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Smith+Nephew

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Regional Sales Director Orthopaedics

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Sales experience in the medical device industry, particularly in orthopedics.
  • Over 5 years of experience in team management or distributor management.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Willingness to travel frequently.
  • Knowledge of medical devices and orthopedic products, including joint replacement products, indications, and surgical procedures.
  • Familiarity with medical device regulations, including PMDA, QMS, and GVP.
  • Ability to conduct regional market analysis and targeting, sales forecasting, KPI setting, and OPEX management.
  • Experience using customer relationship management tools such as Salesforce.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation tools.
  • Ability to lead sales teams and distributors toward achieving goals.
  • Ability to build trust with physicians, nurses, and hospital staff.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments.
  • Ability to conduct pricing negotiations and product proposals with medical institutions and distributors.
  • Ability to handle complaints and respond flexibly to market changes.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement regional sales strategies.
  • Manage and achieve regional sales targets and key performance indicators.
  • Build and maintain relationships with medical institutions, including orthopedic clinics, university hospitals, and private practices.
  • Manage, train, develop, and support the sales team.
  • Optimize sales strategies based on market trends and competitive analysis.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, including marketing, product development, and quality assurance.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
  • Cultivate partnerships with orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and distributors to promote product adoption and strengthen the company's market presence.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate with global headquarters and participate in product training through reading, writing, and conversation in English.
  • Ability to negotiate contracts, train distributors, and manage distributor performance.
  • Self-motivation and a results-oriented approach.
  • Logical thinking and adaptability.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

About the Company

Smith+Nephew

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company that designs and makes medical devices for orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care. Its products help surgeons treat joints and soft tissues and support patient recovery, including knee repair systems, single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices, and other extremity orthopaedic products. These devices are used in hospitals and clinics to perform procedures and support healing, often after surgery or injury. The company differentiates itself with a broad, worldwide product portfolio and collaborations with healthcare organizations to improve care and efficiency for patients and providers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, streamline medical procedures, and expand access to advanced medical solutions around the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watford, United Kingdom
Founded
1856

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