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Senior Manager, Solution Marketing – Orthopedics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), and Women’s Health

athenahealth
22 days ago
Full-time
On-site
North Carolina, United States
Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.Position Summary:As the Senior Solution Marketing Manager – Orthopedics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)s, and Women’s Health, you will play a leading role in shaping go-to-market (GTM) strategy and own positioning, messaging, and commercial enablement for athenahealth’s specialty solutions across these priority specialty markets.This role is responsible for developing and operationalizing messaging and content that resonates with specialty buyers and enables Sales to win. You will bridge product value and market execution, translating product capabilities into clear, differentiated narratives that support Sales effectiveness and improve marketing performance.You will partner closely with Product Strategy (product value), Segment Marketing (GTM strategy & audience) and Sales (execution in market), and executive stakeholders across the business to ensure messaging and content are clear, compelling, and actionable.About the Team:The Solution Marketing team is responsible for supporting and executing athenahealth’s commercial go-to-market strategy across priority markets. We strive to understand our customers and their needs to create positioning and value propositions that resonate. Acting as the storytellers of athenahealth, we share knowledge about our solutions and services with both external and internal audiences to drive business results. Our team collaborates across the organization to ensure that commercial teams have the knowledge and compelling content necessary to create demand and win new business.Essential Job Responsibilities: Play a leading role in shaping and influencing the GTM strategy for Orthopedics, ASC, and Women’s Health markets, including audience segmentation, prioritization, and value proposition developmentPartner with Segment Marketing to translate audience insights and market opportunities into effective messaging and execution plansTranslate company and product strategy into specialty-relevant narratives and commercial motionsIdentify growth opportunities, market gaps, and performance challenges, and recommend strategic actions that improve specialty market performance in partnership with Segment Marketing and commercial teamsApply a data-driven, test-and-learn approach to refine messaging, content, and enablement effectivenessDevelop and maintain specialty-specific positioning, messaging, and narrative frameworks for Orthopedics, ASC, and Women’s Health audiencesTranslate complex product capabilities, workflows, and services into clear, differentiated value for specialty healthcare buyers and decision makersEnsure consistency of messaging across campaigns, sales materials, and customer-facing content, and executive communicationsIncorporate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence, and commercial feedback into ongoing refinementDevelop specialty-specific proof points, customer stories, and value narratives that strengthen athenahealth’s market differentiationEquip Sales and Customer Success teams with specialty-specific messaging, insights, and tools to improve sales effectiveness and win ratesCreate high-impact enablement assets including pitch decks, battlecards, talk tracks, objection handling guidance, and customer proof pointsServe as a trusted advisor to Sales leadership, providing specialty market insights, competitive perspectives, and messaging guidance that improve commercial effectivenessPartner with Training & Enablement to scale specialty knowledge transfer and reinforce GTM strategy across customer-facing teamsEstablish feedback loops with commercial teams to continuously refine messaging, uncover market needs, and improve customer engagementAdditional Job Responsibilities: Partner with Product Strategy to ensure product value is translated into specialty-relevant market narrativesPartner with Segment Marketing to support campaign execution through messaging, content and audience insightsCollaborate with Product Management and Strategy to incorporate specialty market feedback into positioning and differentiationSupport launches and strategic growth initiatives by ensuring alignment across messaging, targeting, enablement, and commercial readinessAct as the organization’s subject matter expert on Orthopedics, ASC, and Women’s Health buyer needs, workflows, market dynamics, and competitive trendsDevelop deep expertise in Orthopedics, ASC, and Women’s Health markets, including buyer needs, operational challenges, reimbursement trends, and competitive dynamicsMonitor market developments, customer sentiment, and emerging competitors to identify growth opportunities and risksDeliver actionable market and competitive insights that inform messaging, positioning, sales execution, content development, and strategic decision-makingPartner with leadership teams to strengthen athenahealth’s competitive differentiation within specialty marketsRole Distinctions:Product Strategy: Owns product-level strategy, roadmap alignment, and feature/value definitionSegment Marketing: Owns GTM strategy, audience definition, demand generation, and campaign performanceSolution Marketing (This Role): Owns specialty market positioning, messaging, and commercial enablement, translating strategy into market-facing narratives, content and sales ready assetsExpected Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)8+ years of experience in solution marketing, product marketing, growth marketing, segment marketing, go-to-market strategy, or related commercial rolesHealthcare technology, healthcare services, SaaS, or healthcare IT experience requiredExperience supporting specialty healthcare markets, ambulatory care, physician practice operations, or complex B2B markets preferredDemonstrated experience shaping go-to-market strategies, developing market-facing narratives market-facing narratives, and sales enablement content that drive commercial outcomesExperience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to drive market adoption and business growthStrong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into actionable GTM plansDeep understanding of marketing performance metrics, pipeline dynamics, funnel conversion, and GTM optimizationProven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment across highly matrixed organizationsExceptional communication skills, including executive-level messaging, storytelling, and presentation developmentInfluences strategic decisions through deep market expertise, customer insight, and competitive intelligenceExperience enabling sales teams and improving commercial effectivenessStrong project management and prioritization skillsAnalytical, data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable business outcomesAbility to synthesize customer insights, market intelligence, and competitive data into clear strategic recommendationsSuccess Profile:Develops messaging that clearly resonates with Orthopedics, ASC, and Women’s Health buyersImproves sales effectiveness and win rates through specialty-specific enablement and contentBuilds strong partnerships with Product Strategy, Segment Marketing, Sales, and Customer SuccessBalances strategic leadership with hands-on execution, effectively translating strategy into measurable business outcomesBecomes a trusted specialty market expert across the organizationContinuously refines messaging based on customer feedback, market insights, and commercial performance Expected Compensation$95,000 - $161,000The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates.  Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans. About athenahealthOur vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.Our company culture: Our talented  employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.What we can do for you:Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative  workspaces  — some offices even welcome dogs.We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers  https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity