Category Marketing Manager - 12mth FTC

• 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.