Manager, Strategy, Advanced Innovation & Technology

Manager, Strategy – Advanced Innovation & Technology

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for Structural Heart Disease. Driven by a passion to improve patient lives, the company collaborates with leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team at Edwards makes a meaningful contribution – advancing structural heart innovation, improving patient outcomes, and discovering lasting solutions that enhance lives.

The Advanced Innovation & Technology team is focused on innovating the future of Structural Heart Disease through early-stage needs finding and development and strategic capability building. As Manager, Strategy – Advanced Innovation & Technology, you will play a central role in running the strategic planning process and helping manage the device portfolio across Advanced Innovation & Technology.

Position Summary:  This role is focused on strategic planning, portfolio management, and executive decision support. You will work closely with AI&T leadership and cross-functional partners to help drive portfolio reviews, synthesize strategic insights, inform prioritization decisions, and translate complex inputs into clear recommendations for leadership. The role may also support Digital & AI Strategy initiatives, as needed, as part of the broader strategy agenda.

This is an opportunity to join a small, high-impact team focused on early-stage innovation and helping shape how Edwards evaluates and advances future opportunities.

The Manager, Strategy – Advanced Innovation & Technology will report to the Senior Manager, Strategy – Advanced Innovation & Technology and will work closely with AI&T leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to:

Based on the collaborative nature of this role, this position is onsite at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, California.

How you'll make an impact:

• Drive the annual strategic planning process for the Advanced Innovation & Technology portfolio, including development of planning materials, key analyses, timelines, and leadership discussions

• Help manage the device portfolio by supporting portfolio reviews, informing prioritization decisions, and developing executive-ready materials that translate complex clinical, technical, competitive, and strategic inputs into clear recommendations for leadership

• Conduct strategic analyses to support portfolio decisions, including assessment of external trends, competitive dynamics, and key risks and tradeoffs

• Partner with stakeholders across strategy, R&D, finance, and other functions to align inputs and support high-quality portfolio decision-making

• Support Digital & AI Strategy initiatives, as needed, as part of the broader strategy agenda

• Contribute to other strategic initiatives that fall under the scope of Advanced Innovation & Technology leadership

• Perform other incidental duties as assigned

What you'll need (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, quantitative, business, or related field with 8 years of related work experience, or MBA or equivalent with 6 years of related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria required

• Direct experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role

What else we look for (preferred):

• Experience developing structured strategic analyses and translating findings into clear recommendations for leadership

• Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations and written recommendations

• Excellent PowerPoint skills

• Experience in the medical device, biotech, or healthcare sectors

• Knowledge of Structural Heart Disease

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong Excel skills

• Effective synthesis and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to leadership audiences via PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-starter who takes initiative and drives work forward with limited oversight

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Comfort with ambiguity and incomplete information in strategic decision-making

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Travel up to 25%

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others, as well as protecting the environment and preventing pollution under their span of influence/control.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $126,000 to $178,000 (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.