Director Strategy, Advanced Innovation and Technology

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

1d•$174,000 - $246,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Innovation & Technology team is focused on innovating the future of Structural Heart Disease through early-stage needs finding, development and strategic capability building. As Director, Strategy – Advanced Innovation & Technology, you will play a central leadership role in running the strategic planning process and helping manage the device portfolio across Advanced Innovation & Technology. This role is focused on strategic planning, portfolio management, and executive decision support across the AI&T agenda. The Director will also serve as the strategy lead for Digital & AI, shaping the strategic direction, portfolio choices, and capability priorities, needed to connect digital opportunities with device innovation and broader business objectives. You will work closely with AI&T leadership and cross-functional partners to drive portfolio reviews, synthesize strategic insights, inform prioritization decisions, and translate complex inputs into clear recommendations for leadership. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-impact team focused on early-stage innovation and helping shape how Edwards evaluates and advances future opportunities. The role will help define how Digital & AI expands the impact of the portfolio and enables new ways to create value for patients, clinicians, and the business. This role will report directly to the VP of Strategy and PMO for AI&T. This role is an onsite role based at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field (scientific, engineering, quantitative, business )
Experience in Strategy or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required
Demonstrated track record in people management

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or equivalent in related field or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred
Minimum 12 years of related work experience, or master’s degree/MBA or equivalent with 10 years of related experience
Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, portfolio management, or enterprise-level strategy initiatives with senior leadership visibility
Experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment, prioritization, and execution
Proven ability to develop executive-level recommendations, facilitate leadership discussions, and support decision-making in complex or ambiguous environments
Direct experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role
Experience developing structured strategic analyses and translating findings into clear recommendations for leadership
Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations and written recommendations
Excellent PowerPoint skills
Experience in the medical device, biotech, or healthcare sectors
Demonstrated experience leading digital product strategy development preferably in the medical device
Knowledge of Structural Heart Disease
Experience with software-enabled medical products, digital health ecosystems, data strategy, AI-enabled capabilities, or connected care models.
Working knowledge of the regulatory, quality, privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and evidence considerations that shape digital health and AI strategy in a healthcare environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong Excel skills
Effective synthesis and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to leadership audiences via PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter who takes initiative and drives work forward with limited oversight
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Comfort with ambiguity and incomplete information in strategic decision-making
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

Lead development and evolution of the Digital & AI strategy and strategic roadmap, defining how digital products, software, data, diagnostics, and AI-enabled capabilities support the patient and clinician journey, strengthen the portfolio, accelerate innovation, and create measurable value for patients, clinicians, and business.
Lead and continuously improve the AI&T strategic planning process, ensuring priorities, investments, and key decisions are aligned to business objectives, emerging innovation opportunities, and long-range enterprise needs.
Partner across R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Data and Analytics, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and other functions to align strategic and Digital & AI priorities, clarify ownership, and advance key initiatives through appropriate governance and development pathways.
Assess market, clinical, technical, operational, and financial inputs, including digital health and AI trends, competitor and partner activity, evolving customer needs, regulatory and technology developments, and key risks and trade-offs, to inform strategic choices and executive-level recommendations.
Define success measures and value-realization expectations, and monitor progress, dependencies, risks, adoption considerations, gaps, and strategic impact across AI&T and Digital & AI priorities.
Develop executive communication materials, portfolio narratives, and strategic updates that translate complex information into clear recommendations and storylines for senior leadership forums.
Lead or contribute to other strategic initiatives within the scope of Advanced Innovation & Technology leadership.
Perform other incidental duties as assigned.