Senior Manager, Medical Affairs

Edwards Lifesciences • Irvine, CA

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

Drive Scientific Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. As a key member of our Medical Affairs team, you will drive the strategic direction of our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) evidence generation and dissemination efforts—shaping the future of structural heart disease treatment through science, collaboration, and innovation. Your work will directly influence how life-saving data is created, shared, understood, and applied across the global medical community. Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. You will make an impact by: Transforming Lives. Advancing Science. Leading with Purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Plus 10 years of related work experience
• Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, PhD, MD) in related field Plus 8 years of related experience
• Ability to travel up to 10% (Domestic)
• This role is posted as Hybrid in Irvine, CA, but we are open to considering highly qualified candidates for a remote U.S. arrangement, provided they can meet the travel requirement: up to 30% domestic travel, including regular visits to our Irvine headquarters.

Nice To Haves

• Holding an advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, PhD, MD) in a related field
• Thinking strategically with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrating excellent Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Showing proven project management expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, CoPilot)
• Possessing working knowledge of clinical research methodologies and statistical principles
• Exhibiting exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Maintaining strict attention to detail and excellent follow-up
• Adhering to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and taking adequate control measures to prevent injuries to self and others, as well as protecting the environment and preventing pollution within your span of influence/control

Responsibilities

• Leading Strategy & Execution: Spearheading the planning and operations of the THV Podium & Publication (PnP) Committee, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact scientific projects.
• Delivering Executive Insights: Developing compelling, executive-level presentations and reports that simplify complexity and drive actionable outcomes for senior leadership.
• Driving Evidence Planning: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape and execute a robust evidence generation roadmap that supports the overall THV business strategy.
• Championing Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS): Contributing to the IIS program by aligning research priorities with business strategy; serving as a thought partner to investigators and providing input to study designs, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Fostering Scientific Collaboration: Building and strengthening relationships with leading physicians, researchers, and thought leaders to advance shared goals in structural heart diseases.
• Elevating Scientific Presence: Anticipating key data releases and ensuring strategic visibility at global congresses and podiums.
• Supporting the Medical Affairs Team: Performing other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees