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

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for Structural Heart Disease. Driven by a passion to improve patient lives, the company collaborates with leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team at Edwards makes a meaningful contribution – advancing structural heart innovation, improving patient outcomes, and discovering lasting solutions that enhance lives.

About this role

The Advanced Technology (AT) group is pioneering the future of Structural Heart Disease at Edwards by incubating and exploring world-class innovations for unmet patient needs. As a Senior Analyst in the Strategy group, you will play a pivotal role in identifying novel disease targets and developing the strategy for programs at various stages of maturity (i.e., first-in-human, early feasibility, and regulatory approval). This is an opportunity to work in a small, driven team that goes first to guide the next wave of innovation at Edwards and shape the global landscape of Structural Heart Disease.

This role is an onsite role based at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, California.

How you'll make an impact:

The Senior Analyst, Strategy will report to the Senior Manager of AT Strategy and will work closely with internal stakeholders to advance our AT and internal Heart Failure Strategy by:

• Supporting the annual strategic planning process for the AT portfolio through close collaboration with cross-functional teams and AT senior leadership
• Conducting clinical and market analysis via review of scientific literature, conference materials, clinical trials, databases, competitive landscapes, industry trends, and physician interviews
• Evaluate insights from competitive and market trend intelligence to provide recommendations to management for actionable insights
• Developing presentations and tools to facilitate communication of the AT portfolio strategy for internal leadership and external audiences
• Leading reporting and management of AT Key Operating Drivers
• Collaborating on various strategic initiatives that fall under the purview of AT and the Chief Scientific Officer
• Other incidental duties

What you'll need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in scientific, engineering, quantitative or finance (FP&A) field with 4 years of related work experience
• Direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, early innovation, marketing and sales, or an analytical role

What else we look for (preferred):

• Experience in the Medical Device, Biotech, or Health Care sectors
• Knowledge of Cadiovascular Disease and/or Heart Failure
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Excel)
• Effective synthesis and storytelling skills to clearly communicate findings and recommendations via PowerPoint
• Curiosity and drive to solve problems quickly and bring clarity to complex clinical / market issues
• Comfort with ambiguity and incomplete information in strategic decision-making
• Ability to pivot and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork skills, including collaboration with vendors and diverse stakeholders
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Travel up to 10%
• 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 $90,000 to $127,000 (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.