Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. From design to production, our Regulatory Affairs teams help guide our innovative technologies through complex domestic and international regulatory environments. Working in partnership with external government and regulatory authorities, and alongside diverse internal stakeholders, your close attention to detail and technical mastery will help ensure our products reach clinicians and improve patients’ lives.

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you will make an impact:

Manage rest of world (all geographies outside the US & EU).  Develop and plan multiple regulatory affairs projects and activities including analysis of situations or data requiring an evaluation of intangible variables with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables. Includes representing the regulatory function on manufacturing and product development teams to provide input on regulatory requirements, including providing alternatives for meeting regulatory requirements and resolving complex conflicts between those requirements and development issues. Review and approve protocols, reports, engineering drawings, procedures, labeling and other product development and manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, consistency and accuracyPartner with regional regulatory affairs teams to develop strategies, define requirements and execute on rest of world submissions. Identify and evaluate regulatory affairs process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities to accelerate route to market access in collaboration with key stakeholdersProvide direction and guidance to project teams to execute tactical regulatory affairs projects and/or initiatives. Includes preparation and oversight of larger documentation packages for submission to regulatory agencies. Track timelines and documents for inclusion in regulatory submissions. Interact with regulatory agencies as part of submission review and on-site audit supportDevelop strategies and contingency plans for projects, including those that are most complex and challengingMay anticipate and advise on future regulatory trends and direction, and recommend preemptive approaches for company regulatory complianceMay act as a key member in RA committee (e.g., AdvaMed, standards/committee) and provide input on the development of standards/regulations that affect the Medical Device industryMay review promotional material and labeling content to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, consistency and accuracy

What you will need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteriaDemonstrated track record of people managementExperience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical or RA companyAbility to travel up to 30% internationally

What else we look for (Preferred):

Master's Degree and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteriaExpert knowledge and understanding of global regulations relevant to Class II and/or Class III medical devicesExpert knowledge and understanding of global regulatory requirements for new products or product changesExpert knowledge of new product development systemsRepresents leadership on projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and regulatory affairs teamConsult in project setting within specific regulatory affairs areaProvides regulatory affairs leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level, and may participate on small scale RFPProven successful project management leadership skillsExpert understanding of regulatory affairs procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines

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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $145,000 to $205,000 (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.