Posted 3 days ago

Business Unit Manager, Instruments - MENA

Stryker EMEA Supply Chain Services B.V Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Riyadh Offices Zone
Onsite Full Time

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Business Unit Manager, Instruments - MENA At Stryker, we are driven to make healthcare better. We are seeking a strategic and people-focused Business Unit Manager, Instruments to lead the growth and commercial success of our MENA Instruments business. Reporting directly to the Senior Business Unit Director, EEMEA, this role will be part of the MENA Leadership Team and will hold full P&L responsibility for the region. The Business Unit Manager will define and execute the commercial strategy across MENA, build and develop high-performing teams, and strengthen customer partnerships to accelerate sustainable growth. This role requires a forward-thinking, visionary leader who can navigate a dynamic, multicultural environment while driving operational excellence and long-term business impact. What will you do: Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the MENA Instruments business to achieve sustainable revenue and market share growth. Lead the region with full ownership of financial performance, including sales revenue, profitability, and operating income targets. Build, lead, and develop high-performing commercial teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth. Drive cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and regional leadership teams to support strategic business objectives. Identify and develop new business opportunities through direct and indirect sales channels across the region. Build strong relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, customers, distributors, and opinion leaders to strengthen Stryker’s market presence. Contribute to long-term strategic planning, including market expansion, organizational development, and future growth initiatives. Lead through change with agility and adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving business environment. What will you need: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of commercial experience, including minimum 3-5 years in leadership roles within a multinational medical device company. Proven track record of delivering commercial growth and achieving financial targets within the MENA region. Experience building and scaling teams, including developing organizations from the ground up. Strong strategic mindset with the ability to plan and execute long-term business objectives over a 2–3 year horizon. Demonstrated success managing multicultural teams and working effectively across diverse markets and cultures. Strong business acumen with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to adapt and lead effectively within a dynamic and changing organization. Preferred: Master’s degree or/and MBA are nice to have. Ideally more than 8 years of leadership experience Experience managing both direct and indirect distribution models across MENA. Travel Percentage: 40% Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.

Skills and functions

  • Marketing