops
Geschäftseinheit Continental Europe
Geschäftsbereich Verwaltung
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine

Assistenz (w/m) Vice President

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die operative Büroorganisation und Unterstützung unseres Vice President Continental Europe und Senior Director HR Continental Europe.
- Sie koordinieren die Aufgaben des Tagesgeschäfts hinsichtlich allgemeiner Korrespondenz (nati-onal & international), Termin- und Reisemanagement, Reisekostenabrechnung sowie Vor- und Nachbereitung von Meetings.
- Sie agieren als Ansprechpartner sowohl für interne als auch externe Kontakte und bearbeiten ei-genständig die Erstellung von Präsentationen und Berichten in deutscher und englischer Sprache.
- Sie übernehmen die Organisation von Veranstaltungen, arbeiten eigenständig an Projektaufgaben in Ihrem Fachbereich sowie an der Recherche, Analyse und Auswertung von Kennzahlen.

Für weitere Fragen steht Ihnen Pia Jedamzik unter 04348 - 702 577 gern zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung!
Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über eine erfolgreich abgeschlossene Ausbildung im kaufmännischen Bereich oder über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie besitzen aussagekräftige Assistenz-Erfahrung im Bereich der gehobenen Managementebene - idealerweise im internationalen Umfeld.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie haben sehr gute Englischkenntnisse, sind routiniert im Umgang mit den MS-Office-Anwendungen Word, Excel, Powerpoint sowie Outlook und verfolgen eine erfolgsorientierte und eigenständige Arbeitsweise.
- Sie zeichnen sich durch Kommunikationsstärke, Organisationstalent und eine strukturierte Denkweise aus und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Loyalität, Flexibilität und einem souveränen Auftreten.
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem
weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und
externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle
Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Assistenz-%28mw%29-Vice-President-Job/1869223/186922318692232012-06-18StrykerVerwaltungfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 19103BR
Job Title: Senior Process Development Engineer
Division: Neurovascular
Business Unit: Cork
Business Functions: Research & Development
Focus Area General/Other: R&D/Science
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Cork
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Serves as a core team member on a cross-functional team for new product projects.
- Provides mentoring and direction to PD engineers working on the extended team
- Ensures all functional deliverables for new product programs are delivered by the team.
- Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling and/or automation.
- Executes the functional deliverables associated with the PDP/TDP, Project Management, and Quality Systems.
- Prepares and presents technical data and recommendations at technical reviews to peers and management.
- Writes validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes.
- Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package.
- Contributes ideas to or generates Intellectual Property submissions

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Primary Degree in Mechanical, Polymers, Materials or Biomedical Engineering.
- Masters in Engineering or Science preferred but not required.
Education and/or Special Training: • Minimum of 5 years experience preferably in the medical device industry.
- People management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong technical capabilities and project management capability to develop aspects of assigned projects on time and within budget.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Cork-Senior-Process-Development-Engineer-Job/1875284/187528418752842012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCork, IERequisition ID: 19083BR
Job Title: Customer Service Clerk
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Benelux
Business Function: Customer Service
Country: Belgium
City: Zaventem

Job Description:
The Job's Mission = to meet customers expectations and needs with regards to delivery of the company’s products and service. To provide values as an essential part of the Sales Force.

Key Activities & Accountabilities Specify key responsibilities and/or activities of the position, for one - or several countries or franchise:

- Incoming phone calls, phone call connections.
- Order receipt, order registration, Credit note registration, backorder recording, time of delivery feedback.
- Service Complaints, report and follow up.
- Product complaints, report and follow up.
- Forward relevant information to Sales Force.
- Inform Logistics department of irregularities in safety stock and delivery.
- Consignments - ordering, agreement, inventory, return of consignment, reports of instruments and implants.
- Loaners: Request, check avialiablity, approved/denied, check condition, include consignment shipment, sterilization document, back-up for kit coordinator. Coordinate demo-campaigne.
- Repairs: Registration in Rapair database, Scope program, billing, reporting and follow-ups.
- To act according to Company Policies and to withhold company image.
- Check that list prices and discounts are within agreed limits, inform Customer Service Manager of irregularities in pricing.
- To participate in special sales activities.
- Filing of invoices, consignment agreements, stocktaking reports, etc.

Job Dimensions Provide data that will describe the job's scope:

- Registration on time.
- Registration of the right items and amounts.
- Deliver to the right address.
- Follow up backorders / Open orders.
- Sales force satisfaction.
- In house sales.
- Customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Authority :

- Order handling and registration for invoicing/credit note.
- Regulatory Action.
- Product Complaints (PER).
- Service Complaints (SER).
- Sending Loaners.
- Approve Short Consignments of implants to operations with loaner instruments.

Education :

- Dutch, French and English.
- Upper Secondary school education
- Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, MFG/Pro, PowerPlay, Oracle)

Experience :
- Minimum 2 years job experience within customer service desired
- Stryker product portfolio knowledge

Competencies :

- Service and customer minded
- Good telephone manners
- Good perception
- Polite
- Accurate
- Positive
- Loyal
- Stress resistant

Qualifications/Work Experience: see job description
Education and/or Special Training: see job description]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Zaventem-Customer-Service-Clerk-Job/1892587/189258718925872012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSZaventem, BERequisition ID: 19206BR
Job Title: Customer Care clerk
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area Call Center
Country: Finland
State: -
City: Vantaa

Job Description:
To meet customers’ expectations and needs with regards to delivery of the company's products and service. To provide value as an essential part of Sales Force. Key activities are: incoming phone calls, order receipt, order registration, backorder recording and time of delivery feedback, handle consignment orders, take care of agreements, be essential part in quote and tender process.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Minimum 2 years job experience within customer service desired.
Team player, service and customer minded,good telephone manners, good perception,polite, accurate, positive, loyal, stress resistant
Education and/or Special Training: Upper Secondary school education
Adequate IT-knowledge (E.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Oracle, Cognos)
Fluent Finnish and English.

Percent Travel Required: 0]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Vantaa-Customer-Care-clerk-Job/1892589/189258918925892012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSVantaa, FIRequisition ID: 19509BR
Job Title: Logistics Project Manager – Asia
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Functions: Supply Chain / Logistics
Focus Area Supply Chain
Country: Hong Kong
State: -
City: Hong Kong

Job Description:
Main objective / purpose of the role:
This role will support the Regional Logistics Manager to run logistics projects, write logistics policy and procedures and manage reporting requirements for the Greater China, Korea and India region. The role may also have an operational element to work on order management for a specific region. The role is also responsible for ensuring effective supply chain and local warehouse operations.

Critical success factors / key deliverables:
- Ensure the Hong Kong logistic & warehousing functions (Kader Building) operate effectively and maintain Customer Service Levels above 98%.
- Manage and drive the identification and development of optimal process and systems solutions to support highest levels of customer services at strategically competitive costing across the region
- Work closely with Finance and other functional teams to track and monitor Supply Chain operations metrics, KPI’s and performance; Prepare and critically analyze scorecards for business reviews
- Drive, consider, analyze and communicate the commercial relevance of key fulfillment activities; pushing back when the ROI is questionable; driving forward when there is profit to gain or avoidable expense to mitigate
- Critically analyze various country requirements and determine areas of improvement
- Coordinate with IT for further enhancement in logistics system, special activity related to Logistics
- Deliver change management around IT and process to the business
- Negotiate with forwarders for cargo space, pricing, etc.
- Mentor a team of logistic professionals

Key strengths / personal attributes for the role:
- Great communicator: ability to interact, influence, partner and gain insight across all business/operations areas both internally & externally
- Excellent communication skills with proficiency in spoken and written English,
- Strong Business acumen; having an instinct when a process is questionable
- Positive mindset; able to deal with rejection of an idea by stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Think conceptually and strategically regarding the business as a whole; creative problem solver
- Ability to move others to take action; Sell an idea
- Project management skills
- Comfortable with enterprise technology eg ERP systems, demand planning
- Hands-on ability to implement swiftly and effectively by taking ownership and accepting responsibility whilst seeing the broader strategic picture.

