Director, Scientific Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate a team responsible for the THV publication strategy.

• Create and implement podium and publication strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including physician investigators and key opinion leaders (KOLs).

• Ensure Edwards’ visibility at national and international conferences while adhering to regulatory compliance.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive scientific communication strategy across functions.

• Oversee sub-functions and/or areas, which may include managing financial budget responsibilities.

• Formulate a talent development plan aligned with departmental growth objectives.

• Monitor and share scientific insights regarding the competitive landscape and upcoming product entries.

• Identify, summarize, and communicate key scientific sessions from conferences.

• Establish processes and metrics to evaluate the impact of scientific communication programs.

• Integrate clinical data and insights into training and educational curricula.

• Ensure healthcare professionals' scientific information needs are fulfilled.

• Recognize clinical evidence gaps and spearhead evidence development strategies.

• Conduct pre-conference evaluations to ensure speakers have access to the most current clinical data.

• Collaborate with internal and external management and senior stakeholders regarding project updates, operational decisions, scheduling, and contract clarifications.

• Facilitate briefings and technical meetings for both internal and external representatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Experience in the clinical, research, or healthcare industry that exceeds Manager requirements or equivalent work experience according to Edwards criteria.

• Proven track record in people management or equivalent experience based on Edwards standards.

• 8–10 years of pertinent professional experience.

• Experience in a regulated industry or equivalent work experience as per Edwards criteria.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in project management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems.

• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills.

• In-depth understanding of scientific communication protocols.

• Expertise in scientific and medical conference proceedings and manuscript publication in leading scientific journals.

• Strong scientific acumen for recognizing evidence gaps and opportunities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ACCME, AdvaMed, EUcomed, FDA, and ISO regulations.

• Proven ability to manage teams and offer coaching and feedback, including hire/fire authority, while collaborating with HR on employee relations.

• Capability to develop and incorporate metrics into projects and operations.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels and appropriately escalate issues.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-evolving environment.

• Ability to lead briefings and technical meetings.

• Skill in influencing others in sensitive situations.

• Capability to deliver high-quality client service and proactively respond to client needs.

• Ability to foster peer, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships.

• Competence in leading cross-functional teams in the implementation of global enterprise systems and related solutions.

• Ability to build relationships and drive change.

• Skill in supporting and seeking input from team members at all levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Performance-based incentives.

• A wide range of benefits programs tailored to meet the diverse individual needs of employees and their families.