Company description:

Our story began more than 50 years ago, when one doctor and two engineers designed a better way to care. Today, we are a thriving global business, and our products, used in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, make a difference to millions of patients every year.

Job description:

• Invasive Ventilation & Humidifiers
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract | Parental leave cover
• Auckland - Highbrook

Lead an established team and deliver global marketing impact in healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced Category Marketing Manager to join our Invasive Ventilation & Humidifiers Marketing team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, covering parental leave.

This leadership role is responsible for guiding a team of five marketing and product management professionals and owning execution of global marketing strategy for innovative respiratory care technologies used worldwide.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with Product Development, Clinical, Sales, and regional teams to ensure clear direction, strong delivery, and continued performance across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of marketing professionals

• Deliver category and product marketing strategies across a category within the Invasive Ventilation and Humidifier portfolio

• Lead global product launches and ongoing lifecycle activities

• Develop clear, effective messaging that supports clinical practice and commercial success

• Partner with global sales teams to enable execution in key markets

• Coordinate cross‑functionally across Product Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Represent the category in planning forums and with key internal and external stakeholders

About you

• Significant experience in marketing or product management, ideally within healthcare or another complex, regulated environment

• Proven people leadership experience, with the confidence to lead an established team from day one

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to quickly understand and interpret clinical or technical concepts

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all channels

• Comfortable making decisions and setting direction in a global organisation

• Driven by work that has real impact on patient outcomes

Candidates with a business, marketing, clinical, scientific, or engineering backgrounds combined with strong marketing or product management experience are encouraged to apply.

About us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare designs and manufactures medical devices that are used in hospitals and homes in more than 120 countries. Based in Highbrook, Auckland, we offer a collaborative culture, global exposure, and a genuine commitment to work‑life balance.

If you are looking for a senior interim leadership role with real scope and impact, we encourage you to apply.