Product Specialist - Orthopaedic Revision

Smith & Nephew; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company based in Birmingham is seeking a Product Specialist for Orthopaedic Revision. This role involves supporting surgeons and key accounts in the adoption of innovative technologies, particularly in complex procedures. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background in the medical devices sector, particularly orthopaedics. Competitive benefits include a generous annual bonus, hybrid working model, and a focus on professional development, making this a fulfilling opportunity to impact the future of surgical solutions.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Company car or cash allowance

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within the pharmaceutical or medical devices sector with strong expertise in orthopaedics, including revision procedures.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively across territory.
• Resilience and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted expert for the revision portfolio with surgeons and priority accounts.
• Support complex procedures and ensure successful adoption of innovative technologies.
• Develop tailored account plans and gather market intelligence.

Skills

Sales experience in medical devices

Expertise in orthopaedics

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Business Management

Job description

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

Are you ready to make a real impact in orthopaedics? This is your chance to join a global leader in a newly created role, an opportunity to shape the future of orthopaedic revision surgery across the West of the UK.

If you thrive on building relationships, driving growth, and supporting cutting‑edge surgical solutions, this role is for you.

What will you be doing?

As a Product Specialist for Orthopaedic Revision, you will be the trusted expert for our revision portfolio, working hand‑in‑hand with surgeons and priority accounts to deliver exceptional outcomes. Your role will take you into operating theatres, supporting complex procedures and ensuring successful adoption of innovative technologies, including robotics.

You’ll have the freedom to define how we approach this market, influence strategy, and make a visible impact from day one. You will lead the charge in acquiring new customers in high‑volume centres, develop tailored account plans, and collaborate with Account Managers and Area Business Managers to execute tactical sales strategies. From supporting tender submissions and pitches to driving new product launches, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of revision surgery. Alongside this, you will gather market intelligence, identify growth opportunities, and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders to strengthen our market position.

Due to the geography of this position, you will be ideally located around Birmingham or the Midlands.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a trusted partner to our customers and an ambassador for innovation. You’ll need:

• Proven sales experience within the pharmaceutical or medical devices sector, with strong expertise in orthopaedics, including revision procedures.
• A degree in Life Sciences, Business Management or an equivalent qualification.
• The ability to work independently, travel extensively across your territory, and manage multiple priorities.
• Resilience, problem‑solving skills, and a collaborative approach that inspires confidence in both customers and colleagues.

You. Unlimited.

• 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.
• Sales roles: Choose between a company car or a generous cash car allowance.