Senior Director, Medical Affairs

Edwards Lifesciences

. Direct medical affairs activities including scientific communications, medical information and scientific support for claims, and educational grants .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $209,000 - $296,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs leadership, particularly in scientific communications and clinical evidence dissemination. Possesses strong capabilities in strategic planning, team development, and stakeholder engagement within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Affairs Leadership ExperienceScientific CommunicationsClinical Evidence InterpretationTeam ManagementStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Scientific WritingClinical ResearchBiostatisticsEvidence DisseminationPublications DevelopmentData AnalysisProject LeadershipRisk MitigationEducational Grant ReviewsPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingInfluencing StakeholdersTeam DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreePh.D.PharmDMD

Industry Keywords

Cardiovascular Disease StatesTranscatheter Tricuspid Valve InterventionsPharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryMedical Device Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct medical affairs activities including scientific communications, medical information and scientific support for claims, and educational grants
Lead the team in delivering clinical evidence to the physician community through impactful scientific communications aligned with Medical Affairs strategy
Recommend and implement strategies, systems, and processes for scientific communications
Lead assessment of clinical data and development and delivery of publications in peer-reviewed medical/cardiology journals and physician podium presentations
Recommend and implement strategies, systems, and processes for medical information related to transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions
Ensure provision of information supporting appropriate product use and scientific exchange
Lead effective scientific review of product claims related to transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions
Lead effective implementation of educational grant reviews
Refine and implement best practices and methods through directors, managers, and experienced professionals
Develop a talent development and succession plan aligned with Medical Affairs growth strategy
Lead risk identification, mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, and issue resolution with cross-functional and matrix teams
Plan and direct strategic activities and prioritize projects to meet business objectives
Analyze, formulate, and present recommendations to guide leadership
Develop and deliver senior leadership and executive-level communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated track record in people management
Ph.D., PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree (preferred)
Medical Affairs leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry (preferred)
Deep knowledge of cardiovascular disease states and therapies (preferred)
Experience with scientific communications, publications, medical information, or evidence dissemination (preferred)
Strong understanding of clinical research, clinical evidence interpretation, and biostatistics (preferred)
Demonstrated success leading and developing teams (preferred)
Exceptional scientific writing, editing, communication, and presentation skills (preferred)
Experience influencing cross-functional and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment (preferred)
Strong strategic thinking, project leadership, and problem-solving capabilities (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs addressing the diverse individual needs of employees and their families