Leadership / People Management
The position holder will ensure that work is allocated effectively, tasks are completed on time and talent is continually developed to meet the current and future needs of the organization

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Demonstrable Supply Chain / Logistics experience over a course of at least 8 years with clear progression in terms of responsibilities and scope of roles.
- Non degree qualified candidates with more than 12 years’ experience in business operations will also be considered.
- Understands the fundamental supply chain processes of supply procurement, in/out bound logistics, regiomal distribution center operations
- Knowledge of 3PL’s in the region and their capabilities
- PMP/ Prince2 certification will be highly regarded
- Experience gained within a complex MNC.
Education and/or Special Training: Degree holder in Business Administration, Logistics, or other applicable discipline.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hong-Kong-Logistics-Project-Manager-Asia-Job/1878587/187858718785872012-06-18StrykerSupply Chain / Logisticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHong Kong, HKRequisition ID: 19479BR
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Mechanical Engineering
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
1. Will help ensure compliance with GMP & ISO requirements.
- Conduct Internal Audits
- Conduct External Audits

2. Will assist customers in resolving product issues.
- Complaint investigation/problem solving
- Customer training
- Design improvements
- Special orders

3. Will assist during new product development.
- Validation support for product, processes, packaging, software, and sterilization
- Develop inspection plans and procedures

4. Will conduct failure analysis of products and processes.
- Problem solving efforts
- Reliability design improvements
- Product failure trending
- Training

5. Will develop part and product inspection methods and sampling plans
- Statistical process control
- Incoming part/product inspection criteria
- Automated testing
- Functional gauging
- Productivity improvements

6. Will support vendor management issues.
- Problem solving
- Auditing
- Inspection techniques/equipment
- Training

7. Will work with purchasing on part qualifications
- First article review, analysis and paperwork completion
- Production part approval process analysis and paperwork completion
- Critical feature analysis and completion of CFMEA paperwork
- Feedback to purchasing/vendors on methods to correct out of spec tolerances

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Understanding of the concepts of PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Process Capability, Complaint Handling, Supplier assessment & control, Data analysis, Measurement systems, Pro-E, Understanding of Design system and ability to read Design prints.
Education and/or Special Training: • B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/MS. - Mechanical Engineering]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Quality-Engineer-Job/1889870/188987018898702012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19648BR
Job Title: Quality Assurance and Internal Audit Representative
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Quality Assurance Safety
Focus Area General/Other: Quality Assurance/Safety
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
This role is responsible for the quality and audit activities within the RAQA Department. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the RAQA team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and maintain the day to day operations of the QMS to ensure compliance to the ISO9001 Standard
- Develop an annual internal audit plan, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures
- Manage the internal audit process and act as a resource to the internal audit team
- Act as the lead liaison for Third Party Audits and follow up on Corrective Actions
- Liaise with Corporate Quality Managers on behalf of Stryker Canada
- Ensure that Stryker Canada standard operating procedures are aligned with Corporate Quality Documents
- Operate as a resource for the ISO9001 Standard for Stryker Canada by providing consulting services to the management and staff
- Work with all departments across Stryker Canada to implement processes to mature the Quality Management System and remove inefficiencies
- Track and trend quality data and objectives
- Review and maintain quality records (Audit Reports and CAPA)
- Maintain weekly/monthly metrics for Corrective and Preventative Actions
- Document control for compliance to the Quality Management System
- Act as administrator for the document control
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of ISO9001
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently and resolve issues with minimal supervision
- Able to multitask and work within tight deadlines
Education and/or Special Training: • Minimum of post secondary diploma completed, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Quality-Assurance-and-Internal-Audit-Representative-Job/1898691/189869118986912012-06-18StrykerQuality Assurance Safetyfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19401BR
Job Title: Credit and Collections Assistant
Division: Europe
Business Unit: UK, Ireland
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: United Kingdom
City: Newbury

Job Description:
Customer Relationship Management

- Collaborate with internal departments and external customer to build strong relationships and drive improvements in cash collections
- Review problem accounts with the Business Development and the Sales teams to ensure that appropriate action is taken to manage the cash collection activity and payment terms
- Review and coordinate resolution of invoicing errors with Customer Care, Business Services and Sales Force Teams
- Review payment terms with Financial Controller, Sales Managers and Business Development to ensure appropriate terms and conditions are agreed

Cash Collections

- Ensure that team individual monthly cash collection targets are set in-line with DSO budget and projections through understanding sales targets/projections
- Establish and review credit limits for both new and existing customers
- Manage and mitigate risk by analysing customer financial reports, debt service ratings and D&B reporting tools

Qualifications/Work Experience: Min. 3 Years Accounts Receivable / Customer Management Experience

Strong preference for candidates with a background in achieving targets, customer relationship management and the potential to develop and grow within a high growth organisation.

A high caliber candidate with excellent communication and collaboration skills with proven success in building a customer focused team culture.

Problem-Solver

The candidate must have a high sense of responsibility, be results oriented, able to drive change and be accustomed to working under tight deadlines.
Education and/or Special Training: Credit Management accreditation preferable

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Newbury-Credit-and-Collections-Assistant-Job/1892591/189259118925912012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSNewbury, GBRequisition ID: 19246BR
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Ireland
City: Limerick
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Completion of assigned General Ledger and all related journals to meet month end deadlines.
- Update HFM reporting system for assigned HFM reporting entities
- INTERNAL CONTROL SOX COMPLIANCE
 Maintain and monitor the internal control systems across the Stryker Ireland sites to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations.
 Introduce Key Performance Indicators to the area.
- CROSS-OVER
o Responsible for providing cover in the areas of :

 General Ledger maintenance
 P&L & Balance Sheet projection updating in HFM
 Maintaining the nominal ledger bank accounts
 Netting process
 Hedging process
 Fixed Assets
 Inter-Co
 SUPPORT FUTURE Oracle implem

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Qualified with recognised Accountancy Body, with at least 2 years relevant experience.
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage several priorities at once will be required as will a high level of flexibility with a high level commitment to success.
Education and/or Special Training: • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Shared Services experience is an advantage

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Limerick-Financial-Accountant-Job/1898695/189869518986952012-06-18StrykerFinance/Economicsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLimerick, IERequisition ID: 19202BR
Job Title: Operation Engineer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Functions: Engineering
Focus Area Manufacturing Engineering
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
- DFM’s
- Ops Checklists
- Supplier Selection
o Process mapping
o Review of procedures / processes
o Training for vendors (depending what we present the QE is responsible for ensuring compliance)
o DCP / pFMEA
o Gage requirements (CMM programming support/ Gage R&R etc)
o Initial IGS ‘s
o Review of Validations / Qualifications
o Timeline management
o FAI test parts manufacture
o Manufacturing test parts manufacture

Qualifications/Work Experience: B.Tech(Mechanical), 3 to 5 years of experience
Education and/or Special Training: Good Knowledge of Validation,PFMEA,Gage R&R,Supplier Selection and Audit,Process Mapping,Timeline Management]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Operation-Engineer-Job/1831287/183128718312872012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19076BR
Job Title: Training Expert and Technical Writer
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: SGTC
Business Function: Information Systems/Technology
Country: India
City: Gurgaon

Job Description:
Training Expert and Technical Writer
Summary of Position
This person is responsible to create the technical material and train the business users on those for increased usage of our systems there by ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Key Requirements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience in understanding diverse Systems and articulating the same to the business users.
- Demonstrated the ability to independently create training templates, materials, Training Plans and execute the trainings for the business users for increasing the usability of our systems.
- Experience in creating Technical documentation with the help of the technical team members for the Operations and Support teams to own the same.

