Simulation and Clinical Education Manager
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Simulation Manager to support wet-lab and simulation-based education and training initiatives for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and field teams across structural heart therapies. In this role, you will deliver hands-on training experiences, help create innovative simulation technologies, and ensure operational excellence across our simulation program.
Job description
The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise with a passion for education, technology, and collaboration. You will play a key role in advancing procedural training for cardiac therapies, including TAVR and TMVR, while helping shape the future of simulation-based learning.
How you’ll make an impact:
Deliver High-Impact Education and Training
- Facilitate hands-on, simulator-based training programs for field teams, healthcare professionals, and other approved audiences.
- Support educational initiatives focused on structural heart procedures, including TAVR and TMVR.
- Contribute to the strategy, development and delivery of innovative digital learning programs.
Drive Simulation Innovation
- Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to develop next-generation simulation solutions.
- Evaluate new simulators and software platforms through testing and validation activities.
- Provide clinical insights and structured feedback to improve simulation accuracy, realism, and user experience.
Manage Program Operations
- Coordinate simulator logistics, including shipping, receiving, testing, maintenance, and inventory management.
- Ensure simulation equipment remains functional, reliable, and event ready.
- Serve as the on-site representative and operational lead for the simulation program.
Support Hands-On Wet-Lab Learning Experiences
- Assist with wet lab programs by creating anatomical models, coordinating equipment and ensuring all required materials and supplies are available.
- Help create exceptional training experiences that support procedural confidence and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with Clinical experience as a Cath Lab Nurse or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
- Eight years of related work experience in clinical setting
- Experience working within a healthcare and/or professional environment.
- Ability to travel up to 30% nationwide
- This role requires to be on site in Irvine, Ca
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive 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.