Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Senior Clinical Data Scientist

Edwards Lifesciences Corp$108K — $153K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biostatistics, or a Scientific field with relevant experience (4 years or 3 years, respectively).
  • Proficiency with cloud services (AWS, Snowflake).
  • Experience in machine learning techniques (e.g., Boosting Model, Decision Forests).
  • Skill in using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, Python, SQL) for large dataset manipulation.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize advanced machine learning models for strategic business outcomes.
  • Refine algorithms and communicate actionable insights to diverse audiences.
  • Analyze and report on complex datasets and ML performance metrics.
  • Ensure data quality through cleansing, labeling, and validation of structured and unstructured data.
  • Experiment with new data sources to enhance model performance.
  • Identify and implement analytics tools to improve productivity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits programs addressing diverse personal needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Collaborative work culture across various disciplines.
Full Job Description

The Senior Clinical Data Scientist – THV will drive measurable business and program impact by applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to deliver high‑value insights and data‑driven recommendations. This role partners across diverse stakeholders to optimize decision‑making, enhance model performance, and innovate with emerging AI capabilities—including large language models (LLMs) and AI‑assisted development tools.

This is an on-site role based in our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA. Selected candidate must reside in Local Region.

You will make an impact by:

  • Design, build, test, and optimize advanced machine learning models—including NLP, deep learning, and large language models—to support strategic use cases and business outcomes.

  • Develop and refine complex algorithms; evaluate model results; generate actionable recommendations; and communicate findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

  • Analyze, interpret, and report on complex data sets, algorithmic outcomes, and ML performance metrics.

  • Cleanse, label, and validate both structured and unstructured data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and model readiness.

  • Experiment with new data sources and integrations to improve model performance and operational efficiency.

  • Identify and implement analytics tools and platforms (Python, SQL, Power BI, etc.) to elevate the data science tech stack and accelerate productivity.

What you'll need (Required):

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Biostatistics, or a Scientific field), 4 years of previous experience

  • Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Biostatistics or Scientific), 3 years’ experience including either industry or industry/education

  • Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS and Snowflake)

  • Experience with machine learning techniques (e.g., clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) such as Boosting Model and Decision Forests

  • Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • Experience using statistical computer languages (e.g, R, Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate large data sets

  • Experience with Electronic Health Record

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Leverage generative AI tools (e.g., Github Copilot and Python LLM frameworks) to accelerate exploration, prototyping, and automation across data science workflows.

  • Use AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, SQL copilots, and generative Python assistants) to streamline development, documentation, and testing workflows.

  • Author and maintain detailed design control documents, including algorithm requirements, validation plans, and risk assessment documentation.

  • Support internal and external partners with analytics methodology, metrics, and reporting best practices.

  • Work cross‑functionally with engineering, product, clinical, commercial, and external partners to translate business needs into robust analytical solutions.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and partner teams on ML, LLMs, and responsible AI practices.

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 $108,000 to $153,000 (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.  

About Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. It developed the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic heart valve made of cow tissue within a balloon-expandable, cobalt-chromium frame, deployed via catheter. The company has manufacturing facilities at the Irvine headquarters, as well as in Draper, Utah; Costa Rica; the Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico; and Singapore; and is building a new facility due to be completed in 2021 in Limerick, Ireland.
Learn more about Edwards Lifesciences Corp
Size
15,700 employees
Market Cap
$45.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$823.4 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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