Director, Scientific Communications, Clinical Affairs Job at Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring, with a rapidly growing portfolio of innovative and less invasive solutions.
The Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) clinical affairs organization is a multi-functional team supporting the product development lifecycle through groundbreaking clinical trial design and execution from first in man through post market surveillance, leading clinical evidence in THV worldwide.
We have an outstanding, rewarding opportunity for an exceptional Scientific Communications professional with significant experience in podium and publication activities to join the THV Clinical Affairs team as a Director, Scientific Communications. This leadership role will manage a team in the design and implementation of scientific communication activities.
This position is an onsite / hybrid role based at Edwards Lifesciences’ corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, or can be remote based role.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and lead the execution of podium and publication strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., physician investigators, KOLs) to ensure maximum effectiveness in the execution of the scientific communication plan and maintenance of Edwards presence at national and international conferences while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department. May have financial budget responsibilities.
Develop and maintain strong scientific knowledge of the current competitive landscape including the identification, summarization, and dissemination of key conference scientific sessions.
Develop processes and use metrics to assess the impact of scientific communication programs.
Collaborate with the internal stakeholders to ensure integration of current clinical data and insights into training and education curricula and that HCP scientific information needs are met.
Other incidental duties, as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience working in clinical, research, or healthcare industry OR
Master's degree or equivalent in related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience working in clinical, research, or healthcare industry
Demonstrated track record in people management
Ability to travel ~10-15% for conferences and/or other meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
Cardiovascular medical device or cardiology therapeutic area experience
Experience working in a regulated industry
Certification in related discipline, e.g., CMPP, AMWA, ELS, etc.
Knowledge of relevant guidelines and recommendations, e.g., ICMJE, etc.
Strong experience in the development of scientific/medical conference proceedings and manuscript publication in major scientific journals
Strong scientific acumen, for use in various circumstances, including in working with internal stakeholders and with physicians in identifying evidence gaps and opportunities
Demonstrated successful project management leadership skills
Additional Skills and General Expectations:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Expert understanding of scientific communication procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of scientific communications to the business
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
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.
The base pay range for this position is $153,000 to $218,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).
Additional information can be found through the link below:
https://www.edwards.com/careers
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
Disability accommodation for employment applicants
Edwards E-Verify
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Pay Transparency Notice
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The Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) clinical affairs organization is a multi-functional team supporting the product development lifecycle through groundbreaking clinical trial design and execution from first in man through post market surveillance, leading clinical evidence in THV worldwide.
We have an outstanding, rewarding opportunity for an exceptional Scientific Communications professional with significant experience in podium and publication activities to join the THV Clinical Affairs team as a Director, Scientific Communications. This leadership role will manage a team in the design and implementation of scientific communication activities.
This position is an onsite / hybrid role based at Edwards Lifesciences’ corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, or can be remote based role.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and lead the execution of podium and publication strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., physician investigators, KOLs) to ensure maximum effectiveness in the execution of the scientific communication plan and maintenance of Edwards presence at national and international conferences while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department. May have financial budget responsibilities.
Develop and maintain strong scientific knowledge of the current competitive landscape including the identification, summarization, and dissemination of key conference scientific sessions.
Develop processes and use metrics to assess the impact of scientific communication programs.
Collaborate with the internal stakeholders to ensure integration of current clinical data and insights into training and education curricula and that HCP scientific information needs are met.
Other incidental duties, as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience working in clinical, research, or healthcare industry OR
Master's degree or equivalent in related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience working in clinical, research, or healthcare industry
Demonstrated track record in people management
Ability to travel ~10-15% for conferences and/or other meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
Cardiovascular medical device or cardiology therapeutic area experience
Experience working in a regulated industry
Certification in related discipline, e.g., CMPP, AMWA, ELS, etc.
Knowledge of relevant guidelines and recommendations, e.g., ICMJE, etc.
Strong experience in the development of scientific/medical conference proceedings and manuscript publication in major scientific journals
Strong scientific acumen, for use in various circumstances, including in working with internal stakeholders and with physicians in identifying evidence gaps and opportunities
Demonstrated successful project management leadership skills
Additional Skills and General Expectations:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Expert understanding of scientific communication procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of scientific communications to the business
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
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.
The base pay range for this position is $153,000 to $218,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).
Additional information can be found through the link below:
https://www.edwards.com/careers
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
Disability accommodation for employment applicants
Edwards E-Verify
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Pay Transparency Notice
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.