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At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!\nThe Senior Manager Global Clinical Strategy will lead the development and execution of clinical and economic evidence strategies to support market access, new product development, increase market adoption and/or maintain registration. This role will support the Knee Robotics franchise within Orthopaedics.\nThis role will support the rapid generation of clinical and economic evidence by leveraging and developing strategic partnerships both locally and globally, utilizing the most appropriate methodologies and tools for generating evidence and working closely with commercial, market access and regulatory stakeholders to ensure clinical activities are optimized and aligned with key business needs for the Knee Robotics franchise.\n\nWhat will you be doing?\nResponsible for crafting and driving high impact pivotal initiatives across the Orthopaedics portfolio. Partner with Global and Regional Marketing, Regulatory, Market Access and external partners, and build evidence strategies including claims, publication strategy and conference submissions to generate clinical and health economic evidence to expedite market access and expand market adoption for Smith + Nephew products in the Knee Robotics franchise.\nSupports new product development teams for the Knee Robotics to ensure timely evidence strategy development and execution, as well as clinical support for regulatory submissions to support regulatory approvals of the products in key markets where applicable.\nDevelops clinical strategies to ensure MDR readiness and compliance, working closely with Global Clinical and Medical Affairs functions to align on evidence sufficiency. Drive and lead execution of PMCF activities and timely reporting to remain on schedule for MDR technical file submissions, Notified Body commitments, and audit readiness.\nSupport the development and implementation of strategic engagement and partnership in research with KOLs and research centers.\nParticipation in internal/external Global Clinical Strategy-related audits, and regulatory inspections as needed; Implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), if necessary.\nPresents progress and results to internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.\nContributes to development or updates of department standard operating procedures (SOPs), business processes, and policies.\nSupport regulatory documentation for new or existing products, as applicable. This may include development of responses for clinical-related questions received from regulatory authorities.\nEnsure compliance to applicable processes, quality standards and regulations.\nAttend professional conferences and surgeon training labs as appropriate.\nTeam Management, business needs gathering, stakeholder alignment, budget management and reporting.\nOversight and direct support of Knee Robotics portfolio of clinical activities and deliverables, including external liaison with KOLs and clinical consultants.\nWhat you need to be successful?\nBS plus 7 years' experience or MS plus 3 years' experience.\nExperience in engineering, design, scientific, clinical subject or related field. At least 3 years' direct management experience.\nExperience in orthopaedics.\nAble to communicate complex concepts effectively.\nExperience in taking the initiative to negotiate and work closely with others; experience in building and executing evidence strategies for purposes of achieving product reimbursement.\nExperience presenting deep scientific topics to highly scientific and/or influential audiences; experience working across teams to solve ambiguity and drive to a decision point.\nSelf-motivated and able to work independently, whilst maintaining inclusive approaches.\nExcellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.\nExperience in developing talent. Must exhibit high quality, ethical and compliant work habits.\nExperience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent scientific/technical writing skills.\nYou. Unlimited.\nWe believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.\nInclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/\nour Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.\nWork/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteering hours.\nYour Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and more.\nFlexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).\nTraining: Hands-on, team-customised, and mentorship-based development.\nExtra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts.\nThe anticipated base compensation range for this position is $125,500- $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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.\nIn addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.\nWe anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 11.16.2026.\nSmith+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.\nStay connected by joining our Talent Community.\nWe'remore than just a company - we'rea community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.\nCheck us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. 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