I had an internal referral for my application. The interview process is 8 rounds total - the first is a phone call with an internal recruiter who tells you this. It's helpful to network with sales representatives and ASRs ahead of time - all of whom I had a great experience talking to.
Notes from my conversations with sales reps and recruiter: at the end of each interview ask if they have any concerns on you for this position... (if no) "in that case can I get your support to move on to the next phase". One of the interview rounds is the gallup -ex; from 1-5, how hard of a worker are you (say 6, quickly) … its a game based on - Time that it takes to answer - Assertiveness - your answer. Generally speaking, they are looking for people with an achiever mindset, and competitive with self. Also - articulate, self aware, upbeat.
The recruiter was very friendly and easy to get along with on the phone. Towards the end of my first interview, the recruiter told me they already had a final candidate for that role (?) and that they would be my recruiter going forward. After promptly being rejected from the position, I reached out to the recruiter with 2 questions about things that they suggested in the interview and did not receive any responses. A bit distasteful execution on the recruiting team and I decided to look elsewhere. I don't say this to bring the Stryker team down - everyone I interacted with was phenomenal and the company clearly has great culture. I think there are some simple changes that would improve the recruiting side.