Global Clinical Strategy Lead (Sports Medicine)

Smith & Nephew; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology seeks a Clinical Strategy expert to join their innovative Sports Medicine team. The role focuses on developing clinical strategies, managing studies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the success of medical devices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in clinical research and evidence generation, contributing to the advancement of patient care.

Benefits

Generous Bonuses

Pension Schemes

Flexible Vacations

Private Health and Dental Plans

Hybrid Working Model

Personalized Mentorship Programs

Discounts on Gyms, Bikes, Cars

Qualifications

• Extensive education in a relevant scientific, engineering, or clinical field.
• Significant experience in developing clinical evidence strategies.

Responsibilities

• Developing clinical strategies for the Sports Medicine portfolio.
• Managing Investigator Initiator Studies and real-world data collection.
• Creating study proposals and initiating clinical activities.

Skills

Clinical Research Methodology

Evidence Generation Strategies

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Scientific Degree

Tools

Medical Device Software Solutions

Job description

Life Unlimited.

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

In our pursuit of designing and manufacturing innovative medical devices that transform patient care, we are seeking a Clinical Strategy expert to join our collaborative and trailblazing team. Your efforts will not only accelerate the global introduction and adoption of new products but also ensure the sustained availability of approved devices, all while adhering to stringent regulatory standards.

You will be the Global Clinical Strategy (GCS) representative for the Sports Medicine team, providing strategic clinical direction for the product lifecycle within the portfolio. Your focus will be on ensuring that the evidence for the portfolio meets requirements for new product introduction globally, expanded adoption, and continued access of approved products.

This role will work closely with internal Global Clinical & Medical Affairs (GCMA), Market Access, Regulatory, R&D, and Marketing teams, as well as external healthcare professionals.

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

What will you be doing?

• Developing clinical strategies aligned with S+N's commercial priorities for the Sports Medicine portfolio.
• Collaborating with New Product Development teams to establish user needs, claims, indications, and market strategies, and developing evidence generation strategies accordingly.
• Reviewing clinical and health economic evidence, identifying gaps, and assessing available evidence from literature, registries, and unpublished studies.
• Creating study proposals and initiating clinical activities to support evidence needs, including engaging with investigators and managing study proposals and budgets.
• Managing Investigator Initiator Studies (IIS), collaborative research, and real-world data collection to meet business objectives and study milestones.
• Creating, maintaining, and reviewing documentation supporting the product lifecycle.
• Analyzing data, developing reports, and ensuring stakeholders receive appropriate data presentations.
• Developing publication strategies and presenting progress and results at conferences and training labs.

What will you need to be successful?

The ideal candidate will have extensive education in a relevant scientific, engineering, or clinical field, coupled with significant experience in developing clinical evidence strategies and working with healthcare professionals on clinical studies. A strong background in clinical research methodology, especially study design, is essential. Experience with medical device software solutions and sports medicine surgical techniques is highly desirable.

You. Unlimited

We are committed to creating societal good through our investments in our people and patients. Our benefits include:

• Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
• Your Future: Generous bonuses, pension schemes, share options, and car allowances.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacations, paid holidays, and volunteering hours.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, income protection, life insurance, and more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most roles.
• Training: Personalized, hands-on mentorship programs.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms, bikes, cars, and other employee benefits.

Applications:

If you are passionate about innovation and meet the criteria outlined, we would love to hear from you. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can reach their potential and take pride in representing Smith & Nephew. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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