R&D Manager - Support Services

Smith+Nephew; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Vacation Time Off

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew is seeking an R&D Manager - Support Services in Fort Worth to lead the Biologics team, shaping project execution and developing a high-performing group. You will guide projects from concept through commercialization and collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver key milestones.

You will review SOPs, protocols, manuscripts, and technical reports, providing scientific insights to inform strategic decisions and ensure robust product claims.

Qualifications

• Lead junior team members within the Biologics franchise, supporting their development and ensuring project success.
• Oversee and manage proper functionality and operations of Biologics laboratories.
• Support the end-to-end lifecycle of BRM products from early innovation and development through to commercialization.
• Design and execute project plans integrating innovation, feasibility, and product development testing activities.
• Provide scientific expertise, including identifying unmet clinical needs and contributing to study design, reports, and product claims.
• Manage external partners such as CROs to ensure consistent practices across vendors and sites.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other teams to deliver key milestones.
• Review and prepare SOPs, protocols, manuscripts, technical reports, and documentation to support regulatory and marketing activities.
• Guide internal stakeholders in interpreting study results and using insights to inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead junior team members and ensure project success across Biologics.
• Oversee Biologics laboratories' functionality and operations.
• Support end-to-end BRM product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Design project plans integrating innovation, feasibility, and testing activities.
• Provide scientific expertise for study design, data interpretation, and reports.

Job description

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

Join our Biologics team as an R&D Manager - Support Services and play a critical role in advancing innovative solutions from early concept through launch. This is an exciting opportunity to lead scientific programs, shape product execution strategy, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while developing a high performing team.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage junior team members within the Biologics franchise, supporting their development and ensuring project success.
• oversee and manage proper functionality and operations of Biologics laboratories.
• Support the end-to-end lifecycle of BRM products from early innovation and development through to commercialization.
• Design and execute project plans integrating innovation, feasibility, and product development testing activities.
• Provide scientific expertise, including identifying unmet clinical needs and contributing to study design, reports, and product claims.
• Manage external partners such as CROs to ensure consistent practices across vendors and sites.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other teams to deliver key milestones.
• Review and prepare SOPs, protocols, manuscripts, technical reports, and documentation to support regulatory and marketing activities.
• Guide internal stakeholders in interpreting study results and using insights to inform strategic decisions.

What will you need to be successful?

• Master’s or PhD degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing projects from concept to commercialization within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
• 2+ years of leadership experience with the ability to develop and guide team members.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong scientific expertise with experience in study design, data interpretation, and technical writing.
• Experience working with cross functional teams and external partners.

You. Unlimited.

• Inclusion and Belonging-Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.