Senior Specialist, Clinical Imaging

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.

Join us to incubate and explore world-class innovations in Structural Heart Disease to substantially improve patient outcomes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an early-stage product development group. Edwards Advanced Technology is passionate about developing solutions for patients suffering from structural heart disease. We are seeking talented and agile clinical professionals to join this fast-paced, dynamic team and play a central role in the development of new therapies and devices, from concept though early human-use and pivotal trials.

This role is based in Irvine, California.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Analyze imaging and/or oversee third party image analysis for patient screening and contribute an opinion to the assessment of potential cases for early feasibility and clinical study candidates
• Provide on-site echocardiographic support and guidance during clinical trial procedures performed on humans to ensure optimal imaging during the implantation of investigational transcatheter device
• Lead and provide guidance to team members in the analysis, summary, and presentation of clinical baseline, procedural, and follow-up imaging (e.g., CT, echo, MRI, angiography) to provide inputs that support new product and procedure development and to support event investigations as needed
• Provide intraprocedural echocardiographic support during animal or cadaveric studies for product and procedure testing or training activities
• Lead collaborations with new product development team and HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol
• Develop echocardiographic procedural training in collaboration with HCPs and deliver training to HCPs participating in clinical trial
• Continually develop internal training on CT screening methodologies
• Provide training, guidance, and development to team members
• Act as a subject matter expert in echo and CT imaging matters

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in biological or life sciences, animal science, or other related scientific or technical field or certification in RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer), within ARSMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or equivalent certification

• Minimum of 5 years consistent and progressive professional experience in medical device research and development
• Must have Class III implantable device experience
• Understanding of clinical procedures, processes and systems
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills.  Experienced in analyzing and presenting data. 
• Ability to travel up to 30% within U.S.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel)
• Good imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)
• Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
• Requires strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Extensive knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, frequent inter-organizational collaboration including physicians and clinicians; Engineers and internal cross-functional team members
• Medical device industry experience preferred

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