Primary Responsibilities
- Understand the different systems from the level of complexity from an end-users perspective.
- Be the face of the Global Web Apps team for conducting training for increasing the usage of our systems.
- Coordinate and work closely with Technical, Operations and the Business Analysts Teams to create excellent technical documentation for the Business Users.
- Support the Operations team to build the knowledge base, FAQs for the Helpdesk team to support L1 and L2 issues.
- Create training templates, materials, Training Plans and execute the trainings

Key Knowledge Areas
- Knowledge of the Agile methodology and the different development Web technologies available in the market.
- Exposure to the key platforms like SharePoint 2007/2010 and understanding of Web Applications is mandatory.
- Experience in HTML 5, CSS3, Javascript is required.
- Expertise in some presentation tools like MS PowerPoint, Snagit etc.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.
MBA

Directly Manage People
No

Budget Management
No

Travel
5-10%

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Knowledge of the Agile methodology and the different development Web technologies available in the market.
- Exposure to the key platforms like SharePoint 2007/2010 and understanding of Web Applications is mandatory.
- Experience in HTML 5, CSS3, Javascript is required.
- Expertise in some presentation tools like MS PowerPoint, Snagit etc.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent.
MBA]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Training-Expert-and-Technical-Writer-Job/1831289/183128918312892012-06-18StrykerGlobal Solutions (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSGurgaon, INRequisition ID: 19442BR
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Canada - Ontario
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial reporting and analysis for all business units and internal departments. This will include standard and ad-hoc reporting on business unit performance, commission plans, sales and departmental expenses. This role will also provide analytical support within the Finance team during the budget and planning processes. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Finance team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Administration of full-cycle commission compensation and sales reporting responsibilities
- Preparation and analysis of monthly management reporting for financial results in assigned functional areas
- Establish/implement process improvement projects for the reconciliation and reporting of sales commissions
- Responsible for ad-hoc analysis and information requests from business unit leaders
- Works collaboratively with Business Analyst in preparation and distribution of standard business unit reports
- Other duties as assigned by Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (designing, building and maintaining files)
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, procedures and their applications
- Capable of analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to handles multiple priorities and manage projects to timely conclusion
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable dealing with all levels of management and maintaining relationships with divisional personnel
- Posses the ability to think ‘outside the box’ in relation to process improvement and data integrity
Education and/or Special Training: • Degree in Business with a concentration in accounting/finance is required
- Completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)
- 3-5 years of finance/accounting experience
- Knowledge of Oracle ERP would be an asset
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Staff-Accountant-Job-ON/1871506/187150618715062012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19441BR
Job Title: Bilingual Customer Service Agent
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Customer Service & Call Center
Focus Area General/Other: Customer Support/Client Care
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
A Customer Service Agent is required to represent the company in a positive and professional manner in all dealings with external and internal customers. The employee will actively promote the products and services of the company at every opportunity providing the level of service that exceeds our customer expectations. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Customer Service team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Process customer orders received by telephone, fax and EDI. Provide acknowledgement and confirmation of receipt to the customer
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product information, pricing availability, delivery dates, shipping, product returns, credits and collections, and general administrative issues
- Research and resolve billing issues, shipping discrepancies, gather documentation and complete various forms for resolution
- Maintain filing of customer records including purchase orders, spec sheets, delivery profiles, trials forms etc.
- Actively participate in team and company meetings
- Attend workshops and training sessions, read product bulletins; company and industry literature and department update information
- Participate in the development and administration of continuous improvements within the department
- Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong administrative skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while ensuring a high level of focus on detail and accuracy
- A working knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office 2000 – Word, Excel) and customer database systems is essential
- Encounters a variety of people and personalities when interacting with customers and sales representatives and must maintain a positive, professional image at all times
- Attention to detail is paramount to ensure accurate processing of product requests and shipping information that varies between customers
- Bilingualism (French and English) required
Education and/or Special Training: • Post Secondary Education Required or University Degree Preferred
- Minimum two years working experience in a call center/customer service environment
- Experience in the medical field is an asset
- Bilingualism (French and English) required
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: 0%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Bilingual-Customer-Service-Agent-Job/1871508/187150818715082012-06-18StrykerCustomer Service & Call Centerfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaRequisition ID: 19260BR
Job Title: HR Specialist, Recruitment
Division: Implants Ops
Business Unit: Ireland Ops
Business Functions: Human Resources/Recruiting
Focus Area General/Other: Human Resources
Country: Ireland
State: -
City: Carrigtwohill
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
- Ensure that open positions are approved in line with the defined approval and headcount process.
- In association with Leaders and Managers, ensure job specifications are accurate and reviewed at least annually.
- Proactively source candidates by liaising with recruitment agencies, websites, internal systems & other methods.
- Maintain and promote the internal employee referral scheme and the use of notice board, email and Stryker web etc. Ensure that employees on maternity/paternity leave are informed of open positions.
- Participate and assist in the co-ordination of various tactical staffing initiatives, including graduate recruitment fairs, milk rounds, open days etc
- Agree the recruitment process stages with the hiring leader and refer CVs to the hiring leader for screening.
- Interview and select candidates in partnership with the hiring leader.
- Carry out pre-screen interviews on candidates and liaise with Gallup to schedule interviews. Ensure timely receipt of reports and feedback from the relevant Analyst and support the hiring Leader to understand each profile.
- Ensure SSP interviews are completed for hourly positions.
- Ensure all aptitude tests, where appropriate, are carried out by competent assessors and candidates meet the job specification standards.
- Provide timely feedback to candidates and agencies. Update internal candidates of their status in the process and provide feedback.
- Co-ordinate pre employment medical appointments and reference checks.
- Issue Contracts, offer letters and ensure that relevant documentation is received back from the newly hired employee.
- Communicate new hire information to all employees, HR and Training team, IT and all relevant individuals.
- Manage reLocation: support and process visa application as appropriate.
- Ensure recruitment administration is efficient and update recruitment records, reports, metrics and systems
- Process all agency invoices and ensure that recruitment activities are cost effective and in line with budget allocation.
- Work closely and flexibly with other HR team members in both locations.
- All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Diploma in HRM (CIPD recognised) or equivalent is a basic requirement.
- Previous experience of high volume recruitment in a manufacturing, regulated environment is desirable.
- Customer service talent essential
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills required.
- Self starter with initiative.
Education and/or Special Training: • Analytical & problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- High level of personal organization / attention to detail and multitasking required.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- PC skills required – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-HR-Specialist%2C-Recruitment-Job/1889856/188985618898562012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSCarrigtwohill, IERequisition ID: 19255BR
Job Title: Operations, Kit Operator, Malmo
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: Sweden
State: -
City: Malmo

Job Description:
Operator for the Kit room, shipping kits, inspection and TS loaners

Qualifications/Work Experience: Warehouse expiereince
Education and/or Special Training: None, Oracle knowledge clear benefit

Percent Travel Required: None]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malmo-Operations%2C-Kit-Operator%2C-Malmo-Job/1892598/189259818925982012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMalmo, SERequisition ID: 19538BR
Job Title: Project Engineer (w/m) R&D
Division: Osteosynthesis
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Schönkirchen / Kiel
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
Research & Development

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie leiten Projektteams in der Produktentwicklung und sind verantwortlich für die eigenständi-ge Konzeption und Gesamtkonstruktion von medizinischen Implantaten, Instrumenten sowie anderen System-Komponenten.
- Sie wirken mit bei der Spezifikation und dem Aufbau einer geeigneten Laborumgebung zur Testung der mechanischen, elektrischen und elektronischen Produktkomponenten und stimmen entsprechende Produktsicherheits- und Leistungstests mit unserem Material- und Produktlabor ab.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Koordination der Prototypenerstellung mit unserem Musterbau und externen Partnern sowie für die Planung und Durchführung von Entwicklungs-Reviews mit externer und internationaler Beteiligung.
- Die eigenständige Erstellung von Produktrisikoanalysen und Werkstoffspezifikationen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Funktion als Ansprechpartner für Zulieferer und die fachliche Vertretung des Projektleiters.

