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

Are you interested in making a global impact? Smith+Nephew, a pioneering leader in medical technology since 1856, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist – Clinical & Medical Affairs AI. Reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical Data & AI, the successful candidate will be a passionate innovator who blends data science technologies with Agile approaches to manage our complex analytics portfolio within the Global Clinical and Medical Affairs division.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science, training in Agile, and a proven track record in creating and deploying internal ML/automation solutions to enhance data analytics processes. The role involves a significant focus on evolving our Agile methodologies, particularly Scrumban, and leveraging programming skills to build and refine tools that support this evolution.

This position is a P3 level 

What will you be doing? 

AI Development and Application:

Collaborate with clinical data scientists, biostatisticians, and clinical operations experts to identify use cases for AI in clinical researchAssist in developing AI/ML models for supporting clinical operations, and data analysisPreprocess, clean, and organize clinical datasets for AI applicationsSupport the integration of AI tools into clinical research workflows

Communication and Testing:

Identify key performance indicators for AI models and evaluate performance in uses cases with a global spanDocument methodologies, workflows, and results to ensure reproducibility and transparencyPresent findings and recommendations to the team and stakeholders clearly and concisely

Advanced Data Analytics & Project Management:

Track the progress of multiple ongoing projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards

What will you need to be successful?  

Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master’s, or PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, computer science, engineering). A relevant graduate degree is preferred.Experience: Exposure to clinical research, medical device development, or health care analytics.Experience in deploying automation or AI/ML models for production use.Languages: Advanced English skills.Knowledge: Proficiency in Python (required), R is a plus.Familiarity with common AI/ML frameworks, e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and LLM’s.Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.Foundational knowledge of statistics is a plus.Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau is a plus.Competences: A knack for innovation and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business problems.

You. Unlimited 

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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Other reasons why you will love it here! 

Your future:  stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program. Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours. Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.  Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules. Training: Training program, unlimited learning. Extra perks: employees association, and more… 

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