Senior Marketing Specialist – Medical Surgical (Turkiye, Iran, Central Asia and Pakistan)

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The healthcare sector in this country is highly diverse, complex, and rapidly evolving, with growing demand for innovative medical technologies, sustainable solutions, and expanded patient access. As a global leader in healthcare technology, Medtronic plays a pivotal role in addressing these needs. The Senior Marketing Specialist – TICA is responsible for supporting commercial strategy execution, market development, and sales excellence across Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia and Pakistan. The role acts as a regional subject‑matter expert for Medical Surgical portfolio partnering closely with country teams, distributors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to accelerate adoption and strengthen long‑term installed‑base performance in diverse healthcare environments. For this position, we are looking for candidates based in Istanbul. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Lead the development and execution of therapy-focused marketing strategies across TICA, aligning with global and regional priorities Drive market activation and demand generation through targeted HCP engagement, clinical education platforms, and KOL partnerships Shape value-based marketing strategies, translating clinical and economic evidence into compelling value propositions tailored to diverse healthcare environments Enable field teams with actionable insights and tools, ensuring strong execution and consistent messaging across markets Lead product launches and adoption acceleration, ensuring structured go-to-market plans and measurable impact Partner cross-functionally (Sales, Medical, Market Access, Finance, Event & Learning Management, Training & Education, Demand Planning, Upstream & Global marketing partners) to translate strategy into execution and drive business outcomes Track and optimize marketing impact, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and maximize ROI Required Knowledge and Experience: University degree required (Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or equivalent). Advanced degree is a plus 4+ years of demonstrated strong marketing experience preferably within medical technology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or comparable complex industries ideally within TICA or similar regions Strong proficiency in English (written, spoken, and reading comprehension) is required Experience in one or more of the following portfolios is preferred: Surgical Innovations (Stapling & Access & Instrumentation) Solid understanding of healthcare economics, value‑based selling, and business dynamics of laparoscopic surgery, oncologic surgery (Colorectal, Thoracic, GYN, Breast), general surgery, bariatric surgery portfolio groups Proven experience supporting distributor and indirect sales models in a regional/multi-country setup Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, execution‑focused mindset   Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.  ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert   We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:  Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.  Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal