Simulation and Clinical Education Manager

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine, Des Moines (CA, IA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe in Irvine, CA seeks a Simulation Manager to lead hands-on, simulator-based education for healthcare professionals and field teams. The role drives strategy for innovative digital learning and coordinates logistics, testing, and maintenance of simulation equipment.

The candidate will bring clinical Cath Lab/CVT experience, strong project management and collaboration skills, and be able to travel up to 30% nationwide. On-site presence in Irvine is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with clinical experience as Cath Lab Nurse or CVT.
• Eight years of related clinical work experience.
• Experience in healthcare/professional environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% nationwide.
• On-site in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on simulation-based education for HCPs and field teams.
• Develop and refine simulation technologies and digital learning programs.
• Coordinate simulator logistics, testing, maintenance, and inventory.
• Serve as on-site program lead and liaison with stakeholders.
• Support wet-lab learning by preparing models and equipment.

Skills

Travel readiness

Project management

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a clinical field

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Simulation Manager to support wet-lab and simulation-based education and training initiatives for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and field teams across structural heart therapies. In this role, you will deliver hands-on training experiences, help create innovative simulation technologies, and ensure operational excellence across our simulation program. The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise with a passion for education, technology, and collaboration. You will play a key role in advancing procedural training for cardiac therapies, including TAVR and TMVR, while helping shape the future of simulation-based learning.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Deliver High-Impact Education and Training
• Facilitate hands-on, simulator-based training programs for field teams, healthcare professionals, and other approved audiences.
• Support educational initiatives focused on structural heart procedures, including TAVR and TMVR.
• Contribute to the strategy, development and delivery of innovative digital learning programs.
• Drive Simulation Innovation
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to develop next-generation simulation solutions.
• Evaluate new simulators and software platforms through testing and validation activities.
• Provide clinical insights and structured feedback to improve simulation accuracy, realism, and user experience.
• Manage Program Operations
• Coordinate simulator logistics, including shipping, receiving, testing, maintenance, and inventory management.
• Ensure simulation equipment remains functional, reliable, and event ready.
• Serve as the on-site representative and operational lead for the simulation program.
• Support Hands-On Wet-Lab Learning Experiences
• Assist with wet lab programs by creating anatomical models, coordinating equipment and ensuring all required materials and supplies are available.
• Help create exceptional training experiences that support procedural confidence and clinical excellence.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's degree with Clinical experience as a Cath Lab Nurse or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
• Eight years of related work experience in clinical setting
• Experience working within a healthcare and/or professional environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% nationwide
• This role requires to be on site in Irvine, Ca

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Organizational and project management capabilities.
• Cath Lab experience in structural interventions, especially TAVR
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and apply critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with digital technologies, software applications, or simulation-based learning tools.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and healthcare education practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and physician partners.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

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 $157,000 to $223,000 (highly experienced).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives.

Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.