Director of Advanced Forecasting & Data Science

Edwards; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, seeks a Director of Data Science & Forecasting to define finance forecasting strategy and lead advanced analytics across Corporate Finance. This role establishes the Advanced Forecasting Center of Excellence, governs models, and partners with FP&A and IT to deliver data-driven planning and improved decision quality.

The successful candidate will communicate insights to executives and drive innovative forecasting methods using AI/ML, time-series, and scenario

Qualifications

• Quantitative Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Finance forecasting and analytics strategy.
• Lead the Advanced Forecasting Center of Excellence and governance.
• Oversee design and deployment of forecasting models (time-series, driver-based, AI/ML).
• Partner with FP&A and business teams to embed insights into planning.
• Communicate complex analytics to executives with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Data, Digital, and IT to enhance data quality and scalable analytics.

Skills

Forecasting

Advanced analytics

Time-series modeling

AI/ML applications

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, seeks a Director of Data Science & Forecasting to define finance forecasting strategy and lead advanced analytics across Corporate Finance. This role establishes the Advanced Forecasting Center of Excellence, governs models, and partners with FP&A and IT to deliver data-driven planning and improved decision quality.

The successful candidate will communicate insights to executives and drive innovative forecasting methods using AI/ML, time-series, and scenario