
Senior Director, Medical Affairs
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
The Senior Director, Medical Affairs will be a strong leader with important contribution to the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid (TMTT) business unit to set/directly influence the Medical Affairs strategy and accomplish objectives through leading the work of direct reports and broader team.
Job description
You will make an impact by:
- Direct medical affairs activities (e.g., scientific communications, medical information & scientific support for claims, and educational grants) with overall responsibility of leading the team to effectively deliver clinical evidence to the physician community through relevant and impactful scientific communications aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
- Recommend & implement strategies, systems & processes for scientific communications and lead team from assessment of clinical data to develop and deliver communications including publications in peer-reviewed medical/cardiology journals and physician podium presentations, in collaboration with physician leaders in transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions.
- Recommend & implement strategies, systems & processes for medical information related to transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions and lead team to ensure provision of information that supports appropriate product use and scientific exchange.
- Recommend & implement strategies and lead team to ensure effective scientific review of product claims related to transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions.
- Recommend & implement strategies, systems & processes for educational grant reviews and lead team for effective implementation.
- Refine and effect best practices by recommending and implementing changes to methods through director(s), manager(s) and/or experienced professionals.
- Develop a robust talent development and succession plan in alignment with Medical Affairs growth strategy.
- Recommend, communicate and direct strategies. Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resoling issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams.
- Plan and direct strategic activities including prioritizing appropriate projects with overall responsibility for meeting business objectives.
- Analyze, formulate and present recommendations to advise and guide leadership; develop and deliver senior leadership/executive level communication.
What you'll need (Required):
- Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrated track record in people management
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Ph.D., PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree.
- Medical Affairs leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
- Deep knowledge of cardiovascular disease states and therapies.
- Experience with scientific communications, publications, medical information, or evidence dissemination.
- Strong understanding of clinical research, clinical evidence interpretation, and biostatistics.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
- Exceptional scientific writing, editing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience influencing cross-functional and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
- Strong strategic thinking, project leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrated track record in people management
- Ph.D., PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree
- Medical Affairs leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry
- Deep knowledge of cardiovascular disease states and therapies
- Experience with scientific communications, publications, medical information, or evidence dissemination
- Strong understanding of clinical research, clinical evidence interpretation, and biostatistics
- Demonstrated success leading and developing teams
- Exceptional scientific writing, editing, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience influencing cross-functional and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
- Strong strategic thinking, project leadership, and problem-solving capabilities
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Benefits programs
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.