Innovative Products
Dr. Stryker’s Philosophies:
• Improve the
Efficiency of the
Healthcare Provider
• Provide Cost
Effective Solutions
Homer Stryker, M.D. and Wedge Turning Frame - 1939
Stryker Corporation
A Global Healthcare Company
DIVISIONS
• Medical
• Instruments
• Endoscopy
• Biotech
• Leibinger
• Howmedica Osteonics
• Physiotherapy…And more!
• Canada
• Europe
• Japan
• Pacific
• Puerto Rico
• Ireland
•Germany
• France
• Switzerland
Rock Solid Leadership
1977 = $17 Million
200 Employees
Today = $2.58 Billion
10,925 Employees
John W. Brown
President & CEO
Stryker Corporation Net Sales
$ Millions
Compound Annual Growth Rate 21%
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1100
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“The Cost of Leadership”
Research & Development
Strong New
Product Flow
40% of Sales from
Products less
than 3 years old
$ Millions
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Firm Commitment
to R & D
10
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1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
Stryker Corporation R&D Spending
1998
Stryker Stretchers
World Leader: 60%
Broad Range of
Products
Most Reliable in
the Industry
RUGGED™ Ambulance Cots
Maternity Suites / Furniture
Leader in Singleroom Maternity Care
Comprehensive
Product Line
Specialize in
Custom Furniture
Stryker ICU Beds
Stryker Invented the
ICU Bed in 1982
Clinically Driven
Features
New Pressure Relief
Product — Isoflex
Entry-Level Opportunities
Design Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers
Quality Engineers
Buyer / Planners
Accounting / Finance
Sales: Marketing Associates
Information Services
Designers
Human Resources
MBA’s: Team / Project Leaders
Internships
Great Benefits!
Two Choices of Medical Coverage
Dental Plan
401(k) Plan
Profit Sharing
Stock Purchase Plan
Prescription Coverage
Wellness Testing
Vision
and…..
Tuition Reimbursement
Available immediately, from the day you start!
A = 110%
B = 100%
C = 80%
Retention Strategies
•Recognize / Reward Best Employees
Performance Based Pay
Employee Of the Month
Achievement Awards
•Provide: Challenges / Lots of Responsibility
•Don’t “Pigeon Hole” Individuals
•Unstructured Work Environment
Why Stryker?
• Fast Growing Company
•Committed to Quality
•Reward/Recognition
•Professional Growth
•New Challenges
Company Culture
Exciting: Intense / Extremely Fast Paced
Learning: Tuition program “A” = 110%
Rewarding: Helping Patients / Nurses
Challenging: Goal Oriented - 20%
Empowering: Autonomy / Freedom
Advice For Students
Find Out What You do Best:
What are Your Natural Talents?
Be Active on Campus:
Develop Leadership Skills
Seek out Co-ops / Internships
Find Cultural Fit !
Thank You!