Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Plan and direct complex activities with large scale or significant business impact with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables.
- Manage and oversee the work of Clinical Affairs and have financial budget responsibilities.
- Develop a robust talent development plan and performance management in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
- Identify risk, develop and lead in the implementation of broad and more complex Clinical Affairs strategies which may include negotiations with internal and external parties.
- Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams.
- Manage Clinical Affairs vendors.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in related field strong clinical background Required
- Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field Preferred
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Proven successful project management leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
- Expert understanding of Clinical Research procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
- Expert understanding of related aspects of Clinical Research processes and/or systems
- Expert knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to Clinical Research.
- Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
- Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of Clinical Affairs to the business
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
- Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Frequently interacts with internal and external stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
- Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
- Require the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
- Dedicated to quality stakeholder service and pro-active and responsive to internal and external stakeholder needs.
- Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
- Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
- Support and solicit input from team members at all levels
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with a strong clinical background
- Master's degree or equivalent in a related field
- Clinical research project management leadership experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
- Expert understanding of clinical research procedures, processes, and systems
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Knowledge of financial mechanisms related to clinical research
- Experience managing teams, including coaching, feedback, hiring, termination, and employee relations
- Experience developing and integrating project and operational metrics
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement enterprise systems and related solutions
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms







