Global Clinical Strategy Lead (Sports Medicine)

Smith & Nephew; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology is seeking a Clinical Strategy expert to enhance the global introduction and adoption of innovative products. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure compliance and evidence generation throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Bonuses

Pension Schemes

Share Options

Car Allowances

Flexible Vacations

Health Plans

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Customized Mentorship Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical research and study design.
• Familiarity with sports medicine surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical strategies for the Sports Medicine portfolio.
• Collaborate with New Product Development for evidence generation.
• Oversee Investigator Initiator Studies and data collection.

Skills

Clinical Evidence Strategies

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Relevant Scientific Degree

Tools

Medical Device Software

Job description

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We are seeking a Clinical Strategy expert to join our collaborative team. Your role will accelerate the global introduction and adoption of new products, ensure sustained availability of approved devices, and adhere to regulatory standards.

You will serve as the Global Clinical Strategy (GCS) representative for the Sports Medicine team, providing strategic clinical direction throughout the product lifecycle. Your focus will be on ensuring the evidence for our portfolio meets requirements for new product launches, expanded adoption, and continued access.

This role involves close collaboration with internal functions such as Global Clinical & Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, R&D, and Marketing, as well as external healthcare professionals.

Your expertise in clinical evidence collection will support strategies to identify and address evidence gaps, keeping us at the forefront of medical device innovation.

What will you be doing?

1. Develop clinical strategies aligned with S+N's commercial priorities for the Sports Medicine portfolio.
2. Collaborate with New Product Development to establish user needs, claims, indications, market strategies, and evidence generation plans.
3. Review clinical and health economic evidence, identify gaps, and assess literature, registries, and unpublished studies.
4. Develop study proposals and initiate activities to generate evidence, managing investigators and study sites.
5. Oversee Investigator Initiator Studies, research collaborations, and real-world data collection to meet objectives and milestones.
6. Create and review documentation supporting the product lifecycle.
7. Analyze data, develop reports, and ensure stakeholder communication.
8. Formulate publication strategies and present progress and results.
9. Represent the team at conferences and training labs as appropriate.

What will you need to be successful?

A highly educated background in a relevant scientific, clinical, or engineering field with extensive experience is required. Experience in developing clinical evidence strategies, working with healthcare professionals, clinical research, and study design is essential. Familiarity with medical device software solutions and sports medicine surgical techniques is advantageous.

You. Unlimited

We prioritize societal good, investing in our people and patients. Our benefits include:

• Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
• Your Future: Bonuses, pension schemes, share options, and car allowances.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacations, paid holidays, and volunteering hours.
• Your Wellbeing: Health plans, income protection, life assurance, and more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most roles.
• Training: Customized, hands-on mentorship programs.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms, bicycles, cars, and other employee benefits.

If passionate about innovation and meeting the outlined criteria, we welcome your application. We foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be proud ambassadors of Smith & Nephew. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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