Role Description
Supports the development and adaption of the assigned unitsβ strategy, and ensures implementation of respective programs and measures, for the organization assigned.
The Strategy Manager is the single-point strategic owner of the long-term partnership between Siemens Healthineers and its strategic partner β a leading international cardiovascular medical device player for the development, commercialization, and scale-up of next-generation offerings. This role is accountable for defining, implementing, and evolving the strategic partnership to fully realize its full potential, while ensuring contractual rigor, operational excellence, and long-term strategic optionality. The position operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, governance, and relationship leadership, balancing near-term performance with long-term portfolio and ecosystem value creation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Partnership Ownership:
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Act as the end-to-end strategic owner of the Siemens Healthineers and the leading medical device playerβs partnership.
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Translate contractual frameworks into clear strategic intent, operating models, and growth roadmaps.
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Continuously evolve the partnership beyond execution into a strategic growth platform.
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Governance & Executive Alignment:
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Design, manage, and orchestrate joint governance structures, including:
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Executive Steering Committees
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Operational and Program Reviews
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Innovation and Portfolio Councils
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Prepare and lead C-level discussions, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks, and trade-offs.
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Serve as a trusted sparring partner to senior leadership on both sides.
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Annual Strategic & Operating Planning:
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Lead the annual joint strategic planning cycle, including:
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Market and growth modeling (USA & Japan focus)
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Global expansion plans beyond USA and Japan
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Baseline and stretch targets
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Mutual expectation setting
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Risk and scenario planning
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Drive joint budget planning, investment prioritization, and resource alignment.
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Performance & Value Management:
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Define and track joint KPIs and balanced scorecards covering:
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Revenue and growth milestones
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Market development, access, penetration and conversion metrics
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Product adoption and clinical utilization
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Operational and supply-chain readiness
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Ensure fact-based performance management, early risk identification, and corrective actions.
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Translate insights into portfolio and roadmap implications.
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Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
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Build and sustain deep, trust-based relationships across:
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Executive leadership
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Commercial and marketing teams
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R&D and clinical development
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Operations, quality, and regulatory functions
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Demonstrate exceptional ability to βread the room,β manage tension, and align diverse incentives in complex matrix environments.
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Contract, Negotiation & Expectation Management:
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Own contractual interpretation, compliance, and evolution in close collaboration with Legal and Finance.
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Lead complex commercial and strategic negotiations, balancing firmness with partnership mindset.
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Proactively manage expectations to ensure win-win outcomes and long-term value preservation.
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Long-Term Portfolio & Ecosystem Strategy:
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Provide strategic input into:
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Long-term product and technology roadmap decisions
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Portfolio prioritization and lifecycle management
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Future partnership extensions or adjacencies
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Act as an internal thought leader on partnership-led growth models in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology.
Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in:
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Strategy, business development, partnerships, or general management
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Medical devices, MedTech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or complex technology ecosystems
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Proven track record in managing large, strategic partnerships / strategic programs (customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers).
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Demonstrated success in delivering measurable business impact through partnerships and strategic programs in a win-win framework.
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Experience working with exclusive distribution or channel-partner models strongly preferred.
Requirements
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Core Competencies:
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Strategic thinking & analytical rigor (market modeling, scenario planning, business cases).
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Executive presence and credibility at C-suite level.
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Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills in complex, matrixed environments.
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Strong program and performance management capabilities.
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Advanced negotiation, expectation management, and contract acumen.
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High emotional intelligence; ability to navigate ambiguity, conflict, and competing incentives.
Benefits
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Life insurance
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Long-term and short-term disability insurance
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Paid parking/public transportation
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Paid time off
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Paid sick and safe time