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Qualifications/Work Experience: Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Feinwerktechnik, Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie besitzen fundierte Berufserfahrung in der Produktentwicklung, optimalerweise in der Medizintechnik, sowie im Projektmanagement und im Bereich der Elektronik.
Education and/or Special Training: Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse in den Entwicklungsstandards für Medizinprodukte, sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und sind vertraut im Umgang mit CAD-Programmen.
- Sie sind teamfähig, kommunikationsstark sowie verantwortungsbewusst und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Ihrer Innovationskraft und Ihrem eigenständigen Arbeitsstil

Percent Travel Required: 5%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-R&D-Job/1893391/189339118933912012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DERequisition ID: 19631BR
Job Title: Business Development Manager - KSA
Division: Emerging Markets
Business Unit: EEMEA
Business Function: Sales
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The person will:
- Contribute to the overall success and growth of MEA organization as a member of the local management team
- Research, develop and implement strategies within particular country/ies for particular product portfolio delivering desired revenue and unit sales growth consistent with corporate requirements and overall policies
- Effectively and efficiently lead the distributors Sales & Marketing Team to optimize market share position and efficiency of the sales process and to implement the agreed business growth strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General
- To continually assess all aspects of healthcare developments and national funding process, determine areas of influence for Stryker and take active steps to assist clinics to secure funding in a "branded re-imbursement" method and expand the market
- To continually research and assess the capacity, economics and dynamics of the referral channels for Stryker products and determine how they may be optimized for growth in liaison with the Area Manager,
- To seek and identify potential partners for strategic alliances that could afford a competitive advantage to Stryker or a means to develop the market overall
- To define and implement the sales strategy, through various methods of analysis in liaison with the Area Manager,
- To assess the competitive threat to Stryker and implement pro-active tactics in line with the strategic plan to counter the threats
- To regularly analyze the decision making process for Stryker products and determine actions required to ensure Stryker’s activities and investments are adequate in each market segment to positively drive the "branded product referral" process

Sales Management
- To develop account-by-account strategies in liaison with the distributors Sales Team, in order to ensure that we are able to supply the highest level of service support to the customer base and to achieve specific sales / share objectives
- To maintain regular personal contact with certain key customers , key accounts , to ensure that we continue to meet customer needs
- To develop means to optimize the overall efficiency of the sales process and distributors field forces.
- To provide recommendations and assist distributors sales forces to create sales opportunities in the market/s

Marketing Management
- To develop pricing strategies in close liaison with the Area Manager.
- To implement Business Unit Marketing initiatives in liaison with concerned product mangers.
- To build and maintain effective professional relationships at senior levels (i.e. surgeons)
- To develop effective product materials to target the different customer segments
- To develop and implement regional scientific conferences, exhibitions and satellite symposiums and participation programmes
- To develop annual product programmes / lifecycle management campaigns, including launch plans and promotional campaigns with clear success/failure measures
-  To develop and communicate an effective PR strategy, feasible for use on a local basis
- To develop a ‘toolbox’ range of materials for the distributors Sales forces.

Financial Management
- To develop the annual budgets and forecasts in liaison with the Area Manager and ensure budgets and expense targets are adhered to accordingly.
- To monitor Distributors business performance against budget and to advice / undertake corrective action in liaison with Area Manger where necessary
- To exercise appropriate financial controls

Qualifications/Work Experience: • A minimum of five years experience in a similar position in international company.
- Background in a competitive (low volume, high value) environment with strong user relationships.
- Professional experience gained in Medical device industry
- Proven track record of successful sales at a similar position.
Education and/or Special Training: • Preferably educated to MBA level or equivalent.
- Very good written and oral mastery of English.

Percent Travel Required: 40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Dubai-Business-Development-Manager-KSA-Job/1895865/189586518958652012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDubai, AERequisition ID: 19453BR
Job Title: Associate Product Manager - Trauma
Division: Canada
Business Unit: -
Business Functions: Marketing
Focus Area Brand/Product Marketing
Country: Canada - Ontario
State: -
City: Hamilton

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Marketing Manager, this position develops and assists with the implementation of sales and marketing programs for a specific product or product line, including developing and analyzing sales reports to provide market trends, providing support to both internal and external sales staff in answering product inquiries and establishing optimum levels of inventory within their respective portfolio. Customer facing responsibilities include presentations, sales calls and surgical case support. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Marketing team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.

Individual Responsibilities:

- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results

Functional Responsibilities:

- Manage marketing and sales promotions for specified product line, including brand development and management
- Provide timely product support and maintenance, including field visits, customer and rep education, webex sessions and telephone requests
- Manage product launches, product phase out and product maintenance
- Recommend the establishment of the Trauma products price list
- Assist in the preparation of Trauma RFP submissions with the RFP Coordinator
- Establish productive business relationships with the International Marketing groups for Trauma as well as the approved manufacturing representatives to develop Marketing Collaterals for the Canadian team
- Coordinate productive meetings with the Operations group to assist with forecasting and improving the Customer Experience
- Provide field sales support and support customer presentations and discussions, including conferences
- Develop and manage a complete marketing program for the successful introduction, marketing and sale of the products
- Lead Trauma related product presentations and training sessions at Sales Meetings
- Evaluate trends in assigned segments to determine competitive threat or competing technologies, review and analyze product line sales trends to insure continued overall profitable growth and marketing position
- Make recommendations regarding product improvements on existing products and represent Marketing regarding recommendations concerning feasibility or new product development
- Other duties, etc as assigned by your manager

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- A fundamental knowledge of marketing
- A strong comfort level in a clinical setting (operating rooms, hospitals, etc.)
- Ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Ability to consistently produce accurate, professional work
- Ability to travel (up to 30% of the time)
- Self-starter with the ability to show significant initiative in problem resolution
- High energy level with strong people skills and a positive attitude
- Good rapport with internal stakeholders and external sales force
Education and/or Special Training: • Customer facing experience
- University Degree (Preferably in Sciences/Kinesiology and/or Business or Marketing)
- Experience in Healthcare field an asset
- Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

Percent Travel Required: Up to 30%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Hamilton-Associate-Product-Manager-Trauma-Job/1901279/190127919012792012-06-18StrykerMarketingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSHamilton, CanadaBerufsbezeichnung Project Engineer (w/m)
Division: Osteosynthesis
Geschäftseinheit Deutschland
Geschäftsbereich Engineering
Country: Deutschland
Stadt Schönkirchen / Kiel
Schicht N/A
Stellenbeschreibung Für unseren Standort in Schönkirchen / Kiel suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen

Project Engineer (w/m)
Research & Development

Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie leiten Projektteams in der Produktentwicklung und sind verantwortlich für die eigenständi-ge Konzeption und Gesamtkonstruktion von medizinischen Implantaten, Instrumenten sowie anderen System-Komponenten.
- Sie wirken mit bei der Spezifikation und dem Aufbau einer geeigneten Laborumgebung zur Testung der mechanischen, elektrischen und elektronischen Produktkomponenten und stimmen entsprechende Produktsicherheits- und Leistungstests mit unserem Material- und Produktlabor ab.
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die Koordination der Prototypenerstellung mit unserem Musterbau und externen Partnern sowie für die Planung und Durchführung von Entwicklungs-Reviews mit externer und internationaler Beteiligung.
- Die eigenständige Erstellung von Produktrisikoanalysen und Werkstoffspezifikationen gehört ebenso zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet wie die Funktion als Ansprechpartner für Zulieferer und die fachliche Vertretung des Projektleiters.

