Director, Data Science and Forecasting

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation leadership and focus. As part of the team whether providing analysis forecasting or reporting financial information your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

The Director Data Science & Forecasting sits at the intersection of Corporate Finance (FP&A) advanced analytics and enterprise planning. This leader is responsible for defining and executing the Finance forecasting and scenario modeling strategy leveraging advanced analytics machine learning and AI capabilities to improve planning accuracy decision quality and business performance.

The Director will establish and lead an Advanced Forecasting Center of Excellence (CoE) that enables data-driven decision making across Finance. This role will oversee the development and deployment of forecasting models scenario planning frameworks and predictive analytics capabilities while ensuring strong governance scalability and adoption across the enterprise. The position serves as a strategic advisor to the VP Corporate FP&A and plays a key role in advancing planning capabilities within Anaplan and other enterprise planning systems.

On-site in Irvine

How youll make an impact:

• Establish and execute the Finance forecasting and advanced analytics strategy including the roadmap for predictive forecasting scenario planning AI/ML applications and decision-support capabilities across Corporate Finance.
• Lead the Advanced Forecasting Center of Excellence establishing standards for model governance validation documentation forecasting methodologies reusable frameworks and planning playbooks.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the design deployment and continuous improvement of forecasting models including time-series forecasting driver-based models AI/ML algorithms and probabilistic scenario modeling used for key financial outcomes such as revenue margins operating expenses cash flow and workforce planning.
• Partner with FP&A Finance leaders and business stakeholders to integrate data-driven forecasting insights into planning resource allocation performance management and strategic decision making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to executive leadership communicating complex analytical findings risks opportunities and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner.
• Collaborate with Data Digital and IT teams to improve data quality data governance automation and scalable analytics infrastructure that supports forecasting and planning capabilities.
• Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies advanced analytics techniques AI capabilities and forecasting methodologies that improve business outcomes and competitive advantage.

What youll need (Required):

• Bachelors Degree in Statistics Mathematics Data Science Computer Science Engineering Economics Finance Biostatistics or related quantitative field required.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Masters Degree.
• PhD preferred for highly advanced modeling and predictive analytics environments.
• 10 years of experience in data science forecasting advanced analytics quantitative modeling finance analytics or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing and operationalizing forecasting and predictive models used to drive business decisions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Finance FP&A Data & Analytics IT and business stakeholders.
• Experience building analytics capabilities governance frameworks centers of excellence or enterprise planning solutions.

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 (CA) the base pay range for this position is $174000 to $246000 (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.