Director, Regulatory Counsel

Edwards Lifesciences

. Provide legal guidance to Edwards by working closely with business units and Corporate functions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesLead💰 $174,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal guidance within the healthcare regulatory and medical device sectors, with a strong focus on compliance, contract negotiation, and strategic legal education. Possesses a robust understanding of fraud and abuse issues, along with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Juris Doctor8 Years Legal ExperienceHealthcare Regulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationFraud and Abuse Advisory

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Hard Skills

Legal GuidanceContract ReviewRegulatory Approval ProcessesClinical Trials Legal IssuesAdvertising and Promotion ComplianceStrategic Contract DevelopmentRisk AssessmentLegal Education DevelopmentKnowledge Base ImprovementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam PlayerStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMedTechPharmaceuticalsHealthcare IndustryFDA RegulationsMedical Device ComplianceAdvertising RegulationsPromotional MaterialsCorporate Risk AssessmentIn-House Legal Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal guidance to Edwards by working closely with business units and Corporate functions
Review and advise on advertising and promotional materials, including print and digital ads, social media campaigns, speaker presentations, and other materials
Determine compliance with applicable regulations and policies and assess corporate risk
Provide advice and counsel on fraud and abuse issues
Review and advise on clinical contracts and legal issues related to clinical trials
Review, negotiate, and advise on strategic clinical and commercial contracts across business units
Develop and harmonize standard processes and templates
Create, improve, and institutionalize the Healthcare Regulatory team knowledge base
Develop and deliver legal education on regulatory approval processes, pathways to market, and FDA-regulated clinical investigations
Monitor legal developments applicable to healthcare regulatory and medical device spaces
Develop expertise in strategic focus areas
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
8 years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to convey nuanced legal concepts/issues clearly and succinctly to legal and business decision makers
Excellent independent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
Strategic thinking and proactive mindset
Ability to be a team player and trusted business partner
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize projects and tasks appropriately
Background in life sciences, MedTech, pharmaceuticals, or related healthcare industry preferred
Experience in advertising and promotion in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry or at a healthcare system
Experience providing advice and counsel with respect to fraud and abuse issues in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
Prior in-house experience in life sciences, MedTech, pharmaceuticals, or related healthcare industry preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation will be provided for qualified candidates
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of employees and their families