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Qualifikation/ Berufserfahrung Ihr Profil
- Sie sind Ingenieur/in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau, Feinwerktechnik, Medizintechnik oder verfügen über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Sie besitzen fundierte Berufserfahrung in der Produktentwicklung, optimalerweise in der Medizintechnik, sowie im Projektmanagement und im Bereich der Elektronik.
beruflicher Werdegang/ Spezielle Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über Kenntnisse in den Entwicklungsstandards für Medizinprodukte, sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und sind vertraut im Umgang mit CAD-Programmen.
- Sie sind teamfähig, kommunikationsstark sowie verantwortungsbewusst und ergänzen diese Eigenschaften mit Ihrer Innovationskraft und Ihrem eigenständigen Arbeitsstil.
About Stryker Are you Stryker? Seit der Unternehmensgründung im Jahr 1941 haben wir uns durch innovative
Ideen zu einem der weltweiten Marktführer in der Medizintechnik etabliert. An unserem Standort
in Schönkirchen / Kiel verhelfen über 600 Mitarbeiter mit der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Nagelimplantaten Millionen von Menschen zurück in ein aktives Leben. Dabei basiert unser Erfolg vor allem auf unseren qualifizierten, engagierten und talentierten Mitarbeitern und unserer starken
fachlichen Expertise. So werden herausragende Ideen zu Innovationen im Dienste des Menschen.
Werden auch Sie Teil dieses Teams. Be Stryker!
Opportunities Ihre Chance
- Fördern Sie Ihre Karriere durch ein hochexpansives und internationales Umfeld bei einem weltweiten Marktführer der Medizintechnik.
- Übernehmen Sie schnell Verantwortung als Schnittstelle zu relevanten Fachabteilungen und externen Kontakten.
- Nutzen Sie unsere innovative und mitarbeiterorientierte Unternehmenskultur für Ihre individuelle Weiterentwicklung.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Sch%C3%B6nkirchen-Kiel-Project-Engineer-%28wm%29-Job/1797817/179781717978172012-06-18StrykerEngineeringfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSchönkirchen / Kiel, DEUTSCHLANDRequisition ID: 17037BR
Job Title: Electronics Design Expert
Division: Instruments
Business Unit: Germany
Business Function: Research & Development
Country: Germany
City: Freiburg
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
You are responsible for developing and supervision of the accreditation of or medical devices.
This will include traditional engineering tasks
Your main tasks are in systems conceptions; system analyses and development. You will also interact with several international partners.
In some cases you will be a project leader for development projects.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Freiburg-Electronics-Design-Expert-Job/1787689/178768917876892012-06-18StrykerResearch & Developmentfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFreiburg, DERequisition ID: 17419BR
Job Title: Human Resources Manager - France & Belgium
Division: Europe
Business Unit: France
Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting
Country: France
City: Lyon

Job Description:
The Job's Mission

Europe HR will be the preferred business partner to support Stryker’s mission, vision and promise in Stryker Europe. This will require HR to focus on the basics of providing superior HR services and support, deliver value added HR service and support to Stryker Europe. It is HR’s responsibility to partner with the business to proactively recruit talented individuals, drive enagagement and apply sound development practices. HR will be a best in class function, comprised of ethical, talented and engaged people, with efficient and compliant processes and systems that support our functions and customers.

This position is responsible to provide superior Human Resource Management to a selected client group ensuring the human resource needs of the business are identified and met through effective resource planning,sourcing of talent, recruitment, development, engagement and retention. This role will act as a back up for the other HR Business Partner.

A) HR Management – Responsible for managing, engaging and developing the local HR team.

B) Business Partnership

- To proactively establish a strong working relationship with the local Management team. Seeks to understand key business issues and their impact on HR
- To translate business needs into HR requirements
- To lead initiatives building outstanding capabilities in resource planning, sourcing, recruiting, retention employee engagement, and organisational / talent development
- To provide consistently sound and best practice advice in all aspects of people management
- To ensures availability of updated role profiles, job grading and remuneration levels for key positions in client group
- To provide expert advice and support to managers on the resolving of employee and industrial relations issues, including individual employee grievances, collective disputes, PMP consulting, and headcount measures
- To drive annual salary review process in client group
- To manage employee relations, constructive conflict, PMP consulting, and headcount measures
- To run regular exit interviews providing feedback to line managers and HR
- To work closely with the Trade Union in partnership with the Country Manager.

C) Recruitment

- To participate in the recruitment contracting meeting to agree on the recruitment strategy, the functional level of the position, the remuneration frame and level of involvement in each case
- To partner with the relevant hiring manager to write the job description and the performance profile
- To fully apply and comply with the recruitment processes and talent assessment profiles
- To ensure quality induction process for new hires

D) Engagement

- To contribute to the promotion of a culture of healthy employee relations, identifying any barriers and helping to design and implement approaches to overcome them
- To ensure employee engagement proceses are aligned with business objective of reaching highest engagement levels, analysis of link between employee engagement , associated costs and superior business outcomes
- Counsel managers on reward and recognition best practices
- Coach managers and help them prepare to drive engangement session
- Partner with managers to facilitate impact planning sessions

E) Development

- To participate in change management and organizational development initiatives
- Enables organizational changes (growth, M&As, process change, Business Excellence)
- To provide advice and support to managers on both the people aspects and the employment law aspects of any change in order to minimise the risks to good employee relations, staff retention and individual and team performance.
- To support development activities on all levels to enhance current performance and to prepare for future assignments
- To coach line managers as well as employees on developmental aspects
- To manage the succession planning and talent reviews process
- To lead the performance management process, advise on appropriate use, ensure application at all levels with a focus on development and establish a quality monitoring approach

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Higher level of commercial education (Maturité Commerciale or similar)
- Mastery of French and English (written and spoken)
Education and/or Special Training: Experience

- 5+ years experience as a HR Business Partner in a matrix international environment
- Full range of functional HR skills – Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Talent, Succession and Performance Management, Remuneration, Organizational Development, and Change Management
- Demonstrated ability in complex employee relations and performance management matters
- Experience in compensation / benefits / employee reward
- Experience in managing support of virtual team structures

Competencies

- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
- Ability to develop strong relationships with client and to influence
- Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work across levels within the organization
- Ability to resolve conflicting situations
- Effective problem solving skills
- Highest degree of ethic and integrity
- Understands the business cycle, is able to discuss key business issues and to understand the related people and organisational requirements
- Knowledgeable about the relevant systems and able to sell the business relevance; coaches others on how to improve effective use
- Knowledgeable in coaching / counselling
- Familiar with basic change management techniques]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Lyon-Human-Resources-Manager-France-&-Belgium-Job/1787754/178775417877542012-06-18StrykerHuman Resources/Recruitingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLyon, FRRequisition ID: 19059BR
Job Title: Sales Rep. Instruments Norway
Division: Europe
Business Unit: Nordic
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: Norway
State: -
City: Bergen

Job Description:
Visiting key customers in the region
Presenting new product / product updates
Follow up the product in use
Telephone Follow-up customers in the region
B2B Sales with proven results
Certainly IT, office equipment or other capital goods

