Strategic Skills Manager

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About MedTech

Fuelled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalised treatments.

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The Opportunity

The Strategic Skills Manager plays a pivotal role in elevating the capability of the Orthopaedics commercial sales, marketing and leadership team. This position is responsible for embedding the Challenger Model and other approved global JJMT leadership/commercial capability across the organisation, equipping the sales and marketing team with advanced commercial and consultative skills, and enabling leaders with impactful coaching practices. By combining deep industry knowledge with strategic learning and development expertise, this role ensures the sales organisation is positioned for sustainable growth, improved performance, and stronger customer partnerships within the Orthopaedic Medical Technology field.

Responsibilities

• Design, tailor, deliver, and reinforce training on the Challenger Model and other approved JJMT strategic skills commercial capabilities programs to the Orthopaedics commercial sales and marketing organisation.
• Provide ongoing education, workshops, and coaching to people leaders on effective coaching practices.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and Regional Commercial Clinical Training teams to ensure training aligns with business strategy and market needs.
• Create frameworks for ongoing reinforcement and sustainment of Challenger/JJMT commercial capability principles.

About You

• Preferred minimum education: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred area of study: Science, Business, Education
• Preferred related industry experience: Medical Devices: Sales, Education, or Marketing preferred
• Industry, Product and Procedural knowledge highly desirable, as well as knowledge of adult education strategies and frameworks

Why Choose Us:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous training and support
• Award-winning leadership development programs
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements

Our Benefits:

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self-care
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind

And much more...

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