Assess new product 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.
• Analyze, summarize, and present clinical baseline, procedural, and follow-up imaging (e.g., CT, echo, angiography) to provide inputs that support new product and procedure development and to support event investigations
• Collaborate and provide recommendations to commercial, NPD team and HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol
• Provide input to training content relevant to image analysis for HCPs
• Train field support team and/or HCPs on patient screening procedures. Manage the full screening process by updating the information in the patient shared databases (Salesforce and Sharepoint), assign the tasks to the appropriate internal and external contributor, monitor the advancement and request updates
• Lead one or two imaging modalities for one or two therapies screening review calls with Field Clinical Specialist and circulate appropriate screening evaluation documentation.
• Lead training delivery to HCP and Field Clinical Specialist about Patient Screening on one imaging modality
• Develop and improve training curriculum and training materials, based on clinical experience, EW guidelines and SOP
• Other incidental duties
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in Cardiac sciences, Biological Sciences, Cardiac Physiology, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular perfusion or other related cardiology field. Minimum 3 years experience in cardiac imaging within a clinical, hospital and/or industry environment (CT, cardiac sonographer, echocardiographer)
Other:
Professional accreditation in echocardiography with EACVI (European society of Cardiology), BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) or equivalent is strongly preferred
Additional Skills:
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English
• Full knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Strict attention to detail
• Substantial knowledge of one or more relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.) and screening methodology of one or more therapy
• 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
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 packageFlexible working hours, remote workingPension plan Risk Insurance Meal Benefits Service Awards Enhanced Leave BenefitsTransportation BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase ProgrammeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive 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.