The Job Responsibilities

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in Medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services, and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

The Marketing Manager (Industry & Government): Safety Gas Detection Systems Lead is responsible for driving the Dräger UK & Ireland Gas Detection Strategy across the safety segments, working in close collaboration with the Marketing Managers and the Head of Marketing. They lead the Safety Gas Detection Systems (SGDS) connected safety strategy, hold local product responsibility for Fixed Gas Detection Systems (FGDS), and also serve as the segment expert for CleanTech applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the lead for the overall Safety Gas Detection Systems (SGDS) strategy in the UK & Ireland, combining FGDS expertise with oversight of MGM and connectivity to drive a solution-selling approach.
• Lead product marketing for the Fixed Gas Detection Systems (FGDS) portfolio across all safety segments in the UK & Ireland. This includes optimising the global portfolio for the domestic market and ensuring local requirements are clearly communicated to regional and global stakeholders.
• Manage two direct reports: Marketing Manager: Mobile Gas Measurement and Marketing Specialist, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the SGDS business.
• Provide local product management for the FGDS portfolio, including product launches, lifecycle management, and continuous optimisation. Actively contribute to the development of the global corporate strategy for FGDS and adapt it to local needs.
• Plan and execute marketing activities including campaigns, digital initiatives, exhibitions and industry events, PR and thought leadership, content creation, and internal sales enablement, in collaboration with the Marketing Specialist.
• Act as the local product expert for the FGDS portfolio, providing sales support through customer visits, tender activity, and technical presentations as required.
• Act as the local expert and lead marketing activities for the CleanTech segment, shaping strategy and supporting growth in this key market.
• Implement and execute the FGDS go-to-market strategy in consultation with other marketing managers, sales, and the Head of Marketing, while contributing to the development and deployment of the broader SGDS positioning.
• Define the local price and positioning strategy for FGDS within target markets, including competitive positioning and clear product differentiation.
• Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to define the portfolio strategy and shape the SGDS marketing direction, in alignment with regional and global strategies.
• Support long-term brand awareness, thought leadership, and key opinion leader engagement across safety segments. Drive business and competitive intelligence, track future market trends, and align strategies to ensure Dräger maintains a leading position in the market.
• Be an active member of the Business Unit team, attending regular meetings and contributing to strategy development, to support delivery of the plan.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors, and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies - I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Reporting Relationships

Manager - Head of Marketing (Safety)

Size of team/environment - Working in a team of 12 supported by a Marketing Specialist, you will attend meetings at both Draeger offices and offsite to further the collective safety marketing strategy.

Your Qualifications

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Marketing & Product Management experience preferably in a relevant industry or technical safety role.
• Degree or equivalent in related subject desirable

Related Experience

• Proven experience in technical product marketing
• Strong background in gas detection solutions desirable
• Knowledge of the safety industry
• Experience in commercial and go-to-market strategy
• Experience managing technical safety equipment portfolios
• Product management experience desirable
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets effectively

Skills, Special Competencies

• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office, CRM systems, and Microsoft Teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time, priorities, and competing demands
• Excellent teamworking, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Customer-oriented, results-driven, and commercially minded
• Proven ability to shape and deliver go-to-market strategies
• Hands-on problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail
• Creative thinker, able to generate ideas and translate them into practical solutions
• Strong business management, strategic marketing, and programme execution skills
• Excellent communication skills across all formats, including written, verbal, and digital channels
• Confident presenter, experienced in delivering technical presentations to customers, partners, and at industry events
• Willingness to travel as required to support business objectives

The Dräger Workplace

Dräger's Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Company car or monthly car payment allowance
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts - up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme.

Dräger's dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

Who we are

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into • technology for life.