Smith+Nephew · 4 hours ago
Senior Manager – Global Clinical Strategy (Pittsburgh, PA)
Smith+Nephew is a company dedicated to crafting and manufacturing technology that enhances living. The Senior Manager of Global Clinical Strategy will lead the development and execution of clinical and economic evidence strategies to support market access and new product development within the Orthopaedics sector, specifically focusing on the Hips and T&E franchises.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Responsible 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 Ortho Hips & T&E franchises
Supports new product development teams for the Ortho Hips and T&E 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
Develops 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
Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement and partnership in research with KOLs and research centers
Participation in internal/external Global Clinical Strategy-related audits, and regulatory inspections as needed; Implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), if necessary
Presents progress and results to internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Contributes to development or updates of department standard operating procedures (SOPs), business processes, and policies
Support regulatory documentation for new or existing products, as applicable. This may include development of responses for clinical-related questions received from regulatory authorities
Ensure compliance to applicable processes, quality standards and regulations
Attend professional conferences and surgeon training labs as appropriate
Team Management, business needs gathering, stakeholder alignment, budget management and reporting
Oversight and direct support of Ortho Hips and T&E portfolio of clinical activities and deliverables, including external liaison with KOLs and clinical consultants
Qualification
Required
BS plus 7 years' experience or MS plus 3 years' experience
Experience in engineering, design, scientific, clinical subject or related field
At least 3 years' direct or indirect management experience
Able to communicate complex concepts effectively
Experience in taking the initiative to negotiate and work closely with others
Experience in building and executing evidence strategies for purposes of achieving product reimbursement
Experience presenting deep scientific topics to highly scientific and/or influential audiences
Experience working across teams to solve ambiguity and drive to a decision point
Self-motivated and able to work independently, whilst maintaining inclusive approaches
Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines
Experience in developing talent
Must exhibit high quality, ethical and compliant work habits
Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent scientific/technical writing skills
Preferred
Experience in orthopedics preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Medical leave programs
A variety of wellness offerings
Generous annual bonus and pension schemes
Save As You Earn share options
Flexible vacation and time off
Paid holidays
Paid volunteering hours
Private health and dental plans
Healthcare cash plans
Income protection
Life assurance
Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)
Hands-on, team-customised, and mentorship-based development
Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs
Salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes
Many other employee discounts
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
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