Stryker: Advancing healthcare through people, patients and community

Stryker's innovative products and services across medical and surgical, neurotechnology, orthopaedics, and spine change the lives of over 150 million patients annually worldwide

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024 - 19:14

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Stryker, founded in Michigan in 1941, is a global leader in medical technologies. In 1998, Stryker’s journey in Ireland began with the establishment of operations in Cork.

Together with their customers, Stryker is driven to make healthcare better. Stryker continues to make waves in the healthcare industry leading breakthrough advances in the MedTech sector. This success is the result of the dedication of our teams, with Stryker's mission being lived daily in our approach to work.

Stryker's innovative products and services across medical and surgical, neurotechnology, orthopaedics, and spine change the lives of over 150 million patients annually worldwide. With a global workforce of more than 50,000 employees across over 75 countries, Stryker's presence in Ireland has been a cornerstone of its advancement in enhancing the lives of the patients we support.

Stryker in Ireland is a hub of research, development and manufacturing, employing over 5,000 people across eight sites. These facilities are instrumental in delivering life-changing medical devices, including hip, knee, spine, and shoulder implants, as well as a diverse range of surgical instrumentation. Ireland is home to Stryker's largest innovation and manufacturing hub outside the United States.

The R&D NeuroHub and Global Innovation Centre focus on developing cutting-edge medical devices and surgical instrumentation. Notably, the Ireland-based AMagine® Institute, a finalist for the 'American Chamber Global Impact award', continues to trailblaze in 3D-printing technologies.

Stryker's commitment to its workforce has garnered many accolades, being recognised as one of Fortune’s and Great Place to Work’s 25 'World's Best Workplaces' in 2023 as well as the prestigious Cork Company of the Year by Cork Chamber in 2023. The company's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in awards such as 'Human Rights — Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ 2022' and 'People Magazine — 2022 Companies that Care'.

Stryker's success extends beyond business growth to community engagement. The company actively supports local and Irish programmes, partnering with the IDA, business groups, local councils and community groups for greater reach and impact. Furthermore, Stryker collaborates with colleges and universities, offering internship and apprentice programmes to foster education and innovation. Initiatives like iWish introduce students to STEM subjects and technologies such as 3D printing.

At Stryker, the commitment to excellence surpasses ground-breaking innovations. The organisation places a strong emphasis on graduate programmes and career development, recognising that our success is driven by the talent and dedication of our people. Since the first Irish operations opened 25 years ago, Stryker has focused significant attention on attracting and developing talent. We believe in investing in, building, nurturing, and encouraging people within our teams.

Stryker delivers highly developed intern programmes, hiring students each year across disciplines as diverse as engineering (biomedical, mechanical, electrical, software), material science, finance, HR, IT, and procurement. Many of these interns continue their journey with Stryker after graduation.

The Stryker Apprenticeship Programme, which runs for three years, was launched in 2017 with the support of the Higher Education Authority, SOLAS (Ireland’s Further Education and Training Authority) and the Irish MedTech Association. The programme was developed in partnership with Munster Technological University and TUS Midwest (formerly Limerick IT). It runs across five Stryker sites in the Republic of Ireland — Springhill, Anngrove, Limerick, Model Farm Road, and Tullagreen.

Stryker's career growth initiatives are designed to empower employees to succeed both as an individual but also in meaningfully contributing to the overarching goal of making healthcare better. The company provides a platform for individuals to thrive in a culture of innovation, where their skills and aspirations align with the transformative impact Stryker seeks to have on global healthcare. Whether engaged in research and development, manufacturing, or other critical roles, employees at Stryker find themselves at the forefront of healthcare advancements.

For Stryker, making healthcare better begins with growth, the right kind of growth.

The company is committed to delivering responsible, sustainable operations. Stryker has committed to becoming fully carbon neutral by 2030 and is on target to achieve this goal. All Ireland-based sites operate on 100% sustainable energy, emphasising our dedication to sustainability in waste, manufacturing material, and water management.

Stryker's journey in 2024 will reflect the spirit of our innovation in healthcare and a steadfast dedication to continuing community initiatives and building careers focused on making healthcare better.

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