Senior User Experience (UX) Professional
Prague - Czech Republic
Job Summary
Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifescienceswerededicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment incutting-edgeinformation technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale enabling our diverse teams tooptimizeboth efficiency and success. As part of our Product Owners team yourexpertisewill shape user-centered digital solutions that improve usability adoption and business outcomes. The role is primarily accountable for UX strategy research interaction design and usability with UI design and customer experience (CX) alignment as important secondary responsibilities.
Howyoullmake an impact:
- Lead end-to-end UX activities for complex digital products from discovery and user research through concept validation interaction design usability testing and post-launch improvement.
- Apply human factors and user-centered design methods to uncover user needs simplify workflows reduce cognitive load and minimize training and learning curves across medical devices applications and mobile platforms.
- Translate research insights and business requirements into user journeys information architecture service blueprints workflows wireframes and interactive prototypes that enable clear product decisions.
- Plan andfacilitateuser interviews contextual inquiry co-creation sessions and usability studies; synthesize findings into prioritized opportunities and measurable recommendations for Product Owners and cross-functional teams.
- Establish and govern consistent UX standards research practices interaction patterns and reusable design frameworks; guide UI execution to ensure visual consistency accessibility and alignment with validated user needs.
- Partner with Product Owners business stakeholders technology teams external design partners and relevant quality and regulatory functions to embed UX throughout the product lifecycle connect solutions to the broader customer experience and resolve complex usability risks.
Whatyoullneed (Required):
- 7 years of professional experience in UX design UX research interaction design or human factors with a strong portfoliodemonstratingend-to-end user-centered design work.
- Demonstrated experience planning and conducting user research and usability evaluations synthesizing evidence and translating insights into clear product and design recommendations.
- Proven ability to translate complex user and business needs into journeys workflows information architecture wireframes and prototypes while influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English including the ability to present research findings and design rationale to senior stakeholders.
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience within the medical device healthcare life sciences or another regulated industry environment.
- Experience applying human factors accessibility and inclusive design principles to digital products.
- Experience leading UX work across cross-functional teams and collaborating with external research or design partners.
- Strongproficiencywith Figma and other UX research design prototyping and collaboration tools; advanced UI craft is beneficial but not the primary focus of the role.
- Experience contributing to or governing design systems and reusable interaction patterns across multiple products or regions.
- Experience designing mobile applications digital health solutions or complex enterprise workflows.
- Understanding ofcustomer experience (CX) principles and the ability to connect product-level UX improvements to end-to-end customer journeys adoption and service outcomes.
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly internationaldynamicand friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow personally and professionally. To achieve this we offer on-the-job development training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women Edwards Foundation charity team sustainability activities and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hourshome office
Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance
Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)
Meal Benefits
Service Awards
Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits
Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym Yoga Pilates or SM System classes massages fresh fruit in the office healthy lifestyle workshops educational events charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy whichcontainsthe fulldetailsregardingthe entitlement and conditions for the benefits.Benefitspolicy and components may vary by location.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader of patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakehol ... View more