Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

The Director, Commercial Procedure Development will lead various TMTT commercial strategy development, analysis and field activities for the US commercial team.

Role is open to considering candidates that would be remote, based in US or onsite / hybrid if located in Irvine, CA area. Regular domestic travel required regardless of location.

How you'll make an impact:

Direct team activity for commercial procedure development across the TMTT portfolio.

Create a robust infrastructure to monitor and analyze commercial procedure outcomes.

Create engagement with implanting team physicians through the review of commercial case outcomes data. Meet with physicians onsite and at key industry conferences.

Partner with key internal functions (R&D, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs) by sharing commercial outcomes data and related trends.

Develop full team strategies and manage and oversee the work of team including other managers and/or experienced SMEs.

Shape development of tools and workflows to optimize device/therapy selection for mitral and tricuspid patients.

Develop full team strategies and manage and oversee the work of team including other managers and/or experienced SMEs. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.

Develop and lead in the implementation of broad and more complex procedural strategies which may include negotiations with internal and external parties

Plan complex activities with large scale or significant business impact with the accountability for successful completion of all commercial procedure development deliverables. Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams including external sites (e.g., physician's team)

Other incidental duties

What you'll need (required):

Bachelor's or Masters Degree in related field or equivalent required

Proven record of progressive team or program leadership experience required

Experience managing teams (includes ability to provide coaching and feedback; responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations) required

Experience in interventional cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery preferred.

Experience working in a regulated industry preferred.

Ability to travel up to 50%

What else we look for (preferred):

Highly experienced facilitation and presentation skills

Proven record in project management leadership

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and analytical tools (Salesforce, Power BI )

Demonstrates problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making

Exhibits excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating, relationship management, and ability to drive achievement of objectives

Expert understanding of related aspects of commercial clinical case protocols and device procedural processes

Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of their role 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

Excels within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment

Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications

Able to lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives

Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.

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

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

The base pay range for this position is $198,000 to $280,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.