Marketing Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Marketing Communications Specialist will support the Global Marketing Communication and Product Management teams in establishing and implementing marketing campaigns for specified product brand(s).

How You'll Create Impact

• Develops messaging and content while actively participating in the generation of marketing collateral to support all phases of the product and / or product segment life cycle. May lead cross-functional teams and / or allocate necessary work to complete projects on time and in budget.
• Independently responsible for executing all marketing communication activities for assigned products in a way that supports the overriding business unit strategy. This includes collaboration with internal production team and external vendors, where appropriate.
• Manages on-time delivery of assigned projects from approved concept through delivery of final materials. This includes schedule management, vendor coordination, review / approval workflow and budget management.
• Assists with communication strategy development and executes marketing projects once strategy is defined.
• Is ultimately responsible for the execution of strategic global marketing message in collaboration with Product Marketing and Marketing Communications team members.
• Actively participates in creative briefing sessions with Product Managers, Marketing staff and external agencies.
• Ensures all projects completed for assigned product brand(s) stay on time and within budget.
• Participates in key stage-gate meetings during the product development cycle for assigned products.
• Works with Marcom & cross-functional team members to maintain final marketing materials, online literature catalogs, provide meeting planning and support and assist with various projects as needed.
• Develops and maintains a moderate level of product knowledge for assigned product brands in order to communicate product details effectively for external audiences.

What Makes You Stand Out

Ability to communicate both orally and in written form with a clear and concise manner.

Excellent time management and organization skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional / multi-disciplined teams including but not limited to : Product Management, Commercialization, Sales Administration, Market Communications, and Sales force representatives.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite & other PC based systems, as well as Internet Explorer

Understanding of Marketing Communications concepts

General knowledge of medical device industry

Your Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or other related field.

Minimum one 3-5 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications, or medical device product management.

Travel Expectations

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability