Senior Specialist, Evidence Evaluation

Cannock Chase, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
4 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Generous annual bonus Pension schemes Save As You Earn share options Flexible vacation and time off Paid holidays Paid volunteering hours Private health and dental plans Healthcare cash plans Income protection Life assurance Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs Salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes Employee discounts
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Are you passionate about turning clinical evidence into meaningful impact? This is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring innovative medical devices continue to meet the highest standards of safety, performance and regulatory compliance. As a Senior Specialist in Evidence Evaluation, you will work at the heart of clinical and regulatory decision making, shaping how our products are supported, sustained and brought to market across Europe and beyond.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will bring together scientific expertise, medical writing and regulatory understanding to create robust clinical evidence documentation that underpins the continued CE registration of Smith+Nephew products. You will immerse yourself in clinical data, literature and post market insights, translating complex information into clear, high quality documentation that demonstrates product safety and performance. Working closely with cross functional partners, you will act as a trusted subject matter expert, supporting audits, submissions and strategic business decisions that determine whether products can be placed on the market and how they evolve over time.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role comes from combining technical depth with clarity of thinking and collaboration. You will bring:
  • Strong experience in medical or scientific writing, with the ability to critically appraise and synthesise clinical evidence in line with EU MDR and other related guidance
  • A solid understanding of clinical evaluation processes, literature review methodologies and benefit risk assessment within medical devices or a closely related regulated environment
  • The confidence to act as a subject matter expert, engaging with cross functional teams and supporting regulatory interactions, audits and submissions
  • A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage complex documentation, deadlines and priorities independently while working as part of a collaborative team
You. Unlimited.
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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

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