Edwards Lifesciences
Distinguished Product Designer (UX/UI), Digital Innovation
Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
How you will make an impact:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team identifying unmet patient needs and boldly designing a new category of digital products for Edwards Lifesciences. Edwards’ Advanced Innovation & Technology team is deeply dedicated to solving the complex challenges in the broader structural heart field in order to transform treatment and significantly improve patients’ lives around the world.
Edwards Lifesciences Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) division has a unique opportunity for a Distinguished Product Designer (UX/UI), Digital Innovation to join our growing team, to be part of the team driving a new digital innovation portfolio for the future of Edwards Lifesciences. Be part of the team to build and implement the strategy for needs driven innovation within the AI&T incubator driving a multi‑disciplinary project team to identify opportunities. This highly collaborative role will partner with multiple teams that compete on numerous projects based on value proposition and feasibility of new products.
WAR We’re seeking a Product Designer who blends strong UX research capabilities with hands‑on UX/UI design. This strategic role will own end‑to‑end discovery and delivery – from framing the problem, conducting research, and synthesizing insights to designing UX/UI and validating solutions to drive a new and evolving digital innovation portfolio for the future of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the end‑to‑end user experience for digital products in the AI&T incubator, building a strong design culture within the organization
Lead generative UX research studies to complement voice‑of‑customer (VOC) market research in collaboration with the product manager
Lead UX design for developing and implementing intuitive high‑fidelity user interface (UI) prototypes and iterations, to be ultimately used in the clinic/hospital setting
Collaborate with product manager (PM), technical program deportiva manager (TPM), and software engineers (SWE) on requirements, roadmaps, and execution of project deliverables
Understand and define clinical workflow and user (clinician and/or patient) interaction with the digital product, rapidly inquietating wireframes to outline the experience
Optimize user workflows for scalability and adaptability
Lead and execute rapid user/usability testing, synthesizing feedback into actionable design improvements for digital prototypes
Actively contribute to generation of new digital product concepts, prioritization/screening of concepts, and de‑risking through data‑driven methods
Partner with internal technology and business leaders to identify, develop and execute new product opportunities.
Be an influencer for futuristic and disruptive thought patterns and digital technologies that can become breakthrough solutions.
What you’ll need (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Engineering, Science or Business Administration with 12 years of relevant experience -OR- Master’s Degree or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience (Degree in Industrial Design or Computer Science strongly preferred)
Proven product/UX/UI design experience
Strong track record of working in cross‑functional teams developing and shipping new software/digital products in the healthcare domain
Experience in design strategy and design thinking
Experience designing for digital products/services spanning multiple hardware platforms (e.g. desktop, tablet, phone)
Strong interaction and visual design skills, experience using common prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, etc.)
Experience in structuring and conducting UX research (qualitative and quantitative methods)
What else we look for (Preferred)
Experience with MedTech/healthcare workflows, EHR integration, clinical environments, or FDA/IEC usability standards strongly preferred
Basic understanding of front‑end development (HTML/CSS) for effective collaboration
Strong and inspirational presentation skills, adaptable to various audiences ranging from design reviews to executive‑level forums
Experience working with remote software engineering teams (i.e. international)
Strong entrepreneurial Veel backdrop
Experience with data visualization
Familiarity with implantable medical devices
Cardiovascular domain knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology preferred
Ability to quickly evaluate solution viability, courage to fail fast and learn from mistakes
Practical knowledge of clinical and biostatistics
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Data‑driven but ability to make decisions based on imperfect information
Understanding of business strategy, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and clinical data
Familiar with regulatory, compliance, and related requirements
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships to drive alignment of objectives
Proven successful organizational and project management skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively elevate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, team and middle‑to‑senior management
Ability to consult in aóln in a project setting within multiple areas, interfacing with low to middle management
Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution बाध under their span of influence/control
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives, and a wide variety of reduziert 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 $170,000 to $241,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g.,arraidh, 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.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a team identifying unmet patient needs and boldly designing a new category of digital products for Edwards Lifesciences. Edwards’ Advanced Innovation & Technology team is deeply dedicated to solving the complex challenges in the broader structural heart field in order to transform treatment and significantly improve patients’ lives around the world.
Edwards Lifesciences Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) division has a unique opportunity for a Distinguished Product Designer (UX/UI), Digital Innovation to join our growing team, to be part of the team driving a new digital innovation portfolio for the future of Edwards Lifesciences. Be part of the team to build and implement the strategy for needs driven innovation within the AI&T incubator driving a multi‑disciplinary project team to identify opportunities. This highly collaborative role will partner with multiple teams that compete on numerous projects based on value proposition and feasibility of new products.
WAR We’re seeking a Product Designer who blends strong UX research capabilities with hands‑on UX/UI design. This strategic role will own end‑to‑end discovery and delivery – from framing the problem, conducting research, and synthesizing insights to designing UX/UI and validating solutions to drive a new and evolving digital innovation portfolio for the future of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the end‑to‑end user experience for digital products in the AI&T incubator, building a strong design culture within the organization
Lead generative UX research studies to complement voice‑of‑customer (VOC) market research in collaboration with the product manager
Lead UX design for developing and implementing intuitive high‑fidelity user interface (UI) prototypes and iterations, to be ultimately used in the clinic/hospital setting
Collaborate with product manager (PM), technical program deportiva manager (TPM), and software engineers (SWE) on requirements, roadmaps, and execution of project deliverables
Understand and define clinical workflow and user (clinician and/or patient) interaction with the digital product, rapidly inquietating wireframes to outline the experience
Optimize user workflows for scalability and adaptability
Lead and execute rapid user/usability testing, synthesizing feedback into actionable design improvements for digital prototypes
Actively contribute to generation of new digital product concepts, prioritization/screening of concepts, and de‑risking through data‑driven methods
Partner with internal technology and business leaders to identify, develop and execute new product opportunities.
Be an influencer for futuristic and disruptive thought patterns and digital technologies that can become breakthrough solutions.
What you’ll need (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Engineering, Science or Business Administration with 12 years of relevant experience -OR- Master’s Degree or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience (Degree in Industrial Design or Computer Science strongly preferred)
Proven product/UX/UI design experience
Strong track record of working in cross‑functional teams developing and shipping new software/digital products in the healthcare domain
Experience in design strategy and design thinking
Experience designing for digital products/services spanning multiple hardware platforms (e.g. desktop, tablet, phone)
Strong interaction and visual design skills, experience using common prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, etc.)
Experience in structuring and conducting UX research (qualitative and quantitative methods)
What else we look for (Preferred)
Experience with MedTech/healthcare workflows, EHR integration, clinical environments, or FDA/IEC usability standards strongly preferred
Basic understanding of front‑end development (HTML/CSS) for effective collaboration
Strong and inspirational presentation skills, adaptable to various audiences ranging from design reviews to executive‑level forums
Experience working with remote software engineering teams (i.e. international)
Strong entrepreneurial Veel backdrop
Experience with data visualization
Familiarity with implantable medical devices
Cardiovascular domain knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology preferred
Ability to quickly evaluate solution viability, courage to fail fast and learn from mistakes
Practical knowledge of clinical and biostatistics
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Data‑driven but ability to make decisions based on imperfect information
Understanding of business strategy, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and clinical data
Familiar with regulatory, compliance, and related requirements
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships to drive alignment of objectives
Proven successful organizational and project management skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively elevate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, team and middle‑to‑senior management
Ability to consult in aóln in a project setting within multiple areas, interfacing with low to middle management
Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution बाध under their span of influence/control
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives, and a wide variety of reduziert 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 $170,000 to $241,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g.,arraidh, 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.
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