Senior Principal Engineer, Device Innovation

Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) 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 AI&T 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.

How you will make an impact:

This is a rare opportunity to join an experienced, cross-functional incubation team within AI&T seeking to identify, de-risk and ultimately solve the biggest challenges in structural heart disease. This team has been given the unique opportunity of starting with a blank canvas on defining what may eventually become the foundation for an entirely new business vertical for the company. With this monumental challenge, each member of this hand-picked team must be engaged and accountable – able to both see the ‘big picture’ and get deep into the details – to generate insights and ultimately drive innovation. Specifically, the most successful candidates will be able to do the following:

• Provide technical and business expertise on one initiative or smaller initiatives including research and insights, channel strategy, valuation and business case development.

• Provide input leveraging business acumen and technical expertise with project teams to execute small projects, initiatives and/or programs.

• Develop and plan small impactful projects and activities based on value proposition, needs driven innovation and feasibility of new products with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables

• Identify and evaluate process improvements and/or course correction/alignment opportunities within small projects, initiatives and/or programs

• Provide input and execute  activities including prioritizing.

• Partner with internal technology and business leaders to identify, develop and execute new data opportunities and breakthrough solutions.

• Other incidental duties

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or Business Administration with 10 years' experience -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent with 8 years' experience -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent with 6 years' experience

•  Strong entrepreneurial background

• Medical device experience from a cardiovascular medical device or diagnostics industry

What else we look for (Preferred):

•  Discovery and product development experience

•  Needs driven innovation experience

•  Hands on prototyping experience

•  Understanding of developing user experience research

•  Experience working in healthcare industry

• Ability to quickly evaluate solution viability, courage to fail fast and learn from mistakes

• Practical knowledge of clinical and biostatics

• Influencer with proven experience developing and bringing to market product innovations.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Expert understanding of business strategy, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and clinical data with broad based business

• Expert knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and related requirements

• Expert understanding of needs driven innovation

• 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 escalate 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 a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to consult in a project setting within multiple areas, interfacing with low to middle management

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• 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

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $145,000 - $205,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, 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.