Smith & Nephew

Job Overview Laboratory Analyst 2 will work within a team responsible for all aspects of the QA testing, including development, stability, complaints, and regulatory compliance of Medical Products and Devices. The role contributes to the smooth running of the business and ensures that standards of customer care are maintained. Responsibilities Ensure high standards of Occupational Health & Safety in line with company policies and procedures. Deputise for the Laboratory Supervisor when required, maintaining laboratory service levels. Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using approved methods and protocols. Conduct analytical testing using techniques such as ICP, GC, IR, UV Vis, TOC, and other chemical methods. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures. Review, interpret, approve, and report test data, ensuring compliance with specifications and trends. Support investigations of out of specification (OOS) or out of trend (OOT) results. Provide technical expertise on testing methodologies and assess the impact of potential failures. Prioritise workload effectively to meet agreed lead times and deadlines. Assist in managing the QA Stability System and ensure compliance with stability protocols. Lead method validation, equipment validation, and change control activities within the laboratory. Ensure all equipment is available, calibrated, and compliant with laboratory schedules and systems. Train and mentor laboratory analysts to ensure consistent, compliant ways of working. Ensure all laboratory activities follow safety requirements and risk assessment controls. Own, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and test methods in line with document control requirements. Produce technical and scientific reports for complex and non standard laboratory work. Manage workload effectively within defined timelines. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory. Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies. Qualifications and Experience At least 3 years' experience within QA, usually with a BTEC or equivalent in science. A science based degree. Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends and apply root cause and continuous improvement methodologies to drive meaningful change. Excellent communication and engagement skills. Benefits Generous annual bonus and pension scheme. 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 more. Hybrid working model (for most professional roles). Hands on, team customised training and mentorship. Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts.

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Smith+Naphew in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Master Planner to oversee end-to-end supply planning, ordering and distribution across the global network for an assigned product portfolio. You will work with demand planning, factories, suppliers and regional teams to deliver a single, accurate plan to manufacturing, GDCs and LDCs, ensuring compliance and high service levels. The role offers a generous bonus and pension, hybrid working, hands-on mentorship and opportunities to influence

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are currently looking for a Global Master Planner who will be responsible for planning, ordering and distributing product across the end-to-end global supply chain network for an assigned portfolio of products. They will liaise with demand planning, manufacturing factories, suppliers, regional planning and other internal stakeholders to ensure a single, accurate, global plan is supplied to manufacturing factories, Global Distribution Centres (GDCs) and Local Distribution Centres (LDCs). Products are supplied from either internal Smith+Naphew manufacturing facilities or contract manufacturers. The position will report to the Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning. What will you be doing? Develop monthly and weekly supply plans for manufacturing facilities, and distribution plans for GDCs and LDCs to meet forecasted demand requirements, while optimizing capacity, inventory, and financial objectives. Review daily and weekly service, backorders, stock coverage and demand reports; sequence un-forecasted and emergency orders; expedite product where needed. Communicate and provide accurate and timely updates on supply constraints and other critical supply chain information. Identify and escalates risks and opportunities to S&OE and SIOP/IBP. Manage and execute agreed product rationing strategy. Prepare supply graphs for the next 18-24 months; identify risks and opportunities for presentation in Supply Reviews. Keep the plan current, monitor performance against the plan, proactively highlight potential service issues. Contribute to excess and obsolete stock reviews with Demand Planning and Finance teams. Monitor supplier performance and work with Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams. Review and provide recommendations during the safety and target stocks review process. Participate in core teams to manage new product introductions, discontinuations, and changes. Apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety. Ensure compliance to cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other applicable quality standards. What will you need to be successful? Education: Degree educated preferred, or relevant supply chain qualification or experience. Licenses/Certifications: ASCM CPIM or CSCP or Kinaxis Maestro preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role. Analytical skills to take data sets and translate to data insights. Ability to make and articulate fact-based positions and persuade others. Ability to effectively present and communicate information to stakeholders at all levels. Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks. Ability to facilitate and communicate with impact and influence in a global matrix environment. Resiliency to persevere when faced with obstacles and challenges. Curiosity to learn and grow in role and beyond You. Unlimited. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website () 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. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Naphew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it's our people who make Smith+Naphew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it's our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We're a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Strategy and Corporate Development DirectorApplylocations: UK - Watfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R91319 Director, Strategy & Corporate Development Location: London, UK Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Strategy & Corporate Development to join one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, this role is central to shaping our long-term growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.You will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that enhance our global portfolio and accelerate business performance. This is a highly visible role with regular exposure to senior leadership, including divisional executives and CEO-level stakeholders. What You Will Do Identify, analyze, and develop opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and equity investments aligned to corporate strategy Evaluate potential targets by conducting market and portfolio gap analyses Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders Develop clear, data-driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and drive long-term growth What you need to be successful: 10+ years in progressive M&A, corporate development, or business development experience within healthcare, technology, or similarly complex industries Strong track record of successfully executing transactions in a global, multi-divisional environment Experience in corporate development of a large company/venture capital/private equity Advanced financial acumen, including experience with complex deal structures Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and manage external partnerships Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative business opportunities Established professional network across investment banking, consulting, or corporate development Education & Skills Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to operate effectively both independently and within teams Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving deal processes You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website () Your Future : Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance. 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.Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited. , life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. About UsSmith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it's our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it's our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We're a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Smith & Nephew in Watford is seeking a Director of Strategy & Corporate Development to lead M&A initiatives and drive corporate strategy. The role requires 10+ years of experience in corporate development, success in global transactions, and advanced analytical skills. The company offers a hybrid working model, generous bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible vacation policies to ensure work-life balance.