Key Focuses:

-Achieve targets
-New accounts acquisition
-Responsible for generating sales and profit of Stryker´s products in the region/or a specific product line.
-Responsible for continuously reporting and collecting information concerning Stryker and competitive actions in the region (reporting via StrykOne)/or a specific product line.
-Create and maintain good relationship with key persons in the hospitals.
-Main activities in the field consist of: personal visits to doctors and nurses, workshop, op-participation, exhibition, AP-travel, clinical meeting, social activities with customers and stocktaking.
-Attending meetings / courses to keep up the product knowledge and develop close customer relations.
-Define and implement the needed service level (added value) for the customers in the region/or a specific product line.
-Work in conjunction with Customer Service and Product Manager in order to get high customer satisfaction
-Defining the need for own personal education and participate in training arranged by Product Management and in sales training.
-Develop high skills in product knowledge and operating technique via own training.
-Participate in and execute the Business Plan
-Responsible for Monthly highlights as defined in template
-Responsible for Monthly and yearly updates of the StrykOne system
-Develop and foster collaboration within the team and with other teams in order to increase impact and customer satisfaction

Qualifications/Work Experience: Experience in sales 3-4 years - preferably from MedTech industry.
Education and/or Special Training: Education in sale and marketing or health care. Native language and english.

Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Bergen-Sales-Rep_-Instruments-Norway-Job/1824057/182405718240572012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBergen, NORequisition ID: 18821BR
Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Division: Corporate
Business Unit: Headquarters
Business Function: Finance / Accounting
Country: Switzerland
City: Montreux

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager or Supervisor, the Senior Auditor will perform internal control, financial, compliance and operational audits as required by the annual audit plan both domestically and globally. The auditor will support audit based activities of the Internal Audit department in support of the annual internal audit plan. Activities include:

- Performing complex-level professional internal auditing work which involves leading or conducting SOX 404, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects
- Providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff
- Providing key input to development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
- Providing training and coaching to internal audit staff.
- Maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures all internal audit activities carried out or supervised are in compliance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).

The Senior Auditor must be able to work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Other essential duties include, but are not limited to:

- Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
- Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
- Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
- Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management and the board of directors.
- Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
- Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
- Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
- Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.
- Performs related work as assigned by audit management.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Professional certification (CPA, CIA or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two to three years of full-time experience in internal auditing, external auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation.
- A graduate degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or a second professional certification in a related area such as IT auditing, fraud auditing or accounting may each substitute for one year of required experience (for a maximum substitution of two years).
- Supervisory or project management experience.
- Experience in industry internal auditing
Education and/or Special Training: • Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
- Knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Performs in a professional manner and represents the department in a way that promotes a positive image of the Internal Audit department and builds effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates personal and professional ethical behavior with a high level of integrity and objectivity.
- Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
- Knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
- Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and control frameworks.
- Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
- Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Considerable computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, audit packages, and other business software to prepare workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.

Percent Travel Required: 30-40%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Montreux-Senior-Internal-Auditor-Job/1798289/179828917982892012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSMontreux, CHRequisition ID: 18300BR
Job Title: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics Potsdam, NY
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: NY
City: Potsdam
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of full-line Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals.* This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory.
* The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.
* This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers.


Qualifications/Work Experience: QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 1-3 years demonstrated successful sales experience (in the medical industry preferred).
* Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MSOffice suite, databases, etc.)
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Experience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial)
* Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments.

Education and/or Special Training: EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree in business or other relevant field of study OR equivalent work experience.


Percent Travel Required: 20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Potsdam-Sales-Associate-Orthopaedics-Potsdam%2C-NY-Job-NY-13676/1826567/182656718265672012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPotsdam, NY, USRequisition ID: 19185BR
Job Title: Branch Operations Manager- Glen Burnie, MD
Division: Orthopaedics
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Warehousing
Focus Area Warehouse
Country: United States
State: MD
City: Glen Burnie
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Lead Customer Service, Inventory and Warehouse teams to drive sales, operating income, cash flow and asset management in support of the branch’s P&L objectives. As a member of the Branch Leadership Team, work closely with General Manager, Sales in support of achieving local branch objectives, quality standards and compliance to all policies and regulations.
Quality First
- Ensure adherence to and become branch expert on all quality and compliance requirements as set forth by the Field Quality Management System requirements.
- Lead any regulatory agency (e.g. FDA) site visits and inspections per the Field Quality Mgmt System (FQMS) protocol.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Lead timely and accurate execution of product actions and expiration management processes.
- Ensure 100% on-time completion of all assigned training for yourself and team.
- Prepare branch for audits and ensure branch is in constant state of audit readiness.

Customer Experience
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Distribution and Field Operations, Sales, Mktg, etc.) in optimizing the supply chain.
- Ensure on-time, complete and accurate delivery of products to customers.
- Direct and coordinate the daily activities of customer service, inventory, loaner kit assembly and distribution.
- Drive efficiency improvement in all aspects of the branch.

Innovation
- Coordinate new product rollouts with General Manager, Sales, Product Life Cycle team, Product Marketing, etc.
- Coordinate with Distribution and Field Operations with the implementation of new national supply chain initiatives.
People Development
- Lead all branch operations employees by partnering with Human Resources and branch leadership to acquire top talent, create a performance based work culture and develop a high performing team.
- Manage the performance of direct reports, including writing and delivering performance appraisals and taking disciplinary actions when warranted.
- Represent branch at quarterly regional operations meetings and annual national operations meeting.
- Drive employee engagement and recognition of key achievements.
- Partner with General Manager, Sales and Human Resources to develop successor.

Financial Results
- Drive performance that positively impacts the branch’s P&L and Cash Flow by partnering with General Manager, Sales and Field Finance Manager.
- Partner with General Manager, Sales and Field Finance on budget and capital expenses.
- Ensure compliance with and become branch expert on Revenue Recognition rules.
- Partner with General Manager, Sales, Field Finance, Human Resources and Distribution and Field Operations on future real estate leases.
- Evaluate, manage and report inventory metrics to General Manager, Sales in order to positively impact P&L and cash flow.
- Meet top line sales, operating income and cash flow objectives; make improvements in top drivers such as inventory, instrumentation, freight expense and workforce planning.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 5+ years demonstrated success in leading teams, including remote employees, as evidenced by the achievement of required results and high employee engagement.
- Demonstrated experience within a customer focused environment.
- 5+ years experience in logistics, operations, distribution and/or customer service.
- Demonstrated experience in asset management.
- Proven ability to work with and present to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the proven ability to motivate teach and coach individuals from diverse backgrounds and technical skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of planning systems.
- Proven ability to set performance goals and achieve desired metrics.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with a high problem solving and process improvement orientation.
- Proven ability to drive high customer service levels, inventory control, cost reduction and quality compliance.
Proven Financial Acumen including management of Profit & Loss (P&L).
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Prefer MBA

Percent Travel Required: 10-50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Glen-Burnie-Branch-Operations-Manager-Glen-Burnie%2C-MD-Job-MD-21060/1866876/186687618668762012-06-18StrykerWarehousingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSGlen Burnie, MD, USRequisition ID: 17852BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Field-Service-Technician-Job-IL-60290/1644171/164417116441712012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 18405BR
Job Title: Systems Analyst (JAVA,VBA, .NET)
Division: Stryker Performance Solutions
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Software/System Architecture (IT)
Focus Area Software/System Architecture
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
This position will focus on automating reports that support SPS systems, analyzing data submitted by SPS clients, supporting SPS systems implementations, and assisting with building technical requirements for new systems development. All systems work are related to client facing applications and therefore interaction with clients will be part of the job responsibilities.

