Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you'll make an impact:

• Interpret study results and collaborate with HCPs (e.g., study Investigators, physician) in the development of scientific communications content, such as conference proceedings (e.g., abstracts and presentations) and/or journal manuscripts

• Conduct literature review to address internal and external medical information queries

• Initiate ad hoc data analysis (e.g., survival analysis) of clinical data sets and provide strategic recommendations to key stakeholders

• Proactively prioritize, identify, assess, and critically summarize relevant scientific and medical literature across therapeutic area

• Synthesize, assess, and communicate potential impact of key findings to internal stakeholders

• Provide input to set the Global strategy of medical/scientific podium and publication programs

• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with key physicians and KOLs to facilitate scientific communication efforts

• Lead the continued development of the scientific content repository

• Other incidental duties: Represent Clinical Affairs in various internal and external programs

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 10 years of previous experience required or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

• Master’s degree with 8 years of related experience working in clinical, research or healthcare industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Doctorate degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 4 years of related experience working in clinical research and/or healthcare industry

• Prior knowledge and understanding of compliance and relevant guidelines for scientific publications, including but not limited to ICMJE and GPP3

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including customer negotiating and relationship management skills

• Extensive scientific acumen, for use in various circumstances, including in working with internal stakeholders and with physicians in identifying evidence gaps and opportunities

• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Extensive experience in the development of scientific/medical conference proceedings and manuscript publication in major scientific journals

• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence and guide stakeholders; interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

• Proven successful project management skills, strict attention to detail, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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 $142,000 to $201,000 (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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.