Director, Data Strategy & Analytics, THV

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Director of Data Strategy and Analytics position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. Strategically analyze data and provide insights and solutions for improving the effectiveness and efficiencies of business processes/operations.

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you'll make an impact:

• Deliver high-impact insights and advanced analytics to inform strategy, market development, segmentation, patient pathways, and regional performance

• Translate complex datasets into clear, concise insights and business recommendations through compelling storytelling and visualization

• Lead the development of a modern, scalable data strategy for the business, aligned with data initiatives and designed to support analytics maturity and business agility

• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., BUs, Functions and Regions) to understand business challenges, problems and opportunities with significant financial impact to the company. Provide recommendations, design, develop and lead the implementation of solutions, both technical (e.g., Metrics Dashboards, Meta-data additions to enhance reporting and analytics) and non-technical (e.g., ECR process changes, simplified workflow changes)

• Perform complex data analysis, develop data driven insights and root-causes for inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of processes, and identify opportunities to improve training, processes, systems and product data quality. Develop innovative solution alternatives to resolve issues, influence and create buy-in with key stakeholders while exercising wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments including driving the adoption of self-service model.
• Influence the business design, implement operational metrics dashboards for BUs, Functions and Regions. Continually improve user experience for Business Intelligence reports and dashboards

• Identify new and innovative tools to improve overall analytics capabilities
• Lead the design, development, deployment and on-going improvement of the data warehouse, portals and dashboards by partnering with stakeholders. Manage the complete data pipeline, from the data mart all the way through to end-user BI tools (e.g., data intake, validation, mining, modeling, visualization and reporting)
• Provide technical expertise and lead high-level strategic problem solving sessions with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Drive successful development to cross functional teams through training and mentorship
• Other incidental duties

What you'll need:
Bachelor's Degree in in related field with12 years of experience.
Master's Degree with10 years of experience
Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry Preferred

What else we look for:
• Experience in architecting, developing and deploying business intelligence, analytics and reporting solutions to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience interfacing and influencing stakeholders in complex organizations impacting across the company including the ability to gain resolutions and build consensus with key stakeholders in challenging situations
• Proven successful project management skills

• Strong expertise in modern data tools and platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, Snowflake, Salesforce, CRM/claims/EHR data).
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Advanced Excel, and relational databases systems required
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Recognized as an expert in own sub-function(s) and/or area(s) within the organization with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization
• Expert understanding of department and upstream/downstream operations
• Expert understanding of quantitative methodologies, techniques and tools to develop best in class analytic solutions
• Expert understanding of industry trends as it relates to business processes, data optimization and data analytics
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• 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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $156,000 to $221,000 (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.