Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you passionate about transforming complex clinical evidence into clear, impactful communications? Join us as Lead – Evidence Communications (Ortho) and play a pivotal role in shaping how evidence is shared across the globe. This is your opportunity to influence strategy, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a real difference in the Orthopedics space, including robotics.
What will you be doing?
- Drive the development and execution of the evidence communication strategy for focus brands to align with the team's purpose of 'making evidence accessible to amplify its value' (30%)
- Collaborate with the commercial organisation, e.g., Sales and Marketing, Sales Training, Market Access, HEOR and other communication functions to ensure services/materials are aligned to company strategy and adopted widely across the organisation (30%)
- Be the company subject matter, applying expertise in communications techniques/channels to support business objectives. Measure impact (20%)
- Collaborate with GCMA, e.g., Global Clinical Strategy and Evidence Analysis, and Medical Education, to maximize value of evidence across the organisation (10%)
- Responsible for reviewing and editing evidence communications content, in a highly regulated environment (5%)
- Work to required internal and external standards to ensure all evidence communication materials are fair and balanced, high quality, consistent and meeting the needs of the business (all franchises) (5%)
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being a strategic thinker and a skilled communicator who thrives in a regulated environment. You’ll bring:
- A degree or higher in a scientific or medical subject
- At least 5 years’ experience in medical or scientific communications, ideally within pharma or MedTech
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant commercial experience (Pharmaceutical and/or Med Device industry)
- Experience in editing/reviewing work in accordance with regulatory/legal/compliance regulations
- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Good understanding of scientific research processes and evidence-based medicine
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus a solid understanding of compliance and evidence-based medicine
- Strategic thinking and strong influencing skills
- Excellent project management skills and ability to priorities and simultaneously manage multiple projects
- Strong analytical skills
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 our
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www.smith-nephew.comYour 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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Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.
We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.
We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
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