Vice President, Marketing GI ET, Global

Req ID: 10209

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH; NATIONWIDE

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Vice President of Global Marketing for the GI EndoTherapy Business Unit is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global upstream marketing strategy for Olympus’ GI EndoTherapy portfolio. This leader will set the long-term vision for the business, translate unmet clinical and customer needs into differentiated product and platform strategies, and ensure strong commercial readiness across regions. The role partners closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Finance, and Regional Commercial leaders to deliver sustainable growth, innovation leadership, and patient impact on a global scale.

Job Duties

The Vice President of Global Marketing will lead upstream global marketing activities across the GI EndoTherapy portfolio, with full accountability for portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and innovation pipeline development. This role will oversee global teams responsible for market insight generation, segmentation, value proposition development, business case creation, and go-to-market strategy in collaboration with downstream regional marketing teams.

As a key member of the Global GI EndoTherapy Business Unit leadership team, the VP will shape strategic priorities, influence investment decisions, and drive alignment across functions and geographies. The position requires strong leadership presence, the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed global organization, and a balance of strategic vision with operational rigor.

The role will:

Define global upstream marketing strategies that align with Olympus’ corporate vision and GI EndoTherapy growth objectives and overall Business Unit Strategy.
Lead global portfolio strategy, including pipeline prioritization, lifecycle management, and long-range planning.
Translate customer, clinical, and market insights into compelling product strategies and differentiated value propositions.
Partner with R&D to guide innovation from concept through development, ensuring strong clinical relevance and commercial viability.
Drive financial rigor through robust business cases, forecasting, and return-on-investment analyses.
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing global marketing organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and talent development.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing clear recommendations supported by data, market insight, and financial analysis.

Job Qualifications

Required:

MBA with a concentration in Marketing required (or equivalent advanced business degree).
Minimum of 10 years of people management experience, including senior-level leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Significant upstream/global marketing experience within medical devices, healthcare, or a similarly regulated, innovation-driven industry.
Proven track record of developing and executing global portfolio and product strategies.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and align diverse global teams.
Strong financial acumen, including experience with P&L management, business case development, and strategic investment decision-making.
Deep understanding of upstream marketing principles, including market assessment, segmentation, positioning, and lifecycle management.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable strategies.
Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to Olympus’ mission of improving patient care and clinical outcomes.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $210,319.00 - $336,510.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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