Lead - Evidence Communications (Ortho)

Smith & Nephew; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in York, England, is seeking a Lead – Evidence Communications (Ortho) to develop impactful communication strategies and ensure the accessibility of clinical evidence. The role requires a medical or scientific degree and at least 5 years of experience in communications within the pharma or MedTech fields. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong project management and analytical skills, as well as excellent communication abilities. The company offers a hybrid working model and various employee perks.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Private health and dental plans

Flexible vacation and time off

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in medical or scientific communications, ideally within pharma or MedTech.
• Experience in editing/reviewing work in accordance with regulatory/legal/compliance regulations.
• Excellent written communication skills and solid understanding of compliance and evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and execution of evidence communication strategy.
• Collaborate with commercial organisation to ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Review and edit evidence communications content in a regulated environment.

Skills

Medical communications

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in scientific or medical subject

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about transforming complex clinical evidence into clear, impactful communications? Join us as a Lead – Evidence Communications (Ortho) and play a pivotal role in shaping how evidence is shared across the globe. This is your opportunity to influence strategy, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a real difference in the Orthopedics space, including robotics.

What will you be doing?

• Drive the development and execution of the evidence communication strategy for focus brands to align with the team's purpose of 'making evidence accessible to amplify its value' (30%)
• Collaborate with the commercial organisation, e.g., Sales and Marketing, Sales Training, Market Access, HEOR and other communication functions to ensure services/materials are aligned to company strategy and adopted widely across the organisation (30%)
• Be the company subject matter, applying expertise in communications techniques/channels to support business objectives. Measure impact (20%)
• Collaborate with GCMA, e.g., Global Clinical Strategy and Evidence Analysis, and Medical Education, to maximize value of evidence across the organisation (10%)
• Responsible for reviewing and editing evidence communications content, in a highly regulated environment (5%)
• Work to required internal and external standards to ensure all evidence communication materials are fair and balanced, high quality, consistent and meeting the needs of the business (all franchises) (5%)

What will you need to be successful?

• A degree or higher in a scientific or medical subject
• At least 5 years’ experience in medical or scientific communications, ideally within pharma or MedTech
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant commercial experience (Pharmaceutical and/or Med Device industry)
• Experience in editing/reviewing work in accordance with regulatory/legal/compliance regulations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Good understanding of scientific research processes and evidence-based medicine
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus a solid understanding of compliance and evidence-based medicine
• Strategic thinking and strong influencing skills
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritise and simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Strong analytical skills

You. Unlimited.

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Inclusion and Belonging

Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website www.smith-nephew.com

Your Future

Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options

Work/Life Balance

Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities

Your Wellbeing

Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more

Flexibility

Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)

Training

Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship

Extra Perks

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

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