Edwards Lifesciences: Senior Manager, Transcatheter Heart Valves, R&D

Company: Edwards Lifesciences
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Transcatheter Heart Valves, R& D, will lead a team of engineers and technicians in the development of novel therapies for the pulmonic transcatheter heart valve space. In this role, the Senior Manager will be responsible for mentoring and coaching the team, guiding development through commercialization of new technology, interfacing with cross-functional partners through the product development process as well as collaborating with key opinion leaders to define new opportunities for therapy growth.Key Responsibilities:Plan and direct complex project activities with large scale or significant business impact with the accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables to the business and develop project plans and schedule, scope, and quality objectives. Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groupsManage supervisors, managers, and/or experienced professionals and/or oversee the work of one or more areas, functionalities, and/or locations and have some budgetary responsibilities. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the departmentLead cross-functional and/or departmental groups to develop and provide design recommendations that integrate into complex component(s) or product(s)Lead efforts to optimize business processes and systems by assessing business needs and developing, proposing and implementing technology solution options.Other incidental dutiesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in engineering or other relevant discipline10+ years of experience with 3+ years of experience in a technical management rolePreferred Qualifications:Familiar with stent and delivery system/catheter designMedical device experience and familiarity with associated regulatory requirementsExperience with development through commercialization process of medical devicesExperience with collaboration with physicians to solicit feedback on new technologyProven successful project management leadership skillsExpert understanding of engineering procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problemsExpert understanding of related aspects of engineering processes and/or systemsKnowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineeringDemonstrated 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 relationsAbility to influence cross-functional partners, business units, and/or sites and may engage with and influence senior managementAbility to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environmentDedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needsDevelop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectivenessEdwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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