Medical Education Specialist, 2 - year Contract Term

Job Summary:

The Medical Education Specialist at Smith & Nephew is responsible for developing and executing high-impact medical education programs for healthcare professionals (HCPs) across Orthopedics, and Wound Care. This role ensures that surgeons, nurses, and clinical teams receive high-quality training on Smith & Nephews innovative medical devices and surgical techniques, enhancing their skills and patient outcomes.

As a key interface between KOLs, sales teams, marketing, and regulatory teams, this role ensures the company maintains a strong clinical leadership position in India.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

1. Medical Education Program Development & Execution

• Develop and execute training programs for HCPs on Smith & Nephews medical device portfolio.
• Organize cadaveric workshops, hands-on training, and live surgical demonstrations.
• Lead wound care training programs to drive technology adoption.
• Implement digital learning tools, webinars, and e-learning modules to expand medical education reach.
• Coordinate with global and regional teams to ensure training content aligns with Smith & Nephew’s medical education strategy.

2. KOL & Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Orthopedics and Wound Care.
• Partner with academic institutions, medical associations, and hospitals for training collaborations.
• Align training programs with sales, marketing, and clinical teams to ensure business impact.

3. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all educational programs comply with Indian medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and Smith & Nephew’s internal policies.
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, feedback, and continuous improvement plans.
• Work closely with regulatory and legal teams to ensure ethical, evidence-based medical education.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in medical education, clinical training, or HCP engagement in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Strong background in orthopedics and wound care.
• Experience organizing cadaver labs, hands-on surgical training, and HCP engagement programs.
• Familiarity with Smith & Nephew’s product portfolio (or willingness to train on them).
• Experience working with digital learning platforms and e-learning tools.
• Ability to travel across India and abroad for training programs.

Key Skills:

✅ Excellent communication & presentation skills for engaging HCPs.
✅ Clinical and technical expertise in Orthopedics and Wound Care.
✅ Strong project management skills for organizing multiple training programs.
✅ Digital learning & content development experience (e-learning, webinars, interactive content).
✅ Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization.