Senior Specialist – Evidence Analysis/Evidence Comms

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are currently searching for a Senior Specialist – Evidence Analysis/Evidence Comms. As part of a wider cross‑functional team, the Senior Specialist position will play an important role in the clinical review of promotional material generated by all business units of Smith+Naphew, ensuring that clinical data are accurately and truthfully represented.

The role will also require the individual to perform systematic evaluation, review and analysis of clinical evidence within our Sports Medicine business, producing high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments for scientific and non‑scientific stakeholders. Additionally, the role will lead the development and execution of evidence‑based communication strategies of internal and external clinical and scientific evidence for the Sports Medicine business. Overall, this role requires strong working relationships with the wider global clinical and medical affairs team, marketing and other business functions to support Smith+Naphew’s strategic objectives.

What will you be doing?

This role is split across two teams with approximately 80% of time dedicated to Evidence Analysis (EA) and 20% to Evidence Communications (EC).

• Within EA, the role provides expert support to Marketing and other business functions through the objective and systematic evaluation and review of clinical evidence and promotional materials.
• The role is responsible for delivering clear, unbiased, evidence‑based assessments and recommendations to both scientific and non‑scientific stakeholders, supporting informed and objective decision‑making related to product sales and promotion, clinical strategy, future investment (R&D and Business Development), and risk‑benefit assessment.
• Within EC, the role leads the translation of clinical and scientific evidence from internal and external sources into clear, accurate and accessible assets for diverse internal and external audiences.
• The role is responsible for the development and execution of the Evidence Communications strategy for focus products within a business unit, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based assets (including summary reports, infographics, slide decks, digital content and clinical evidence compendia) aligned with business objectives.
• Working in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Clinical Strategy, Medical Education and other global communications partners, the role ensures materials are scientifically robust and can be incorporated into an omni channel communications campaign.

Aligned to Evidence Analysis

• 50% to critically review promotional materials and assets generated to support S+N products and core indications across all business units.
• 20% to perform evidence reviews and analyses of scientific, clinical and technical data to support ongoing project work within the team related to the Sports Medicine business unit.
• 5% to lead claims management activities for a given product or product portfolio in the Sports Medicine business unit, particularly in respect to clinical claims.
• 5% to support, when required, with process improvement initiatives and audits.

Aligned to Evidence Communications

• 20% to develop and execute the evidence communication strategy for focus brands, ensuring evidence‑based materials are strategically aligned, widely adopted and effectively amplify the value of clinical and scientific evidence in the Sports Medicine business unit.

Aligned to both teams

• To build strong working relationships with the wider global clinical and medical affairs (GCMA) team, Marketing, Communications functions and other business functions.
• To demonstrate high quality, ethical and compliant work habits.
• To ensure compliance with cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and any other applicable quality standards or regulations concerning Medicinal Products and Medical Devices.
• To mentor and supervise more junior members of the team.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelors degree plus 4 years’ experience or Masters degree/PhD plus 2 years’ experience.
• Proven experience in performing literature reviews and analyzing datasets is essential.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and reference management software are essential.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate complex data to scientifically‑trained audiences and in plain English, both written and oral.
• Proven capability to work successfully in cross‑functional matrix teams with competing priorities.