Sr Mgr, Innovation, Program Management

Senior Manager, Innovation, Program Management – Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT)

Job Description Summary:

Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease and critical care therapies impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the opportunities and challenges of cardiovascular care, telling a compelling and authentic story is more crucial than ever. Beyond raising awareness, our Marketing teams build lasting, trusted relationships with medical professionals and industry stakeholders to ensure patients can receive the treatments they need.

TMTT is dedicated to solving the complex challenges of mitral and tricuspid disease, to transform treatment and to significantly improve patients’ lives.  This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and highly motivated program management professional to join a team that is boldly designing transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies from the ground up.
The Innovation Program Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving successful execution of projects from concept through commercialization. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership and communication, as well as the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a highly regulated environment. As a Senior Manager on the Innovation PMO team, the program you drive will support TMTT’s strategic imperatives and provide cutting edge, life-saving products to patients around the world.  

How you will make an impact:

• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of innovation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements

• Responsible for project scope alignment, detailed timeline development and tracking, dependency management, and proactive risk and issue management

• Facilitate cross-functional coordination, create trusted partnerships with stakeholders, and ensure strong communication throughout all levels of the organization

• Track program performance using appropriate tools and metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders throughout all levels of the organization, including the leadership team

• Manage design and phase gate reviews, design history files, project documentation, and project closure activities

• Create effective working relationships within the PMO organization to ensure continued program health, as well as to develop consistency within PMO by sharing best practices and lessons learned and collaborating on continuous improvement activities

What you will need (required):

• 10+ years of experience in program/project management in the medical device or healthcare industry; implant experience strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a technical degree is a plus

• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, including design control, risk management, and regulatory submissions

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project, SmartSheet, etc.) and PM methodologies

• Excellent organization and communication skills are required; influencing others at all levels of the organization is essential

This role is ideal for a results-driven program management professional with the ability to build trusted partnerships with cross-functional teams and who is passionate about delivering high-quality medical devices to improve the lives of patients. If you thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, we invite you to apply to join TMTT and help shape mitral and tricuspid therapies that will transform treatment for patients.

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 $136,000 to $192,000 (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.   

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

COVID Vaccination Requirement

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