Manager, Clinical Project Management

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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• As the Manager of Clinical Project Management THV Global Clinical Research, you will manage clinical trials activities and ensure all applicable regulatory requirements are met. This role requires the ability to synthesize large sets of clinical trial data to support innovative operational strategies. Experience working with long-term clinical trials, IDE and Post approval, in a matrix organization, and ability to oversight clinical core team in navigating data cleaning process for regulatory submissions is essential.
• Develop and manage clinical project plans to identify and complete clinical trial milestones with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables in accordance to GCP, all applicable regulations, and SOPs. Serve as the primary lead of assigned clinical trial(s)
• Provide direction, guidance, and oversight of clinical core teams to execute projects and initiatives
• Manage project status and appropriate communication both internally and externally
• Analyze trial performance to plan and develop corrective actions, gain alignment with leadership on proposals prior to implementation
• Identify and communicate study risks, recommend and lead implementation of mitigation strategies in collaboration cross functional stakeholders and in alignment with management
• Oversee the selection and deliverable of clinical vendors and study sites
• Provide mentoring and coaching to other project team members

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in related field, with 8 years experience of previous related experience Required

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Experience working in a similar industry and size company Preferred
• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and Clinical Systems such as CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System), eTMF (electronic Trial Master file) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and international and domestic medical device regulatory guidelines relevant to clinical protocols
• Extensive understanding of regulatory submissions, reporting, and audits
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Represents leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and clinical team
• Consult in project setting within specific sections
• Provides leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level
• 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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $118,000 to $167,000 (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.