This position works closely with IT (both internal Stryker personnel and outsourced IT development partners), Performance Management Advisors (PMAs), and other SPS personnel involved with systems development or client implementations.

Responsibilities:

- Creating work flow diagrams and process mapping using Visio is a plus
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and identify trends
- Strong SQL skills - experience with SQL Server 2005 is a plus
- Strong development troubleshooting skills, superior problem solving ability, and strong analytical skills
- Comfort with working independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Detail oriented
- Able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and follow through to completion with minimal supervision
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing role
- Working knowledge of web and client-server concepts (Java and related software and tools, web services)
- Experience in the Healthcare industry is a plus
- Automate manually created excel reports
- Analyze data and identify data integrity issues
- Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients
- Performs complex application analysis and design
- Interact with Business Analysts to gather requirements for new products and enhancing existing applications
- Translate requirements into technical specifications
- Assist in managing an outsource relationship for 3rd party application development and programming consultants.
- Provide assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology.
- Keep up-to-date with industry standards and trends

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3+ years writing Excel scripts and developing database applications
- Medium to Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint; i.e. Excel - creating pivot tables, macros, formulas, VBA scripts; Access – writing SQL scripts and general database management; PowerPoint - creating presentations from scratch;
- Experience in automation or application development using VBA, JAVA, VB.Net, or ASP.Net,
- 1 year of demonstrated experience with process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and / or evaluation of business processes
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related work experience.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Systems-Analyst-Job-IL-60290/1706086/170608617060862012-06-18StrykerSoftware/System Architecture (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 18406BR
Job Title: Business Analyst- Chicago, IL
Division: Stryker Performance Solutions
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Accounting/Auditing
Focus Area General/Other: Accounting/Finance
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Coordinate, consolidate and analyze the division’s financial projections, budgets, and related submissions. Provide customer and business analysis support.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 3+ years experience as an individual contributor in a business finance environment; prefer experience in both public and private accounting
- Strong knowledge of Excel and Access. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and employ metrics, and to use as the basis to analyze performance
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply independently initiated work (self-starter) and take a hands-on approach to work across functional departments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of MS Product Suite
- Demonstrated ability to learn and take more responsibility
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(detailed descriptions)
Financial Analyst
- Consolidates financials for all SPS on a monthly basis; act as a support Finance resource to divisional teams.
- Monthly account reconciliation, month end closing journal entries
- Develop appropriate templates for divisional finance leads to use for capturing information
- Business liaison to AR for customer invoicing and AP for vendor payments.
- Coordinate and direct all aspects of the monthly and quarterly projections.
- Perform in-depth financial analysis of division’s financial statements and propose recommendations to management.
- Serve as system administrator for budget system

Business Analyst
- Act as lead analyst responsible for analyzing pricing master data, pricing master files and data cleansing as it relates to item pricing across all divisions of Stryker Corporation.
- Partner with IT team to develop automated analysis tool
- Follow through with customers to monitor ongoing performance against contractual obligations
- Compile, audit and administer monthly, quarterly and annual report that measure key performance indicators ; Develop processes to monitor divisional sales contribution.
Education and/or Special Training: B.S. in Accounting, Prefer MBA and/or post degree certification (e.g., CPA, CMA etc.).

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Business-Analyst-Job-IL-60290/1706090/170609017060902012-06-18StrykerAccounting/Auditingfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 18806BR
Job Title: Performance Management Advisor (Account Executive-Healthcare)
Division: Stryker Performance Solutions
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Software/System Architecture (IT)
Focus Area Software/System Architecture
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
The Performance Management Advisor is a key member of the project implementation team, collaborating with consultants and client hospital stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of Hospital Reported Outcomes (HRO) and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) dashboards and quarterly analyses.

Responsibilities:

- Client Management
o Facilitate data collection, reporting, analysis, and meetings, and presentations
o Participate in on-site kickoff meetings with clients
o Implement PRO data collection (hardware, workflow, and staff training)
o Issue tracking and problem solving

- Product Development Support
o Identify product enhancement opportunities
o Collaborate on product development initiatives
o Participate in sales support role where applicable

- Knowledge Center
o Identify and research best practices and new innovations learned from clients
o Help with case studies and white papers
o Stay abreast of competitor offerings and industry trends
o Participate in development of content and meetings at Summit (annual conference attended by clients and prospects)

Qualifications/Work Experience: • Strong presentation and data analysis skills
- Experience communicating with clients in a professional, friendly, and confident manner
- Demonstrated success in relationship building
- Experience in achieving results and working with process management
- Strong detail-orientation and follow-up capacity
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to keep hospital clients focused on goals/timelines
- Willingness for and enthusiasm pertaining to travel
- Experience in healthcare industry a plus
The Performance Management Advisor is expected to bring project management expertise, creative solutions, analytical skills, problem solving, guidance, and overall project leadership to suit the needs of Stryker Performance Solution (SPS) clients. The Performance Management Advisor is also expected to integrate each project’s work efforts with other related SPS work efforts, share findings, and identify issues/opportunities to help with enhancing the offering provided to our clients.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree.

Percent Travel Required: 10%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Performance-Management-Advisor-Job-IL-60290/1780763/178076317807632012-06-18StrykerSoftware/System Architecture (IT)full-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 18660BR
Job Title: COMM - Sales Rep - Chicago Area
Division: Endoscopy
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Plans, directs, and coordinates the selling of Stryker products to physicians in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and sells Stryker Endoscopy products.
- Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Products.
- Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.
- May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
- Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
- Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.
- May assist in the training and development of sales personnel.

Qualifications/Work Experience: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.).
- Up to 20% overnight travel annually.
- Must be able to drive an automobile.
- Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.
- Must be able to readily solve customer complaints.
- Must have fundamental command of all products and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer.
- Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
Education and/or Special Training: • 2+ years in an outside
sales position (medical related
fields is preferable).
- B.A. or B.S. degree
required.
- Field sales training--In
field training.
- In-house product training
program.
- Computer training.]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/New-Orleans-COMM-Sales-Rep-Chicago-Area-Job-LA-70112/1748697/174869717486972012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 19157BR
Job Title: Program Manager - Clinical
Division: Stryker Performance Solutions
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Operations Management
Focus Area Business Unit Management
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Partner with Stryker customers and Stryker Stakeholders, to implement orthopedic service line planning and programs and that support optimizing clinical, operational and financial performance and support the transformation of organizations into continuous improvement cultures. Lead customer engagements and mentor the customer team to serve as continuous improvement champions throughout their organization.

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 4+ years in a clinical or healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated success in leading transformational activities.
- Demonstrated experience in developing programs or processes within a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-task project and project teams.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of external and internal organizational entities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic word and excel applications and project management tools (i.e.: Microsoft Project).
- Demonstrated presentation and communication skills; ability to present complex information to a wide variety of individuals across the company.
- Demonstrated analytical skills, problem solving ability, and process improvement orientation.
- Ability to articulate the current state of healthcare and the implications of healthcare reform.
- Ability to influence and lead a team of non-direct reports and cross-functional associates to achieved desired results.
- Self-starting, self-motivating mindset with the ability to work remotely and in fast paced environments.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Rehab Services (PT, OT) or Advanced degree in a relevant field of study (i.e.: Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Specialist). * Other clinical experience can be considered if the candidate brings a strong history of prior project management experience.
Three or more years Program Development and Management experience in the hospital or other clinical setting

Percent Travel Required: 50%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Program-Manager-Clinical-Job-IL-60290/1831275/183127518312752012-06-18StrykerOperations Managementfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 18123BR
Job Title: STRYKER MEDICAL Sales - Chicago (PH)
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Sales
Focus Area Field Sales
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: N/A

