Team Leader / Mako Product Specialist Team Lead – Eastern Turkey

We are currently looking for a passionate and ambitious Mako Product Specialist Team Leader to join our Joint Replacement division in Ankara (Turkey).

Stryker’s Joint Replacement business is a leader in orthopedic innovation, combining advanced implant technologies and robotic-assisted solutions to help restore mobility and enhance quality of life for patients worldwide.

This field-based role is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the MAKO business across Eastern Türkiye, combining people leadership, clinical expertise, and commercial impact. You will drive adoption of innovative technology in orthopedics while shaping strategy and delivering measurable growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the Eastern Türkiye MPS team, driving engagement, performance, and capability development to achieve business targets.

• Manage key MAKO accounts, ensuring consistent delivery of premium customer service and long-term partnership growth.

• Attend surgical procedures regularly to assess field performance, identify opportunities, and support team execution.

• Define and implement regional strategies to maximize market potential and increase MAKO utilization.

• Execute sales plans, growing procedure volume with both existing and new surgeons.

• Deliver product training and education to healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and effective use of MAKO solutions.

• Collaborate with commercial and field service teams to resolve customer needs and enhance satisfaction levels.

• Conduct regular visits with surgeons and hospital management to strengthen relationships and ensure service excellence.

What you need

Required:

• Diploma/degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum 4+ years of Sales or Clinical experience within Medical devices, Healthcare, or a related industry.

• Experience in People Management or leading projects with functional responsibility.

• Demonstrated interest in leading and building a high-performing MPS Team and supporting the development of junior team members.

• Fluency in Turkish & English (written and spoken). We kindly ask you to apply with an English CV. 

• Proven customer focus and ability to build trusted, long-term relationships.

• Demonstrated consultative selling approach and commercial acumen.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver commitments within timelines.

• Adaptable, organized and analytically minded.

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience in Orthopedics, Surgical Sales, or Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee).

• Experience in People Management, Team Leading or Process Management.

• Knowledge of the Turkish public and private healthcare system.

• Experience providing Clinical Support in an Operating Room environment.

Additional Information

• Field-based role located in Ankara, Turkey.

• Travel requirement: approximately 80% within the territory.

• Requires regular presence in hospitals and operating rooms.

• Company car provided as part of the compensation package.

What do we offer in return?

• We grow talent: You will have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and ambitions – at junior or senior level.

• MAKO Product Training: Specific product training for MPS team members in English, including field training, co-travelling and surgery’s observation in the operating room.

• Recognition of your performance: At Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.

• Competitive salary: With us, you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your job. Our comprehensive package also includes a corporate car, pension plan, collective health insurance option, etc.

• Team spirit & engagement: You will be part of our Turkey JR Sales team. Our international team is energetic, engaged and has a lot of potential. Your opinion counts. We create inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.