Global Clinical Strategy Lead, Knees & Robotics (Memphis, TN)

$150,000 - $170,000/Yr

Smith & Nephew - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Memphis, TN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Global Clinical Strategy Lead (GCSL) at Smith+Nephew is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to collect clinical and economic evidence that supports the introduction, adoption, and continued access of products in compliance with regulations. This role involves providing strategic clinical direction for the Orthopaedics portfolio, aligning clinical activities with franchise priorities, and identifying evidence gaps to enhance product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to collect clinical and economic evidence for new and existing products.
• Provide strategic clinical direction for the Orthopaedics portfolio throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with New Product Development and Marketing teams to establish user needs and market strategies.
• Lead clinical evidence generation activities with clinicians and clinical sites for both new and legacy products.
• Generate documentation in support of evidence generation activities, including study proposals and reports.
• Create publication strategies and write scientific papers and abstracts.
• Communicate strategies and findings from clinical activities to cross-functional partners.
• Respond to regulatory authority inquiries to ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical organizations in Clinical, Research & Development, Scientific and Medical Affairs, or Regulatory roles.
• Experience in developing strategies for clinical evidence generation and managing clinical evidence activities.
• Desirable experience in the Orthopaedics field.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop deliverable strategies considering regulatory and commercial standards.
• Excellent scientific and technical writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working directly with clinicians and clinical sites.
• Familiarity with evidence generation strategies in the medical device industry.

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model
• Discounts on fitness clubs and travel