Key Opinion Leader Manager

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Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We’re investing in the future of surgical intervention and post-operative therapy, and this is your opportunity to be part of something truly impactful. We are looking for a Key Opinion Leader Manager to join our UK based team, covering the UKINOR. This is not a traditional marketing role, it’s about blending marketing, project management, and customer facing expertise to create meaningful engagement with customers and key opinion leaders.

If you thrive on collaboration and influencing change, this is the role for you.

• Lead the development and execution of a cross‑functional Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategy across the UK.
• Map and nurture relationships with influential healthcare professionals, creating structured engagement plans.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Medical Education, Market Access, and Sales to turn strategy into action, supporting sustainable growth and advancing our market presence.

• A marketing mindset with proven ability to design and deliver impactful engagement strategies.
• Strong project management skills and experience working with internal stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer facing experience is a must; the role is primarily marketing‑focused, requiring creativity and analytical thinking.
• Previous experience within the medical devices or healthcare industry is required, with orthopaedics being ideal; surgical backgrounds are also a bonus.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

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• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
• Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).