Marketing Specialist at The Medtronic, Apply now!

Job Details

📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🏢 Company: Medtronic
💼 Job Title: Senior Marketing Specialist, Neurosurgery & ENT
🆔 Job Reference: R63771
📄 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
🏠 Workplace Type: Flexible Work Arrangement / Hybrid
🛠 Department: Marketing – Neurosurgery & ENT
📅 Closing Date: 16 May 2026

Company Overview

Medtronic is one of the world’s leading healthcare technology companies, operating in more than 150 countries. The company develops innovative medical devices and technologies that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

With a mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life, Medtronic supports healthcare professionals through advanced surgical technologies, medical devices and treatment solutions.

Job Overview

Medtronic is looking for a Senior Marketing Specialist to support the Neurosurgery and ENT business across Central and South Africa.

The successful candidate will develop and execute marketing strategies for advanced surgical technologies and capital equipment used in neurosurgery, ENT and spinal procedures. This role requires strong marketing experience, knowledge of medical technology and the ability to work across multiple regions and teams.

The position offers flexible working arrangements and requires travel of up to 50%.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional marketing plans for Neurosurgery and ENT technologies.
• Support product launches, market growth and portfolio expansion.
• Work closely with sales, clinical and marketing teams across different regions.
• Research market trends, customer needs and competitor activity.
• Create sales tools, marketing materials, digital content and educational resources.
• Support the promotion of technologies such as:
  • StealthStation
  • O-arm
  • NIM Vital
  • Visualase
  • Midas Rex
• Prepare customer presentations, case studies and testimonials.
• Participate in product launch teams and commercialization activities.
• Analyse market information and provide reports to leadership.
• Ensure all marketing activities comply with quality standards and regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working with capital equipment.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare or life sciences is preferred.
• Previous experience with neurosurgery, ENT, orthopaedic or surgical technologies will be advantageous.
• Experience in regional marketing roles is beneficial.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational ability.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategy and product launches.
• Ability to work in multicultural and cross-functional environments.
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel frequently across the region.

CV Tips

To improve your chances of being shortlisted, tailor your CV to highlight your healthcare marketing and medical technology experience.

Your CV should include:

• Experience in marketing capital equipment or medical devices.
• Product launch and portfolio management experience.
• Examples of successful regional marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with healthcare professionals and clinical teams.
• Knowledge of neurosurgery, ENT or related medical technologies.
• Measurable achievements such as increased sales, improved market share or successful product launches.

Use clear examples and include any experience managing cross-functional projects or regional markets.

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Join one of the world’s leading healthcare technology companies.
• Flexible working arrangements and regional exposure.
• Opportunity to work with advanced medical technologies.
• Career development and international growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to innovative projects that improve healthcare outcomes.
• Work in a collaborative and diverse environment.

Company Policy

Medtronic is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity employment.

The company ensures that all recruitment and employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications and business needs, without discrimination.

Applicants may be required to participate in assessments, interviews and background verification during the recruitment process.