Senior Director, Medical Education – Emerging Markets

Smith+Nephew

Senior Director leading medical education strategy and execution for Smith+Nephew across Emerging Markets. Develops impactful education programs for healthcare professionals while managing the regional education budget.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, execution, and evolution of medical education across Emerging Markets
Shape impactful education programs that support healthcare professional (HCP) development, strengthen clinical partnerships, and enable adoption across priority franchises
Set and lead the Emerging Markets medical education strategy aligned to regional business and clinical priorities
Oversee the design and delivery of high‑quality educational programs across the clinical continuum
Define investment strategy and resource allocation for fellowship programs, educational grants, and related initiatives
Develop strategic assessments and executive summaries for key global, regional, and local medical societies
Own and manage regional medical education budgets with focus on efficiency, impact, and cost‑per‑HCP effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Science, or a related field
12+ years of progressive experience in medical education; experience in Sports Medicine or Orthopedics preferred
Demonstrated people leadership experience and success leading regional or multi‑country teams
Strong understanding of operating room procedures and clinical training environments
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with HCPs, faculty, and medical societies across Emerging Markets
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Background in medical, scientific, or clinical education or marketing
International travel required, up to approximately 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes
Save As You Earn share options
Car allowance
Flexible Vacation and Time Off
Paid Holidays and 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 and many other Employee discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical educationclinical trainingbudget managementstrategic assessmentresource allocationeducational program designfellowship programseducational grantsimpact assessmentcost-per-HCP effectiveness

Soft Skills

people leadershiprelationship buildingstrategic thinkingcommunicationteam managementcross-cultural collaborationexecutive summary developmentprogram executionimpactful program shapingefficiency focus

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA or advanced degree