Lead – Evidence Evaluation & Communication (ENT), Global Clinical & Medical Affairs
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Description
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Within Global Clinical & Medical Affairs (GCMA), we play a critical role in generating, evaluating, and communicating the clinical evidence that demonstrates safety, performance, and value for patients and healthcare systems worldwide.
This newly created global role offers a unique opportunity to take a leadership position at the heart of how evidence is evaluated and translated into real‑world impact for our innovative ENT portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Evidence Analysis, Evaluation & Communication, you will lead clinical evaluations for regulatory purposes, drive critical appraisal and synthesis of evidence to support product claims, evidence gap analyses, and strategic decision‑making, and translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, credible, and engaging communications.
What will you be doing?
Evidence Evaluation
Within Global Clinical & Medical Affairs (GCMA), we play a critical role in generating, evaluating, and communicating the clinical evidence that demonstrates safety, performance, and value for patients and healthcare systems worldwide.
This newly created global role offers a unique opportunity to take a leadership position at the heart of how evidence is evaluated and translated into real‑world impact for our innovative ENT portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Evidence Analysis, Evaluation & Communication, you will lead clinical evaluations for regulatory purposes, drive critical appraisal and synthesis of evidence to support product claims, evidence gap analyses, and strategic decision‑making, and translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, credible, and engaging communications.
What will you be doing?
Evidence Evaluation
- Lead the development and lifecycle management of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEPs), PMCF Evaluation Reports (PMCFERs), and Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCPs) in compliance with EU MDR and aligned to global standards.
- Critically appraise and synthesise clinical, scientific, and technical data to support product claims, evidence gap analyses, and commercial decision‑making.
- Contribute to the publication and presentation of evidence‑based work in peer‑reviewed journals and at scientific congresses, aligned with business priorities.
- Lead the claims management process for assigned products, ensuring alignment with clinical evidence, regulatory expectations, and commercial strategy.
- Review and approve promotional materials for scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and integrity.
Scientific Narrative & Evidence Communications
- Lead the translation of complex clinical and scientific evidence into engaging narratives and assets, tailored to the needs of diverse internal and external audiences.
- Develop and own the evidence communication strategy for priority brands.
- Partner cross‑functionally, e.g., Global Marketing, Global Medical Education, Global Clinical Strategy, to ensure evidence assets are strategically aligned and scientifically robust.
- Establish and embed approaches to measure impact, using feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve the effectiveness of evidence communication materials.
- Partner closely with Global Clinical Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Global Marketing, Global Market Access and Global Medical Education to ensure alignment and impact.
- Collaborate with external partners including notified bodies. medical writers, and creative agencies.
- A degree in a relevant biomedical or clinical discipline (PhD advantageous).
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your 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
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.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your 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
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.
Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
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.
Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.