Senior Director, Medical Affairs – Cardiovascular (Remote)

Edwards Lifesciences; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 209,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in California (Irvine) seeks a Senior Director of Medical Affairs to lead the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid (TMTT) strategy, manage a multidisciplinary team, and deliver evidence-based medical communications.

You will drive publications, medical information, and education grants; oversee clinical claims and scientific development; align with Medical Affairs objectives; and mentor talent within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated track record in people management.
• Ph.D., PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree (preferred).
• Medical Affairs leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
• Deep knowledge of cardiovascular disease states and therapies.
• Experience with scientific communications, publications, medical information, or evidence dissemination.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, clinical evidence interpretation, and biostatistics.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
• Exceptional scientific writing, editing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience influencing cross-functional and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Medical Affairs strategy and lead the team to deliver clinical evidence through communications and educational grants.
• Recommend and implement strategies for scientific communications and oversee publications and physician podium presentations.
• Direct medical information to support appropriate product use and scientific exchange.
• Lead development and review of product claims and evidence dissemination strategies.
• Guide educational objectives and ensure effective implementation.
• Direct and refine best practices with leadership and professionals.
• Develop talent development and succession plans in alignment with growth strategy.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Plan strategic activities prioritizing projects to achieve business objectives.
• Analyze data and deliver recommendations to leadership and executive teams.

Skills

People management

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Scientific writing

Publications

Cross-functional collaboration

Biostatistics

Presentation skills

Leadership communications

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Ph.D., PharmD, MD or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in California (Irvine) seeks a Senior Director of Medical Affairs to lead the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid (TMTT) strategy, manage a multidisciplinary team, and deliver evidence-based medical communications.

You will drive publications, medical information, and education grants; oversee clinical claims and scientific development; align with Medical Affairs objectives; and mentor talent within a matrix organization.