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Zoya Saifi

Product & Clinical Marketing Specialist at Stryker
Dehradun

Summary

Sales & Marketing Specialist in Medical Devices with a proven track record at industry leaders like Stryker and Smith & Nephew. Skilled in leading product launches and strategic marketing initiatives across Neurosurgery, Spine, ENT, and Robotics (Mako), with deep expertise in both capital and consumable portfolios, and a solid track record of aligning with global teams (U.S., UK, APAC) to localize strategies for the Indian market. Recognized for bridging commercial and clinical goals through effective cross-functional collaboration and portfolio growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Specialist, Medical Education (Mako Smart Robotic-Arm)

Stryker
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Planned and executed 15 Saw Bone Demonstrations and 26 Surgical Observations across India, in alignment with the U.S. team, focusing on the medical education aspects of Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
  • Executed end-to-end 14 Mako Certification Cadaver Labs focused on Orthopedic Joint Replacement and the Mako portfolio
  • Oversaw the onboarding of 20+ consultants (HCPs) and managed two third-party vendors while implementing clinical education strategies

Senior Product Specialist, Marketing (NeurosurgerySpineENT Capital & Consumables)

Stryker
12.2021 - 11.2023
  • Developed and executed annual marketing plans aligned with gap analysis; led national sales training programs to drive brand growth, improve market penetration, and enable sales through collaboration with the HCPs and the R&D team
  • Collaborated with multiple stakeholders, Sales, KOLs, and cross-functional teams to support 25+ reps with clinical selling, Need Assessments, designing marketing collaterals, VOC, and product launches
  • Managed content development for Glioblastoma Awareness Day involving 20 neurosurgeons across India, led campaign execution, and created a digital repository to strengthen the brand positioning
  • Oversaw tenders and the bidding process for an 8-brand portfolio; managed GeM category listings and developed lifecycle strategies (phase-in/phase-out, E&O). Optimized inventory for four flagship brands, Sonopet, Signature, TPX, and Malis. Collaborated with the legal team to align product offerings with customer specifications and pricing strategies during the bidding process
  • Drove global alignment of a 5-year Product Portfolio Roadmap and Go-to-Market strategy, enabling synchronized regional launches and strategic market penetration
  • Leveraged market intelligence to project a 12% revenue increase across the entire portfolio through Long-Range Financial Plans and VOC-led Strategic Planning, with an annual sales target reflecting 22% YoY growth


- Key Achievements:

  • Launched TPX (Small Bone Corded Power Tool), Malis (Bipolar Generator)
  • We drove 2 SES programs, 4 Stryker Cutting Academies, 2 cadaveric workshops, 2 webinars, and 1 virtual neuro summit

Pathway Leader, Sales (NeurosurgerySpineENT Capital & Consumables)

Stryker
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Established brand presence and built a robust customer base across an untapped tri-state region (Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand); led market entry and brand positioning at key institutions including AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Rishikesh, Max Vaishali, Max Shalimar Bagh, and Krishna Hospital Haldwani, contributing to a 30% territory revenue growth within 12 months
  • Delivered 20+ technical product training sessions and live surgery support for the Neurosurgery and ENT portfolio, generating 20+ qualified leads that contributed over INR 2 Cr in sales

Management Trainee, Sports Medicine

Smith & Nephew
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Conducted CRM analysis, enhanced surgeon engagement in arthroscopy
  • Piloted Sales Force Effectiveness across 4 cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune)

Intern, Quality Control (Paonta Sahib)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Completed technical training in QC at Paonta Sahib manufacturing site

Education

MBA (Full-time, On-Campus) -

NMIMS, Mumbai
01-2020

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Full-time, On-Campus) -

NMIMS, Shirpur

Schooling - undefined

Doon Cambridge School
Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Skills

Strategic Sales Training

Interests

Traveling (explored 51 cities across 2 countries), research, playing cricket and basketball, photography, motorbiking, tailoring

Awards

  • Published review article on ‘Gene Pharming’ in JMPAS
  • Head of Discipline, Lead Member of the Hostel, CoLight & Sound Committees, and Core Member of the Cricket and Basketball Teams at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Timeline

Senior Specialist, Medical Education (Mako Smart Robotic-Arm)

Stryker
12.2023 - 05.2025

Senior Product Specialist, Marketing (NeurosurgerySpineENT Capital & Consumables)

Stryker
12.2021 - 11.2023

Pathway Leader, Sales (NeurosurgerySpineENT Capital & Consumables)

Stryker
06.2020 - 11.2021

Management Trainee, Sports Medicine

Smith & Nephew
05.2019 - 09.2019

Intern, Quality Control (Paonta Sahib)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
06.2018 - 06.2018

Schooling - undefined

Doon Cambridge School

MBA (Full-time, On-Campus) -

NMIMS, Mumbai

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Full-time, On-Campus) -

NMIMS, Shirpur
Zoya SaifiProduct & Clinical Marketing Specialist at Stryker