Global KOL & Partnerships Strategy Lead – Wound Care

Smith & Nephew plc; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401k matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Senior Director of Global KOL & Partnership Strategy for Advanced Wound Management. You will design and govern a global KOL engagement framework, identify key leaders and medical societies, and ensure alignment with fair-market-value requirements and contracting processes.

This role requires enterprise-wide thinking and cross-functional influence across regions. You will lead the strategic engagement plan, directly manage a select portfolio of high-priority KOL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the medical device industry or a closely related healthcare environment.
• Significant experience in professional affairs, professional relations, medical affairs, market development or another function responsible for KOL and medical society strategy.
• Demonstrated experience creating, implementing or materially evolving a global or enterprise-wide KOL engagement framework and governance model.
• Experience defining KOL segmentation, engagement pathways, relationship ownership, decision rights and cross-functional operating processes.

Responsibilities

• Build the global KOL framework with a consistent, prioritized structure and governance.
• Lead cross-functional development of KOL engagement plans and drive accountability.
• Advance partnerships with medical societies and institutions to support research, training and education initiatives.

Skills

KOL engagement

Governance model

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Senior Director of Global KOL & Partnership Strategy for Advanced Wound Management. You will design and govern a global KOL engagement framework, identify key leaders and medical societies, and ensure alignment with fair-market-value requirements and contracting processes.

This role requires enterprise-wide thinking and cross-functional influence across regions. You will lead the strategic engagement plan, directly manage a select portfolio of high-priority KOL