Regional Program Manager, Central, Trauma- Remote

Stryker
Springfield, IL

What you will do:

As a Regional Program Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and key academic institutions across the Central region. You will own and execute a regionally aligned medical education strategy that drives meaningful engagement with teaching institutions, supports high-quality clinical education, and positions Stryker as a trusted education partner.

This role requires strong business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to identify opportunities within the academic landscape to advance education in a meaningful and scalable way.

This position supports the Central U.S. region (CO, IL, KS, MO, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WY, MT) and requires approximately 50% travel.

  • Own and execute a regional medical education strategy aligned to the needs of academic institutions and the evolving clinical education landscape
  • Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure awareness of regional education priorities and maintain alignment across teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with academic stakeholders, including program directors, faculty, residents, and fellows
  • Drive early engagement within residency programs (PGY1–PGY2) to support foundational education and long-term relationship building
  • Identify gaps in the current education landscape and develop scalable, high-impact solutions (curriculum-based programs, standardized offerings, digital education)
  • Leverage data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational offerings
  • Manage regional education investment with accountability to budget and thoughtful prioritization of resources
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Professional Education, and Sales Training to deliver a coordinated and consistent education experience
  • Build and manage a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging faculty to support content development and program delivery
  • Lead strategic planning for priority academic institutions, ensuring consistent engagement and long-term partnership development
  • Translate clinical and educational needs into structured education initiatives that support high-quality learning experiences
  • Champion innovation in education delivery, including the use of digital platforms and scalable program models

What you need

Required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of work experience

Preferred
• 3+ years medical device or Medical Education experience preferred
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
• Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
• Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Posted Date: 04/29/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • USN : $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
  • US5 : $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
  • US10 : $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
  • US15 : $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
  • US20 : $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
  • US30 : $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual
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Posted 2026-04-30

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