Jim Banks is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in government affairs and strategic marketing within the healthcare industry. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Global Government Affairs at Stryker since August 2001, Jim has held multiple senior roles including Sr. Director of Strategy & Business Development for the Joint Replacement Division and the Hip Team, as well as VP of Hip Marketing. Prior to Stryker, Jim was Director of Marketing for IV Systems at Baxter Healthcare and worked as a consultant at ZS Associates. With a solid educational foundation, Jim earned an MBA in Marketing from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and completed executive education at Harvard Business School. Jim also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Math from Keene State College.