(Senior) Manager, Medical Science Liaison, Therapy Development, Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (Germany)

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care.

Your key responsibility will be developing relationships with heart failure specialists and general cardiologists, as well as in the interventional community, to increase awareness of interventional strategies for treating atrioventricular valve regurgitation. Building referral practices in the field and driving alignment, adoption and execution of clinical trial therapy development initiatives, especially focused on assigned area, will be your core duties.

Candidate location: Germany. Some level of travelling will be requested - ca. 25 - 30 % (mainly inside Germany and EU congresses, society meetings) .

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How you will make an impact:

• Identify restrictions to patient access within a region’s geography. Evaluate and identify creative sources and solutions that can help inform and influence the strategic business plan for patient outreach initiatives (e.g., recruitment events) for the mitral and tricuspid patient along the clinical trial continuum in collaboration with stakeholders (e.g., physicians, research coordinators). Establish an understanding of referral dynamics and how patient access may be restricted or delayed within the clinical trial pathway
• Develop new and existing relationships with HCPs (e.g., physicians and key staff) through regular outreach and education activities, referring HCP visits, product demonstration and conference participation within the clinical research
• Develop HCP- and patient-directed materials to support strategic business plan in collaboration with clinical marketing
• Provide technical expertise on devices/protocols and on-site support for patient selection, screening, imaging, Heart Team concept and clinical data across BU (TMTT mitral and tricuspid therapies)
• Define areas of opportunity along the Heart Team referral pathway to maximize their patient access to key clinical trials
• Identify, influence and meet with existing HCPs to identify clinical needs and constraints related to BU clinical trial protocol adoption
• Build timelines and key deliverables to align with overall business objective.
• Provide technical guidance on a variety of projects including identifying trial site specific bottlenecks and work with clinical affairs to refer to cross-functional partners (e.g., training, trial management, screening etc.)
• Identify and differentiate root cause of patient access restrictions between outreach and patient pathway ; Accurate tracking and documentation of all activity per clinical trial guidelines

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in or equivalent four (4) year clinical degree in Life Sciences or related field required - scientific / clinical background required
• 10 years years experience required
• Heart Failure experience from pharma or medical devise required, very beneficial
• Experience as a Clinical Specialist, Therapy Development Specialist, Clinical Education and/or equivalent within the interventional cardiology industry preferred
• Knowledge of clinical trials preferred
• German and English fluent

What else we look for:

• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related systems
• 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 area with specialized depth and breadth of expertise
• Extensive understanding of related aspects of therapy development
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to represent leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross-functional team(s)
• Ability to consult in a project setting
• 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  Germany?

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. 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  Germany  also  offers  the  following  benefits:

• Competitive  Compensation  and  Benefits  package
• Flexible  working  hours,  remote  working
• Pension  plan Risk  
• Insurance Meal  Benefits  
• Service  Awards Enhanced  
• Leave  Benefits
• Transportation  Benefits
• Employee  Stock  Purchase  Programme
• Employee  Assistance  Programme
• Comprehensive Wellness  Programme  including  onsite  gym,  yoga classes  and  massage,  preventive health  checks,  healthy  lifestyle  webinars,  educational events,  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. 

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