SVP, AI, Product and Platforms

The SVP of Product, Data, & AI is a hands-on executive leader responsible for shaping our IHFM product portfolio and product roadmap, driving end-to-end execution of product strategy, data initiatives, AI/ML development, and cloud-based data architecture. With oversight of Portfolio and Product Management (Devices & Sensors, Patient Engagement, Clinic Workflows), Design & Research (UX & Industrial Design), and Data & AI functions, you will ensure holistic, user centric, and regulatory-compliant solutions for next generation medical devices and digital health products. Your purview spans data engineering, pipelines, curation, governance, model development (AI/ML), deployment (MLOps), and advanced AI techniques—such as large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and prompt engineering—while you collaborate across innovation, R&D, software, regulatory, clinical, quality, marketing, and commercial teams. By leveraging deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), big data processing, and generative AI, you will transform complex clinical and healthcare data into actionable intelligence—driving innovation in AI-powered diagnostics, patient engagement, and clinical decision support.

Key Responsibilities:
• Establish strategic partnerships with external stakeholders (research institutions, technology vendors) to accelerate innovation and expand our product ecosystem. Drive close collaboration with clinical experts, ensuring that product features and data-driven insights align with real-world patient and healthcare provider needs.
• Oversee the Product Management function, setting the strategy for all product lines, aligning hardware, software, and data roadmaps to create cohesive experiences across Devices & Sensors, Patient Engagement, and Clinic Workflow product portfolios based on business objectives and market needs.
• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and OKRs for product lines, AI initiatives, and design impact, regularly reporting to executive leadership. Continuously scan emerging trends in AI, data analytics, and UX/ID design for opportunities to advance our competitive advantage. Develop and present executive-level updates on product, data, and AI milestones, risks, and opportunities to the ELT. Optimize Resource Allocation across product, design, and AI teams, ensuring strategic investment in R&D, hiring, and technology platforms that accelerate product timelines.
• Spearhead Design & Research (UX, UI, Industrial Design) to create user-centric solutions that meet rigorous human factors and regulatory standards. Establish robust data governance processes that comply with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, FDA, ISO 62366, etc.) and ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Lead the Data & AI teams (Data Engineering, Data Science, MLOps, Governance) to build and deploy scalable data pipelines, product-quality AI/ML models (including LLMs and agentic AI), and secure cloud data architectures (AWS) to delivering AI-driven insights that power evidence-based decisions and product innovations.
• Define and drive a unified product vision and portfolio in partnership with innovation, R&D, software, clinical, regulatory, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure seamless integration of data insights, design elements, and product features. Champion a product development culture that balances speed, agility, and quality while meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements.
• Ensure robust documentation and process adherence across design, product, and Data/AI teams to support regulatory filings and quality management systems (QMS). Lead root cause investigations and guide corrective/preventative actions when product or data issues arise, maintaining high product quality standards.
• Recruit world-class talent to build and lead high-performing product management, data/AI, and design teams, attracting exceptional professionals while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous development. Mentor, guide, and scale high-performing teams across product, Data/AI, and design—fostering professional growth and continuous learning.
• Other incidental duties

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Data Science, or Business, 20 years experience product leadership or general management experience, with a track record of delivering successful products or platforms in a complex, regulated industry (MedTech, healthcare, Pharma, or similar). Required
Master's Degree or equivalent in related field Preferred
Ph.D. or equivalent in related field Preferred

Additional Skills:
• Demonstrated executive leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (Product, Data, Development, Design).
• Track record of successfully launching and deploying production-quality AI products, models, and solutions.
• Deep understanding of FDA regulations, ISO standards (13485, 62366), and IEC 60601 for hardware and software (SaMD, Software as a Medical Device) in medical device contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and emerging FDA AI/ML guidelines, with the ability to embed regulatory compliance into product and data strategies.
• Hands-on expertise in data architecture, AI/ML development, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) sufficient to evaluate technical feasibility and guide senior data leaders.
• Exhibited success in mentoring and building cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, designers, and engineers.
• Experience driving software and hardware (device) product development in a MedTech or similar environment, including design control and quality management systems.
• Exceptional strategic planning and road mapping capabilities, with a track record of aligning product strategies to business goals and market opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen for budgeting, resource planning, and ROI assessment across diverse product lines.
• Repeated success of managing global or geographically distributed teams, balancing time zones and cultural considerations.
• Proven success in cross-functional collaboration, bridging product, innovation, R&D, software, clinical, regulatory, quality, marketing, and commercial perspectives.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of gaining buy-in from C-suite stakeholders, boards, and frontline teams.
• Entrepreneurial background in starting or scaling new ventures in MedTech, digital health solutions, or related industries.
• Familiarity with human factors engineering and user research methodologies in a healthcare context.
• Experience with IoT or connected healthcare solutions, including managing realtime data pipelines from wearable or implantable devices.
• Proficiency with cutting-edge cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) for deploying AI/ML at scale.
• Prior involvement in agentic AI, prompt engineering, or large language model deployments for healthcare applications.
• Recognition as a thought leader via publications or conference presentations in AI, MedTech, or digital healthcare.
• Strong network of partnerships and collaborations within the healthcare, Pharma, or MedTech ecosystem, including universities, research labs, and clinical sites.
• Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) or proven track record in agile transformations.
• Global experience launching MedTech products in EU, APAC, or other regulatory environments.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships that enhance the product portfolio.
• Fluency in health economics and value-based care to articulate product ROI to healthcare providers and payers.
• 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
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Travel Requirements:
% Travel (day and overnight by car, air, train, etc.) will vary. Percentage of time is determined by Management

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.