Simulation and Clinical Education Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Simulation Manager to support wet-lab and simulation-based education and training initiatives for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and field teams across structural heart therapies. In this role, you will deliver hands-on training experiences, help create innovative simulation technologies, and ensure operational excellence across our simulation program. The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise with a passion for education, technology, and collaboration.

You will play a key role in advancing procedural training for cardiac therapies, including TAVR and TMVR, while helping shape the future of simulation-based learning.

• Deliver High-Impact Education and Training
• Facilitate hands-on, simulator-based training programs for field teams, healthcare professionals, and other approved audiences.
• Support educational initiatives focused on structural heart procedures, including TAVR and TMVR.
• Contribute to the strategy, development and delivery of innovative digital learning programs.
• Drive Simulation Innovation
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to develop next-generation simulation solutions.
• Evaluate new simulators and software platforms through testing and validation activities.
• Provide clinical insights and structured feedback to improve simulation accuracy, realism, and user experience.
• Manage Program Operations
• Coordinate simulator logistics, including shipping, receiving, testing, maintenance, and inventory management.
• Ensure simulation equipment remains functional, reliable, and event ready.
• Serve as the on-site representative and operational lead for the simulation program.
• Support Hands-On Wet-Lab Learning Experiences
• Assist with wet lab programs by creating anatomical models, coordinating equipment and ensuring all required materials and supplies are available.
• Help create exceptional training experiences that support procedural confidence and clinical excellence.

• Bachelor's degree with Clinical experience as a Cath Lab Nurse or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
• Eight years of related work experience in clinical setting
• Experience working within a healthcare and/or professional environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% nationwide
• This role requires to be on site in Irvine, Ca

• Organizational and project management capabilities.
• Cath Lab experience in structural interventions, especially TAVR
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and apply critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with digital technologies, software applications, or simulation-based learning tools.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and healthcare education practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and physician partners.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

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 $157,000 to $223,000 (highly experienced).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives.

Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.