Upstream Strategic Marketing Associate Manager

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

Position Summary

As an Upstream Strategic Marketing Associate Manager you will be a key contributor to the development of product and portfolio strategy for Solventum’s Advanced Wound Care franchise. This role leverages market intelligence, competitive analysis, and customer insights to inform decision-making and support the identification of new growth opportunities. Working cross-functionally with partners such as Strategy & Business Development, this role will enable effective portfolio management, investment prioritization, and build vs. buy decisions with robust, data-driven insights. Responsibilities will include the following:

Market and Competitive Intelligence

• Track macro trends in healthcare and MedTech sector that could impact portfolio priorities
• Develop and maintain competitive intelligence frameworks and dashboards to assist with product positioning, identification of portfolio gaps, and opportunities for innovation and M&A
• Support market selection, prioritization, and assessment efforts led by Strategy & Business Development
• Provide regular market and competitive updates to leadership and marketing teams

Strategy Support

• Develop frameworks and dashboards to support portfolio prioritization and optimization efforts
• Develop fact-based analyses and supporting materials for strategic planning discussions and business reviews
• Lead small- to medium- strategic projects from design to execution
• Support initial evaluation of potential acquisition or partnership targets, including development target overview and summary documents
• Deliver insights in a clear, structured way for inclusion into executive-level presentations

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant business experience (e.g., business analysis, market research, corporate strategy, or consulting)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Economics, or related field)
• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries
• Exposure to strategy development, M&A diligence, or portfolio management
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strategic, actionable recommendations
• Proficiency in project management and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complexity into clear recommendations

Work location: Remote

Travel: Occasional travel for team meetings

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $160,284 - $195,903, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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