Edwards Lifesciences
Manager, Commercial Patient Screening
Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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’ll make an impact:
Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a highly skilled and flexible cardiac sonographer to perform screening analyses utilizing multiple imaging modalities, in support of the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) US Commercial Case Planning Team. This role is integral to the patient selection process and consequently contributes to achieving both exceptional and consistent procedural outcomes.
The Manager of Commercial Patient Screening will be assessing new products and procedure development, patient selection criteria development, patient screening, and clinical imaging training/case support for both novel and iterative devices
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
Analyze, summarize, and present 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
Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation; ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Works independently with minimal guidance and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Collaborate and provide recommendations to NPD team and HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol
Create and deliver training content relevant to image analysis for HCPs
Train field support team and/or HCPs on cardiac imaging procedures
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in biological or life sciences, animal science, or other related scientific or technical field, 8 years experience of previous in-hospital and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience required or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.
RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI required
What else we look for (Preferred):
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification through CCI
Previous industry experience
Interventional echo-navigation imaging experience, particularly 3D TEE & MPR
Strong understanding of cardiac structures in 3D space
Previous experience analyzing and interpreting TEE MPR imaging
Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, etc.)
Fundamental knowledge of CT imaging concepts
Proficient in imaging analysis software (e.g. TomTec, 3Mensio, EchoPac,, Circle VI, etc.)
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.
Substantial knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requires strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills
Strict attention to detail
Must be able to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs.
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
The base pay range for this position is $123,000 to $174,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
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How you’ll make an impact:
Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a highly skilled and flexible cardiac sonographer to perform screening analyses utilizing multiple imaging modalities, in support of the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) US Commercial Case Planning Team. This role is integral to the patient selection process and consequently contributes to achieving both exceptional and consistent procedural outcomes.
The Manager of Commercial Patient Screening will be assessing new products and procedure development, patient selection criteria development, patient screening, and clinical imaging training/case support for both novel and iterative devices
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
Analyze, summarize, and present 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
Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation; ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Works independently with minimal guidance and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Collaborate and provide recommendations to NPD team and HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol
Create and deliver training content relevant to image analysis for HCPs
Train field support team and/or HCPs on cardiac imaging procedures
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in biological or life sciences, animal science, or other related scientific or technical field, 8 years experience of previous in-hospital and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience required or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.
RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI required
What else we look for (Preferred):
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification through CCI
Previous industry experience
Interventional echo-navigation imaging experience, particularly 3D TEE & MPR
Strong understanding of cardiac structures in 3D space
Previous experience analyzing and interpreting TEE MPR imaging
Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, etc.)
Fundamental knowledge of CT imaging concepts
Proficient in imaging analysis software (e.g. TomTec, 3Mensio, EchoPac,, Circle VI, etc.)
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.
Substantial knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requires strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills
Strict attention to detail
Must be able to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs.
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
The base pay range for this position is $123,000 to $174,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
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