Manager, Scientific Communications in Madison, Wisconsin

Manager, Scientific Communication – Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV)

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a

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.

As an experienced medical device professional with strong scientific acumen and a commitment to putting patients first, you will lead the design and implementation of scientific communication activities.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Develop complex scientific content (e.g. medical writing, editing, finalizing, manuscripts, abstracts, podium presentations, posters, publication review, scientific content review) and submit content to scientific congresses and medical journals, to support Edwards Lifesciences’ transcatheter heart valve scientific podium publication plan

• Lead the content evaluation and ensure alignment with relevant strategy by reviewing complex deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g. regulatory, research and development, biostatistics, clinical safety, marketing and investigators) and provide recommendations and solution for content improvement

• Conduct literature reviews to address study specific questions; provide synopsis of findings

• Collaborate with team members to develop clinical data into context for the clinical community

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

• Review, analyze, and edit presentations/publications and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Create scientific summaries and ensure dissemination of key findings among internal and external stakeholders in multiple formats.

• Create presentation slide decks for internal and external dissemination.

• Review and disseminate the session coverage of all major relevant medical/scientific conferences within assigned geographic regions/areas

• Establish and manage a repository of scientific communications content (e.g., publications, presentations)

• Provide transfer knowledge to other team members

• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):

• Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of related experience working in clinical research and/or healthcare industry; OR

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

• Work schedule aligns with typic business hours in the Pacific Time Zone

What else we look for (Preferred):

• 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, Access, and Excel

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

• Represents leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and medical affairs team

• 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

• Strength in gaining extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards

• Extensive 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

• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related systems

• 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 $120,000 to $170,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, 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.