Strategy Director – AI & Digital Innovation

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

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Director of Strategy for Advanced Innovation & Technology to lead strategic planning, portfolio management, and executive decision support across AI&T. The role partners with R&D, Clinical, Marketing, IT, Regulatory, and Quality to align priorities and translate insights into actionable leadership recommendations.

This onsite position at our Irvine, CA headquarters offers exposure to digital health and AI-enabled device strategy, with travel up to 25% and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (scientific, engineering, quantitative, business)
• Experience in Strategy or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in related field or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred
• Demonstrated track record in people management

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evolution of the Digital & AI strategy and strategic roadmap, defining how digital products, software, data, diagnostics, and AI-enabled capabilities support the patient and clinician journey, strengthen the portfolio, accelerate innovation, and create measurable value for patients, clinicians, and business.
• Lead and continuously improve the AI&T strategic planning process, ensuring priorities, investments, and key decisions are aligned to business objectives, emerging innovation opportunities, and long-range enterprise needs.
• Partner across R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Data and Analytics, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and other functions to align strategic and Digital & AI priorities, clarify ownership, and advance key initiatives through appropriate governance and development pathways.
• Assess market, clinical, technical, operational, and financial inputs, including digital health and AI trends, competitor and partner activity, evolving customer needs, regulatory and technology developments, and key risks and trade-offs, to inform strategic choices and executive-level recommendations.
• Define success measures and value-realization expectations, and monitor progress, dependencies, risks, adoption considerations, gaps, and strategic impact across AI&T and Digital & AI priorities.
• Develop executive communication materials, portfolio narratives, and strategic updates that translate complex information into clear recommendations and storylines for senior leadership forums.
• Lead or contribute to other strategic initiatives within the scope of Advanced Innovation & Technology leadership.
• Perform other incidental duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Digital & AI strategy

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Director of Strategy for Advanced Innovation & Technology to lead strategic planning, portfolio management, and executive decision support across AI&T. The role partners with R&D, Clinical, Marketing, IT, Regulatory, and Quality to align priorities and translate insights into actionable leadership recommendations.

This onsite position at our Irvine, CA headquarters offers exposure to digital health and AI-enabled device strategy, with travel up to 25% and a