Senior Specialist - Clinical Study Management (Maternity cover for 12 months)

Smith & Nephew; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology company in the UK is looking for a Senior Specialist in Clinical Study Management for a 12-month maternity cover role. The incumbent will coordinate all study activities, ensuring delivery on project milestones while collaborating with various teams. The successful candidate should have strong project management skills, an understanding of regulatory requirements, and knowledge in clinical subjects. This role offers a hybrid working model along with benefits like generous bonuses, flexible vacation, and private health plans.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Private health plans

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in clinical subject areas.
• Understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all study activities from start-up through close-out.
• Ensure successful execution of studies through project leadership.
• Support and train junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project Management

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in engineering, design, or related field

Job description

Life. Unlimited.

At Smith+Neuw we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you passionate about making a real impact in healthcare? Join us as a Senior Specialist - Clinical Study Management (Maternity cover for 12 months) and play a key role in ensuring our advanced wound care products meet global standards. This is your chance to influence innovation and help deliver life‑changing solutions to patients worldwide.

What will you be doing?

• SME responsible, with limited guidance, for the coordination of all study activities from start‑up through close‑out in large projects.
• Ensure successful execution of studies via project leadership and strong collaboration with study teams including but not limited to Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Clinical Strategy, Data Management, Medical Affairs, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Study Site Management, and vendors.
• Support and train more junior members of the Clinical Study Management and Study Site Management functions.
• Conduct study/global vendor qualifications and maintain vendor oversight.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable business units.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical research standards, to add value to the business and improve service levels.

What will you need to be successful?

• Strong negotiation and professional relationship/communication skills - strong oral and written English
• Strong Study Management/Project Management, organizational, and decision‑making skills with solid understanding of processes - demonstrates understanding and quality delivery of study milestones according to established timelines
• Strong understanding of customer and business needs within assigned area and general understanding of broader areas.
• Ability to handle diverse projects/problems, actively manage risk, and resolve a variety of issues in creative ways.
• In‑depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, ICH‑GCP, industry standards and best practices.
• Solid experience in engineering, design, scientific, clinical subject or related field.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

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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