Senior Specialist, Commercial Clinical Imaging, TMTT

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

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.

As the Senior Specialist, Commercial Clinical Imaging, you will be responsible for the analysis of multiple imaging modalities for the case planning team for the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) US commercial team. You will perform analysis of 3D Computed Tomography and other imaging modalities to achieve the best outcomes supporting field team and health care professionals for commercial case planning evaluations. This position will play a key role in supporting the case planning needs for the EVOQUE Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Therapy US field team for achievement of exceptional procedural outcomes.

This position is open to US based remote candidates. Occasional travel is required if employed remotely.

How you'll make an impact:

• Analyze 3D Computed Tomography reconstruction for cases for BU case planning to determine measurement suitability for anatomy for BU implantation. Provide comprehensive imaging report for case planning purposes.
• Perform CT reconstructions that are beyond the scope or experience of the field team in support of case planning to optimize patient outcomes.
• Responsible for tracking case planning process through multiple technical platforms in partnership with the analyst, field team, sales operations, information technology, and external stakeholders.
• Train field team and/or health care providers on CT and other imaging modality acquisition and interpretation and provide guidance on case planning strategy execution.
• Responsible for entering data for case planning measurements into CRM software.
• Identify gaps and provide recommendations on CT acquisition process improvements.
• Design and develop training content relevant to image analysis for stakeholders (e.g., field support team and/or health care professionals).
• Assist in the execution of quality assurance processes and other process improvements for team members (e.g. field teams).
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions with field team to review challenging cases to identify process improvement optimization.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related scientific or technical fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience in-hospital and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience
• Certification in relevant imaging modality (e.g. RDCS, ARSMS, etc.)
• If employed remotely, able to travel approximately 15% - 20% to the Edwards Corporate Campus in Irvine, CA

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Advanced knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)
• Experience with imaging analysis software (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, etc.)
• Full knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Demonstrates professional communication and presentation skills
• Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills with strict attention to detail
• Thrives in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs.
• Good relationship management skills - demonstrates ability to influence change
• Ability to interact with senior internal personnel and external stakeholders on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• 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