Job Description:
Works independently to sell Stryker Medical products to account base in a defined territory. Achieves assigned quota by taking a consultative approach to selling. Focuses on the development of relationships at all levels of the hospital organization, listening to customer needs and providing product solutions and customer service that exceeds their expectations.
1. Responsible for calling on hospital/nursing staff and departmental decision makers, administrators, and surgeons to identify potential sales opportunities.
2. Develops and implements business plans to close identified business.
3. Responsible for keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed of all sales related activity, market trends, and competitor activity within the territory.
4. Participates in sales workshops, sales meetings, and/or promotional activities as requested by Regional Sales Manager.
5. Provides customer base with excellent post-sale follow up (in-service training and product repairs).
6. Pursues new business opportunities, new markets and acquisitions, as necessary.
7. Coordinates efforts with all departments to insure effective integration of sales orders.
8. Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
9. Utilizes proper software and technological tools to maintain proper records.
10. May handle various materials that may include, but are not limited to: durcot fabric, nylon fabric, velcro, zippers, product components comprised of rubber, metals, and coated products.
11. Extensive travel may be required as monthly and annual quota must be maintained.
12. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the customers.

Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.
Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
Must possess excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment effectively.
Strong inter-personal communication skills specifically relating to stress management, people management and conflict management.

Percent Travel Required: 25%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-STRYKER-MEDICAL-Sales-Chicago-%28PH%29-Job-IL-60290/1815701/181570118157012012-06-18StrykerSalesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 19615BR
Job Title: Integration Specialist- Chicago
Division: Endoscopy
Business Unit: Communications
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Join the Stryker Field Service team and make a difference in a patient’s life!

BASIC FUNCTION
- Provide onsite low level project management/installation/1st pass testing during integration process.
- Supervise additional onsite installation personnel to achieve project completion.
- Perform instruction, full system testing and provide documentation on installed systems as defined in QIP.
- May possibly lead, supervise, and train junior members on team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will make travel arrangements for self and possibly for other installation personnel, gather documentation and contact customer prior to every project when needed.
- Will verify all aspects of infrastructure are in place upon arrival at site. Will work with and make suggestions to any/all contractors and customers regarding integration needs.
- Will be required to comply with integration and documentation procedures and standards.
- Will coordinate with offsite Project Managers and engineers conveying needs/issues to ensure appropriate tests, equipment and results are obtained.
- Will submit daily reports to Project Manager, Installation Supervisor and appropriate individuals to maintain open and timely communication updates regarding integration process.
- Will work from written and/or verbal instructions.
- Will communicate scope to additional installation personnel.
- Will be required to perform initial system functional checks identify problem areas and affect calibration adjustments.
- Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to travel 90% to 95% of the time and arrive to job site as specified by Project Manager/Installation Supervisor.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2-3 years related technical experience.
- 2-3 years experience as an Associate Installation Tech. or equivalent.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED
- B.S. or B.A.
- Those lacking degree must have minimum 2-3 years integration experience or comparable skill set.

Percent Travel Required: 90%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Integration-Specialist-Chicago-Job-IL-60290/1907027/190702719070272012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 19155BR
Job Title: Office Manager
Division: Stryker Performance Solutions
Business Unit: U.S.
Business Functions: Administrative and Support Services
Focus Area Office Management
Country: United States
State: IL
City: Chicago
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Manager the office of the President, including schedule and travel. Route and delegate correspondence to President and create presentations for delivery to Executive team. In addition, provide Sales analysis for VP, Sales and office administration support.

Executive Assistant to President duties to include:
- Manage the schedule (including significant travel) and priorities of the President with minimal supervision.
- Independently answer, screen and delegate and/or respond to phone calls and correspondence
- Organize and facilitate meetings, teleconferences and webcasts for Presidents; coordinate meeting logistics; prepare presentations and supporting materials; troubleshoot problems.
- Coordinate travel schedules, calendars and appointments; book flights, accommodations and ensure all travel considerations are accounted for.
- Prepare divisional reports and metrics, as needed
- Clearly and accurately communicate our vision and mission to external parties
- Prepare travel and expense reports on a weekly/monthly basis.

Sales Analyst Support duties to include:
- Handle all legal SOW documents that come to office
o Route and follow-up as needed to AR dept, Legal, Account Manager and any other needed stakeholder
o Provide front line support of questions related to SOWs
o Upload copy of contract into ACT files
- Maintain ACT Database
o Update database with new contract comes in; analyze
o Enter and maintain new prospect and customers when a Sign in sheet is submitted by the Project Managers after a Kick off Visit
o Pull opportunity pipeline report each week; analyze data for accuracy

Office Administration duties to include:
- Answer phones professionally and route calls to appropriate person; greet guest as appropriate
- Open, organize and route office mail, including bills; follow-up, as needed, with Accounts Payable on open invoices
- General office administration, including point of contact for all office services and vendors

Qualifications/Work Experience: • 8 – 10 years experience in an administrative/ professional position; prefer experience includes support for Executives in a corporate environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective high-level professional support to the President
- Demonstrated ability to work with and influence Executives and others in the organization
- Demonstrated ability to make effective judgments when responding to or delegating to appropriate Executives; accomplished with minimal supervision by/ input from manager
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite technology, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
- Demonstrated ability to independently receive/review documents, correspondence, and phone calls
- Demonstrated detail orientation and follow-up skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn new concepts/processes, and improve current processes
- Demonstrated integrity, with the ability to provide rapid, accurate response to confidential/sensitive requests and to routinely handle confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple simultaneous deliverables and work in a demanding environment
- Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, producing correspondence that requires little/no additional editing
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate the needs of the business and manager (President) and take actions to maximize results
- Desire to learn the sales process and participate in tracking and analyzing leads.
Education and/or Special Training: Associates Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field of study; Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred.
Formal training in/application of Microsoft Office Suite technology, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Percent Travel Required: <20%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Chicago-Office-Administrator-Job-IL-60290/1824060/182406018240602012-06-18StrykerAdministrative and Support Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSChicago, IL, USRequisition ID: 17845BR
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Division: Medical
Business Functions: Installation Maintenance and Repair
Focus Area Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair
Country: United States
State: CA
City: Fresno
Shift: 1st

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a service territory. Provides effective, proficient, and timely service and repairs to all customers in direct support of the sales and service efforts to gain and maintain customer loyalty. Manages service requirements and business for both the EMS and Bed & Stretcher organizations. Grows the service business in the territory through the selling of service parts, billable labor and travel, and coordinating with sales to identify and close service contracts.

Qualifications/Work Experience: 1. Repair equipment according to Stryker Medical specifications and perform all required quality control checks and preventive maintenance in accordance with the products operation manual.
2. Keep inventory accurate by doing service reports on all calls.
3. Ensure all routine company vehicle usage and maintenance is preformed according to company policy.
4. Troubleshoot equipment problems, including fault isolation and diagnosis at account Location:s to ensure equipment is operating at maximum level and is cosmetically presentable.
Education and/or Special Training: • High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in equipment repair involving mechanical/electrical skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete all designated training programs for this position.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and elicit support and cooperation from coworkers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
- Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to present a positive image of Stryker Medical through adherence to account protocol and presentation of professional image in dress, grooming, and behavior at all times when interacting and interfacing with account staff and patients.
- Willingness to follow all safety rules. Must ensure service standardization with the field organization through adherence and enforcement of policies and procedures established by Stryker Medical.

Percent Travel Required: 100%]]>http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Fresno-Field-Service-Technician-Job-CA-93650/1644186/164418616441862012-06-18StrykerInstallation Maintenance and Repairfull-timeUSDstarting0BSFresno, CA, US