Sr Specialist, Commercial Clinical Imaging in Remote, Italy

Assess new products and procedure development, patient selection criteria development, patient screening, and early clinical imaging training/case support for both novel and iterative devices

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

• Provide complex intraprocedural echocardiographic support during animal or cadaver studies for product and procedure testing or training activities

• Collaborate and provide recommendations to NPD team and HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol

• Create training content relevant to image analysis for HCPs

• Train field support team and/or HCPs on cardiac imaging procedures

• Provide on-site cardiac imaging support and guidance during clinical procedures performed on humans to ensure optimal imaging during the implantation of transcatheter devices

• Other incidental duties

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in in biological or life sciences, animal science, or other related scientific or technical field, 5 years experience of previous in-hospital and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience Required

Additional Skills:

• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Good imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

• Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation

• Requires strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Must be able to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs

• Full knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)

• Full knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging

• Good leadership skills and ability to influence change

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects

• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel 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

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Italy?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. (Certified for ISO30415 D&I)

To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in Italy also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Disability Insurance

• Telemedical Services

• Meal vouchers

• Service Awards

• Employee Stock Purchase Programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Comprehensive Wellness programme including preventive cardiovascular screening, educational events, on-site fitness center, lessons with personal trainer, fruit in the office, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.