Senior Specialist, Clinical Education THV AR; MidWest

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

Aortic stenosis (AS) and aortic regurgitation (AR) impact 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.

• Providing pre‑procedural, intra‑procedural, and post‑procedural case support.
• Representing the Clinical Affairs Research Team during clinical trial cases with investigators, hospital staff and clinical research coordinators by offering real‑time guidance during clinical trial implants and contingency planning for unforeseen occurrences.
• Providing education on all aspects of the device, device handling, implantation, and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, tools and products required for device implants.
• Documenting procedural case observations for insights into post‑procedural events.
• Supporting education and training by developing and continuously improving training curriculum, materials and tools based on clinical trial experience.
• Educating and training physicians, hospital personnel and staff on technical matters related to investigational products and procedures through one‑on‑one ad hoc training sessions and in‑service structured education programs.
• Providing ongoing follow‑up support throughout clinical investigations to ensure continuity of education and technical support.
• Assisting in clinical monitoring activities.
• Ensuring device accountability by tracking the location of all clinical trial devices, managing inventory, and initiating shipments and returns of investigational products according to regulatory and company guidelines.
• Collaborating with product development teams to provide feedback on device iterations and new device development.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of clinician experience in intra‑operative procedures acquired from a Registered Nursing Degree curriculum (RN) or positions such as Radiologic Technologist (RT), Operating Room Technician (ORT), Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS) or related medical device, clinical, or certification in RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) within ARDMS or equivalent experience based on Edwards criteria.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

• Experience in interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, hemodynamic monitoring technology.
• Previous TAVR experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science.
• Moderate understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability, and adverse events reporting.

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.

The base pay range for this position is $134,000 to $190,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors such as qualifications, education, and 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.

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. All patient‑facing and in‑hospital positions require COVID‑19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination for COVID‑19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption. This requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.