Senior Director, Exploration

Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Technology (AT) teams harness the imagination courage and resourcefulness to think beyond whats currently possible and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If youre an early-stage innovator then Edwards AT team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. Well give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

The Senior Director Exploration will identify and evaluate digital and AI technologies as well as companies to strengthen Edwards business and technology portfolio. This role collaborates with experts and cross-functional teams to advance external digital innovation providing technical guidance to shape the organizations future and improve care for structural heart disease patients. Staying current with trends in digital health and AI the Senior Director builds relationships with key opinion leaders academic institutions and startups to identify transformative opportunities and keep Edwards at the forefront of medical technology innovation.

Work Schedule: Given the collaborative and complex nature of this work this role is in person full time in Irvine CA. Candidates must live within driving distance or be willing to relocate to the Orange County area (relocation provided for qualified candidates).

How youll make an impact:
Design and manage technology sourcing initiatives across the organization by:

• Building a pipeline of high-potential external digital solutions
• Leading technology reviews with cross-functional and leadership teams for assigned business units

Partner with Business Development Execution team (e.g Corporate Development) to transition opportunity to potential partners including the evaluation of technology due diligence and monitoring their continuing development and evolution to determine when investment is advisable
Conduct initial high level business fit and technical evaluation of potential opportunities to determine if they are worthy of further detailed functional evaluation while developing strong relationships with external partners
Create a presence at key technology conferences including understanding technology landscape for assigned BU(s)
Serve in an advisory role to management to provide direction and guidance to project teams to execute enterprise-level digital projects initiatives and/or programs
Develop the strategy in the identification of external technology and product opportunities
Other incidental duties

What youll need (Required):
Masters Degree or equivalent in related field with 12 years of related experience (e.g. Engineering)
Proven successful experience leading the identification acquisition and/or development of novel/disruptive technologies

Experience working in digital health

What else we look for (Preferred):

PhD preferred

Experience working in a pharmaceutical or medical device industry or a technology company on healthcare related solutions
Creative and strategic abstract problem solver with high curiosity quotient including possessing rigorous analytical disciplined and hypothesis driven approach using a combination of top-down and bottom-up analyses
Ability to operate fluidly between strategic/conceptual and tactical/executional
Ability to quickly evaluate solution viability courage to fail fast and learn from mistakes
Strong interpersonal skills as team leader and team player with experience cross-functional team management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; dynamic (persuasive) in presenting ideas to teams
Recognized as an expert within sub-function(s) and/or area(s) and broader organization with broad-based expertise across area and related functions
Expert understanding of business strategy competitive landscape regulatory environment and clinical data with broad based business and industry knowledge coupled with high-level knowledge of company strategic goals
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.

For California the base pay range for this position is $199000 to $282000 (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.