Fellows Education & Engagement Lead – Western Region

Smith Nephew; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Fellows' Manager to build relationships with orthopedic fellows and fellowship programs across the Western U.S. You will serve as the education expert, coordinating curricula, engagement strategies, and transitions to practice for upcoming surgeons.

You will collaborate with Medical Education, Clinical Education, Marketing, and commercial teams to tailor programs, track outcomes, and drive attendance at regional and national events. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field.
• 5+ years in medical device sales, medical education, clinical specialist, market development, orthopedic healthcare, or related field.
• Strong understanding of orthopedic operating room procedures, training processes, and surgeon education.
• Experience in Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Trauma, or similar orthopedic specialties.
• Ability to build influential relationships with fellows, fellowship programs, key opinion leaders, and cross functional stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, customer focus, communication skills, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, and Trauma fellows and fellowship programs across the Western Region.
• Serve as the primary Smith+Naphew expert for the fellows segment, creating engagement strategies that increase awareness of our technologies and educational offerings.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of fellowship programs, fellow engagement, training curricula, and exposure to Smith+Naphew products and techniques.
• Identify educational gaps and coordinate targeted learning opportunities that expand fellows' exposure to Smith+Naphew technologies.
• Drive attendance and awareness for regional and national fellows' education programs.
• Lead the Transition to Practice process, partnering with commercial teams to ensure a seamless experience as fellows enter independent clinical practice.
• Collaborate closely with Medical Education, Clinical Education, Marketing, and commercial teams to maximize engagement and strengthen relationships within fellowship programs.
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to design and implement customized educational programs that address the unique needs of individual fellowship programs.
• Prioritize fellowship programs based on engagement, strategic value, and business objectives while ensuring resources are aligned appropriately.
• Share best practices across the Fellows' Manager team and provide regular reporting on activities, outcomes, and opportunities.
• Support fellowship programs across North America as needed through collaborative team coverage.
• Travel domestically up to 50%.

Skills

Relationship building

Medical education

Orthopedic knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Fellows' Manager to build relationships with orthopedic fellows and fellowship programs across the Western U.S. You will serve as the education expert, coordinating curricula, engagement strategies, and transitions to practice for upcoming surgeons.

You will collaborate with Medical Education, Clinical Education, Marketing, and commercial teams to tailor programs, track outcomes, and drive attendance at regional and national events. Travel up to 50% is expected.