About the company:
As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas) and is home to Nipro Medical EMEA, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium.
To accommodate the growth of Nipro Medical EMEA (NME) We are looking for a Marketing Director who is passionate, agile, and detail-oriented to join us in our Sales and Marketing team, based in our Nipro Medical EMEA HQ in Mechelen in Belgium.
About the role
You will be working in a team that oversees a diverse portfolio of more than €400 million, developing innovative strategies to penetrate, grow, and outperform in the competitive EMEA market.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Growth Planning (30%)
* Formulate a comprehensive, data-driven marketing strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.
* Amplify the marketing voice in cross-departmental meetings, ensuring unified strategic execution.
* Identify new market opportunities and trends to enable growth in the EMEA territory.
* Lead a team of 5 direct reports and 9 indirect reports.
Portfolio Management (20%)
* Manage and optimize the portfolio of different business units, ensuring robust market positioning and profitability.
* Implement advanced segmentation and pricing strategies to maximize contribution across product lines.
Collaborative Category Growth (20%)
* Work closely with category directors/managers and other stakeholders to synchronize strategic initiatives.
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting (15%)
* Develop and present clear, compelling performance reports and ROI analyses to senior leadership.
* Prepare, oversee and monitor multi year plans for each category per region as well for the factories and develop the necessary actions and KPI’s against the execution of it.
Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis (10%)
* Continuously gather and analyze market data, customer insights, and competitor activities.
Integrated Campaign Management (5%)
* Oversee the deployment of product marketing campaigns, focusing on building brand awareness and driving revenue.
What You’ll Need:
* Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
* MBA or equivalent advanced degree is an asset.
* Minimum of 10 years of progressive marketing experience within the medical devices industry.
* Demonstrable experience managing high-value portfolios and driving sustained growth across multiple markets in the EMEA region.
* Proven record of strategic transformation and collaborative leadership with category or product teams.
* Deep understanding of the medical devices landscape, including current regulatory environments and compliance considerations across EMEA.
* Familiarity with digital transformation and leveraging technology for innovative marketing solutions.
Why You Should Apply:
* You will be part of a dynamic and strategic team that values innovation and results.
* Opportunity to lead and influence a diverse portfolio in a competitive market.
* Work closely with senior leadership (CEO, CFO, VP's,...) and key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives.
* Be at the forefront of the digital revolution in the medical devices industry.
* You will work in the HQ of a growing company, amongst 30+ different nationalities
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of medical devices in the EMEA region!