Sr. Medical Education Manager, US AWM

Smith & Nephew; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Smith+Nephew seeks a Senior Medical Education Manager to lead peer-to-peer education across the U.S., blending clinical insight, adult learning expertise and industry knowledge to drive safe and effective product adoption in Advanced Wound Management.

You will design strategies, build a multidisciplinary faculty, manage programs with budgets up to $1M, and partner with Medical Education teams to deliver high‑quality opportunities while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in clinical or medical education roles within medical devices or clinical settings.
• Strong strategic and program management capabilities with budgets and multiple priorities.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and evidence-based education design.
• Solid knowledge of US healthcare environment and compliance for medical education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead medical education strategies aligned with needs assessments and business priorities.
• Design and deliver peer-to-peer education programs including didactic, hands-on, webinars and calls.
• Build and manage a multidisciplinary faculty of clinicians and educators.
• Project manage programs with budgets up to $1M annually, including evaluations and reporting.
• Create evidence-based content and case studies; monitor education activity data and trends.
• Collaborate with MEs, MSLs, meeting planners and global education teams; ensure compliance.

Skills

Clinical education

Program management

Adult learning

Healthcare knowledge

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree (Nursing/ Allied Health/ Business/ Education)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

**Life. Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Take your medical education expertise further in a strategic role where you can help shape how healthcare professionals learn, engage and adopt Advanced Wound Management solutions. As Senior Medical Education Manager, you will lead innovative peer to peer education across the U.S., combining clinical insight, adult learning expertise and strong industry knowledge to help advance safe and effective product adoption. ## What will you be doing?* Develop and lead medical education strategies based on ongoing needs assessments, adult learning principles and Advanced Wound Management business priorities.* Design and deliver innovative peer to peer education programs that support healthcare professionals throughout their learning journey, including didactic education, hands on training, webinars and peer calls.* Build, onboard and actively manage a multidisciplinary faculty of physicians, podiatrists, nurses, researchers and educators, developing strong relationships with thought leaders across the care continuum.* Project manage medical education programs from strategy through execution, including budgets of up to $1M annually, faculty, delivery methods, learning objectives, course descriptions, registration, evaluations and reporting.* Create and maintain evidence based educational content and case studies that demonstrate best practice product use.* Partner with Professional Affairs, Medical Science Liaisons, Clinical Resource Specialists, Meeting Planners and global Medical Education teams to deliver high quality education opportunities.* Support society partnerships, symposia, forums and scientific programming, including coordination of U.S. and international speakers for global education opportunities.* Analyze medical education activity data and monitor competitive activity, market trends, learning preferences and venues to continuously improve education plans.* Ensure medical education activities and healthcare professional relationships meet applicable compliance requirements, including the Sunshine Act and AdvaMed requirements. ## What will you need to be successful?* A Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Business, Education, a related science or another relevant discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.* A minimum of **5 years of experience** in clinical or medical education roles within the medical device industry or clinical settings. Wound management experience is highly desirable.* Strong strategic and program management capabilities, including experience managing budgets, faculty, educational programs and multiple priorities.* Expertise in adult learning principles and the ability to develop innovative, evidence based educational experiences for healthcare professionals.* Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare and medical device environment, including compliance requirements governing medical education and healthcare professional relationships.* Excellent communication, relationship building and cross functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across regional and global teams.* Ability to travel domestically up to 75%. All field sales professionals who are required to gain entry into healthcare facilities to perform the basic remit of their role must successfully complete the credentialing process and comply with the requirements of those facilities they support, which can include adherence to any established vaccine protocols.**You. Unlimited.** We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. **Inclusion and Belonging:** Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website. **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! The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $188,000 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP. Please submit your application by October 23, 2026.