Senior IT Director - R&D, Commercial and CLM

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At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.We’re looking for a visionary IT leader to shape the future of our enterprise platforms across R&D, Commercial and Contract Lifecycle Management. If you thrive in global environments, love driving digital transformation and want to lead high-impact teams, this is your opportunity to make a difference.What will you be doing?You’ll be at the helm of a global portfolio of enterprise applications, guiding strategy, development and delivery across platforms like Salesforce, CPQ, CLM and engineering tools such as PLM and CAD. From defining multi-year roadmaps to leading large-scale cross-functional programs, you’ll be the bridge between business needs and technology innovation. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders across Engineering, Sales and Marketing, ensuring our platforms are scalable, secure and future-ready. You’ll also lead global teams and strategic vendor relationships, all while keeping compliance and cybersecurity front and centre.What will you need to be successful?Success in this role means being a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You’ll need to:

• Bring 18+ years of experience in enterprise application development and delivery, with at least 10 years in global leadership roles
• Have proven success implementing platforms like Salesforce, CPQ, CLM and PLM in complex, regulated environments
• Be confident managing global teams, vendor relationships and IT financials
• Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder engagement and an enterprise-wide mindset
  

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We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the 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 www.smith-nephew.com

Your Future:

Major medical coverage, policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational assistance.

Work/Life Balance:

Flexible personal/vacation time off, privilege leave, floater leave 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:

Free cab transport facility for all employees; one-time meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.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

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