Director, Surgical Marketing - Military Veterans
at KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
This role will be a hybrid opportunity at our US HQ in El Segundo, CA
Travel: Up to 30%
Why you will love this role:
As the Director of Surgical Marketing, you will be joining a leading medical device organization at the forefront of innovation in the technology vertical where you will lead a team of multi-specialty marketing professionals to address emerging trends and drive market share growth in General Surgery, Thoracic, Proctology, and Arthroscopic Clinical portfolios. This role requires a visionary leader capable of building strategies that enhance the clinical, operational, and financial outcomes for customers and patients.
If you're driven by innovation, passionate about healthcare, and excel at leading diverse teams, this role is a unique opportunity to impact both the clinical and financial outcomes in the rapidly evolving surgical technology space.
What You will Be Doing:
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing team.
- Set measurable goals and hold the team accountable for market share growth.
- Drive collaboration across global and local markets to align strategies.
- Lead the development and execution of annual marketing plans for clinical portfolios.
- Identify key customer insights and translate them into product concepts.
- Develop and execute product launch strategies for capital equipment, disposable products, and software.
- Collaborate with Sales and Revenue Operations teams to create tailored revenue generation models.
- Stay at the forefront of trends in surgery, including robotic surgery, AI/ML, and fluorescence-guided techniques.
- Foster relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and industry influencers.
- Maintain deep knowledge of portfolio positioning and identify opportunity gaps to drive growth.
- Work closely with Sales, Global Marketing, Product Development, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure alignment across all functions.
- Regularly engage with customers to ensure marketing strategies meet evolving needs and market conditions.
- Attract, retain, and mentor top marketing talent.
- Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance team skills and competencies.
- Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in medical device marketing, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing; MBA preferred.
- Proven success managing a multi-disciplinary team and driving market growth.
- Strong experience with capital equipment, single-use products, and developing associated revenue models.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience in robotic surgery and technical market segments.
- Familiarity with global marketing strategies and trends in surgical technology.
KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany's renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it's not just about the tools we create-it's about the lives we change, together.
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Eligible Employee Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- And much more!
Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
Pay Transparency
The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
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Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below on the process for requesting accommodation. Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.
Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state of the art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
- 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
- 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
- Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually
- Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
*Field sales, internships and part-time employees are not eligible except for where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in KARL STORZ benefits program.
KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at TaleoAdministrator@karlstorz.com.
Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ’s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.
United States / Remote
Global company stability. Small company feel.
At KARL STORZ, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a more rewarding career filled with opportunities that you never thought possible.
Where technology meets humanity
KARL STORZ has been a leading provider of advanced endoscopy systems and related medical technology for more than 75 years.
We’re all about long-term, sustainable development—and that goes for both our products and our people. Our family-oriented culture gives you the tools you need to thrive at work and the time you need to recharge at home.
You’ll get to bring your authentic self to work every day and advance your career with a company that shares your goals—another reason why so many people on our team have stayed with us for so long.
Join KARL STORZ and experience a more enriching career, one where the work you do supports our goal to put best-in-class medical technology into the hands of skilled surgeons to save patient lives every day.