Customer Service Manager - IHFM

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a senior Customer Service leader to guide call center teams, influence strategy, and drive operational excellence in a regulated healthcare environment. The role emphasizes team development, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in people management, project leadership, and superb communication skills, with a track record of delivering performance improvements and customer satisfaction in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience per Edwards criteria.
• Demonstrated track record in people management per Edwards criteria.
• At least 6 years' experience with personnel management and employee relations; or Master's degree.
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more call center teams and manage budgets and development plans.
• Identify trends, perform analysis, and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Coordinate customer service activities and develop SOPs and guidelines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and explore new technologies.
• Develop and deliver customer service training for product launches and pricing changes.
• Handle incidental duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you will make an impact: Contribute by setting and/or directly influencing the customer service strategy and accomplishing objectives through leading the work of direct reports who exercise significant latitude and independence.

How you will make an impact:

• Manage one or more call center teams within assigned function including team budget responsibilities. Ensure Team has strong development plans and leads the delivery / arrangement of training and development opportunities for the team to ensure continued improvement in operational performance and organizational capabilities. Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills.
• Identify and implement trends while performing analysis, and provide insights to stakeholders for process and communication improvement (e.g., automated tracking information, pricing, FCAs, reports). Collaborate with other BU's on shared analytics goals.
• Participate and represent Customer service on regional projects with medium complexity; coordinate customer service department activities and plans; develop departmental work procedures and principles (SOPs etc.)
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives with responsibility of all project outcomes within customer service including researching new technologies.
• Develop and deliver customer service training for new product launches, pricing changes, customer communication, FCA's.
• Other incidental duties

What you will need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field related experience in customer service or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required and
• Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required
• At least 6 years of previous related experience with full responsibility for all personnel including hire/fire authority and handling of relevant aspects of employee relations or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required or Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field
• Experience working in a regulated industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of customer service procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines
• Expert understanding of related aspects of customer service processes and/or systems
• Knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to customer service
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of customer service to the business
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalated issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Frequently interacts with customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between cross-functional teams and the company; often leads a cooperative effort among members of a project team
• Participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives
• Resolve operational and scheduling issues
• Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization
• 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.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $148,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., 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.

Edwards Lifesciences

Global leader in the medical device industry with a patient-focused culture of innovation

Edwards Lifesciences is a pioneering global leader in structural heart innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient lives through advanced medical technologies and collaborative healthcare solutions.

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