[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Stryker jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Stryker · Multiple locations # Senior Manager Government Affairs & Market Access, Europe South Multiple locations Manager or lead €70,600-€117,600 Marketing Listed on Stryker’s official careers site. Posted October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Stryker’s careers site →](https://stryker.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/StrykerCareers/job/Madrid-Alcobendas-C-Sepulveda-17/Senior-Manager-Government-Affairs---Market-Access--Europe-South_R564140) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Stryker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/) / Senior Manager Government Affairs & Market Access, Europe South ## Job description ### Work Flexibility Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Our mission is: Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Government Affairs & Market Access (GAMA) function is focused on driving strategic, proactive policy advocacy to accelerate global commercialization and expand patient access to our products. GAMA capabilities integrate the fields of access/reimbursement, advocacy, and policy to support our growth and help achieve the company’s mission. The Snr. Manager GAMA position is a critical strategic role that will work with businesses and functions to drive growth in South European region, consisting of 3 countries (Spain, Italy, Portugal). The Snr. GAMA Manager will report to Snr. Director GAMA Europe & EEMEA. This role sits on the South European regional leadership team and will be a key enabler for growth. ### Responsibilities Collaborate across the South European leadership team to implement a government affairs and market access strategy to build the company brand in the region and advance commercialization of key products Lead specific government affairs and advocacy projects supporting product adoption across South Europe. Lead trade association engagement and support Stryker’s representatives to trade association boards. Position Stryker as a thought leader and build strategic relationships with lawmakers and policy influencers. Collaborate with business and functional leaders to identify risks and opportunities within public policies in the region. Proactively provide guidance about clinical and economic study designs to meet Market Access requirements of payers across the South European region. Identify and drive Market Access and reimbursement opportunities for new and existing Stryker technologies to support business goals. Establish and drive health economic data collection and analysis strategies to demonstrate economic value of Stryker technologies, including support for hospital negotiations and budget impact of key technologies to key stakeholders. Support Market Access requirements through establishment of key external relationships including tenders, pricing, and payer requirements. Provide subject matter expertise to South European Leadership Teams in market access and health economics strategy development. Work collaboratively cross-divisionally and cross-functionally to integrate market access considerations into business strategies and continually build organizational capabilities in market access across the region. ### Required Academic medical, scientific, technical, political or business degree or comparable qualifications with completed master’s degree in political science, Law, Health Economics, Health Sciences, or a comparable qualification A minimum of 6-8 years of related work experience in politics, government, or the life sciences. Prior relevant experience in a government agency or legislative office and/or government affairs at a company, trade association, or multi-client firm essential. Fluent English & Spanish/Italian. Expertise and understanding of how policy is developed, advanced, and implemented. Understanding of the health policy landscape and experience in medical technology policy strongly preferred Prior experience representing a company at trade associations and in front of government officials. Track record of initiating and leading government affairs related projects Thorough understanding of, and experience interacting with, payers and reimbursement bodies, value assessment organizations, health authorities, and relevant KOLs and a well-developed ability to drive market access strategies to compete in an evolving climate. Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills Strong influence management skills and ability to lead teams to work effectively across competing organization. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to all levels, including executive management. Negotiating skills Ability to work under pressure At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process, and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process. ### Italy Pay Range €70,600-€117,600 Travel Percentage: 20% ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: Multiple locations - Pay: €70,600-€117,600[Apply on Stryker’s careers site →](https://stryker.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/StrykerCareers/job/Madrid-Alcobendas-C-Sepulveda-17/Senior-Manager-Government-Affairs---Market-Access--Europe-South_R564140) ## More jobs at Stryker ### [Summer 2027 Internship - Downstream Marketing - California](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/3163a15295cb50c147b7/) ### [Arterial Account Manager - Boston/Hartford - Peripheral Vascular](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/5c24a3f7f322fd609da0/) ### [Arterial Account Manager - Buffalo - Peripheral Vascular](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/2079bf9420772d1e8696/) ### [Arterial Account Manager- Fort Lauderdale/ West Palm Beach, FL- Peripheral Vascular](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/10d28bca62d67df54444/) ### [Arterial Regional Sales Manager - Nashville/Kansas City - Peripheral Vascular](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/8dbbe07f539430186587/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs Switzerland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/6ab53197c0c8ee9597c2/) CSL ### [Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/a4c46b6887bad669a127/) Johnson & Johnson ### [Manager, Government Affairs (m/w/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/93da8b8f739a0f69b8a6/) Bristol Myers Squibb ### [Vice President, Government Affairs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ares-management/jobs/6dcbb7f16b512db5e3d0/) Ares Management ### [Market Access Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/jobs/5285b451b2cd1e7f58ce/) IQVIA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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