At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of wound care innovation on a global scale. As Global Director, NPWT Pipeline Marketing, you will sit at the intersection of customer insight, innovation strategy and product development, helping shape the next generation of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy solutions. Working closely with healthcare professionals, commercial teams, marketing leaders and R&D, you will uncover unmet needs, identify emerging opportunities and translate complex market and customer insight into strategic direction. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, highly collaborative and motivated by solving complex challenges through deep customer understanding rather than purely commercial objectives. Partnering closely with R&D and cross functional stakeholders, you'll help define future product concepts, target product profiles and innovation roadmaps that support long term business growth. You'll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, drawing conclusions from multiple sources of information and building credibility with both healthcare professionals and senior internal stakeholders. You may have developed your expertise within upstream marketing, customer insight, market research, product strategy, innovation, product management or commercial roles where customer needs directly informed product development and investment decisions. Significant experience within the medical device industry, ideally gained in areas such as upstream marketing, customer insight, product strategy, innovation management, product management, market development or adjacent functions. Proven ability to engage healthcare professionals, surgeons, clinicians and key opinion leaders to uncover meaningful customer insights and translate those insights into product development opportunities, strategic recommendations and business cases. Experience working closely with innovation, product development or R&D teams, helping to shape future products by translating customer, market and clinical needs into clear requirements and priorities. Strong commercial and analytical judgement with the ability to interpret complex information, identify patterns and opportunities, and convert insight into compelling recommendations that influence decision making. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to collaborate with and constructively challenge senior leaders whilst building alignment across marketing, commercial, R&D and operational functions. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ()Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities! Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more. Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship. Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts. For US Applicants: The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $157,500 - $292,250 USD annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 26.10.2026. Smith+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.#LI-BM2 #LI-remoteStay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. SummaryLocation: UK - Field; UK - Hull GBU Office; US - FieldType: Full time
Marketing Manager - Healthcare - Full Time in Northampton employer: Smith & Nephew
At Smith+Nephew, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will not only contribute to the safety and quality of life-changing medical products but also benefit from our generous bonus schemes, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health plans. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.
